The Door Switch Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This assembly detects whether the washer door is open or closed, allowing the machine to start or stop the washing cycle accordingly.
Causes of a bad door switch assembly can include wear and tear from frequent use, damage from forceful closing of the door, or electrical issues. A malfunctioning switch can prevent the washer from recognizing a closed door, thus hindering the start of the wash cycle or causing it to stop unexpectedly.
Symptoms of a bad Door Switch Assembly include:
- Washer not starting or stopping mid-cycle
- Error codes indicating door issues
- Washer not spinning or agitating
- Door lock mechanism not engaging or disengaging properly
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Won't start
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Lid or door will not open
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Lid or door won't close
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Will not agitate
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Kenmore front load washer would not start no error code John A. • Woodinville , WA • January 24, 2017
The washing machine would allow you to program it, and all the lights on the control panel would light up, but pressing start did nothing. I tried putting the washer in diagnostic mode, but was unable to do so. The machine was not showing any fault code.
I originally thought it was a problem with the 'Start' button and I thought that I'd buy a replacement part from the original seller of the washer. I was told by the 'live help chat person' that the problem was likely in the washer user...
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