Front Load Washer Door Stuck Shut

If the door of a front load washer either won t lock shut or won t open it s likely that the door lock assembly is on the fritz.

Front load washer door stuck shut.

The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water. 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. Pull down on the bottom panel and pull it away from the washer. Front load washing machines have several benefits.

Thank you for your inquiry. Use a t 20 torx screwdriver to remove the three torx head screws along the bottom front of the washer. For all your washing machine spares visit http bit ly 1vhk6zt if your washing machine door sticks the damp washing can quickly build up bacteria and mould. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. Saturday from 8 a m. If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose.

2 the pin that holds the door shut may have jammed due to the door mechanism being jammed. After 1 minute plug your machine back in then open and close the door 6 times in 12 seconds to signal the computer to reset. 1 the washing machine door handle may have broken. To fix a washing machine that stops mid cycle try a master reset by first unplugging the washing machine to reset the computer.

3 the electronic door lock called an interlock may be broken. Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board. There are mainly reasons that a washing machine door won t open. Reach through the open panel.

If your washing machine door will not open this video will show you how to get it released it to get your clothes out. Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off.