Description
🧾 Description
Restore safe operation and proper cycle control with the WP8182530 Door Switch, a genuine OEM replacement part manufactured by Whirlpool. This door switch ensures that the dryer drum will operate only when the door is securely closed. If the switch fails, your dryer may not start, may stop mid-cycle when the door is closed, or may display erratic behaviour.
This part is designed to meet Whirlpool’s factory standards for fit and durability. It’s a critical safety and functionality component—replacing a faulty door switch often resolves issues where the dryer appears to be powered but refuses to tumble or begin drying.
⚠️ Note: Disconnect power before servicing. Always confirm your dryer’s model number for compatibility. Whirlpool Parts+1
⚙️ Features & Benefits
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✅ Authentic OEM part — manufactured to Whirlpool’s original equipment standards, ensuring reliable performance. Alliance Laundry Parts+1
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🛠 Restores safe door-interlock operation — ensures the dryer drum only spins when the door is closed and latched.
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🔧 Direct replacement — installs with standard wiring and mounting; minimal tools required.
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🎯 Prevents malfunction symptoms such as the dryer not starting, stopping unexpectedly, or refusing to enter the drying cycle.
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🧺 Helps extend appliance life by preventing control board confusion and unnecessary wear from multiple start/stop cycles.
⚠️ Common Symptoms
You may need to replace the WP8182530 if your dryer exhibits any of these:
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Dryer won’t start even though power is on, and the door is properly closed.
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Dryer starts, but stops immediately when the door latches (or appears to latch) or drum will not tumble.
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Dryer runs but the drum doesn’t spin until the door is pressed or closed differently.
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Visible or felt “click” of the door switch is missing when the door is opened/closed.
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Intermittent operation that coincides with door closing or the door switch lever being slightly bent or misaligned.
🔧 Compatible Model List
Fits many dryer models from the Whirlpool and Maytag brands (and possibly other affiliated brands under the same platform). Some example compatible models include (but are not limited to):
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Whirlpool: IFR82000 series, LEW0050PQ0 series, WED7500VW0 series Alliance Laundry Parts+1
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Maytag and related brands sharing the same door-switch mounting & wiring design.
Note: Always check the exact model number on your dryer’s tag to ensure full compatibility before ordering.
🔁 Cross Reference
Replaces the following part numbers or variants:
8182530, 1065645, AH972157, EA972157, PS972157 Amazon+1
🧩 Compatibility Notes
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This door switch is mounted behind the dryer control panel or near the door latch, depending on the model. Ensure access and alignment when replacing.
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After installation, ensure the door closes and latches properly—misalignment can lead to the new switch failing again or causing the dryer to behave erratically.
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If the dryer is still refusing to tumble after replacement, inspect the door strike, door hinge/bushing, and full closure path—a worn door mechanism may prevent the switch from engaging.
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Because this part relates to safety and door-interlock, confirm the part is the correct variant for your model before installation.
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If the dryer exhibited symptoms like “runs but drum won’t spin” or “no power when door is closed,” replacing the door switch is a common fix.