Whirlpool 279570 Dryer Door Latch
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Whirlpool 279570 Dryer Door Latch
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Description
The Whirlpool 279570 Dryer Door Latch Kit is a genuine OEM replacement designed to restore proper door‑closing and locking performance on Whirlpool‑family dryers. This kit includes both the latch and strike components, ensuring the dryer door stays securely closed during operation for safe, efficient drying cycles.
- Part number: 279570 — authentic Whirlpool OEM dryer door latch kit
- Function: Keeps the dryer door securely closed and signals proper door engagement
- Material: Durable molded latch and strike components engineered for repeated use
- Design: Factory‑matched latch system for precise alignment and reliable door closure
- Performance: Prevents the door from popping open mid‑cycle, improves safety, and restores correct dryer operation
- Symptoms of failure: Door won’t stay shut, dryer won’t start, loose latch, worn strike, or intermittent door‑closed detection
- Installation notes: Simple, tool‑assisted replacement; latch mounts inside the door, strike mounts on the cabinet
- Compatibility: Fits many Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Roper, Estate, Crosley, and Kenmore dryers — verify with your model number
- OEM advantage: Ensures proper fit, secure closure, and long‑term durability compared with universal latch kits
