Customer Questions and Answers for Door Strike by Whirlpool

The Door Strike is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This component engages with the door latch to securely close the washing machine door. Ensuring a tight seal, the door strike plays a pivotal role in the appliance's safety mechanisms, preventing the washer from operating if the door is not properly shut. 

Causes for replacement often stem from physical damage, such as breaking or bending due to forceful closing of the door, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects that prevent the door from latching correctly. 

Symptoms of a bad Door Strike include:

• The washing machine door won't latch or lock properly.
• The washer fails to start due to the door not being recognized as closed.
• Visible damage or wear to the strike, indicating it may not engage correctly with the latch.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.