Affinity Washer Door Lock Problems

There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.

Affinity washer door lock problems. This lock is also used in many kenmore front load wash. Do you need help replacing the door lock and switch assembly part 131763256 in your washer. The last load didn t finish final spin. I have a fridgidaire affinity front load washer and the door lock will not release i tried to cancel didn t work tried to do spin only didn t work didn t spin and made a loud buzzing sound tried to restart the load from the beginning and again nothing didn t start won t open and makes this buzzing sound is there a manual door lock release so i can get my clothes out.

Frigidaire affinity washer error e41 the frigidaire affinity washer error e41 is a door lock error. The affinity washer door lock problems include popping open when the washer is in the middle of a cycle causing a downpour of difficulties or not releasing its latches properly when it s time to remove the heavy wet clothes from the washer s tub. Remove the door lock assembly and measure the resistance of the ptc. Now when i try to read more.

I have a frigidaire affinity top load washer model number fahe1011mwo. How to read error codes on frigidaire affinity washer to read the error codes on a frigidaire affinity washer you will have to enter diagnostic mode. Malfunctioning brand new 2011 frigidaire affinity washer from electrolux. The ptc is the wax motor the piece that sticks out with the 2 metal terminal ends on the door lock assembly.

If it reads 1500 ohms then its fine and the problem would be the control board. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. I replaced the lid lock assembly and it worked for 3 loads of clothes. You will need an ohm meter to test that.

The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. It means the primary control thinks the door is open. With this video steve will show you how easy it is to comple.