How to open a washing machine if the handle is broken

Many washing machine owners are faced with an unpleasant breakdown of the handle on the door. Indeed, the plastic components in this element are quite fragile, so they break from severe mechanical damage or simply wear out over time. Why is this breakdown unpleasant? It’s simple: it is considered mechanical damage, which means it won’t be possible to return it under warranty or contact a service center. Fortunately, you can deal with this problem yourself - today we will tell you how to do it. You can find the details here.

Causes of failure

The most common problem with a washing machine is problems with the handle.

Among the reasons for the breakdown are the following:

There is a malfunction in the electronic module,
The handle is worn out, damaged or blocked, resulting in a malfunction.

If the door is locked and does not open due to the electronic control module, then the problem can be quickly solved by rebooting the device. It means turning off the machine, waiting for 10 seconds, and then turning on again. If this does not help, you should run a short wash, spin or rinse program, and then after it finishes and the beep sounds, try opening the washing machine again.

Often, owners themselves break washing machines because they did not wait for the sound signal after washing or even tried to open them during washing. It is strictly impossible to do either the first or the second. The door still won't open? This means that the reason is not in the control module and now you will need auxiliary tools to open it.

We put the handle

Installation of the handle should be done carefully, without violating the recommended assembly order. The sequence of actions when reinstalling the mechanism will be as follows:

put the spring in place;
Place the lock on the side of the spring;
Holding the lock, proceed to install the pin. It should not be inserted completely, but only inserted into one ear of the spring;
Place the handle onto the locking element and insert the pin all the way.

Next you need to assemble the door. The glass is wound under the handle, and the outer part of the hatch is placed on top. The locking latches are secured. The bolts connecting the two parts of the door are screwed in. And in the end, all that remains is to put the hatch back on the LG washing machine.

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Options for solving the problem

The solution to a locked door problem is to open it in the first place.

This can be done with:

opening a washing machine with a rope

Emergency door opening. To do this, you need to open the bottom panel, which is located in the drain filter area, find the lever or cable and pull one of them until the handle unlocks and opens. This method is one of the correct ones from a technical approach. After all, such emergency unlocking and opening is provided by the manufacturer itself in case of an emergency,
Ropes. Here you will need a thin and strong rope, which is inserted between the body and the door. To make it easier to insert the rope, you need to use a flat screwdriver to carefully create a gap between the lid and the base. Next, the rope is firmly taken by the two ends from below and above and pulled from the body of the washing machine. At this moment the lock is also pulled back and the door opens,
Manual unlocking. This can and should be done if it was not possible to find the lever by removing the bottom panel. Now you need to remove the top cover of the washing machine and try to reach the lock, which closes the door. It takes skill
Tools. You can try to pull the door with pliers, holding them on a piece of the handle and pulling it towards you.

Don’t forget that if the washing machine is still under warranty, you have every right to demand repairs from the sellers. In addition, the washing machine is in direct contact with water and electricity, so before using one of the above methods, care should be taken to shut off the flow of water and disconnect it from the electrical network. For those owners who have no experience in repairs and who do not know at all how to open a washing machine if the handle is broken, it is recommended to call a specialist.

How to fix a washing machine door with your own hands: repair tips

During operation, the washing machine may develop malfunctions that make washing impossible. If the washing program has ended, the locking time (5 minutes) has passed, and the hatch does not open, and of course there is no water in the drum, then the problem is in the door.

Washing machine hatch door malfunctions

You can try disconnecting the washing machine from the power supply and wait about half an hour. If this does not help, then the only option left is to repair the washing machine door or replace the device.

Malfunctions may vary:

the door glass may be broken;
the latch is faulty or jammed;
the loop on the support breaks;
The problem is in the hatch locking device.

In this case, repairing the washing machine door yourself is not difficult. It takes patience, time and proper preparation.

But sometimes the module itself fails and the problem is more serious - in the electronics.

Preparation

What will be required before starting the renovation?

Understand what kind of device it is and how it is made.
Know some of the nuances that technicians use when repairing equipment.
Necessary tools (depending on the breakdown).
Materials and spare parts.

Problem with UBL

If the car door does not open, you can use the emergency hatch opening. The instructions for the washing machine indicate the emergency procedure for opening the door. Most often, manufacturers specifically provided a solution to this problem and built an emergency cable into the car. It is located under the drain filter cover. The cable is usually bright orange and must be pulled to open the hatch. Not all models are equipped with such a device.

If there is no cable, then the latch is turned off differently. The top cover of the machine is removed and it is tilted back in order to move the drum a little. After this, the latch is moved to the side by hand.

There is also a popular method that is often effective when repairing the hatch locking device of a washing machine. Take a nylon thread or fishing line.

Its middle is pushed with a screwdriver or knife between the door and the hatch in the lock area. Then both ends are pulled so that the thread or fishing line gets inside the machine. After this, the latch is pulled back and a click is heard. The door is open.

To replace the old UBL with a new one you need:

remove the fixing rim;
remove the cuff on the right;
unscrew the screws that hold the device;
pull out the UBL;
insert new.

Replacement

After emergency opening, the handle should be replaced with a new one.

Before doing this, it is recommended to photograph the old one from the outside and inside, so as not to make a mistake when installing the new handle.

Let's look at the step-by-step replacement process:

Buying a new part. To do this, you need to know the make and model of your car,
Next, at home, unscrew the door from the base. This must be done in the open state and using a screwdriver. This will not be difficult even for those who have not repaired anything,
After the door has been successfully unscrewed, you need to unscrew all the bolts in a circle, thanks to which its halves are connected. To do this, you will again need a regular screwdriver or with a star-type attachment,
Separate the two unscrewed halves, pull out the glass and put it in a safe place,
Push the metal rod so that it comes out. This can be done using an awl or a nail. Following the pin, you need to remove the handle, spring and hook,
Now, in place of the broken handle, a new handle with parts is installed in the same sequence as it was. First, insert the spring, then the hook and handle until it stops. After this, the metal pin should be in place. In order to thread the pin you need to use pliers,
Door assembly. After we have made sure that the handle is installed correctly, we insert the glass, screw the two plastic halves of the door, and then the entire structure with bolts to the front of the washing machine.

If you don’t know how to properly change the handle yourself at home or you have difficulties during the repair, entrust this task to professionals.

How to remove the old handle?

To install a new handle and repair the washing machine, you will first have to remove the old element. Let's start dismantling.

Don't forget to turn off the power to the system and turn off the water supply!

Unscrew the door from the machine body by opening the hatch and unscrewing the two fastening screws.
It is advisable to place the door on a flat surface with the glass facing up.
It is easy to notice that the door consists of two plastic parts, fastened together with self-tapping screws. They need to be unscrewed.
If the system has plastic latches, you can open them with a slotted screwdriver; just walk around the perimeter, releasing them.
Once all fasteners are removed, you can separate all parts of the door and release the glass.
Access to the interior is open. We recommend taking photos of the entire system so you can put everything together later.
The only thing left is to pull out the pin holding the elements together.

The handle may fail due to slight damage to the spring or any other small element. But despite the scale of the damage, the handle must be purchased and replaced completely.

Since the old handle cannot be repaired, you will have to buy a new element. You can do this in the “Spare parts for everyone” store.

Repairing a washing machine handle at home in Moscow and the region

The plastic from which washing machine handles are made is quite fragile and hatch door handles sometimes break. It is interesting that even appliance repair specialists cannot answer the question of which machine owners are more likely to encounter this problem than others. After all, the hatch door handle can break on any model, even a very popular one. Most often, the plastic part breaks off, since it is quite fragile, and it bears the main load when opening the door. It is important to remember that after washing, the hatch of the machine remains blocked for some time. And you should not try to open it immediately after the program ends. Wait two minutes. Haste is one of the most common reasons for the hatch handle breaking when they try to open a locked door using unnecessary force.

If the handle breaks during washing, there is no need to panic and turn off the washing machine immediately. Wait until the program ends and the machine drains the water. After this, calmly call the service center by phone 8.

It is often quite difficult to open a washing machine with a broken handle without damaging the lock on the door. Some try to do it in a makeshift way, but they completely break the lock. As a result, repairs still cannot be avoided, and their cost increases. Only a service technician will carefully open your machine and quickly fix the broken handle. We buy all spare parts not in markets, but in specialized stores, so we give them a four-month guarantee.

A faulty pen always causes unnecessary trouble. It happens that the hatch handle is just cracked or just dangling. Don’t wait until it breaks off completely, call a repairman and replace the broken hatch door handle. Have the hatch handle installed by a specialist. He will do it quickly, professionally and with a guarantee.

We have a European approach to service

Here's how we work:

1. The dispatch service accepts the application by phone and transfers it to the technician, who is located near your address.

2. Within fifteen minutes he calls back, clarifies the make and model of the machine, and asks what exactly is not working. You can ask him any questions directly over the phone; all consultations are free. If you decide that you need to call a specialist to your home, then you agree with him on the time of the visit.

3. He arrives at the address at the agreed time and fixes the problem.

4. Then he leaves you receipts for the parts he replaced and issues a warranty card. The warranty for spare parts is 4 months, and for work performed - 2 years.

5. In 9 cases out of 10, your washing machine will work again on the day you call the technician.

Choose high-quality European service. Save your time, call a specialist directly to your home by phone 8.

Which washing machines break down less often than others?

Life experience shows that there are no washing machines that do not break. The reality is that models of world famous brands also fail: Bosch, Braun, Beko, Brandt, Ariston, Ardo, Aeg, Candy, Hansa, Gorenje Electrolux, Indesit, Lg, Siemens, Kaiser, Samsung, Toshiba, Zanussi, Whirpool, Sanyo, and the products of their main competitors: Daewoo, Miele, Rosenlew, Asko, Bauknecht, Atlant, Euronova, Saturn, Renova, Rolsen, Favorit, Reeson, Siltal, Veko, Hoover, Vestel. Washing equipment assembled in the post-Soviet space is also not insured against breakdowns: “Malyutka”, “Chaika”, “Vyatka”, “Riga”, “Fairy”, “Lily”, “Slavda”.

Extending the service life of washing machines

Household appliance repair specialists claim that any washing machine can last a long time, you just need to follow the rules of its operation. The main thing is not to trust its repair to handicraftsmen, but to contact a service center with any malfunction.

To extend the life of your machine, follow simple rules:

Call a specialist to connect the machine. The duration of operation of the equipment often depends on how correctly he installs it.
Do not load excess laundry into the washer. Additional weight will damage the rotation mechanism.
Use only clean filtered water.
Install a special filter between the home electrical network and the machine. It will smooth out voltage surges and protect sensitive electronics.
Check pockets carefully before putting clothes in the wash. Even pins, torn buttons and coins can cause damage.
Do not use aggressive products to clean the drum. This causes corrosion of metal parts.
Distribute the laundry evenly in the machine to reduce the load on the rotation mechanism.
Trust equipment repairs only to trusted technicians. If you notice problems with your washing machine, call our service center number 8.

Similar faults

Another common breakdown is the non-stop rotation of the knob, which sets the washing modes on some models. Sometimes this program selection knob also gets hot. It is important to understand that repairing it yourself is risky, and if the rotary knob does not work, then the most reasonable thing is to call a service technician to your home.