The structure of a washing machine handle

Opening the door carelessly can result in a broken handle. This is annoying and troublesome, but it's entirely solvable, especially if you try to do the repair yourself: a repairman will charge $5-$15, but you can easily fix it yourself for $0-$1. But it will require some effort, including examining the washing machine handle mechanism, disassembling the door, and replacing any faulty components. Let's take a closer look at what to repair and in what order.

What elements does the pen consist of?

A washing machine door handle is quite simple. There are no diagrams, no wiring, or other electrical details—just a simple mechanism that's easy to figure out in a couple of minutes. So, paying a technician to replace the lock is doubly annoying; you can do it yourself. But first, let's understand how it works.

The washing machine door handle consists of a spring, a hook, a latch and a pin.

So, the hatch handle consists of:

• springs;
• metal hook;
• plastic "pedal";
• pin.

The pin is made of metal and is fixed in special grooves on the inside of the door. A spring-loaded pedal, connected to the hook, rests against it as a support. The mechanism operates simply: the user squeezes the handle, the latch shifts, and the hatch opens. The sequence is disrupted only in three cases: the plastic lever breaks, the locking pin comes out, or the spring pops out.

We get to the mechanism

You can't reach the handle without disassembling the door—you'll have to remove and split the hatch in half. It sounds complicated, but it's simple: just follow a certain sequence. Here's how to do it:

• unscrew the bolts holding the door;
• Place the removed hatch on the floor with the front side down;
• we release all existing fasteners, getting to the latch mechanism;
• we will split the hatch in half, carefully separating the door with a flat-head screwdriver, releasing the plastic latches;
• we remove the outer rim and glass.

When removing the glass, be careful - it is heavy and there may be sharp burrs on the edges!

Be extremely careful during the final step. The glass is quite thick and heavy, so be careful not to drop it during transport. Some door panels have sharp burrs on the edges, especially on budget, low-quality washing machines. Once you've disassembled the door, let's begin repairing the handle.

We repair the handle

The latch repair begins with disassembling the entire mechanism. The pin is pushed through with a sharp screwdriver and removed, followed by the remaining parts. We then inspect all components, assess their condition, and diagnose the problem.

Defective components must be replaced by purchasing original replacements from the store. Now let's begin assembly:

• we install the spring;
• fix the pedal;
• holding the pedal, we insert the pin;
• We string all the elements onto the pin, securing the structure.

To avoid errors during reassembly, it is recommended to record the disassembly process with a camera!

Once the mechanism is assembled and secured, replace the door. First, insert the glass into the grooves, then join the door halves together, snapping all the fasteners into place. Next, tighten the previously removed bolts and attach the door to the washing machine. Don't forget to immediately check the repair results and open and close the drum several times. If the lock works without any problems, everything was done correctly.

   

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