Maytag Washer Door Lock Replacement

To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches.

Maytag washer door lock replacement.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Here we will show you how to diagnose and replace a bad lid switch on a maytag whirlpool kenmore washer. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

This washer repair guide shows how to replace the door lock assembly in a front load washer. Made for maytag appliances our replacement parts are built tough for lasting dependability and help you make repairs quickly so you can get back to cooking and cleaning with the power and performance you expect. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken.

Top load washer lid will not lock. The washer won t start if the control detects that the washer door is open and it won t spin if the control detects that the door is unlocked. Door locked at the end of the cycle. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

Hopefully these will be color coded. 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 lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

Whirlpool w10443885 washer door lock genuine original equipment manufacturer oem part for whirlpool maytag amana crosley 4 6 out of 5 stars 163 61 96 61. Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.