I've no idea what the electrical characteristics of this switch are but
perhaps you can buy a plain old toggle switch that will do the same
thing. May look awful but will do the job.

dharris wrote:
Hi,

The stem of my Whirlpool dryer heat selector rotary switch broke and I
need a replacement. The part (686739) is $53+ new--not really worth the
investment on this 20 year-old unit.

Is anyone sitting on a junker dryer with a working used switch that
they'd like to sell me cheap?

Please send me an email at

Thanks,

DREW.