Frigidaire Front Loading Washer Door Will Not Lock

I try to show how simple it is to change the door lock on a front load washing machine.

Frigidaire front loading washer door will not lock.

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. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. 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. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The washer will not wash if the door does not close and lock. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. Inspect the door lock for damage.

My front loading frigidaire washer will not unlock the door. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Inspect the door lock for damage. The first thing to try is to push in on the door a little and see if it will unlock.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. This should disable the lock.

It may be in a bind. If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. The door lock assembly on a front load washer includes a safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.