FIXED WBVH5300K1WW GE Front Loading Washer Door Won't Close

[cinetron]

Model Number

WBVH5300K1WW

For some reason I can't close the door on this washer. It's as if it's permanently in the "locked" position. I hear the solenoid going when I try to lock/unlock the door bit it appears the latch doesn't move or change positions. I'm not completely sure but this may have happened when I hit the door lock button before fully closing the door. Anything I can try that would avoid taking the whole thing apart? Thanks.

 

[cinetron]

I was able to fix it. I needed to take the latch mechanism out. Then I needed to take it apart and reset the latch mechanism inside the unit. Now to try and fix that loose hinge ...

 

[Jake]

Good find and fix.

If it keeps happening you'll definitely need a door lock latch switch assembly.

Here's the door lock latch switch assembly for your model you can order:
WH10X10006 Door_lock


Jake