Frigidaire Affinity Front Load Washer Door Lock Problems

The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.

Frigidaire affinity front load washer door lock problems.

Inspect the door lock for damage. Check to ensure it is level both front to back and side to side with each washer leg placed solidly on the floor. Start right here find appliance parts lawn garden equipment parts heating cooling parts and more from the top brands in the industry here. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Click on shop parts or select the kind of product you re working with on the left and we ll help you find the right part. Factory trained appliance technician with 20 years of in home appliance repair experience. Shut off the water wait for the safety lock to release on the door and redistribute the clothes evenly in the washer.

Make sure the styrofoam shipping blocks have been removed from the bottom of the washer. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. These front loading washing machines are high efficiency washers. The washer needs to be resting firmly on the floor.

Washers dryers refrigerators freezers dishwashers etc. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly. If the load remains out of balance simply add one or two similar items to the load and restart the washer. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The load may be off balance. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.