How to Flip a Dryer Door

The majority of household dryers arrive at your home preassembled, with the dryer door opening from either the left or right side. While this may not be an issue for some, if you have a small laundry room or if your washer is directly beside your dryer and you wish to change the direction the door opens, you may flip your dryer door. Prior to removing the dryer door, refer to the owner’s manual to determine if the process differs from the one outlined below.

Plastic knife
Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Open the dryer door. Look for a set of four plugs, which are located along the opposite side of the door opening. For example, if your dryer door is hinged on the left side, the four plugs will be on the right side.
- 2
  Use a plastic knife to remove the plugs, gently working them out of the hole. You may be able to perform this step with your fingers, but the plugs typically tight, which makes them difficult to remove without a tool. Do not use a metal knife to remove the plugs, as it may scratch your dryer. Once the plugs are removed, set them aside.
- 3
  Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the dryer door in place. Hold the dryer door while you perform this step, to keep from dropping the door.
- 4
  Rotate the dryer door, and align the hinges. Screw the hinges into place.
- 5
  Close the holes on the opposite side of the door opening with the plugs you removed.

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