Whirlpool 279570 Dryer Door Latch Kit (Genuine OEM)
Genuine Whirlpool dryer door latch kit. The latch and strike are what hold the door shut and tell the dryer it is safe to run, so a worn one shows up as a door that pops open mid-cycle or a dryer that will not start.
- OEM part number: 279570
- Brand: Whirlpool (genuine OEM, not aftermarket)
- Shipping weight: 1 lb
- In stock at 11 supplier warehouses
Not sure it’s the right part? Have your model and serial number handy and call (361) 400-9513. We would rather spend two minutes confirming the part than have you wait on a return.
Ships from a national warehouse network, typically arriving in 2–3 days. Local pickup at our Corpus Christi counter is often same day when we have it on the shelf.
American Appliance Repair has been fixing appliances in the Coastal Bend since 2023. These are the same OEM parts our own technicians install, sold at the counter and shipped from the same supplier network.
We fix these for a living
Would you rather we just fixed it?
We are an appliance repair company first. If you are in Corpus Christi or anywhere in the Coastal Bend and this is not a job you want to take on, our own technicians will come out, bring the part, and put it in. Approve the repair and your trip and diagnostic fee is on us.
Ordering from out of town? This part ships anywhere in the country, usually in 2–3 days.
- 6-month warrantyParts and labor on the repairs we perform
- Often same-dayLocal technicians, not a national call center
- We bring the partNo second trip waiting on a delivery



