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Inglis Washer door or lid won't lock/unlock
Is your Inglis washer lid won't lock or your washing machine door stuck and won't unlock? Inspect the parts that align and secure the door first. A damaged or missing boot seal retaining ring is the most likely cause on a front-load washer because it can pull the door boot seal away from the front panel. Next, check for a damaged or misaligned washing machine lid, followed by a torn or displaced door boot seal, which can keep the door from closing fully. A defective lid lock or door lock assembly is also common. When the lock fails mechanically or electrically, the washer may have a washer door lock problem, refuse to start, or not spin. Finally, inspect the door hinge or lid hinge and the lid strike or door strike for bending or misalignment. Replace damaged components, and test lock switches for continuity only if you have the wiring diagram and a multimeter. Enter your model number to find the exact Inglis replacement part for your specific washing machine, including a lid lock, door lock, boot seal, retaining ring, hinge, or lid.
01 - Inglis Washing Machine Boot Seal Retaining Ring
A washer door boot seal retaining ring is the component that secures the door boot seal to the front panel on front-load washing machines. If the retaining ring is damaged or missing, the boot seal can become detached from the panel and prevent the door from closing and locking properly. If the retaining ring is missing or broken, you should install a new one.
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02 - Inglis Washing Machine Lid
If the washing machine's lid is damaged or misaligned, the lid strike won't be able to line up with the lock or latch when you attempt to close the lid. Inspect the lid for damage and replace if necessary.
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03 - Inglis Washing Machine Door Boot Seal
If the door boot seal on front-load washers is damaged or becomes misaligned, it can prevent the door from closing and locking properly. Inspect the door boot seal for any damage and replace the seal if required.
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04 - Inglis Washing Machine Lock
The door or lid lock secures the washer door or lid during operation. Once the door or lid is closed, the washer can begin operating. If the door or lid is not latched shut, the door switch will prevent the washer from operating. If the lock is defective, the washer will not spin or start. The lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the lock for damage. If the lock is damaged or does not latch properly, replace it. To determine if the lock has failed electrically, consult your washer’s wiring diagram and use a multimeter to test each of the lock switches, if applicable, for continuity.
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05 - Inglis Washing Machine Door Hinge
If the washing machine's lid strike or door strike does not line up with the lock or latch when you attempt to close the lid or door, it's likely the lid hinge or door hinge is bent or misaligned. This can prevent the door or lid from locking. Inspect the hinge for damage and replace if necessary.
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06 - Inglis Washing Machine Door Lock
The door lock assembly might be defective. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the door lock is damaged, replace it.
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