Washing Machine Door Switch Repair

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Washing machine door switch repair.

A washing machine lid switch is usually made of plastic which is an item that can and does break. Washing machine door switches or interlocks come in different shapes and forms but for the most part they work either by the conventional press switch mechanism operated when the door is closed this normally incorporates some kind of pressure valve assembly. Whirlpool 3949237 lid switch http amzn to 2je9yiu always unplug your washing machine before you begin working on it. This washer repair guide shows how to replace the door lock assembly in a front load washer.

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. If the switch is broken the machine interprets that as the lid is. Washing machines must have some way in which you can lock the door closing mechanism when the machine is started up and then unlock them with a certain delay normally two minutes after the current has switched off via the program or on off switch in order to ensure that the door cannot be opened while some of the components are still. This is the replacement switch i used http amzn to 2wwektc if your machine is not draining or not moving on to the agitating cycle or spin cycle you c.

Do you need help replacing the door latch part w11307244 in your washer. If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken. Fix 90 percent of clothes washer breakdowns with these four easy fixes including filling and draining problems grinding noises and a failure to spin. With this video steve will show you how easy it is to complete this repair your.