Whirlpool Dryer WED5840SW0 Won't start or doesn't start

"My Whirlpool WED5840SW0 dryer Won't start"... does not start when the door is closed, not starting or won't turn on - 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 "Won't start" 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 "Won't start"

46% of the time Dryer Door Switch

Door switch

Watched video and all went ok ,except the lid was very hard to get un-snapped to lift. the directions should include warning to give a clue to apply force .

Dryer would not shut off when the dryer door was opened

That led me to think that the door switch was bad and an ohm meter showed it was bad. The new switch I received from A.P.P. fixed the problem.

Dryer door switch

I Order the switch from Appliance Parts Pro on Sunday. Received part on Tuesday approx 3pm, by 3:15 pm the switch was installed and dryer was working. Fastest service I have ever had. The replacement part was exactly like the one that came out even the same part number, with instruction how to install. When I need appliance parts I will order from this company.

Dryer door switch

My boyfriend ordered it from your website and it arrived in two days with standard s + h. The video helped immensely.

Broken dryer door switch

Easy fix using the instructions. Remove filter, unscrew 2 screws holding filter frame to the lid, popped open the lid, unplug and unscrew old switch, insert new switch, etc. Quick, cheap and easy.

Whirlpool dryer wouldn't start

After taking the back off to see if there was anything obvious, like burnt wires, I noticed that the light in the drum was on. This was like if the door was open. I checked the door switch and the lever was broken off. I ordered the new switch from AppliancePartsPros.com and installed it and the problem was solved. Thanks for being there for me at an affordable price, guys. I will be a return customer and will recommend your company to anyone in need.

Broken dryer door swich

I ordered the part from AppliancePartsPros.com and received it 2 days later. The new part fit perfectly and worked correctly.

Maytag dryer door switch shorted, light wouldn't go on and dryer kept running when door opened

Very easy fix to replace the switch, thanks to the excellent U tube video from appliance pros. Took about 10 minutes. Screwdriver and a putty knife.

Dryer drum stayed on when door opened and light did not come on

Logged onto AppliancePartsPros site, used their trouble shooting guide and BAM. Got the right part at right price, RIGHT NOW. Great service!

Dryer door switch

Replace the switch. Quick and easy. I was going to call a repair man, but then I looked at a video on the appliance site and said I can do this so I did end of the story.

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Dryer Door Switch for Whirlpool WED5840SW0 Won't start

$21.50 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Whirlpool
Part Number:
AP6008561
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The Whirlpool Dryer Door Switch is an OEM replacement part that is compatible with a wide range of Whirlpool, Kenmore, and Maytag dryer models. This high-quality replacement part ensures that your dryer door is properly closed, allowing your appliance to operate smoothly and efficiently. 

If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, it's time to replace your dryer door switch. Don't wait until your dryer stops working altogether – replace this part today and get your appliance back to peak performance! 

Causes of a bad part:

  • Wear and tear from regular use
  • Moisture damage from the dryer's steam cycle

16% of the time Dryer Drive Motor

Motor was humming and not running

However, it would run if I gave the motor shaft a spin. Suspected either a starting relay or capacitor. Soon leaned that it integral part of the motor. So I had to replace the motor which fixed the issue.

My whirlpool dryer motor died

I looked at your repair video and ordered the replacement part. The motor arrived quickly and I replaced the motor. Unfortunately the fan broke while removing the old one (this I understood sometimes happens) but was easily replaced as well. I was so proud of my work and the wife was so proud of me. By ordering the parts and doing the work myself I saved hundreds of dollars by not having to buy a new dryer. Repair was also so much better for the environment without having to throw away the old dryer! I am not a repairman and don't have much handy experience but the video made the repair a snap!

Bad dryer moter

Disassembled dryer to get down to the motor. Had to chisel blower wheel off motor. Picked up wheel locally and assembled back together again.

Dryer drive motor

First dryer stopped working. When I went to restart there was a humming noise. I unloaded the dryer. Turned on the dryer and it made a humming noise again but it worked. When I put a load in the dryer it made a humming noise and wouldn't start. I ordered a Dryer motor from AppliancePartsPros.com. I paid for next day delivery. I went back to the website and it has a video showing how to install it. It took about twenty minutes to install the new motor and it worked great! I have used AppliancePartsPros.com also to fix my washer in the past. My appliances are over 21yrs old and work great! Thanks to AppliancePartsPros.com. This last repair cost me $128.00 including next day delivery, instead of a $1,000 dollars for a new dryer. Great Service.

Electric dryer making loud noise and would stop running after only a few minutes.

I replaced the dryer motor and blower fan. The blower fan had to be chiseled off the dryer motor shaft. Would suggest anyone replacing the dryer motor on an older dryer to order a blower fan ($20) with the motor just in case it won't screw off the motor shaft. If you don't need the blower fan simply return it for a refund.

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Dryer Drive Motor for Whirlpool WED5840SW0 Won't start

$72.11 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Whirlpool
Part Number:
AP3094245
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The Dryer Drive Motor is an OEM replacement part compatible with Whirlpool dryers. This high-quality motor features a durable construction and provides reliable performance, ensuring your dryer runs smoothly.

Recommended related items:

  • Belt 341241
  • Idler pulley WP691366
  • Drum rollers 349241T

Causes of a bad part:

  • Overheating
  • Wear and tear
  • Electrical failures

Symptoms of a bad part:

  • Dryer drum not turning
  • Unusual noise
  • Burning smell

This OEM replacement motor is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models. 

9% of the time 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 Won't start

$4.32 In Stock, Ships Monday
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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.

6% of the time Dryer Belt

Broken dryer belt

Replacement belt was very reasonably priced and was shipped super fast! Ordered Sunday and arrived Tuesday afternoon. Repair was very easy. Only required removing two screw on the front dryer plate which then popped right off (Maytag Performa). Dryer drum can be lifted easily to put belt around. Came with a diagram of how to use the tensioner which was helpful. Couldn't actually see what I was doing so had to do it by feel. Was a tight squeeze to get my arm back to the pulley and tensioner but was overall a very simple fix. Dryer works great now.

Dryer drum not turning

Went to your site and viewed it and searched the parts and found he belt. This is my 2nd time using your site and very pleased 100%.

Belt had broken drum was not spinning

Bought a belt and watched the great video on the site that walks you through replacing the belt; worked perfectly, and the dryer is now fixed saving me hundreds!

No heat for the dryer

Just change the thermal fuse, That caused the problem but also changed the other parts to prevent future problems

Dryer drum stopped turning

I ordered a belt from you - which under regular shipping was received in less than 24 hours. With your video & instructions included, the repair was quickly completed. I'm slow - I thought your time estimate was realistic. The additional time was spent cleaning lint. 2 comments on your video: Your video did not say anything about supporting the drum. I did - which seemed to eliminate the need to be concerned about the back drum gasket slipping under a lip.

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Dryer Belt for Whirlpool WED5840SW0 Won't start

$13.79 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Made by:
Whirlpool
Part Number:
AP2946843
Fast shipping:
Yes
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The Belt is an OEM part compatible with Whirlpool dryers. It acts as a transmission to power the drum rotation during the drying cycle. The belt reliably conveys motion from the motor to the drum, ensuring garments are properly tumble-dried. 

Symptoms of a bad belt include: 

  • The drum not turning or rotating slowly 
  • Excessive noise and vibration coming from the dryer
  • The belt slipping off the pulley
  • Discoloration, cracking, or fraying of the belt

Causes of a bad belt can be normal wear and tear over time, overloading the dryer with too many wet items, or structural damage to the belt itself. 

This genuine OEM Whirlpool part is compatible with many other brand dryers including Maytag, KitchenAid, Affresh, Roper, and some Kenmore models for dependable performance.

5% of the time Relay

The Whirlpool dryer would not turn on.

Replaced a relay and the thermal fuse. Neither repair took more than 5 minutes after the backing plates were removed. Pretty easy repair.

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Relay for Whirlpool WED5840SW0 Won't start

$47.84 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Made by:
Whirlpool
Part Number:
AP6008357
Fast shipping:
Yes
Returns:
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The Relay is an OEM component compatible with Whirlpool dryers. Located inside the control board, this relay switches electric current to various heating and motor functions.

Symptoms of a faulty relay include:

  • Failure to power on despite correct switch usage
  • Inconsistent cycling between programmed stages
  • Blinking error notifications on the display
  • Safety trips or thermal cutoffs engaging

Common causes relate to degraded insulation from heat exposure gradually disrupting circuit regulation. Over time mechanical switching may experience reduced contact quality as well.

This Whirlpool OEM part is a compatible replacement for Jenn-Air and Amana models using identical Whirlpool mechanisms.

less than 1% of the time Dryer Repair Kit (most 29 Inch Large Capacity Models)

Dryer was squeaking very badly!

I disassembled the dryer, cleaned all the lint out(it was everywhere and I'm surprised it had not caught on fire), sprayed lubricant on the idler pulley and the rollers. Then I put everything back together and used the dryer. It was quiet but, short lived. I bought the "Dryer Repair Kit" from AppliancePartsPros. It had a new belt and idler /tension pulley that I may not have needed but, I thought, "if I'm taking it apart again, I'm replacing everything!" I followed the video instructions and the dryer is now like new. The plastic retaining clips (4) for the rollers were much more difficult to remove and replace than shown in the video. Other than that, everything went EZ PZ. My wife came home at the end of the job and helped me by holding the drum in place while installed the front of the dryer. I don't know if I could have done it alone. I know we saved a bunch by doing ourselves AND.....the parts came in less than 24 hours. I could not have scheduled a repairman in that time.

Broken drive belt

Ordered your repair kit based on my model number. It arrived 2 days later, unfortunately it was short 4 nylon and one metal retainers. I called and was apologized to. The CSR quickly found my order and said a new parts kit would go out to me the same day. I was only looking for the missing parts but was politely told that if a customer has an issue she is there to take care of it. REMARKABLE! The new kit arrived in two days with all the parts and the problem is solved. Incredible service in this "to bad for you society". The video of the repair I was performing was very helpful. I'm very pleased.

Not heating

I ordered the heater element in my Whirlpool Estates dryer, watched the video and had it changed in no time. I also replaced the belt assembly. Appliance Parts Pros delivered!

Dryer making noise

Getting the dryer repair did the trick. Now I have a old dryer that sounds like new. A special to the person who took my order, she suggested the kit for me. Plus the parts were less expensive than from another source.

Dryer was making a lot of noise

Drum support rollers - actually the dryer repair kit came complete with the lock washers support wheels pulley and belt.

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Dryer Repair Kit (most 29 Inch Large Capacity Models) for Whirlpool WED5840SW0 Won't start

$21.52 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Part Number:
AP3131942
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Looking for a reliable and high-quality OEM replacement part to repair your 29-inch large-capacity dryer? Look no further than the  Dryer repair kit. Sourced directly from Whirlpool.

The kit includes:

While some parts in this kit may not fit your specific model, you can use your model number to check for the specific parts you need. This ensures that you have the right parts for your particular dryer and can make the repair process as smooth and straightforward as possible.

Terminal and Wire Kit

Fried terminal block

My daughter moved into a new home. During the move the dryer cord terminal screws somehow went missing and her brother in law substituted regular screws that worked but did not make a secure connection. Eventually after a power outage when power was restored the power surge was more than the substitute screws could handle and it melted some wires. The kit that I ordered made a safe and a properly secured repair. Suzanne took the order and was a tremendous help in getting the correct repair part. Excellent technical and customer support by Suzanne!

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Terminal and Wire Kit for Whirlpool WED5840SW0 Won't start

$52.32 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Part Number:
AP3133484
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Includes screws and wire connectors. For the complete terminal block kit use 279320.

Female Dryer Door Catch

Dryer latch broke.

Unscrewed the door, divide two halves, removed the broke Door Catch, snap in the new one, easy peasy!

My dryer door kept popping open during dryer cycle.

Looked online for my make and model dryer. Maytag. Turns out it was the plastic clip that holds the door shut. $5 part $10 for shipping. Video showed how to fix it.

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Female Dryer Door Catch for Whirlpool WED5840SW0 Won't start

$7.70 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Part Number:
AP6008299
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The Whirlpool dryer door catch is an OEM replacement part responsible for keeping the dryer door securely closed during operation. It latches onto the door strike and hold the dryer door in place when it is closed. It consists of a small plastic or metal component that protrudes from the front panel and engages with the door strike to keep the door closed.

The Whirlpool door catch can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

This part fixes the following symptoms:

  • The dryer door not staying securely closed during operation
  • Difficulty in latching or unlatching the door
  • Visible damage or signs of wear on the door catch
  • The door catch not engaging with the door strike
  • The dryer not starting or operating when the door is closed

Dryer Timer

Timer would not advance

Ordered new timer, I have a Maytag Performa Series dryer. Weird that the part was a Whirlpool but was CORRECT. I ordered Friday and it arrived Saturday by noon. BETTER THAN AMAZON PRIME SHIPPING! Installed the same day and fixed the problem.

Clothes dryer controller (timer).

My repair was a success. It was a clothes dryer controller (timer). I made use of the on-line video associated with the part listing. It showed how easy it was to remove the bad part and replacement it with the good part. Be sure to follow the safety instructions. I was initially concerned that I may not have a part that was form, fit and function the same as the factory unit. We have now used the dryer for a week and dryer performance appears to be identical.

Dryer timer was not advancing properly

I submitted a detailed explanation of the problem and the folks at AppliancePartsPros narrowed it down to the timer. I ordered the part and it arrived very quickly. Installation was very easy and the dryer works great now. Thanks!

Maytag dryer would not turn on

Tested most common problems like bad start switch and thermo part...all tested good. The only part left was the timer switch. I ordered this part and received it quicker than I expected. This was an easy fix! The dryer started.

Timer on cloths dryer

I placed an order at 3pm and the part arrived by 9am the next day. After watching the repair video,the repair took all of 10 min's to complete. The part I received was a genuine Whirlpool part. I priced the part locally at $116.00 and if I wanted it installed the service call would have ran another $100. When it's all said and done I am VERY happy with the way things worked out. Thank you again !!!!!

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Dryer Timer for Whirlpool WED5840SW0 Won't start

$140.28 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Part Number:
AP6013380
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The Whirlpool dryer timer is an OEM replacement part responsible for controlling the duration and sequence of the drying cycle. The timer is located on the control panel of the appliance and features various settings and options that allow users to select the desired drying time and cycle. The timer regulates the flow of electricity to different components of the dryer, such as the heating element, motor, and blower, based on the selected settings.

The Whirlpool dryer timer can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

 

This part fixes the following symptoms

  • Inaccurate or inconsistent timing of the drying cycle
  • Dryer not advancing to the next cycle or stopping prematurely
  • Timer knob or dial not turning or becoming stuck
  • Timer not activating or responding when adjusted
  • Dryer not starting or no power output from the timer

Terminal Block Screw Kit

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Terminal Block Screw Kit for Whirlpool WED5840SW0 Won't start

$29.20 In Stock, Ships Monday
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Part Number:
AP3020386
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The Terminal Block Screw Kit is an OEM component compatible with Whirlpool dryers. It is an assembly of screws used to securely fasten electrical terminal blocks within the dryer's control panel. 

The terminal blocks facilitate safe, orderly connections between various heating elements, sensors, motors, and other internal wiring. The terminal block screws play an important safety role by firmly securing these electrical joints to prevent overheating, shorts, or premature failure.

Symptoms of a faulty terminal block screw kit include:

  • Intermittent power or failure of heating/fan elements to engage  
  • Repeated blowing of internal fuses or tripping of circuit breakers
  • Hot terminal connections detected during operation
  • Arc flashes, sparks, or smoke seen around the control panel area

Includes 3 screws and 3 nuts. Screw kit for dryer cord connector.

This genuine Whirlpool replacement part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore dryer models.