Ge Washer Door Lock Broke

Inspect the door lock for damage.

Ge washer door lock broke. Pull out a 10 20 in 25 51 cm length and slide it into the seam where your door meets the frame of the machine at the lock. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers. If any of these components stops working when you have the door open the door won t lock. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. If the door lock assembly isn t working as it should replace it with a manufacturer approved replacement part.

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. If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken. Sometimes called the washer s door hinge the door lock assembly has three key components. Tie the end of the string in a knot once it s completely wrapped around the door.