A washing machine is a device without which no person can imagine his life. Its breakdown becomes a real disaster. Many owners have encountered a problem when the door of the washing machine does not open. This problem most often manifests itself at the end of the wash. What to do in such a situation? Not every person has certain knowledge in order to quickly deal with a malfunction. There are several solutions to problems. Alternatively, you can contact the service center, but this will take a long time, and the washed laundry will continue to lie in the drum. However, there are other ways that will be described in this article.

Common Causes

The first thing you need to deal with if the door of the washing machine does not open is with the causes of the malfunction. Consider the main ones:

• The programmed blocking of the lock. This option is in every machine-machine. It's meant for protection. For example, if the owner wants to open the door, and the machine has not yet drained the water, then this may lead to unwanted leakage.
• The lock did not turn off after washing. The developers have provided a certain period of time after which the lock opens. In some models, the lock turns off after 1-2 minutes, in others it may take a little longer.
• Software failure. If the light is turned off during washing, the machine knocks out an error that will not allow the door lock to be disabled. The same thing can happen when the water supply is interrupted.
• Castle breakdown. As a rule, this leads to block wear. To fix, you only need to replace it with a new one.
• Water does not drain. The cause of the malfunction is a clogged drain hose.
• Child lock activated. This program is provided for protection purposes.

As you can see from the above reasons, some hatch door problems can be fixed without assistance. The manufacturer describes most of the errors and how to solve them in the manual. Let's talk about some of them now.

Broken door lock

Washing machine broken? The door does not open after washing with a working locking mechanism? You need to look for a malfunction in the blocker. If this device breaks down, the program is lost, and the device does not give a signal, respectively, the hatch remains closed. Experts recommend in such a situation to change the firmware of the intelligent module. Doing it yourself without special equipment will not work, so it is better to call a qualified craftsman.

This problem is typical for the Indesit brand. The washing machine (the door does not open due to a malfunction in the electronics) performs all processes automatically, that is, when turned on, the lock is blocked, after washing is completed, a characteristic click is heard, which notifies that the hatch can be opened. If this does not happen, then it is necessary to check the automation. However, the owner needs to make sure that the problem is in it. To do this, it is recommended to turn on the device again in the "Rinse" and "Spin" modes. If this did not change the situation, then repair is indispensable.

Water does not drain - how to open the hatch door?

The drain hose is an important part of an apparatus such as an automatic washing machine. The door does not open after washing, which means that there is water left inside the machine. This could be due to a clogged drain. The same problems occur if the hose is broken. Modern devices are equipped with intelligent control, so in the event of a malfunction, all programs are blocked. It is the remnants of water after washing that can lead to a violation of the sequence of planned processes.

First of all, owners are advised to check the drain hose for creases. If this is not the reason, then you need to clean it. Similar actions can be carried out with the central pipe, since blockages can also form there, which complicate the draining of water from the machine.

After finding the problem area and troubleshooting, you will need to turn on the washing machine in the "Spin" mode. At the end of the work, the blocker will turn off and the door will easily open.

"Protection from children" - blocking program

Most modern devices are equipped with a special program that, when activated, does not open the washing machine door. It is designed to prevent people with mental illnesses and children from using the appliance, as they are unknowingly capable of harming themselves and others. To activate the blocking option, the developers provide a special combination of pressing buttons (which ones are indicated in the instructions). If the program is enabled, then the control keys will not function normally. Also, with any manipulation, the hatch door will not open. To eliminate the blocking, you simply need to disable the protection program.

Breakage of the lock mechanism

If the door of the washing machine does not open, and also does not close, then most likely the lock mechanism has broken. Such problems can be caused by block wear or heavy loads on the handle. The malfunction does not affect the disabling of the lock mode, therefore, to solve it, you will need to remove the door. After that, disassemble it and check the latch and lock. The mechanism itself is quite simple, so the repair will not take much time. After the breakdown is eliminated, the door must be assembled, reinstalled and the operation of the unit checked.

LG washing machine: causes of door breakage and solution

LG washing machine door won't open? All of the above reasons can lead to such a malfunction. It makes no sense to consider them in detail, since detailed information has already been described in this article. The only thing that will not hurt the reader to know is the features of the Child Protection program. The developers have provided for its activation by pressing the "Super Rinse" and "Prewash" buttons. On the case, the option is indicated in the form of a drawn lock. The mode is turned off by pressing again. After that, you must press the "Start" key and select the desired washing program.

Washing machine "Samsung"

The door does not open on the device of the Korean company "Samsung" - what to do? There are several ways to solve the problem, the main thing is to determine the cause. As a rule, after the completion of the washing process, the lock will be disabled within 5 minutes. But when the automation is broken, deactivation of the mode is impossible. In this case, it is recommended to de-energize the device for approximately 30-40 minutes. During this time, the program will reset all settings and the door will open. This will not happen if water remains inside the machine. It can be drained using an emergency hose. Access to it is possible only through the hole located at the bottom of the case. After all the water has been pumped out, the blocker should turn off. It is important to remember that these actions will only help open the hatch door, but will not correct the original cause of the breakdown.