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Electrolux Dryer door won't close/latch
If your Electrolux dryer door won't close or latch, start with the part that fails most often: the door strike. A bent or missing strike will not seat in the door catch, so inspect it first and replace it if damaged. If the dryer door is not closing, check the catch next for lint, debris, or a broken hook that keeps the strike from engaging. The dryer door latch itself can be obstructed, worn, or stuck, so clean and test the latch and replace it if it does not move freely. A lint trap that will not slide fully into its housing can jam the door and prevent proper closure, so clean the slots in the lint screen housing. Less commonly a bent hinge or a warped or damaged door assembly will keep the door from latching. You can enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact door strike, catch, latch, hinge, or full door assembly part that fits your dryer.
01 - Electrolux Dryer Door Strike
The dryer door strike should cleanly insert into the door catch to secure the door for dryer operation. If the strike is bent or missing, the door will not be able to latch properly. Inspect the strike for any damage and replace if necessary.
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02 - Electrolux Dryer Door Catch
The dryer door catch is the part that the door strike inserted into to secure the door for dryer operation. If the dryer won't latch properly, inspect the catch for an obstruction and clean out if necessary. If the catch appears damaged, the catch should be replaced with a new one.
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03 - Electrolux Dryer Door Latch
The door latch which secures the dryer door for operation may be damaged or obstructed, preventing the door from latching properly. Clean any obstruction as necessary. If the latch appears damaged, the latch should be replaced with a new one.
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04 - Lint trap obstructing door
If the lint screen housing is not cleaned out periodically the slots in the housing can become clogged with lint, keeping it from sliding in all the way. Make sure the slots in the housing are clean so the lint screen can be fully inserted and not prevent the door from closing.
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05 - Electrolux Dryer Door Hinge
If a dryer door hinge is bent or damaged, the door may not be able to latch properly. Inspect the hinges for any damage and replace if necessary.
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06 - Electrolux Dryer Door Assembly
If the dryer door assembly is bent, damaged, or missing components such as the door strike, it will not be able to latch properly. Inspect the door assembly for any damaged or missing parts and replace the assembly with a new one if it's not in good condition.
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Why won’t my dryer door latch?
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Can lint in the lint trap really stop the dryer door from closing?
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