Thread Number: 80327
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
Maytag Electric Dryer LDE808 Won't Shut Off |
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Post# 1042711 , Reply# 1   8/25/2019 at 12:31 (1,676 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 1042714 , Reply# 2   8/25/2019 at 12:54 (1,676 days old) by madzack (Fresno)   |   | |
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Can it be rebuilt? |
Post# 1042740 , Reply# 3   8/26/2019 at 00:56 (1,676 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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"but the fiber-board to which it connects kind of flops around."
That's how they commonly fail. You need a new switch, part # is 304473, but they are no longer available. They do occasionally pop up on ebay but those in the know usually swipe them up pretty fast. Someone here may have a new or used switch they're willing to sell. |
Post# 1042752 , Reply# 4   8/26/2019 at 08:52 (1,675 days old) by madzack (Fresno)   |   | |
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Thank you both for responding. Assuming moderate to high level tinkerer skills, can a 304773 switch be opened up and repaired? |
Post# 1042764 , Reply# 5   8/26/2019 at 10:06 (1,675 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa)   |   | |
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>> Assuming moderate to high level tinkerer skills, can a 304773 switch be opened up and repaired?
I too would wonder the same. Dan, do you happen to know what the root failure of the switch is when they loosen up like that? Madzack, if you open up your switch to troubleshoot, please do post a couple pictures! |
Post# 1042799 , Reply# 6   8/26/2019 at 20:40 (1,675 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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I've been into a few switches similar to these but not this one in particular. There's generally just a few wafer boards that trigger certain contacts. I'd say it's worth poking into. They usually come apart fairly easy once the bent metal tabs are straightened out, just go slow.
I did find used switch on ebay for $50 but I find that price lubricious for a used part. New ones usually pop up for around half that. But, if all else fails..... CLICK HERE TO GO TO qsd-dan's LINK on eBay |