Front Loader Door Wont Lock

If you find the door latch to be broken you will need to order a new one.

Front loader door wont lock.

Locate the washer door latch and look to see if it is broken or cracked. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders. To check it simply touch and test its strength. Door locked at the end of the cycle.

If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Door won t open or lock. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models. The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water. Typically if the door lock is the problem you will hear a loud click like it is trying to lock but it doesn t. Once the water is gone the door will unlock.

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 the washing machine latch won t close most often something is preventing it from closing. The washing machine door won t close or block. Unplug your samsung washing machine.

Inspect the door lock for damage. This is why the door won t block. 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. If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.

Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity.

Get the part number off of the washer door lock assembly. If it will not lock or unlock then i would think it was the door latch that is the problem. Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

Front load washing machines have several benefits. The door latch will most likely be part dc34 00024b or.