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Bosch Dryer door won't close/latch
When your dryer door won't close or latch, the usual culprits are small and fixable. Start with the door strike, the small metal piece that inserts into the door catch, because a bent or missing strike is the most common reason the dryer door will not latch. Next inspect the door catch and the door latch for lint, foreign objects or visible damage; a clogged catch or a cracked latch often prevents the strike from engaging so the dryer door will not close. Check the lint screen housing too, since built-up lint can keep the screen from seating and block the door. Less often the hinge is bent or the whole door assembly is warped or missing fasteners. These faults are straightforward to confirm: clean the catch, clear the lint, replace a worn latch, strike or hinge. If you plan to do the repair, unplug the dryer before you start. Enter your dryer model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement door latch, strike or assembly and step-by-step repair parts and instructions.
01 - Bosch 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 - Bosch 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 - Bosch 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 - Bosch 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 - Bosch 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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Dryer door won't close — what parts should I check first?
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