Front Load Dryer Door Will Not Stay Shut

A worn catch and strike lets the door pop open and.

Front load dryer door will not stay shut.

Replace the dryer door strike the dryer door strike is the part of the door latch assembly. Even metal door latches are liable to bend after several uses rendering the latch useless. It can seize the seal can fail or the impeller blades can break. You will likely need a new door latch.

If your washing machine isn t draining properly or if your lg front load washer is leaking your door will be affected. The good news is that replacing both components are quick inexpensive fixes. The catch is typically made of plastic and can wear out or break. Your dryer door depresses a small switch somewhere along the dryer opening once you close the door so the dryer can begin to dry your clothes.

Accessing them typically means removing the top panel of the dryer in order to unplug the door switch wires. When the washing machine door is closed the washer can begin washing. Then take the front door out of the frame. It s usually attached to the door but sometimes is attached to the front panel.

A quick inspection should reveal whether the door strike or door catch is at fault. Next remove the front panel of the dryer. The door has a matching spring loaded part called a catch. The strike is the pointy metal piece attached to the dryer s doorjamb.

Door latches are made of either plastic or metal and plastic door latches are prone to snapping over time. The bad news is that the dryer won t run if the door doesn t close. Many different problems can occur with the pump. 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.

Here the door latch for your model you can order. The samsung washer door lock latch assembly secures the washer door shut during operation. A pump s belt can break if your machine has a belt driven pump then the pulley can shear off. If the dryer door doesn t stay shut when you close it something is awry with the door latching components.

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.