Electrolux Washing Machine Door Latch Broken

1 the washing machine door handle may have broken.

Electrolux washing machine door latch broken.

I washed a load of clothes yesterday and the machine s door won t open. Waited a few hours and the door is still locked. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.

There are mainly reasons that a washing machine door won t open. Already tried unplugging it and starting a new cycle. Inspect the door lock for damage. The door can be opened about 5 minutes after the end of the washing cycle after the bimetal in the door lock has cooled down.

Understanding how a door interlock works helps you decide if it is faulty or not. 1317632 131763202 131763256 washer door lock latch switch assembly 1317633 door strike for electrolux frigidaire white westinghouse crosley gibson ge. 4 the washing machine may still be full of water and therefore not letting. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

Repairwares washing machine door drawer pedestal latch 137006200 7137006200 ps2349356 ap4368805 for select frigidaire and electrolux clothes washer models 5 0 out of 5 stars 2 27 99 27. 3 the electronic door lock called an interlock may be broken. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. On some models if there is a problem with opening the door and the display is off turn on the washing machine and make sure the door lock icon is not.

However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair. Replace part 131763256 131763310 4 7 out of 5 stars 169. 2 the pin that holds the door shut may have jammed due to the door mechanism being jammed. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.