Fixed !!

A couple weeks ago, my dryer decided that it's door was not gonna stay closed . . . running or not.  It has been a good dryer.  It came with the house, so I'm not sure how old it is.  It has had some break downs.  I've replaced the belt and a year or so ago, I had to replace a spring on the idler pulley.  The idler pulley keeps enough tension on the belt to keep the barrel turning.  

The last couple times I've used it, I propped a chair against the door to keep it closed.  Last week, I did an internet search for a replacement latch.  I figger that if it can be fixed, why replace the whole dryer.  I don't think dryer technology has improved all that much anyway.  Years ago I did replace my  washin machine.  Can't believe how much cleaner the clothes were with the new washer.  

Anyway the replacement catch was something like $5.95.  Couldn't believe the S & H , which was something like $7.95. 


It arrived Monday.  The catch is circled on the left side of the photo . . . Two tiny pieces . . . They spent probably close to a buck for the box.  I don't know what air bags cost.  If it had been me I would have put the latch and an invoice in a poly mailing bag and been done with it.  They cost me around 12 cents when I order them by the hundreds.  I use them all the time for mailing cookie cutters.  They aren't gonna listen to any of my ideas, anyway.  

The actual fix took less than a half hour. My dryer is fixed once again and I guess that is the important thing here.