Washing Machine Door Won’t Close
When a fault happens to your washing machine door - usually it will prevent it from opening, resulting in your clothes residing in the drum for far longer than intended. However, what do you do when you’ve opened your washer door - loaded the laundry only to find the door won’t close!
Well just like the door remaining locked this too can be infuriating - however, don’t fret because we may be able to help you diagnose the fault and get your washing machine sealing shut in no time.
Door Lock
If your door refuses to close and the handle appears to be fine, this could likely be a fault with the door lock. If the door lock does not engage the latch the door will not lock - when this happens you will be stuck - not being able to wash your garments.
- Check the door - you need to confirm that the lock engages correctly.
- If there is power to the washing machine and the lock does not engage you will need to replace the lock.
- If you own an LG washing machine, your appliance may show the error code 'dE' to indicate the door lock is faulty. Luckily, we have a repair guide showing you how to replace the door lock on an LG washer right here.
Alongside our LG washer door lock replacement guide, we also have appliance-specific step-by-step guides showing you how to replace the door lock on Hoover, Indesit, Beko, and Bosch washing machines. So, if you own a washer by one of these brands and the door lock is faulty, our replacement guides will get you in the know!
However, if you own any other brand of washing machine instead, don't worry. Alongside the appliance-specific guides linked above, we also have a universal guide showing you how to replace the door lock on other washers. Please note that this process may differ slightly depending on your specific make and model of washing machine, but it should generally be similar. To see our universal washing machine door lock replacement guide, click the 'How To' button below.