Product review (5 stars): Direct Replacement for Broken Actuator (Metal Part) on Kenmore/Whirlpool Dryer
Ordered this for our 14-1/2 year old Kenmore 110.61086000 DRYER (same model used by its manufacturer, Whirlpool). Our actuator broke (the metal bar that pushes in the switch) and the old switch still worked well. I was concerned when Amazon's matching service said this part would NOT fit our model, as well as a couple reviews indicating the same. But the model number of the switch (279347) and actuator (691581) were a direct match according to our parts listing. I took a chance and placed the order. The actuator is a dead match for the broken one, and was simple to install. No bending or adjustments needed. The original switch had 2 - 1/4" spades and 1 - smaller spade (3/16"), and the new switch has been changed to all 3 spades at 1/4". The kit include the 1/4" terminals, and would have been an easy job to replace if I wanted to. But since the switch worked fine, I just reused the old one with the new actuator. I hope this review helps anyone with this model dryer who is unsure regarding the fit. NOTE: while labelled as a WASHER Door Switch Kit, the Whirlpool instructions state the actuator WON'T work on washers, and to reuse the old one. If you have a washer and the actuator is broker, check out the part number needed for that.