The Door Latch is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It is designed to secure the washer door during operation, ensuring it remains closed and locked throughout the wash and spin cycles. This latch is essential for the safe and efficient operation of the washing machine, preventing the door from opening mid-cycle and avoiding water leaks.
Causes of a bad door latch can include regular wear and tear, damage from forceful closing or opening, or electrical issues within the latch mechanism. A malfunctioning door latch can prevent the washer from operating correctly and may lead to safety concerns.
Symptoms of a bad door latch include:
- The washing machine door not latching or locking properly
- The washer not starting or stopping mid-cycle
- Error codes related to door lock issues
- Difficulty in opening or closing the door
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Washer was displaying error code for the door lock the door lock would latch and unlatch about 3 4 times then the error code would display Brenda K. • Georgetown , TX • July 16, 2016
We watched a YouTube video on how to replace the door latch. Very simple to do. We had to remove the metal band holding the door gasket to be able to access the latch. After removing the band, we pushed aside the gasket and removed the screws to the latch and the connecting cables. To install the new part, we just reversed the process. We reconnected the cables, inserted the new door latch and screwed it in. The hardest part of the process was getting the metal band around the gasket. It...
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