Whirlpool Washer Door Latch (W10861642)

The Whirlpool Washer Door Latch keeps the washer door closed and signals the control that the door is locked so the cycle can start and continue. It engages when you close the door and locks during operation to prevent the door from opening while the drum is moving or full of water.

Common failures include worn or broken internal lock parts, a damaged latch hook, heat or moisture damage to the lock mechanism, or an electrical fault in the lock switch that prevents the control from reading the locked position. Misalignment from a sagging door hinge or a shifted strike can also keep the latch from catching and locking.

If your washer is not starting or is stopping because it cannot confirm the door is locked, these symptoms can help you decide if this latch is the cause:

Door will not latch, or it pops back open when pushed closed

Washer will not start and may indicate the door is open or not locked

Door lock does not click or engage when a cycle is selected

Cycle stops mid-wash and the door lock status changes unexpectedly

Door remains locked after the cycle ends, or unlocks intermittently