Front Loader Door Wont Lock

If the washing machine latch won t close most often something is preventing it from closing.

Front loader door wont lock.

The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water. Front load washing machines have several benefits. Once the water is gone the door will unlock. If you are hearing the click then go ahead and replace the door latch.

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. If it will not lock or unlock then i would think it was the door latch that is the problem. Inspect the door lock for damage. Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.

If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose. Locate the washer door latch and look to see if it is broken or cracked. If the door of a front load washer either won t lock shut or won t open it s likely that the door lock assembly is on the fritz. This is why the door won t block.

If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged. 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 lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

The washing machine door won t close or block. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

Get the part number off of the washer door lock assembly. Unplug your samsung washing machine. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board.

To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. The door latch will most likely be part dc34 00024b or. Door won t open or lock. If you find the door latch to be broken you will need to order a new one.

In some cases the metal rod which is designed to hold the locking latch in the right position falls out. Door locked at the end of the cycle.