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The dryer door pops open during the drying cycle or refuses to latch shut. A worn or broken catch/strike assembly is the direct cause.
Because the door safety switch is not engaged when the latch fails to seat, the dryer's control board prevents the motor from starting.
Slamming the door hard to get it to stay shut indicates the catch spring tension is collapsed or the strike is bent out of alignment.
A missing or broken catch may allow the door to appear closed without triggering the door switch, causing unsafe operation or cycle interruption.
💡 Pro Tip: Is Your Door Latch the Problem?
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Dryer door won't stay closed or pops open during the cycle
⚠️ Dryer won't start even after pushing the start button
⚠️ You have to slam the door hard to get it to latch
⚠️ Visible broken, cracked, or missing catch/strike pieces inside the door panel
🛠 Diagnosis Tip: Open the dryer door and inspect both the catch (mounted in the inner door panel) and the strike (mounted on the dryer body frame). If either piece is cracked, deformed, or missing its spring tension, the full kit should be replaced together. The kit includes 3 color-coded catches — install the one that matches the tension of your original.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 2× Metal Door Strikes
✅ 3× Color-Coded Plastic Door Catches (Yellow / Blue / Green — select correct tension for your model)
✅ 1× Mounting Screw
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Disclaimer: Compatibility information, part numbers, and model fitment data on this page are sourced from manufacturer databases and third-party references. While we strive for accuracy, please verify your appliance model number before ordering. Heima is not responsible for errors or omissions in compatibility listings.
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