Frigidaire Washer Door Doesn't Close (Repair)

The Frigidaire washer is a well-made unit but even it can break over time. There are several things that can break and complicate closing the door. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Once the washer door is closed, the washer can begin operating. If the door lock is defective, the washer door will not latch properly. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the door lock for damage. As a rule, the lock on the washer has three parts. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. Finally there is the door pressure sensor that detects when the door is closed which can prevent the lock from locking if it does not detect the closure of the door. Turn the washer off. Examine the striker plate on the door. The plate is located on the outside rim of the door where it impacts the door latch on the front of the washer. Push the plate to see if it wiggles or moves. If it moves then it may be preventing the striker from engaging the door latch. Fasten the two screws holding it down tightly, but only with hand tools as power tools may crack the Plexiglass on the door. If the striker fractures or has snapped off, then unfasten the screws and replace the striker with a replacement part. Examine the door latch on the front of the washer. It will be located where the striker would rest if the door was closed. Unscrew the panel on the latch; it will be secured with one Phillips screw on the top of the panel. Pull the panel off and examine the inside of the latch mechanism. Pull out any lint or debris with a pair of needle nose pliers. Rescrew the panel back onto the latch once you are done. Be mindful and stop any DIY if you are not sure about the correctness of the decision.