Frigidaire Front Load Washer Door Lock Stuck

Also known as a door boot seal and is used in front load washers.

Frigidaire front load washer door lock stuck.

I try to show how simple it is to change the door lock on a front load washing machine. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.

There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. 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 folds in the bellow allow the tub to move separately from the door during the spin cycle. Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.

My front loading frigidaire washer will not unlock the door. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault. Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function.

On front load washers the door hook is used to engage the lock mechanism. The door strike also known as the catch or hook is part of a safety mechanism installed on front loading washing machines or used to activate the lid switch on a top load washer. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. The door lock light went out but the lock did not answered by a verified appliance technician.

You can reply with any additional details for further assistance. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. The image below will show how to access the latch.

There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click. This part is used to keep the clothes inside the tub during the wash cycle. Remember to unplug the washer first. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.

You can at least check connections. This should disable the lock. Hopefully these will be color coded.