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DG406 Maytag Dryer - Overview

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Drum Roller Shaft Washer – Part Number: WP312535
Drum Roller Shaft Washer
PartSelect #: PS11740748
Manufacturer #: WP312535
This roller shaft washer is just under an inch in diameter and is used for some of Whirlpool's brands of clothes dryers.Sold individually.
$17.58
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Screw – Part Number: WP400021-1
Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742240
Manufacturer #: WP400021-1
Sold individually.
$16.90
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Lid Switch – Part Number: W10820036
Lid Switch
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PartSelect #: PS11723153
Manufacturer #: W10820036
This 3 prong lid switch is used for washing machines that do not have a tub light.
$30.21
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Rubber Foot Pad – Part Number: WP210684
Rubber Foot Pad
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PartSelect #: PS11738859
Manufacturer #: WP210684
This foot pad is just over an inch in diameter. It is made entirely of rubber and is gray in color. This pad is intended for use with washers and some dryers.
$19.48
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Screw – Part Number: WP489483
Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742755
Manufacturer #: WP489483
This screw is sold individually.
$16.69
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Screw, 8/18 x 3/8 – Part Number: WP90767
Screw, 8/18 x 3/8
PartSelect #: PS11746840
Manufacturer #: WP90767
This screw is sold individually.
$6.91
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Adjustable Leveling Leg – Part Number: 22003428
Adjustable Leveling Leg
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PartSelect #: PS2021026
Manufacturer #: 22003428
Sold Individually. This adjustable leveling leg comes with a stop nut.
$23.55
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Cycling Thermostat - Limit 135/155 – Part Number: WP694674
Cycling Thermostat - Limit 135/155
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PartSelect #: PS11743793
Manufacturer #: WP694674
Cycling themostats continually cycle the heating element off and on to maintain a constant inner temperature within the dryer. This particular cycling thermostat can be adjusted between 135 and 155 de...
$73.09
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Cycling Thermostat (Limit: 140-20) – Part Number: WPY304475
Cycling Thermostat (Limit: 140-20)
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PartSelect #: PS11757518
Manufacturer #: WPY304475
Cycling thermostats continually cycle the heating element off and on to maintain a constant inner temperature. This particular cycling thermostat has a limit of 140 degrees Fahrenheit and a differenti...
$78.47
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Lower Dishrack Kit – Part Number: W10311986
Lower Dishrack Kit
PartSelect #: PS2378335
Manufacturer #: W10311986
This kit comes with the wheels, bumpers, fold down tine and flexrow retainer.
$354.03
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Lint Filter – Part Number: 300838
Lint Filter
PartSelect #: PS2028956
Manufacturer #: 300838
This filter collects lint as it passes through the dryer vent.
  No Longer Available
Screw – Part Number: WPY014874
Screw
PartSelect #: PS11757438
Manufacturer #: WPY014874
Sold Individually.
$10.25
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Lid closes, switch wouldn't turn on machine.
Used toothpick for a year to push switch acctuator far enough to engage switch. Broke my foot and found time to order part thru PartSelect. Went from cast to boot and received part 2 days after ordered. Had difficulty with foot and getting to switch. Went back into PartSelect and figured out how to dis-assemmble panels thru the diagrams. Time on my job doesn't, just that their service and expertise that is available to everyone is there to use. Broken bones or not, I will always get my parts and advice from PartSelect. Thanks to PartSelect.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch
  • Kenneth from Wilmington, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Washer would fill up, wash, then stop
I deduced the lid switch was the problem.

I removed the two screws holding the control panel on. Pulled the control panel back.
Disconnected the ground wire of the lid switch.
removed the two top clamps that hold the panel to the top of the machine.
Pulled back the casing (outside of the washer) and placed it on it's side on the floor. Here I could reach the switch. Removed old, installed new and reversed the process.

The part that gave me the biggest problem was setting the casing back on to the frame. You have to slide the front part in at the bottome, then lean back the rest of it.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch
  • Glen from Plano, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Stripped leveler screw making impossible to level my washer
Put blocks under the washer where the leveling leg was needed and screwed the part into the washer. Then it was just a matter of moving the washer into place and leveling. Pretty easy.
Parts Used:
Adjustable Leveling Leg Rubber Foot Pad
  • Rebecca from Wylie, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench set
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