Front Load Dryer Door Will Not Stay Shut

If you have any issues with the door on your samsung front load washer you most likely need to check the door latch assembly for damage.

Front load dryer door will not stay shut.

If your washing machine isn t draining properly or if your lg front load washer is leaking your door will be affected. A quick inspection should reveal whether the door strike or door catch is at fault. The most common cause for a dryer door not closing is a broken door latch. A pump s belt can break if your machine has a belt driven pump then the pulley can shear off.

When the washing machine door is closed the washer can begin washing. The bad news is that the dryer won t run if the door doesn t close. A worn catch and strike lets the door pop open and. Replace the dryer door strike the dryer door strike is the part of the door latch assembly.

Yes you have a door strike that goes into the door latch to keep it closed. It s usually attached to the door but sometimes is attached to the front panel. Many different problems can occur with the pump. The good news is that replacing both components are quick inexpensive fixes.

For doors that drop down in the front you will have a hinge on each side. It can seize the seal can fail or the impeller blades can break. You will likely need a new door latch. The catch is typically made of plastic and can wear out or break.

If the door catch holds the door closed to start the cycle but can t continue to hold the door shut during the cycle to keep the dryer running replace the door catch. Next remove the front panel of the dryer. Here the door latch for your model you can order. The strike is the pointy metal piece attached to the dryer s doorjamb.

If the dryer door doesn t stay shut when you close it something is awry with the door latching components. Accessing them typically means removing the top panel of the dryer in order to unplug the door switch wires. The samsung washer door lock latch assembly secures the washer door shut during operation. The door has a matching spring loaded part called a catch.

Even metal door latches are liable to bend after several uses rendering the latch useless.