Front Load Washer Door Latch

Door locked at installation.

Front load washer door latch.

If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. Http amzn to 1vsulwy washer door latch repair and replacement samsung washer repair part dc64 00519b t. Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle. If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose.

If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off. Front load washing machines have several benefits.

Washers dryers washers explore washers. The kenmore front loading automatic washer automatically locks when a wash cycle is currently in progress and prevents accidental opening of the washer s door until the cycle is finished. Click here to view part dc64 00519b on amazon. This can occur from normal shipping movement.

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. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Manually unlocking the washer is necessary if you need to cancel the cycle remove clothing or add clothing to the wash after you start the washing cycle. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.

Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation. 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. In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. Shop french door shop side by side shop top freezer.

Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Once the water is gone the door will unlock.