8581332705012 Genuine Door Striker for Electrolux, Simpson Dryers EDV605 EDV6051 EDV505 EDV5051 EDV605S SDV556HQWA 39S600M LD605EB

A dryer door that pops open or won't latch usually has a worn striker, and part 8581332705012 is the genuine replacement for a range of Electrolux and Simpson dryers. It is also numbered 1332705019 and 133270501. Models listed include the Electrolux EDV505, EDV5051, EDV605, EDV6051 and EDV605S and the Simpson SDV556HQWA, plus the 39P400M and the 39S500M and 39S600M, as well as the LD505EB, LD605EB and PAF161B.

Dryer door popping open or dryer won't start?

The striker and the catch work as a pair, one on the door and the other on the cabinet. When they lock together, they hold the door shut and let the door switch confirm it is closed, so the dryer can start. A worn, bent or broken striker can leave the door swinging open mid-cycle, needing a slam to close, or not closing at all. Because the door switch relies on the door being held firmly shut, you might also find the dryer refuses to start or stops as soon as the drum turns. Check the catch side for wear as well.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 8581332705012
• Also numbered 1332705019 and 133270501
• Listed for Electrolux EDV and Simpson SDV dryers
• Also listed for LD505EB, LD605EB and PAF161B, plus 39P400M, 39S500M and 39S600M

Fitting the door striker

Unplug the dryer before you begin. Open the door and look at how the old striker is held, usually by screws or clips. Take a photo, then remove it and fit the new striker in exactly the same position. Close the door a few times to check it latches cleanly, and run the dryer briefly to make sure it starts.

Questions about this part

My dryer still won't start with the door shut. What else should I check?

If the door latches but the dryer won't start, the door switch, the start switch or a thermal fuse could be at fault, and a technician can test those parts. Make sure the striker is engaging properly first.