How to Replace the Door Lock on an LG Washing Machine

If the door on your LG washing machine isn't locking shut properly when you close it, this means the door lock is likely faulty and needs to be replaced. Alongside this, your appliance may also show the error code 'dE' on its digital display screen, and the door lock light may light up or flash too.

Fortunately, when this happens, you can replace the door lock at home by yourself to fix the problem without needing to call a repair professional. So, read on to learn how to replace the door lock on an LG washing machine and get your appliance's door locking properly again!

To change the door lock in your LG washing machine, you will need a few tools and items. These are:

• Phillips head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• New door lock

Before buying a new LG washing machine door lock, it's important to know your washing machine's model number to make sure you buy the correct part for your particular make and model. If you don't know what this number is, don't worry. Just head over to our model number finder page and we'll help you find it.

Let's get started! For our full step-by-step tutorial on changing an LG washing machine door lock, either watch our video below or follow the written guide beneath.

Remember, always make sure you've switched off your appliance and unplugged it from the mains before carrying out any work.

To replace the faulty door look inside your LG washing machine, you'll first need to access it. Start by removing the outer retaining band from around the door seal. To do this, work your flathead screwdriver beneath the spring at the bottom of the retaining band.

Then work the screwdriver around the door seal. This will pry the retaining band free from around the seal.

With the outer retaining band removed, you will be able to push and fold the rubber door seal inside the door frame. This will give you access to the door lock inside.

The door lock will be screwed to the inside of the door frame by two screws. To remove the lock, use your Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew these two screws.

Once unscrewed, you will be able to pull the door lock away from the inside of the frame and out of the door. However, it will still be held in place by an electrical wire connection.

To fully disconnect the door lock, simply pull the electrical connection off the lock. The door lock will now be fully removed from your washing machine.

Now you can start fitting your new door lock! First, simply reconnect the new door lock onto the electrical wire connection.

Then slot the door lock into place on the inside of the cabinet and, using your Phillips head screwdriver, screw it back into place with the two screws you removed earlier.

With the new lock in place, you will just need to finish by refitting the outer retaining band around the door seal. First, pull the rubber door seal back out of the door frame.

Then fit the door seal's inner lip all the way around the door frame. Take your time with this, as it's important that the door seal is fitted onto the door frame all the way around.

Once the door seal is in place, you can refit the outer retaining band back around the door seal to secure it.

If needed, you can use your flathead screwdriver to work the outer retaining band into place all the way around the seal.

There you have it! How to swap the door lock on an LG washing machine to get the door locking properly again.

Now that your washing machine is back in working order, it's important to make sure you're using it as efficiently as possible to save money, time, and energy. Read our article on washing machine energy saving tips to learn how to get the best results from your washer whilst using it in the most cost-effective and energy-efficient ways!

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