Frigidaire Front Loading Washer Door Will Not Lock

Replace the entire assembly if any component fails.

Frigidaire front loading washer door will not lock.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. I try to show how simple it is to change the door lock on a front load washing machine. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

This should disable the lock. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.

Inspect the door lock for damage. The washer will not wash if the door does not close and lock. There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click. Inspect the door lock for damage.

The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock.

How to rig frigidaire front load washer. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. The first thing to try is to push in on the door a little and see if it will unlock. My front loading frigidaire washer will not unlock the door.

It may be in a bind. The door lock light went out but the lock did not answered by a verified appliance technician we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.