Frigidaire Front Loading Washer Door Will Not Lock

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

Frigidaire front loading washer door will not lock.

If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open.

To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. The first thing to try is to push in on the door a little and see if it will unlock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click.

Inspect the door lock for damage. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. 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. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.

It may be in a bind. This should disable the lock. I try to show how simple it is to change the door lock on a front load washing machine. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

The washer will not wash if the door does not close and lock. Inspect the door lock for damage. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

How to rig frigidaire front load washer. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails.

If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.