Hoover Keypad / Button Contact Failure

Dryer display works but some buttons do not respond or respond intermittently

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn tact switches on control PCB, Cracked solder joints on button contacts, Damaged or contaminated membrane keypad, Loose ribbon cable

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the dryer before removing the control panel.

  • Check for stuck buttons: Press each button and ensure it moves freely. Clean around buttons with a dry brush.
  • Inspect ribbon cable: Remove the control panel and reseat the ribbon cable between the UI and main PCB.
  • Examine PCB: Look for cracked solder joints on the button contacts. Re-solder if you are competent with electronics, or replace the UI PCB.
  • Replace tact switches: If individual buttons fail, the small tact switches may be worn and can be replaced or the entire board swapped.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

User Interface PCB
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