How to Replace a Washing Machine Door Lock on a Hotpoint Washer

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Published 2010-06-04
How to fix a washing machine door lock in a Hotpoint washing machine
Broken washing machine door lock? In this video, eSpares provides a step-by-step guide on how to fit a Hotpoint washing machine door lock so you can get your washer back in action.

If your Hotpoint washing machine door interlock is faulty or broken, you'll find that your washing machine door won't close or lock properly. This can prevent you from carrying out cycles and using your appliance, which can be a real pain. Fortunately, we're here to show you how to fit a new washing machine door lock with this Hotpoint washer door interlock guide. We'll get your washer spinning again in no time!

To get a replacement door lock for yourself, simply click the link below. www.espares.co.uk/search/pt1556/washing-machines/d…

You can also head to the following link to get hold of any other Hotpoint washing machine spares and accessories. www.espares.co.uk/browse/at1085/washing-machines

If your washer’s door is stuck and you need to get it open asap, watch our video on how to release a stuck washing machine door at the following link.    • How to Release a Stuck Washing Machin...  

Does your washing machine have a broken door handle? We can help with our Indesit washing machine door handle replacement guide.    • How to Change a Door Handle on a Wash...  

Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here's what we talk about in each part of our video:

0:00 Introducing the video
0:29 If you can't open the door at all
0:37 If the washing machine door has issues with swinging
0:54 Removing the door seal from around the interlock
1:30 Removing the old interlock
1:58 Fitting the new door interlock
2:07 Suggested video: How to replace a washing machine door handle on an Indesit washer
2:20 Refit the door seal and retaining band
2:36 Removing the door from the washing machine
2:53 Separating the inner door and outer door trim
3:21 Removing the old door release mechanism
3:33 Fitting the new door release mechanism
3:37 Reattaching the door trims and bowl
4:07 Placing the door back onto the washing machine
4:08 Suggested video: How to Release a Stuck Washing Machine Door

Thanks for watching!

All Comments (21)
  • @IWantAGo
    You are an absolute legend, thank you! Almost bought a new machine for something so simple.
  • Wow! I'm actually chuffed at how easy and well-explained this video is. Well done young man! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
  • Great vid, straight to the point, concise and informative, unlike a lot of videos on here where the love the sound of their own voices and go on forever.
  • @mule800
    brilliant saved me a fortune!!! just of to your website to get some parts!!!
  • @eSpares
    Thanks a lot. Comments and custom always welcome!
  • @bobtay214
    Just had this issue managed to fix it took it apart as shown cleaned the 3 contacts and switched machine back on away it went nice one job Done
  • @popcorn43
    How do i know whether it's the interlock or the releaser that needs replacing?
  • @eSpares
    @scottz2012 Very welcome @scottz2012
  • @eSpares
    Hi Firstly take a look at our video "How to open a washing machine door that's stuck closed" . You can then have a look about and see what made the big bang. Good luck.
  • @RG-sr4wb
    Thanks a lot... This was awesome 👍
  • @Xelt4
    do we have to replace both the interlock and the door release? if not, how do you know which one is faulty?