GE Washer Door or Lid Lock Issues
GE Washing Machine 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.
GE Washing Machine Lid
If the washing machine’s lid is damaged or misaligned, the lid strike won’t be able to line up with the lock or latch when you attempt to close the lid. Inspect the lid for damage and replace if necessary.
GE Washing Machine Door Boot Seal
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.
GE Washing Machine Lock
The door or lid lock secures the washer door or lid during operation. Once the door or lid is closed, the washer can begin operating. If the door or lid is not latched shut, the door switch will prevent the washer from operating. If the lock is defective, the washer will not spin or start. The lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the lock for damage. If the lock is damaged or does not latch properly, replace it. To determine if the lock has failed electrically, consult your washer’s wiring diagram and use a multimeter to test each of the lock switches, if applicable, for continuity.
GE Washing Machine Door Hinge
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.
GE Washing Machine Control Board
If the washer door or lid won’t lock, the control board may be defective. However, this is rarely the case. Before replacing the control board, first check all of the components of the lock mechanism. If none of these parts are defective, consider replacing the control board.
GE Washing Machine Door Strike
Inspect the door strike assembly for damage. If the door strike is broken, replace it. The door strike is not repairable—if it is broken, you must replace it.
GE Washing Machine Lid Hinge
If the washing machine’s lid strike does not line up with the lock or latch when you attempt to close the lid, it’s likely the lid hinge is bent or misaligned. This can prevent the lid from locking. Inspect the hinge for damage and replace if necessary.
GE Washing Machine Main Control Board
The main control board may be defective. However, this is rarely the case. Before replacing the main control board, first check all of the components of the lock mechanism. If none of these parts are defective, consider replacing the main control board.
GE Washing Machine Hinge
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.