£78 fixed labour
Washing machine door won't open repair in London, Kent & Surrey
A locked door with a full drum is one of the most urgent calls we take. The door interlock, the control board or trapped pressure in the drum are all common causes, and forcing the handle usually makes it worse.
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1 year guarantee on parts and labour
Parts quoted before fitting
Common causes
- Failed door interlock or lock solenoid
- Water still sitting in the drum holding the lock closed
- Control board not releasing the lock
- Broken door handle or hinge
- Child-lock or delayed-start setting active
How we fix it
- 1Test the interlock and check for trapped water
- 2Clear the drum safely without damaging the door
- 3Replace the interlock and handle where needed
- 4Verify the door opens and locks through a full cycle
Washing machine door won't open — questions
Should I force the door open?
Please don't — the handle and hinge break easily and the interlock can be damaged beyond repair.
Can you get my washing out on the visit?
Yes, releasing trapped laundry is part of the job and covered by the fixed labour charge.
Do you carry door interlocks?
We carry the most common interlocks and can usually source the rest within a day or two.
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Washing machine door won't open? We can look at it today.
Tell us the appliance and the fault — we'll confirm your slot and the fixed price before we arrive.