Affinity Washer Door Lock Problems

The affinity washer door lock problems include popping open when the washer is in the middle of a cycle causing a downpour of difficulties or not releasing its latches properly when it s time to remove the heavy wet clothes from the washer s tub.

Affinity washer door lock problems.

Frigidaire affinity washer error e41 the frigidaire affinity washer error e41 is a door lock error. Do you need help replacing the door lock and switch assembly part 131763256 in your washer. I have a fridgidaire affinity front load washer and the door lock will not release i tried to cancel didn t work tried to do spin only didn t work didn t spin and made a loud buzzing sound tried to restart the load from the beginning and again nothing didn t start won t open and makes this buzzing sound is there a manual door lock release so i can get my clothes out. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.

You will need an ohm meter to test that. I replaced the lid lock assembly and it worked for 3 loads of clothes. If it reads 1500 ohms then its fine and the problem would be the control board. The ptc is the wax motor the piece that sticks out with the 2 metal terminal ends on the door lock assembly.

If the door is closed and this error persists then in most cases you will need to replace the door lock assembly on the washer. With this video steve will show you how easy it is to comple. How to read error codes on frigidaire affinity washer to read the error codes on a frigidaire affinity washer you will have to enter diagnostic mode. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.

The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. Remove the door lock assembly and measure the resistance of the ptc. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. I have a frigidaire affinity top load washer model number fahe1011mwo.

Malfunctioning brand new 2011 frigidaire affinity washer from electrolux. It means the primary control thinks the door is open. Now when i try to read more.