the interior light won't turn on when i open the door, can't see anything in there.

— asked by Riley

Quick answer: The door switch actuator is broken, or the bulb is burnt out. The switch tells the light to turn on.

Diagnosis

The door switch actuator is broken, or the bulb is burnt out. The switch tells the light to turn on.

How to Fix It

First, replace the bulb. It's a standard 10-watt appliance bulb (part # 310726). If that doesn't work, check the door switch plunger. Open the door. The small plastic actuator on the door frame should press the switch firmly. If it's broken, replace the actuator.

If That Didn't Work

The door switch itself (part # 310241A) may be faulty. Unplug dryer. Test the switch for continuity when the plunger is pressed. No continuity means a bad switch.

Heads Up

Unplug the dryer before changing the bulb or checking the switch. The light circuit is not always isolated when the dryer is off.

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