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Maytag Washer door or lid won't lock
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Washer/Dryer Combo Lid Won't Lock? Washer/Dryer Combo Troubleshooting
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Common solutions for: Maytag Washer door or lid won't lock
01 - Maytag Washer/Dryer Combo 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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Washer/Dryer Combo Boot Seal Retaining Ring
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02 - Maytag Washer/Dryer Combo Door Lock Motor and Switch Assembly
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. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly, replace it. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically, use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. If one of the ...switches does not have continuity, replace the switch.
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Washer/Dryer Combo Door Lock Motor and Switch Assembly
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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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Washer/Dryer Combo Door Boot Seal
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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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Washer/Dryer Combo Door Hinge
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