Frigidaire Front Load Washer Door Won T Lock

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Frigidaire front load washer door won t lock.

Prior to this it tripped the breaker mid cycle. And the sensor is part of the board so there is no way to test that unfortunately but if the door won t even lock and the light won t turn on then the control board is definitely the issue assuming the washer is getting power. You can reply with any additional details for further assistance. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.

Help i have a frigedaire gallery front loading washer that is not running during any cycle. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Frigidaire washer door or lid won t lock.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. It will not let the door lock or the indicator light to illuminate if the dispenser drawer is not shut. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. Remember to unplug the washer first.

There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault. You can at least check connections.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. 01 door lock motor and switch assembly. After that it tripped the breaker anytime you tried to turn it on. The image below will show how to access the latch.

You also can use the same basic procedure to replace the door lock assembly in samsung whirlpool maytag frigidaire amana bosch ge and electrolux front load washers. Restarted the load and it tripped the breaker when it was about to enter a spin cycle. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers.

Inspect the door lock for damage. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. We also have instructions for replacing the lid switch lock on a top load washer.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Frigidaire washer door or lid won t lock. The door lock light will turn on but that is it.