Ed, many years ago I removed the dryer door to remove the extra lint caught under the rim of the filter. It wasn't causing a problem but was offending me by being there - why didn't the filter catch all the lint?

Getting back to the mid-90s - I dug out the compacted lint & re-assembled the door.

oops - there was a piece of wire on the floor - 2-3" tall bent into the shape of a capital R.

So I pulled apart the door again, but could not find anywhere to put the wire, so re-assembled it.

The dryer died after 17 years of weekly use early this century. It's replacement 'only' lasted 8 years.

Dunno how long the current one will last.

I like fixing stuff when I can, tho now that I have arthritis in my hands I do need to get more help.

sandra