Frigidaire Washer Door Lock Not Working

Inspect the door lock for damage.

Frigidaire washer door lock not working. Inspect the door lock for damage. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. You likely will need to remove all or part of the washer s cabinet to remove the switch. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. The washer will not wash if the door does not close and lock. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. This should disable the lock.

Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. And just to clarify what s the exact model. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. It is usually located along the frame of the washing machine under the lid.

The buzzing seems to be coming from the door lock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. When i close the door and press start it just buzzes loudly for a few seconds and that s it. Hi my frigidaire washer is not working. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Can you guesstimate how old your frigidaire is. If cleaning it does not resolve the issue remove the door lock from the appliance to inspect it for damage cracking or wear. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. Locate and clean your door lock to remove any films or debris that may have built up. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.