Kenmore 90 Series, Dryer Push-Button Switch replacement

If your buzzer will not stop buzzing and you have to open your dryer door in order to stop the dryer from running, the culprit could be your push button start switch.

To test your dryer switch to determine if it is faulty:

1. just turn the breaker off serving the dryer
2. gain access to the switch
3. disconnect the switch wires
4. using an ohm meter, measure the resistance across the switch while depressing button and releasing it (should get a very low resistance reading or infinity reading -continuity beep- while depressing and read nothing when releasing)
5. if you receive a low resistance reading also when you release, the switch is welded in the 'on' position and in need of replacement

If this is not the issue, it could very well be your timer is in need of replacing.  See timer testing here
To remove the dryer switch simply (gain access to the interior components of the control panel.)

After testing, the switch can be removed by first removing the push button knob, simply grasp the knob and pull gently forward, it should slide of gently.

 

-now back to the backside of the control panel again-

Pickup on the little locking latch which is part of the switch and rotate the switch in order to remove.

 Continue to rotate approximately 90 degrees until switch stops turning,  doesn't matter if clockwise or counterclockwise

When the switch stops turning, pull it out of its square hole.  Replacement is simple:  Just insert and rotate until switch locks into place with the tab mentioned earlier.  Notice square cut-out below

 

Notice the squared portion of the switch that locks into the cutout designed for it.

 Now its just simply replacing the switch and closing the control panel.  This is an approximate 5-7 minute repair/replace.  That's it!

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