How To Replace Samsung Washer Door Glass DC64-02144A

Cracked or shattered outer door glass on your Samsung front-load washer can be a real headache, risking leaks and compromising your machine’s sleek appearance. But don’t worry—you don’t have to replace the whole door! In just a few simple steps, we’ll guide you through swapping out the damaged glass, and there’s even a handy how-to video waiting for you below.

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Did your Samsung front-load washer’s outer door glass crack or shatter? That clear panel not only looks sleek, it also keeps water sealed inside the drum. If it’s damaged, the good news is you don’t need to replace the whole door. With part #DC64-02144A, you can swap out just the glass panel yourself. This repair is straightforward and requires only basic tools. I’ll show you exactly how to remove the old glass and install the new one without breaking a sweat.

Watch: How to replace the Samsung outer door glass 

The information in this article may not apply to your specific appliance model. We recommend consulting your manufacturer’s documentation or contact us with any questions.

Why Would You Need to Replace the Outer Door Glass?

The outer door glass on front-loading washing machines like Samsung is mostly cosmetic. It sits on the outside of the actual inner door glass and frames the inside glass, giving the machine a sleek exterior look.

Over time, the outer door glass can become cracked or broken from repeated opening and closing of the door. Kids or pets may accidentally hit or scratch the glass. The good news is that replacing this exterior glass pane is a simple repair.

What You’ll Need to Replace the Outer Door Glass

Replacing the outer door glass requires just a few basic tools and parts:

• New replacement outer door glass. Locate your model number to look up the correct part for your model. 
• Phillips screwdriver 
• Flathead screwdrivers (2) 
• Gloves  

Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing the Outer Door Glass

Replacing the outer door glass involves removing the door, separating the inner and outer glass, swapping out the damaged outer glass, and reinstalling the repaired door. Here is the full process broken down into clear, easy-to-follow steps:

Remove the Washing Machine Door

1. Unplug the washing machine. This determines the power is off before working on the appliance. Safety first!
2. Open the door. Provides access to remove the door.
3. Remove door screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws along the top of the door that hold it in place.
4. Lift off the door. Once unscrewed, gently lift up on the door to release it from the openings on the washing machine cabinet.
5. Place door on a flat surface. Provides a sturdy, level work area for disassembly. A table or countertop works well.

Disassemble the Door

1. Remove most door screws. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove all but 3 screws and the door strike. This allows the inner and outer door to separate.
2. Pry apart the doors. Wedge a flathead screwdriver between the inner and outer door near the hinges. Gently pry them apart until the seal releases. Repeat around the edges until the doors separate.
3. Lift off the inner door. Carefully lift the interior glass door off the outer frame and set it aside in a safe location.

Remove Old Outer Door Glass

1. Locate retaining clips. The metal frame around the outer glass uses small plastic clips to hold it in place.
2. Press and release clips. Use thumbs or flathead screwdriver to firmly press in on the clips until they release from the door frame. Go around the entire frame releasing each clip.
3. Lift out old glass. Once all clips are released, lift the damaged outer glass free from the door frame. Discard the broken glass properly.

Install New Outer Door Glass

1. Align new glass. Place the replacement outer door glass on a flat surface with the small alignment tab facing up. This tab fits into a notch at the top of the door frame.
2. Insert tabs into slots. Hold the frame over the glass and align the tabs on the new glass with their corresponding slots in the frame.
3. Press in clips. Go around the entire frame pressing the glass into place until all the retaining clips click and lock into the door frame.

Reinstall Inner Door

1. Wipe down glass surface. Use a clean, dry towel to wipe down the interior glass surface before reinstalling. Eliminate any dust or debris.
2. Match brackets and cutouts. The inner door has v-shaped notches that match with brackets on the door frame. Align these properly.
3. Snap inner door into place. When aligned, firmly press the inner door into place until it clicks and locks into the outer frame.

Reinstall Door on Washer

1. Screw inner door to outer frame. Use Phillips screwdriver and previously removed screws to secure inner door back to outer frame.
2. Hang door onto washer. Lift door up to washing machine cabinet and hang outer door edges over the openings.
3. Secure door to cabinet. Reinsert screws along top of door into the cabinet to hold it securely in place.

Confirm Proper Operation

1. Plug in washing machine. Restore power to the appliance.
2. Check for leaks. Run a test cycle and confirm no leaks around the newly replaced outer door before reinstalling panels.
3. Verify normal operation. Run a full normal cycle to ensure proper functioning.

That’s everything! With the new outer door glass installed, the washing machine will look great again. This easy fix saves the cost and hassle of calling a service technician.

More Information

Thanks for reading! We hope this article helped you replace the outer door glass in your Samsung washer. 

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