Whirlpool Dryer WED5840SW0 Lid or door won't close

"My Whirlpool WED5840SW0 dryer Lid or door won't close" - I know, I’ve seen it all before. On this page, I have the instructions and the parts you need to identify and fix the problem. Troubleshooting the "Lid or door won't close" problem for your Whirlpool WED5840SW0 dryer shouldn’t be difficult and I’m here to help!

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Here are the most common causes for Whirlpool Dryer WED5840SW0 "Lid or door won't close"

Door Latch Kit

Clothes dryer door latch failed.

I ordered the Latch Kit. It arrived within 2 days. I replaced the Latch and Striker within 5 minutes.

Broken clasp on the closure of the dryer pedestal.

On a Friday, I ordered the replacement part, which was easy to find on the appliance Parts Pros website. It came the very next day!

Dryer latch (female end) was missing.

I watched the video on the appliancepartspros.com that showed how to fix the latch. I then went and snapped in the clip (that came in the kit) into the dryer door. Ran the dryer the door stayed shut. Dryer fixed!!!

Door would open while dryer was on.

I looked up the problem on YouTube and saw that it was a simple fix. I went to Google Search for the part and appliancepartpros.com come up, I clicked. Their site is so convenient. All I did was input the model number and then the part name. They even have how to videos on the repairs. Bought the part and I got the part within a couple days. Took me 20 minutes to repair.

Little clips that hold the front onthe washer and dryer pedestal were missing

Used Appliance Parts Pros on line chat. Service rep found the parts for me ($4) and took my order. Problem solved.

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Door Latch Kit for Whirlpool WED5840SW0 Lid or door won't close

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Made by:: Whirlpool
Part Number:: AP3094183
Fast shipping:: Yes
Returns:: 365 days to return

This Dryer Door Latch Kit is an OEM replacement part compatible with Whirlpool dryers.

Features and Benefits:

Designed to secure the dryer door during operation and prevent accidental opening
Helps to maintain safe and efficient dryer operation
Easy to install with basic tools, ideal for DIY maintenance

The Door latch kit includes:

3 different door catches to fit your specific model, green, yellow and blue.
2 strikes
Instruction sheet

Please refer to your appliance's parts list to verify compatibility.