How do I get my child to stop playing with my washing machine?

There are many brands when it comes to washers.One of the great conveniences of modern life is their washers.If your washer won't lock, turn on,unlock, or turn off the help is here.

The lock on your washing machine may be damaged or malfunctioning.A damaged main control board is a possible cause.It could be a tripped circuit breaker or a drainage issue.

There are a number of reasons why your washer isn't turning on or off.You can find more here.We will also give you some fixes.

An interlock is a safety feature in modern washers.Unless the door catch is fully engaged in the interlock, a front loader cannot run.The door on a top loader is locked during the spin cycle.

The drum opening is visible if you look at your washer with the door open.The washer has an interlock.The door catch is in that area.

When you press the handle on your washer front loader, it moves the door catch so that you can open it.

The spring in the release mechanism may be damaged if the catch doesn't move.It is sandwiched inside the door.

To replace it, you need to remove the door from the washer and separate the front and back door trims.They are held together by screws.

To put the door back together, reverse the process of removing the old parts and replacing them with the new ones.Attach it to the washer again.

If the interlock has failed, you will need to replace it.

The boot seal must be unclamped around the washer opening and pushed into the drum to do this.

Remove the screws holding the interlock, unhook it from the brackets, and connect the wires.The process can be reversed to install the new interlock.

The door lock on a top loader stops it from opening.The following video will show you how to replace it if it won't lock.

Plug something else into the outlet to make it work.The outlet is not the issue if the other appliance works.

Check if there is an on/off switch for the outlet if the other appliance doesn't work.Some outlets have switches.Make sure the switch is on.

If there is an electrical surge, some outlets in kitchens and laundry rooms have a safety feature that shuts off power.These are ground fault circuit interrupters.

To check the power cord, you need to use a multimeter.It will tell you if there is an electrical path through the cord.

Your washer's brain is on the main control board.You will need to replace it if it is damaged.Burn marks can be seen on the main control board.

The control board varies depending on the washer.On a front loader, you remove the top.

Resist the urge to open the door.Check out the possible causes and fixes below.

You have to wait two to three minutes after the end of the wash cycle for the door to open.

If there is water in the drum, the door won't open.Run the washer's drain/spin cycle to drain the water.If there is a problem, you will have to manually drain it.

Don't panic.A small hatch on the front lets you easily access the drain hose.You can see how in the video.

The washer has a pressure switch.If the hose is blocked, there will be water in the drum.The door will be locked.

If there is no water in the drum, leave the washer for a while.Plug it in again.

You will need to access the pressure switch and clean the hose if that doesn't help.If the hose is damaged, replace it.

If your washer doesn't turn on, you can try to reset it.Plug it in and see if it solved the issue.

The role of the main control board has been explained.A damaged control board may be the reason your washer won't turn on.

If your washer won't lock, turn on, or turn off, you know what to do.

Plugging in the washer again will solve the issue.

Hopefully, knowing how to fix these issues will help reduce your laundry day blues.