[FIXED] door won't close -- latch?

**jelogan222** · October 22nd, 2010, 08:58 PM

Brand: Maytag

Without warning, the door on our unit wouldn't close fully. Checked, and nothing in the way, etc. So it seems to be a problem with the latch. Here's the sequence:

Door wouldn't close, so pulled bottom basket. Still no go. Noticed female latch on door closed, so used a butter knife to push it open. Dishwasher began cycling (had wash cycle set previously), but door still wouldn't close. Latch on door stuck open.

So ... what the heck? Male latch on frame is fixed, so that's not the problem. Do I need to pull the interior face plate? Then what?

***Jake*** · October 23rd, 2010, 12:42 AM

Ahh yes, the latch assembly. You'll need a new latch assembly.

Here's the door latch assembly for your model you can order, Its in stock here:
Manufacturer's Number: W10275768

Its in-stock here too:
Manufacturer part number W10275768 is RepairClinic item number 1550176

Here's the repair manual for your model, it will show you how to access and replace it:
www.applianceblog.com/manuals/16022783.pdf

Jake

**jelogan222** · October 23rd, 2010, 09:10 AM

Thanks much, Jake. I see this isn't a rare problem. I really appreciate the help.

***Jake*** · October 23rd, 2010, 01:08 PM

Glad to help.

Keep us posted.

Jake

**jelogan222** · October 26th, 2010, 06:39 PM

Part came today (ordered it late Friday), and it took maybe 10 minutes to swap it out. Wife is very happy.

I hope you make a buck or two on this site, Jake, because it saved me at least $100, and these days that's a gift from the gods.

***Jake*** · October 26th, 2010, 08:03 PM

Excellent good job.

Jake

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