Ge Front Load Washer Door Won T Lock
This is a very common problem.
Ge front load washer door won t lock. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The other way is to take the top off the machine and reach down from the top to access the latch. The lock and switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Other potential causes include problems with the wiring or the main electronic control board or with the washer s door hinge. If the control panel is not locked. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Test any electrical switches with an ohm meter for continuity.
You can unlock the unit by removing the three screws at the bottom front of the unit. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Reach up inside of the unit near where the door lock is and you will feel a small tab at the bottom of the lock assembly. Be sure that your door is securely shut and if so the door latch behind the front panel of your washer needs to be ordered and replaced because it s not sensing that your door is shut properly.
Inspect the door lock for damage. If the washer beeps back at you twice when you press the start button and the washer won t start it means that your washer thinks your door is open. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Either way you chose you have to remove the three screws on the front that hold the latch on.
Pull down on it and the door will open. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If your washing machine s door either won t lock shut or won t open the door lock assembly is most likely the issue. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
It sounds like the control is not sensing the door being shut meaning a possible faulty door lock assembly. This way is very aggravating to say the least but you don t have to deal with the door gasket. Door lock motor and switch assembly. If the washer lid or door won t lock the lock and switch assembly might be defective.
The switches should have continuity according to their design.