Frigidaire Front Loading Washer Door Will Not Lock

Inspect the door lock for damage.

Frigidaire front loading washer door will not lock. It may be in a bind. There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

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. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. How to rig frigidaire front load washer. Inspect the door lock for damage.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. The first thing to try is to push in on the door a little and see if it will unlock. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t 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. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. My front loading frigidaire washer will not unlock the door.

Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. The washer will not wash if the door does not close and lock.

Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. I try to show how simple it is to change the door lock on a front load washing machine. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.