The Front Loading Washer Door Lock and Switch Assembly is an OEM part for Frigidaire washing machines. This component ensures that the washer door is securely locked during operation, preventing leaks and interruptions, and also communicates with the control board to allow the wash cycle to start.
Causes of a bad door lock and switch assembly can include wear and tear from regular use, damage from forced door opening, electrical failures within the locking mechanism, or issues with the switch contacts.
Symptoms of a bad door lock and switch assembly include:
- The washer door not locking or unlocking properly
- Error codes related to the door lock
- The washer not starting its cycle
- Interruptions in the wash cycle due to door lock failures
This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
My washer would not complete the spin cycle and wring the water out of the clothes Lisa C. • Spring Lake , NC • March 12, 2014
I ran a diagnostics check on the washing machine and came up with the error code E47 -Board thinks the door PTC circuit is open in spin. The washer thought the door was open and would not finish the spin. I was left with a washer full of very wet clothes. This repair was SO extremely easy. I only needed to uses a pair of needle nose pliers and a screw driver. It took less than 10 minutes, start to finish. Now the new door lock assembly registers correctly and my clothes are completely...
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