Symptoms Of Washer Door Lock Broken

Sometimes called the washer s door hinge the door lock assembly has three key components.

Symptoms of washer door lock broken.

Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Unbalanced load loose spanner nut worn drive block. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. Another symptom of a potential problem with the door lock actuators are power door locks that do not function.

Broken motor coupler shifter assembly failure broken door lock suspension component failure. If the door lock actuators fail they will disable the power door lock feature from working. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. Most door lock switch buttons are made of plastic which can be susceptible to breaking and cracking due to their high frequency of use.

If any of these components stops working when you have the door open the door won t lock. Another symptom of a problem with the power door lock switch is a broken button or rocker. This will require the driver to use the key to lock or unlock the doors and can disable the power door. Broken door lock button or rocker.

Power door locks do not function. 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.