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Norge Dryer door won't close/latch
If your dryer door won't close or latch, the most likely fixes are mechanical and easy to check. Start with the door strike; if it is bent, missing, or misaligned the strike will not seat in the catch and the door will not latch. Next check the door catch for lint or a broken keeper, and clean or replace it as needed. The door latch itself is the third likely culprit, especially if it feels loose or wonky when you try to close the door. A clogged lint trap housing can also stop the door from closing fully, so make sure the lint screen slides all the way in. Less common causes are a bent hinge or a damaged door assembly that prevents proper alignment. Most of these parts are simple to swap once you know which one is bad. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement door strike, catch, latch, hinge, or full door assembly made for your dryer so you can get back to drying without guessing.
01 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 - Norge 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Dryer door won't close — how do I tell if it's the strike, catch, or latch?
My dryer won't start when the door won't latch — is that related?
Lint is blocking the door — how do I clean the lint trap housing so the door will close?
How can I tell if the door hinge is bad or I need a whole door assembly replacement?
How do I use my model number or a part number on RepairClinic.com to find the correct replacement part?
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