Frigidaire Affinity Front Load Washer Door Lock Problems

The load may be off balance.

Frigidaire affinity front load washer door lock problems. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly. Shut off the water wait for the safety lock to release on the door and redistribute the clothes evenly in the washer. Make sure the styrofoam shipping blocks have been removed from the bottom of the washer.

This lock is also used in many kenmore front load wash. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. If the load remains out of balance simply add one or two similar items to the load and restart the washer. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.

Affinity washing machines are manufactured by frigidaire. Defective parts are replaced free of charge during the first year of ownership if the appliance is used for normal household purposes. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Check to ensure it is level both front to back and side to side with each washer leg placed solidly on the floor. These front loading washing machines are high efficiency washers. If your frigidaire top load washer was recently installed here are a few things to check if your washer is vibrating.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. In this video i show you how to test the door lock on your frigidaire electrolux front load washer.