Front Loader Door Wont Lock

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

Front loader door wont lock.

Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. If the washing machine latch won t close most often something is preventing it from closing. Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board.

Door won t open or lock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose. If it will not lock or unlock then i would think it was the door latch that is the problem.

If you find the door latch to be broken you will need to order a new one. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.

Get the part number off of the washer door lock assembly. The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water. In some cases the metal rod which is designed to hold the locking latch in the right position falls out. This is why the door won t block.

Door locked at the end of the cycle. The washing machine door won t close or block. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity.

Once the water is gone the door will unlock. If you are hearing the click then go ahead and replace the door latch. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Typically if the door lock is the problem you will hear a loud click like it is trying to lock but it doesn t.

The door latch will most likely be part dc34 00024b or. To check it simply touch and test its strength. Front load washing machines have several benefits. Locate the washer door latch and look to see if it is broken or cracked.

However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair. Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.