Amana Washer lid lock not working
Common reasons your Amana Washer lid lock not working
The most common reasons your Amana washer lid lock is not working are a broken lid lock, defective electronic control board or a damaged wire connector.
49% of the time it's the
Lid Lock
19% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
15% of the time it's the
Wire Connector
17% of the time it's the
Something else
Most common repairs needed to fix a Amana washer
Lid Lock Replacement
When a washer lid lock is not working, check for debris inside the lid catch area that may be preventing the lid strike from pushing down fully into the catch. Unplug the washer and clean that area if you find anything jammed in the lid lock catch. If you find no problems there, then you’ll likely need to have a service technician check the lid lock and replace that component if it’s defective. It’s difficult for most homeowner’s to diagnose and repair an Amana lid lock assembly on their own. A technician will be able to safely test the lid lock and replace it if it’s bad. Our Sears Home Services technician will replace the lid lock with an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) replacement part when available or an Amana-authorized substitute part if necessary to fix the washer.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
The electronic control board sends electrical current to the lid lock to activate the latch and lock the lid shut at the start of the wash cycle in an Amana washer. If the relay for the lid lock on the electronic control board is bad, the control board won’t send the current to the lid lock to activate the latch. Corrupted internal logic in the control board can also prevent the board from sending current to the lid lock to lock the lid shut. A technician will need to test the electronic control board to see whether it is sending current to the lid lock to lock the lid shut at the start of the wash cycle. If the control board is defective, the technician will replace that part.
Wire Connector Replacement
A bad wiring connector in the lid lock circuit can prevent the lid lock from latching the lid shut when you start a wash cycle. The wiring harness in an Amana washing machine uses wiring connectors to attach wires to the electronic control board and the lid lock assembly. If a wiring connector is bad, electrical current won’t flow through the connector from the electronic control board to the lid lock assembly to activate the latch. Damage to a wiring connector isn’t always visible. A technician often needs to check the wiring connectors in the lid lock circuit using a multimeter. If the technician finds a bad wiring connector, it will need to be repaired or replaced.
What to expect when you experience an Amana washer lid lock not working
Fixing an Amana washer lid lock that is not working
Repairing most problems with an Amana washer lid lock that is not working involves replacing a bad lid lock assembly, installing a new electronic control board or finding and fixing or replacing a bad wiring connector. Broken wiring in the circuit can also prevent the lid lock from working. Figuring out what’s wrong when the lid lock isn’t working your Amana washer typically requires testing the components and circuit using a multimeter. A technician will first examine the components and wiring in the lid lock circuit for any signs of visible damage and replace any parts that are physically damaged. Next, the tech will check for continuity through the circuit and test the control board to see if it’s sending current the lid lock assembly. Most of the time, only one defective part is causing the problem, but sometimes multiple parts will need to be replaced to fix a problem with the Amana washer lid lock not working.
What to do when your Amana washer lid lock is not working
Sometimes, resetting the electronic control board in your Amana washer will restore the proper operation of the circuit board and lid lock assembly. Follow these steps to reset the electronic control board in your Amana washer:
- Unplug the washer power cord to completely disconnect electrical power from the machine.
- Leave the power cord unplugged for 2 minutes.
- Plug the power cord back in to restore electrical power to the washer.
The control board will reboot and reset when you restore power. Start a wash cycle to test the washer and see if the lid lock works. If not, set up washer repair services and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the problem.
What to expect when fixing an Amana washer lid lock that is not working
When a Sears Home Services technician visits your home to fix an Amana washer lid lock that is not working, the tech will first start a cycle and verify the failure. During that test, the tech may notice problems with the control board, circuit or lid lock assembly that point to the source of the problem. The technician will examine the components and test them using a multimeter and diagnostic tests. The technician will repair or replace the component or parts that is preventing the lid lock from working and test the proper operation of the washer.
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