Maytag Front Load Washer Door Lock Problems

Perhaps your washing machine is vibrating during spin cycles or making noises during wash cycles.

Maytag front load washer door lock problems.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. The door should unlock after this is complete. The lid lock is a default feature of your maytag front loading and top loading washer to prevent opening the appliance while the cleaning cycle is in progress. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The door lock led light will blink. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

A lock icon appears on the front of the washer s control panel to indicate the lid is locked and also displays the current progress of the cleaning cycle depending on the model of your maytag washer. This can occur from the normal shipping movement. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

It stopped right after it dispensed the detergent and i ve tried all of the not so helpful repair advise on the maytag website and i still can t get it unlocked. Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running. Inspect the door lock for damage.

The door may immediately unlock. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. Some common maytag front load washer problems include not agitating or spinning and not draining or filling with water.

Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior. Front load washing machines have several benefits. If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged. If not call for service.

The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.

Run a drain and spin cycle. Was the washer just installed. However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair. Do something about it.

Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.