{"product_id":"w11625517-dryer-switch","title":"Whirlpool Dryer Rotary switch — switch rotary TPA with seal W11625517, Replaces W11566916","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xp\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* XPART_SALES_FORMAT_V3 *\/.xp{font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.55}.xp *{box-sizing:border-box}.xp .hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,.86) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.45)),url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/4444444444444444.png?v=1777040489') center\/cover no-repeat;padding:34px 28px;border-radius:14px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px}.xp .label{display:inline-block;background:#d71920;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;padding:7px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:12px}.xp .hero h2{color:#fff!important;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 12px}.xp .hero p{color:#fff}.xp .specs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.xp .specs span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13px}.xp h2{font-size:23px;margin:28px 0 12px}.xp .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(185px,1fr));gap:12px}.xp .card{border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff}.xp .card strong{display:block;color:#d71920;margin-bottom:4px}.xp .box,.xp .note{background:#f7f7f7;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:8px}.xp .box{border-left:4px solid #d71920}.xp .trust{border:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:18px;border-radius:10px;margin:18px 0}.xp .trust strong{color:#1a7a3c}.xp ul{padding-left:22px}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eROTARY CONTROL IS UNRESPONSIVE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhirlpool Corporation Dryer Rotary switch — switch rotary TPA with seal W11625517, Fixes Rotary control is unresponsive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Whirlpool OEM rotary switch used in Maytag dryers, including electric and gas models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePart W11625517\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaces W11566916\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhirlpool Corporation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"trust\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed to Fit — or your money back.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfirm your full appliance model number before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs This the Right Part?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eW11625517\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces\u003c\/strong\u003eW11566916\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eWhirlpool Corporation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eDryer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eRotary switch — switch rotary TPA with seal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_CROSSREF_START --\u003e\u003ch2\u003e✅ Cross Reference Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003eW11625517\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces\u003c\/strong\u003eW11566916\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_CROSSREF_END --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selected control setting does not register or change as the rotary control is turned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary-control operation is intermittent or inconsistent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck Before Replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect power before accessing the control area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the symptom occurs specifically when the rotary control is operated; a no-start condition alone does not identify this switch because the listed models use a separate start switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the external knob\/control area for binding, damage, or abnormal movement without forcing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith power disconnected, compare the switch connector and terminal layout to the replacement part and the appliance wiring information for the exact model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf qualified to use a meter, test switch contact operation only with the dryer unplugged and the switch electrically isolated, following the exact model wiring diagram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003eDo not treat a no-start symptom by itself as proof that W11625517 has failed: the applicable model switch catalog lists W11625516 separately as the start switch, while W11625517 is the rotary switch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eW11625517\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eRotary switch — switch rotary TPA with seal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eWhirlpool Corporation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eDryer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/strong\u003eProvides rotary user-control input for the dryer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect electrical power before servicing the dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the dryer model and part number before installation; do not substitute a visually similar rotary switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocument connector positions before disconnecting the original switch, and reconnect terminals to their original locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the included seal is positioned as supplied and that the control\/knob moves freely after reassembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassemble all control-panel covers and guards before restoring power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_COMPAT_START --\u003e\u003c!-- XPART_MODEL_HUB_LINKS_V1 --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerified Compatible Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note models\"\u003eMED4500MW0, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-dryer-mgd4500mw0-parts\"\u003eMGD4500MW0\u003c\/a\u003e, MGD4500MW1, MGD5430MW0, YMED4500MW0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_COMPAT_END --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50282504028449,"sku":"W11625517","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/300_2_b2da0ab9-123d-49c7-b502-12c9e30ba494.jpg?v=1785721489","url":"https:\/\/xpartsupply.com\/en-us\/products\/w11625517-dryer-switch","provider":"XPart Supply Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}