Front Loader Door Wont Lock

If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

Front loader door wont lock.

Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. This is why the door won t block. Get the part number off of the washer door lock assembly. 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.

Front load washing machines have several benefits. The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water. Door won t open or lock. Door locked at the end of the cycle.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged. Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

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. If the washing machine latch won t close most often something is preventing it from closing. Typically if the door lock is the problem you will hear a loud click like it is trying to lock but it doesn t.

Unplug your samsung washing machine. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. If you find the door latch to be broken you will need to order a new one. To check it simply touch and test its strength.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Once the water is gone the door will unlock. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders. If it will not lock or unlock then i would think it was the door latch that is the problem.

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 you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose. In some cases the metal rod which is designed to hold the locking latch in the right position falls out. If you are hearing the click then go ahead and replace the door latch.

The door latch will most likely be part dc34 00024b or. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.