{"product_id":"we04x28977-washer-genuine-oem-door-switch","title":"WE04X28977 Washer Genuine OEM Door Switch","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pom { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .pom *, .pom *::before, .pom *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom h2 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-card-blue { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }\n  .pom-card-green { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }\n  .pom-qa { background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #1e40af; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-qa-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1e40af; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .pom ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .pom ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1e40af; }\n  .pom-list-green li::before { background: #15803d; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 4px; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { color: #1e293b; width: 45%; font-style: italic; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }\n  .pom-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom-faq-a { font-size: 15px; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #15803d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }\n  .pom p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWE04X28977 Dryer Genuine Door Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WE04X28977 is a genuine GE dryer door switch for GE and Hotpoint dryers, and also fits select Haier, Monogram, and Café models built on the GE platform. This small latch-style switch communicates with the control board when the door is fully closed, allowing the drying cycle to safely begin, and signals the control board to stop the cycle if the door is opened during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite in color, measuring approximately 3\"H x 2\"W, weighing about 1 lb. Also known by the part number WE10X23879. Over time, this switch can become damaged from extended use or excessive force when closing the door. Symptoms of a failing door switch include the dryer failing to start, or the door not closing or latching properly. Replacing this switch requires a few basic tools and some slight disassembly of the dryer. It directly replaces WE10X23879, 4931170, AGE25215, AP6889035, EAP12722948, PD00053592, PS12722948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-qa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWE04X28977 Dryer Genuine Door Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes GE, Hotpoint, Haier, Monogram, and Café dryers that won't start or have a door that won't close or latch properly. White, small latch style, ~3\"H x 2\"W, ~1 lb. Replaces WE10X23879, 4931170, AGE25215, AP6889035, EAP12722948, PD00053592, PS12722948. \u003cem\u003eThis is a dryer part — it's sold individually and typically requires removing the front panel for access.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer won't start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor won't close or latch properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer stops mid-cycle when the door is bumped or jostled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch damaged from excessive force when closing the door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eCross Reference Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePart numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dryer door switch directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003eWE04X28977, WE10X23879, 4931170, AGE25215, AP6889035, EAP12722948, PD00053592, PS12722948\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eIf your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis door switch is compatible with select \u003cstrong\u003eGE dryers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and also fits select Hotpoint, Haier, Monogram, and Café dryers built on the GE platform, including model numbers such as GTD42GASJ2WW, GTD45EASJ1WS, GTD45EASJ0WS, GTD45EASJ2WS, GTD42EASJ1WW, GTD42GASJ1WW, GTD72EBSN0WS, GTX22GASK0WW, GTD45GASJ2WS, GTD45GASJ1WS, GTX22EASK0WW, GTD42EASJ2WW, GTD42EASJ0WW, GTD42GASJ0WW, GTD72EBPN0DG, GTD45GASJ0WS, PTD60EBPR0DG, YTD74E2SN0WS, YTD74E2PN0DG, GTD84ECPN1DG, GTX52GASP0WB, PTD60GBSR0WS, GTD84GCPN0DG, VTD52EASR0WB, GTD84GCPN1DG, GTD84ECPN0DG, YTD74G2PN1DG, GTD84GCSN0WS, YTD74G2PN0DG, PTD60EBSR0WS, YTD74E2PN1DG, PTD60GBPR0DG, YTD74E2SN1WS, GTD84GCSN1WS, GTD65EBSJ4WS, VTD52GASR0WB, GTD84ECSN0WS, YTD74G2SN0WS, GTD84ECSN1WS, YTD74G2SN1WS, GTX52EASP0WB, HTX24GASK0WW, HTX24GASK0WS, HTX21EASK0WW, HTX21PASK0WW, HTX24EASK0WS, HTX24EASK0WW, HTX21GASK0WW, GTX65EBSJ2WS, GTD75ECPL0DG, GTD75GCPL0DG, GTD65GBSJ4WS, GTX42GASJ1WW, GTX65GBSJ2WS, GTD33PASK0WW, GTX33EASK0WW, GTX33GASK0WW, GTX60EBSJ0WS, GTD65EBSJ0WS, GTD65EBSJ3WS, GTX42EASJ1WW, 5TX62E9ST0WS, 5TX62E9ST1WS, 5TX62G9ST0WS, and ETD48EASW0WB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a dryer part, sold individually. Always verify your full model number before ordering. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine GE OEM part — factory-specified switch design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall latch-style door switch — communicates door status to the control board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolves \"won't start\" and \"door won't close\" symptoms caused by switch failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite, approximately 3\"H x 2\"W, about 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as WE10X23879\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect drop-in replacement matching the original mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces WE10X23879, 4931170, AGE25215, AP6889035, EAP12722948, PD00053592, PS12722948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with GE, Hotpoint, Haier, Monogram, and Café dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM replacement — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWE04X28977\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWE10X23879\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDryer Door Switch (Small Latch Style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepair Difficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to Moderate — front panel removal required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 door switch (sold individually)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE, Hotpoint, Haier, Monogram, Café\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Unplug Dryer Before Starting\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power at the outlet before beginning. Wear work gloves. Turn the two screws located at the bottom corners of the front panel counter-clockwise until they come out, then slide the panel up and off the dryer to access the door switch. Locate the wires connected to the old door switch and disconnect them, noting their positions. Remove the mounting screws or clips securing the old switch and pull it free. Install the new WE04X28977 in the same position, reconnect the wires to their original positions, and secure the mounting hardware. Slide the front panel back into place and secure the two bottom corner screws. Restore power and test that the dryer starts normally with the door closed, and stops if the door is opened during a cycle. Tools needed: screwdriver, wrench, pliers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy dryer won't start. Is this the part I need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes, this is one of the most common symptoms of a failed door switch. Since this switch tells the control board whether the door is closed, a damaged or malfunctioning switch can prevent the dryer from starting even when the door is fully shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy dryer door won't close properly. Could this be the same part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes, a damaged door switch — often from excessive force when closing the door over time — can cause the door to not latch or close correctly, in addition to preventing the dryer from starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this a difficult repair?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eIt's a straightforward repair for a confident DIYer, requiring a screwdriver, wrench, and pliers, along with some slight disassembly of the dryer's front panel to access the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an OEM or aftermarket part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is a genuine OEM part, manufactured by GE to factory specifications — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance. It matches the original switch design and mounting configuration of the door switch originally installed in your dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.S.-based appliance parts retailer specializing in genuine OEM and high-quality replacement parts. We stock components for all major appliance brands and offer fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse. Our team is available to help verify compatibility before you purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Genuine OEM Parts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Fast US Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Compatibility Support\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Secure Checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312868565162,"sku":"WE04X28977","price":18.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/1675\/5018\/files\/WE04X28977_3.png?v=1790091669","url":"https:\/\/parts-o-matic.com\/products\/we04x28977-washer-genuine-oem-door-switch","provider":"Parts-O-Matic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}