Front Loader Door Wont Lock

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

Front loader door wont lock.

Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models. Door won t open or lock. This is why the door won t block. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

Door locked at the end of the cycle. Unplug your samsung washing machine. Front load washing machines have several benefits. Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.

Inspect the door lock for damage. In some cases the metal rod which is designed to hold the locking latch in the right position falls out. To check it simply touch and test its strength. Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board.

If it will not lock or unlock then i would think it was the door latch that is the problem. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. 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 you find the door latch to be broken you will need to order a new one. 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. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders. 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.

To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. If you are hearing the click then go ahead and replace the door latch. If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged. Once the water is gone the door will unlock.

The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water. If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose. The door latch will most likely be part dc34 00024b or. Locate the washer door latch and look to see if it is broken or cracked.

The washing machine door won t close or block. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.