How To Replace Door Latch And Lock For Maytag Washer

If the door is still locked use a putty knife to pry out the white latch on the door lock assembly and then open the washer door.

How to replace door latch and lock for maytag washer. How to replace the lid lock on a maytag bravos. If your washer won t run even though the lid is clo. This video from sears partsdirect shows how to replace a broken lid lock in some maytag top load washers. If the lid latch is damaged your washer door may not close properly and you may not be able to run your washer.

With this video steve will show you how easy it is to complete this repair your. Door locked at the end of the cycle. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Your maytag bravos top loading washing machine comes equipped with a lid lock that locks the washing machine lid in the closed position during the.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. 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 part is the replacement lid latch or latch assembly for your top load washer. The latch is found under the lid and can be screwed out and replaced.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The lid latch holds your washer door closed and allows the washer to run its cycle. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. To determine if the door lock has failed.

Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. Do you need help replacing the door latch part w11307244 in your washer. Pull the door lock assembly out and disconnect the wire harness.

Inspect the door lock for damage.