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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWasher Won't Spin/Agitate? Replace Washer Door Latch #131763202
Washer Won't Spin/Agitate? Replace Washer Door Latch #131763202
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$85.22Estimated Savings
$112.5001:46
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door latch on Frigidaire Affinity front-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the latch are when the door won’t latch and the washer won’t spin or won’t agitate.
All of the information in this door lock latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Gibson, Westinghouse, Electrolux
Tools used: screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this door lock latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Gibson, Westinghouse, Electrolux
Tools used: screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to use needle-nose pliers to remove the wire clamp and spring from the boot seal.
3
Now, peel the right side of the boot seal away from the front panel to access the door lock latch assembly.
4
Remove the mounting screws to release the old assembly
5
Disconnect the wires.
6
Install the new lock latch assembly by first reconnecting the wires.
7
Then position the assembly
8
Secure it with the screws.
9
Realign the boot seal with the front panel
10
Secure it with the wire clamp and spring.
11
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door latch on Frigidaire Affinity front-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the latch are when the door won’t latch and the washer won’t spin or won’t agitate.
All of the information in this door lock latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Gibson, Westinghouse, Electrolux
Tools used: screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this door lock latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Gibson, Westinghouse, Electrolux
Tools used: screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to use needle-nose pliers to remove the wire clamp and spring from the boot seal.
3
Now, peel the right side of the boot seal away from the front panel to access the door lock latch assembly.
4
Remove the mounting screws to release the old assembly
5
Disconnect the wires.
6
Install the new lock latch assembly by first reconnecting the wires.
7
Then position the assembly
8
Secure it with the screws.
9
Realign the boot seal with the front panel
10
Secure it with the wire clamp and spring.
11
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Lock
$85.22
Total$0.00
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