Frigidaire Washer Repair - How to Replace the Door Lock and Switch Assembly (Frigidaire # 131763256)

Do you need help replacing the Door Lock and Switch Assembly (Part # 131763256) in your Washer? With this video, Steve will show you how easy it is to complete this repair yourself, by taking you through the process step-by-step. When you do the repair yourself, you can save time and money that you would normally spend on having an expensive repair technician come to your home. At PartSelect, we provide tools for success at every stage of the repair and have been helping do-it-yourselfers since 1999!
Do you need a replacement Door Lock and Switch Assembly for your Washer? At PartSelect, we pride ourselves on selling only Original Equipment Manufacturer parts, so you know the part you buy will be compatible with your Washer. You can pick up an authentic OEM part sourced directly from the original manufacturer here:
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The information in this video is specific toFrigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Gibson, Westinghouse, and Electrolux Washers. If you’re looking for a replacement Door Lock and Switch Assembly for a different model Washer, simply enter your model number into our website here:
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If you are having one or more the following issues with your Washer, replacing the Door Lock and Switch Assembly may solve your problem:
1. Will Not Start
2. Will Not Drain
3. Lid or Door Won't Close
4. Pumps But Won't Spin
For a list of other parts that could be causing one of these symptoms, visit our Washer repair page, for help troubleshooting the problem:
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Here is a list of tools you will need to complete this repair at home:
• Needle nose pliers
• #2 Phillips or square head screwdriver
This Door Lock and Switch Assembly Matches the Following Product Numbers:
PartSelect Part Number: PS12364048
OEM Part Number: 131763256
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[@Tim-kryan]

The door on our washer would not lock at all. We were figuring on buying a new washer until I saw this video. I bought the door lock and new plastic piece that engages into the door lock. I broke the plastic piece while slamming and lifting up on the door trying to get the door to lock. Both pieces shipped were just under $20. The repair was super easy after watching this video. Thank you so much for this video!

[@patricknesbitt4003]

Only problem is that the hinges on these things SUCK! Replaced hinges on the washer and matching dryer 3 years ago and AGAIN you have to lift the door when closing or risk breaking the latch hardware.

[@WhimsicalKnights]

Same here spent a quick 30 on Amazon and boom she works like new. Appliance guys tried to tell me it was gonna be 1000 to fix 😂

[@BayEsplanade]

Thank you! Local official Frigidaire person came and diagnosed the door closing part. HOWEVER it is no longer available from the OEM. Sorry, maybe a new washer. Amazon and your video to my rescue. After 10-15 minutes the washer is catching up on our dirty laundry. Very clear instructions!

[@jeffreymoore4344]

Thanks. I followed your instructions and saved a lot of money on the repair. You were clear and direct in your instructions. I fixed it in about 10 minutes! My wife was very impressed!

[@Joe-uo2qh]

Thank you for the excellent video. I called a repair company and they suggested I purchase a new washer because they charge $199 just to look at it. Another video showed taking the top and front off the machine. So much easier your way.

[@venetiancat]

Just AWESOME!! There is no repair person to be had for miles from where I live, and with your clear, easy to understand video, I can totally do this myself. I've already pulled the machine apart and put it back together to see if it may have been a loose wire or connection, and it is not. Waiting for the part now, and looking forward to getting my machine working again. Thanks so much!!.

[@bradleydobbs3182]

Thank you! I had to replace my heating coil in my dryer last year. My new door latch came in today and I would've torn apart the whole machine if I didn't watch this video. You're a life saver.

[@nancyselzer628]

Steve, I installed the part and the latch I ordered on Amazon. The only problem I had was when I pulled on the spring on the clamp it snapped because it was rusty. Damn. So I had to order one of those on Amazon, too. I've never worked on a washing machine before, but I gotter' done thanks to your great video. So glad you mentioned the release levers on the top two ports, and said there was none on the bottom one. You saved me a lot of money, and I am proud to say that I never cussed once on this project.

[@johndavidson615]

Great instructions! Bought the part in amazon and changed it out today in 5 minutes. Washer works again. Thanks so much for this!!

[@rosekaufman2412]

Thank you so much! It took me less than 10 minutes to change the door switch by myself. So easy! You saved me from having to call a repairman.

[@partselect]

Glad it helped!

[@tedkajfasz9608]

Thank you! Just saved me quite a bit of cash on a repair I was able to easily do myself.

[@ritagupta1616]

Thanks so much for your helpful video. We followed it to repair our tenant's washing machine and it worked. We saved a lot of $ by not having to call an appliance repair person.

[@karumug1]

This video is as clear as it gets! Thank you so much, saved me a bundle.

[@nicolenorris8991]

Thank you! Very articulate and concise instruction. I have to do all my own repair/replacement and these kinds of videos are what makes it so much easier to complete.

[@kellyleavitt7738]

You just saved me hundreds of dollars in labor and a exorbitant parts fee! I bought the assembly for $26 online, and installed it just as you suggested. Works beautifully now and thank you!!

[@partselect]

We're so happy to hear that, Kelly! Thank you for watching!

[@claytonwunsch767]

Thank you for the video information and thank you for using a descriptive title / part number that made yours the first video that came up in my search. I appreciate not having to search for forty minutes to watch a six minute video.

[@shadowknight2599]

Wonderful instructions. I am not mechanically inclined. I was able to install the locking mechanism within 15 minutes. Happy that I saved a service fee for doing doing this job.

[@mayasoto8647]

Thanks for your instructions, the job was done so easily. God bless!!

[@jimdalo1859]

Thank you so much! $18 psrt from ebay and nest video instruction ever! Likely $250 service call avoided!! I always wonder how great youtube would have been in the 70's!!

[@eric_again]

Just fixed my mom’s washer using this info. Repair guy wanted to charge her $400+. I bought a $40 latch on Amazon fixed it in a few minutes. Thanks for the video!!

[@pa-zu3ni]

Thank you so much, I have the same washer and your video is perfect!!! I honestly appreciate your help

[@masonn111]

Thank you Steve, you gave EXCELLENT instructions and saved me a lot of money...thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@carolynflynn4777]

This was just the perfect thing. I found your instructions clear and easy, and I was able to save a lot of money. What a relief! Thank you so much for this video.

[@KimC-vk5qp]

Thank you!! I made the mistake of just replacing the striker the first time. A piece of the striker was still stuck in the main part. So I still had trouble. Now I can fix it correctly and solve this pain in the butt problem! LOL Thank you for a great video!

[@MrTdhill3]

Thank you, you just saved me at least a couple hundred dollars!

[@frankjuccarone3806]

Clean filter

[@TheMariabrun]

Thank you so much! I put my computer by the washer and followed along step by step. Took me less than ten minutes to fix!

[@ksjupiter]

Thank you so much for this video! You made it so easy to follow. My washer was buzzing at the door and would not run. I ordered an OEM replacement part from Sears for around $80 after looking at some reviews that the cheaper ones did not consistently work well. The part arrived in just two days. It took less than ten minutes to install the replacement part. The hardest things for me were that I needed a drill to get the old screws in all the way, and the bellows was a bit tricky to get back in place. Thank you!

[@nunyabidness117]

Thank you. I was about to rip the covers off and do this from the back.

[@dougs7132]

Thank you, this was very helpful! The best part was I just had to re-plug the 3 plugs and it started working. Still going to get a new lock switch but now I can finish the wash that was in there and replace the switch on my timetable.

[@geographystudent8G7]

Thank you!! Only took me 10 minutes, very grateful.

[@nealyhoo]

Great job showing how the entire install should work, especially the rubber gasket that others don't show very well how it is done. Thank you! Have a great weekend!

[@dotherightthingny]

Ty Steve. Much appreciated sir!!!!! Doing a good deed here.

[@marciedlin1026]

Thank YOU!!! I have this exact washing machine. The spinning mechanism was failing and then I couldn't lock the door; I was getting an error message. I looked at the door lock (the part you replaced; the striker plate was intact). There was a piece of the plastic that had broken off. I ordered the part and fixed it myself exactly the way you describe! Awesome instructions.

[@jillderrah3021]

This was quite helpful and I was able to fix my washer in 10 min. Thanks! Besides the money saved buying from an appliance repair website, over $70 as compared to the manufacturers price, the cost of a repairman would have been a lot for this grandma to afford. Thanks again !!!

[@JustusMarie]

Hey There, I’m So Thankful You Had This Repair Video. We Were Able To Successfully Repair The Door Latch But Now A ‘E91’ Code Popped Up Before The Washer Completed The First Load. How Would I Be Able To Reset That Code Or Fix It?

[@ashleylovin33]

Thank youuu! Saved me $230

[@partselect]

You're welcome!!

[@LoveMyZJ]

Thank you for this straightforward, easy to follow repair video. It just helped me replace the door switch on my own Frigidaire a few minutes ago!

[@ZachBohl-m8t]

Very clear instruction and super helpful! It made the fix a breeze for me. Much appreciated!

[@roblepper8418]

It's looking like this might be the problem with my moms washer. It's not spinning or draining. I did the diagnostic and I got a E41 code. I might have to grab a new motor and try it. This looks like an easy repair. Thanks. 👍

[@candacea749]

this video just saved my bacon! thank you

[@Godwithinme]

Woohoo!!! Thank you very much for this video!!! I was able to replace the door lock/switch. I ordered the part from partselect

[@Zxzxz194]

Can you share where you purchased the part. Mine won't lock either. Thanks in advance

[@UKnowBo]

Well done, sir! Thank you!

[@MarkGabriel-i5t]

Great video. Well-presented and easy to follow instructions.

[@mandingomugabe8616]

You are the real deal man thank you and thank you god bless you and thank you again

[@calewis55]

Thank you so much. I'm going to fix my washer now!

[@partselect]

You are welcome!

[@Sarumom2437]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@abrotherinchrist]

Thanks! This fixed my broken washer. Easy.

[@davidf2277]

Thanks Steve!!! Life saver.

[@MrJpsullivan]

Thank you. Fixed my no spin/drain issue with the new part. Well described process.

[@scottbuckley6578]

This helped me huge thank you it was so easy

[@snyden]

Thanks. This fixed my problem. Simple and easy!

[@RebeccaBaldoz-bj2we]

YOU DA MAN😊

[@Empyrean17]

Thank you so much!

[@jennaustin4030]

Easy to follow instructions! Thanks so much!

[@partselect]

You're welcome!

[@geraldlundegard4206]

Thanks for the help. Worked like a charm

[@partselect]

Glad it helped!

[@richmel6245]

Thank you...

[@partselect]

You're welcome!

[@Delton96]

Thank you so much! I did it and it worked! Sooo happy:)

[@marcosanchez7613]

Very good Thanks

[@davidscott5903]

This was perfect! Thank you!

[@screenprod8391]

THANK YOU

[@punknhead23]

So the first time we had problems with this washer, we unplugged the wiring harness to the motor to investigate and after plugging it back in, it then worked properly for a couple months. After researching the door latch issue when the problem reoccured, we replaced the door latch and once again the problem resolved itself for 6 weeks. Now same issues again. Put another new door latch in without any change. Put the original replacement back in and then tried unplugging and plugging in wire to motor and once again it is working. Do you know what the problem may be that is fixed short term by detaching the wire harness? It does not work to just unplug machine and replug. Thanks.

[@navisoeta1424]

Thanks sir for safe my money

[@mr4so2up0there3]

Good video thanks it's exactly what I was dealing with made live real easy

[@mr4so2up0there3]

Life not live*

[@brianveestrom6784]

Thanks Steve!

[@davidscott5903]

This earned a subscription from me.

[@jaber4life]

That’s how you know Steve is a real goon, he got that bellow spring on with his hands.

[@ClintHallow]

Thanks

[@tanayasawant7630]

Thank U so much!!! ...Just what I needed....Thank U....

[@frankjuccarone3806]

Clean filter

[@kittalejon9]

Enjoyed the video very detailed

[@brianbaker359]

On our Frigidaire Affinity,it was much easier to remove the top only held by 2 small screws at the back and then reach down to pull up lock assembly after removing the 2 small screws on front side holding it in place. This avoids having to remove and replace rubber seal.

[@nancyselzer628]

I did it Steve's way, and I can say it was super easy to replace the rubber seal in its place. My washer sits on top of a drawer and your way would have been way to high for me to reach. I have to admit that I did break the clamp when I pulled on the spring...it was rusted. But I still would have opted to do it Steve's way.

[@MamaLifeBre]

Ty very easy

[@jamescharles1852]

How to change part on the door it is broken,thank you so much.

[@earthangel6116]

This is my exact washer and your steps were clear and very easy to follow. I replaced the door latch successfully, but now it makes a strange loud sound and it's coming from the door locking part. It didn't make this sound before so I don't think it's the motor or anything. Did I do something wrong or why is the door latch now making an extremely lous consistent noise throughout the wash? I hope you respond, Thank you!

[@harrisonbergeron9119]

Excellent, thanks!

[@walidh6114]

Thank you

[@sonnybrown4723]

Is the 2 wire connector polarity sensitive. Because mine will go on in either position???

[@amystevens7337]

Is there a way to tell if the problem is my washer's lock? It is not the penny catcher, cleaned that yesterday.

[@НуроЗаринХан]

Hi 👋🏻 What if door won’t open?

[@thomasp_1776]

My 2003 Electrolux Frigidaire Crown Series White Front-load Energy Star Washer model CRTF1240ASO will not agitate or spin, but still pumps & drains the water. Also, the Selector Timer knob moves quickly through all cycles of wash. What part do I need to replace or how to fix my problem? I checked the drive belt & that was good.

[@lorihill4140]

How do you open the locked door to get at the lock

[@zacharymink1302]

I did this and my washer door still won’t lock I don’t know if it’s the door not closing fully any help with this would be appreciated

[@johndaniel3474]

For the rookies here this can be done by removing the top don't peel back the seal like a pro or else you gonna have to pay for a new seal like they will charge you for

[@brianbaker359]

Exactly, 2 screws on back of top, slide back and reach down to remove locking mechanism after removing 2 screws from front. So much easier.

[@thatcherulrich2105]

@@brianbaker359 I saw a different video suggesting that. But on my washer (GLTF2940FS0), the access from above is blocked by some tubes and stuff and the gap between the barrel and the case is small and I wasn't able to unplug the wire harnesses easily. Going in via the seal worked great for me, super easy.

[@maronpeter]

​​@@thatcherulrich2105Yes. this is true also on washer GLTF2940FS2

[@chuckyrangel12]

Hi I replaced it but same issue is occurring washer still does not lock door or start and now my door latch does not want to hook on too the new switch Any recommendation?

[@ClintHallow]

I have subscribed yo your channel

[@shialovern475]

Where can I purchase a new wire also??

[@bernadetteharrison959]

Where to buy the replacement?

[@Jdww89]

I replaced mine a few months ago and seemed to work. Left for a job and now it really only locks when in spin mode. Have to keep a chair in front so it doesn't open. Why is this happening and why isn't a error code coming up?

[@caseyw.8325]

Can you remove the bellows and clean at the same time?

[@dannydarko303]

Where can I find the part to replace it with?

[@dayanabejerano7926]

My husband replaced that part and still won't lock, what else should we do?

[@cjhahnl]

I replaced mine, but the washer still beeps angrily at me when I try to start a load. It looks like it all locks properly like it used to.

[@patrickraffaele9563]

Does anyone have the wiring diagram for the old style Frigidaire door lock switch for model # FWT445GES1 front load washer ? I forgot to mark where the wires connect .

[@badabing9234]

Would this be the fix for E41 where the board thinks the door switch is open? Thx

[@jeffreymoore4344]

Yes

[@janaemcl2485]

Anyway to inactive the lock? I want it to close and lock but not to lock me out of my washer when it's not running! Drives me insane

[@flintrock8433]

The captions got in the way of the plugs

[@lovelylady697]

ware did you buy that one ,i have that i need a new one?

[@TheLorraine1964]

Where do I purchase the part?

[@west-texas9806]

My problem is that the washer starts you put it in the cycle you want and it sounds like it's about to start and then it makes a humming sound after a couple of seconds to cycle will stop you think this might be my problem

[@fs127]

What ended up being your solution? This sounds fairly similar to what I'm dealing with.

[@bobbylong2202]

The wires need to be longer

[@skyrocketyaya154]

What if this still don’t work!

[@bbundles5763]

Skyrocket Yaya right...