Customer Questions and Answers for Latch Assembly by Frigidaire

The Latch Assembly is an OEM part for Frigidaire dishwashers. This part ensures the dishwasher door closes securely and stays locked during the washing cycle. This component is crucial for the dishwasher's safety and efficiency, as it prevents water from leaking during operation and ensures the cycle continues without interruption.

Causes of a bad Latch Assembly can range from wear and tear over time, leading to a weakened or broken latch mechanism, to accumulation of debris or damage from an impact, preventing the latch from engaging correctly.

Symptoms of a malfunctioning Latch Assembly include:

• The dishwasher door not closing or latching properly, which may prevent the machine from starting.
• Leakage around the door due to an incomplete seal.
• The dishwasher stopping mid-cycle if the door unlatches, posing a risk of water spillage and inefficiency.

This OEM Frigidaire part is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator and some Kenmore models.