Push To Start Switch Kit 279173

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 58 models · Reference price: $24.52

279173 is a Whirlpool replacement part (push to start switch kit) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 58 models that use it.

When to replace this part

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 279173 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 279347
• W10820036 — Lid Switch

Replacement video

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Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $24.52. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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