Front Load Washer Door Lock Replacement Video

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.

Front load washer door lock replacement video.

Watch this how to video with simple step by step instructions for a success. Front load washing machines have several benefits. In this video i show you how to test the door lock on your frigidaire electrolux front load washer. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open.

You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers. The door lock assembly secures and locks the door.

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This video from sears partsdirect shows how to replace a broken door lock assembly in a front load washer. We also have instructions for replacing the lid switch lock on a top load washer. I try to show how simple it is to change the door lock on a front load washing machine. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.

Sometimes the washer will buzz when the door is trying to lock. This should disable the lock. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails.

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.