Symptoms Of Washer Door Lock Broken

A failed front load washer machine control board has several symptoms including the washer not starting filling spinning or draining.

Symptoms of washer door lock broken.

Making noise or vibrating. A safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism. Another symptom of a potential problem with the door lock actuators are power door locks that do not function. Sometimes called the washer s door hinge the door lock assembly has three key components.

Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Power door locks do not function. This will require the driver to use the key to lock or unlock the doors and can disable the power door. Most door lock switch buttons are made of plastic which can be susceptible to breaking and cracking due to their high frequency of use.

Unbalanced load loose spanner nut worn drive block. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. 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. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock.

If the door lock actuators fail they will disable the power door lock feature from working. Broken door lock button or rocker.