Hoover Washing Machine Door Wont Lock

Understanding how a door interlock works helps you decide if it is faulty or not.

Hoover washing machine door wont lock.

If the washing machine latch won t close most often something is preventing it from closing. Referred to various websites ordered new hotpoint interlock now fitted switched on door locks shut the interlock goes click click click etc and nothing happens and door won t open. Washing machines must have some way in which you can lock the door closing mechanism when the machine is started up and then unlock them with a certain delay normally two minutes after the current has switched off via the program or on off switch in order to ensure that the door cannot be opened while some of. The problem is that the machine won t start washing as it will not know that it s locked.

Check the door you need to confirm that the lock engages correctly. To ensure that the drum has stopped turning before you unload the machine hoover fit a safety lock to the door. If a new lock is required don t worry because our range. If there is power to the washing machine and the lock does not engage you will need to replace the lock.

Spares direct leading appliance spares supplier have created a video to explain how you can replace your washing machine door lock. The door shuts ok so not sure if it is worth just replacing the door if the problem is bigger than this. Once the drum comes to rest at the end of the cycle the door will remain locked for up to 5 minutes before releasing the catch to enable the door to be opened. I would like an idea of whether it is worth getting it repaired or just buy a new one as it is a few years old now.

If your washing machine door will not open this video will show you how to get it released it to get your clothes out. Furtunately have lid off so can trip it from inside. Door was locked shut nothing working just a series of six or more clicks from the interlock. If the lock no longer works as it should then here is our guide to replacing a faulty washing machine door lock.

If the blocking does not occur it means the mechanism is broken. In this video james sh.