Whirlpool Washer Door Latch Repair

This washer repair guide shows how to replace the door lock assembly in a front load washer.

Whirlpool washer door latch repair. Our factory certified parts provide you with a promise only whirlpool brand can make that through our safe and genuine quality replacement parts we will care for your appliance like you care for your home every day. Thank you for your inquiry. Whirlpool maytag tools needed. Inspect the door lock for damage.

First try giving it a good cleaning. Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean the latch and any contact points. Placing a separate magnet there will create a stable electromagnetic connection with the solenoid and trick the machine into thinking that the lid is. This will remove the lint dirt and product build up that may be interfering with the electrical circuit.

Saturday from 8 a m. If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken. But these days many appliance repairs can be done at home with a few common tools. If the door won t lock the washer won t run.

Door latch fix in 4 steps. Set a magnet on the site where the lid lock switch meets the washer cabinet. The washer won t start if the control detects that the washer door is open and it won t spin if the control detects that the door is unlocked. This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on a whirlpool front load washer.

Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. This door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands. Sometimes life requires a little maintenance.

Needle nose pliers t 20. When your appliance does too use replacement parts designed specifically for your needs. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Just under the unit s housing at this spot there is a solenoid which is a type of powerful electromagnet.

The most common reason for replacing the door latch is if the washer door won t close properly. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.