Description
Description
Restore proper start-circuit functionality in your dryer with the genuine OEM part WP3398094. This push-to-start relay switch is used in select dryers from the Whirlpool family (and affiliated brands). It enables the dryer to start when you press and release the start button. PartSelect+2Whirlpool Parts+2
⚠️ Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering — verify your exact dryer model number and ensure the switch's mounting style, terminal configuration and application match your machine. Amazon+1
Features & Benefits
Features:
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OEM part number: WP3398094. Alliance Laundry+1
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Push-to-start relay / switch for dryer models, sometimes listed as “PTS relay twist mount” in the parts catalog. Alliance Laundry+1
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Replaces earlier numbers like 3398094, AP6008357 (and possibly others). PartSelect
Benefits:
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Restores starting functionality — If the dryer fails to start when you press the button, this switch is often the cause. PartSelect
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OEM quality & fit — Manufacturer specified, ensuring correct terminals, mounting and compatibility rather than a generic substitute.
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Cost-effective repair — Replacing the start switch can resolve no-start issues without needing larger electrical repairs.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement Needed
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The dryer won’t start when you press the start button. PartSelect+1
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You hear a click when pressing start, but the motor doesn’t run.
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The start button feels loose, stuck, or the switch is visibly damaged or corroded.
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The parts diagram/service sheet for your dryer lists WP3398094 (or the cross-ref) for the start switch. Alliance Laundry
Compatibility Notes
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Fits many residential dryers from brands like Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore (and possibly others built under these platforms) that use part number WP3398094. Alliance Laundry+1
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Before ordering:
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Verify your dryer’s model number and serial number (often on the door frame or rear panel).
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Check the existing part: Compare mounting (twist mount type), terminal count, connector style and labeling.
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Note: If the dryer still doesn’t start after switch replacement, other components like the door switch, thermal fuse, or wiring may be faulty.
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