Washer Door Lock Switch Keeps Failing

A loose wiring connection at the door lock assembly or at the machine control board could also cause a dl code and not even have a door lock failure.

Washer door lock switch keeps failing.

The door lock assembly on a front load washer includes a safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism. The national average maximum expected failure rate is less than 4 percent. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. If one of the switches does not have continuity replace the switch.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Inspect the door lock for damage. Remove the lid lock switch assembly. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level. 2 the ntc heater or bi metal strip fail 3 the plastic gets to hot and distorts inside the lock causing it to jam. Use a 1 4 inch 0 64 cm nut driver to loosen the two mounting screws holding the box in place on the bottom of the panel.

Washing machine door locks really only get 3 major faults 1 the points between live and common fail in some way. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open.