Dryer Door Wedge

Dryer Door Wedge – Keeps the Door Open (GE GUD27ESSMWW)

My apartment washer/dryer combo sits right up against a wall. Because of that, the dryer door hits the wall just before reaching 90°, which is the point where it would naturally stay open. Instead, it slowly swings back and bonks me in the head while I’m unloading laundry. Very annoying.

So I designed a simple solution: a doorjamb wedge that holds the dryer door open at the perfect angle.

What It Does

This wedge fits snugly into the space between the door hinge and the inside of the dryer, preventing the dryer door from swinging closed while you’re unloading clothes. Once inserted, it keeps the door stable and fully usable without fighting it the whole time.

Design Features

• Custom-fit wedge shape for a tight hold

• Textured ridges for grip (created using the Gear Tooth 3D texture in SolidWorks)

• Large finger loop so you can easily remove it with two fingers

• Simple, fast print

The ridged texture helps it grip the door frame firmly without slipping, while the loop makes removal quick and convenient.

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the GE GUD27ESSMWW washer/dryer combo, which is a very common unit in apartments and condos—especially in closet installations.

If you have this exact model and your dryer door is trying to concuss you, this is for you.

It may also work with similar GE or standard combo units, as the setup is fairly typical. If needed, you could modify the included SolidWorks file to adjust dimensions for your specific doorjamb.

If you’re the one other person out there with this same issue—good news. The back of your head can finally rest easy.