Frigidaire Affinity Washer Door Lock Buzzing

If i push on the door or hold it up slightly it might stop briefly but starts up again.

Frigidaire affinity washer door lock buzzing.

The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. On a front load washer the door will be locked during the entire wash cycle. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly. Replace part 131763200 131763202 131763245 131763255 131269400 wh10x27534 4 5 out of 5 stars 54.

1317632 131763256 washer door lock latch switch assembly for electrolux frigidaire kenmore crosley ge front load washer. Door closes and no leaks but the noise is quite annoying. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.

Before tumbling starts you can stop the washer and then wait for the water to drain off the window before opening the door. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. My frigidaire front load washer model fwtbb30dso makes a loud buzzing noise during wash cycle it seems to come from the door lock. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.

To open the door during the spin cycle stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the lock to release do not force the door open. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. Inspect the door lock for damage.

Thanks read more. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. I took it back apart and checked everything and put back together tightly. Spin works now but the door lock area makes a loud buzzing sound.

This should disable the lock. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.