Whirlpool Front Load Washer Door Lock Switch

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Whirlpool front load washer door lock switch.

I determined the door switch assembly had to be replaced. This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on a whirlpool front load washer. 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. Whirlpool front loading washing machines have automatic door locking systems that are programmed to open at the end of each wash cycle.

Hopefully these will be color coded. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. I actually prefer this to the original black one because our washer is white and the latch on the door itself is white so now everything matches nicely. The part i received however was white in front and black on the back so that the locking mechanism and door switch which poke out of the body of the washer are white.

If your washer is experiencing a malfunction the door may fail to unlock automatically. 1317632 131763256 washer door lock latch switch assembly for electrolux frigidaire kenmore crosley ge front load washer. Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function. The door switch was in a permanent locked position even though the door was open.

Sometimes resetting your washer with the push of a few buttons does the trick. Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle. The most common reason for replacing the. Explore front load laundry set.

After a high speed spin with an unbalanced load in the tub the washer door came ajar no flood thank goodness. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open. Shop french door shop side by side.

Replace part 131763200 131763202 131763245 131763255 131269400 wh10x27534 4 4 out of 5 stars 41. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails.