How To Replace Door Lock On Front Load Washer

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.

How to replace door lock on front load washer.

This video was made to show you guys how to do this simple repair of replacing a door lock. Front load washing machines have several benefits. Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.

Watch this how to video with simple step by step instructions for a success. If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged. Each washing machine brand including whirlpool maytag lg speed queen samsung kenmore ge kenmore frigidaire and bosch to name a few popular companies and its specific models have their own idiosyncrasies when it comes to what could go wrong. You also can use the same basic procedure to replace the door lock assembly in samsung whirlpool maytag frigidaire amana bosch ge and electrolux front load washers.

This can occur from normal shipping movement. This should disable the lock. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.

Hopefully these will be color coded. These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers. In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. We also have instructions for replacing the lid switch lock on a top load washer.

Door locked at installation. If you have any comments leave them here. Front loading washers cost a little bit more to repair than he top loaders.