Front Loader Door Wont Lock

Door locked at the end of the cycle.

Front loader door wont lock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If you find the door latch to be broken you will need to order a new one. Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board. Inspect the door lock for damage.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Once the water is gone the door will unlock. This is why the door won t block. If you are hearing the click then go ahead and replace the door latch.

Locate the washer door latch and look to see if it is broken or cracked. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. To check it simply touch and test its strength. If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose.

Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders. Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models. Get the part number off of the washer door lock assembly. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water. Front load washing machines have several benefits. If the washing machine latch won t close most often something is preventing it from closing. Unplug your samsung washing machine.

In some cases the metal rod which is designed to hold the locking latch in the right position falls out. 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. 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. Typically if the door lock is the problem you will hear a loud click like it is trying to lock but it doesn t.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. The door latch will most likely be part dc34 00024b or. If it will not lock or unlock then i would think it was the door latch that is the problem. The washing machine door won t close or block.

Door won t open or lock. If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.