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Maytag Dishwasher won't latch
If your Maytag dishwasher door won't latch, start with the parts most likely to throw the door out of alignment. Damaged door hinges are the top cause, since a bent or broken hinge can keep the door from lining up with the latch. Next, check the door seal to make sure it is fully seated in the track and not bunched up or misaligned, because even a slightly out-of-place gasket can keep the door from closing properly. After that, inspect the door spring and door cable. If the door feels heavy, drops open fast, or seems harder to control, a broken spring or cable can strain the hinge and lead to a Maytag dishwasher door latch not catching. Then look closely at the door latch and door strike, since either part can wear out or break and cause a dishwasher door won't latch problem. If your Maytag dishwasher door won't close securely, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact door hinge, door seal, door spring, door cable, door latch, or door strike that fits your specific dishwasher.
01 - Maytag Dishwasher Door Hinge
If the door hinges are damaged, the door won’t be able to latch properly. Inspect the door hinges for damage. If a hinge is bent or broken, replace it.
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02 - Maytag Dishwasher Door Seal
A dishwasher door having trouble latching could be caused by a damaged or misaligned door seak. Confirm the seal is fully seated in its track and replace if necessary.
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03 - Maytag Dishwasher Door Spring
A dishwasher door spring is attached to a cable to prevent the door from dropping down when opened and to allow the door to be more easily closed and latched. If the door feels heavy when opened or falls quickly, a broken door spring or cable is likely the cause. If the damaged component is not replaced, the strain on the door hinge can lead to hinge failure which can result in the door not latching properly. It is recommended to replace both door springs at the same time to reduce uneven wear.
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04 - Maytag Dishwasher Door Latch
Inspect the door latch assembly for damage. If the door latch is broken, replace it. The door latch is not repairable—if it is broken, you must replace it.
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05 - Maytag Dishwasher Door Cable
A dishwasher door cable is attached to a spring to prevent the door from dropping down when opened and to allow the door to be more easily closed and latched. If the door feels heavy when opened or falls quickly, a broken door cable or spring is likely the cause. If the damaged component is not replaced, the strain on the door hinge can lead to hinge failure which can result in the door not latching properly. It is recommended to replace both door cables at the same time to reduce uneven wear.
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06 - Maytag Dishwasher Door Strike
Inspect the door strike assembly for damage. If the door strike is broken, replace it. The door strike is not repairable—if it is broken, you must replace it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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