Over time, the door handle of the washing machine may break. And then it will need to be replaced. Also, the handle may need to be replaced if handled carelessly. LG service center specialists will promptly eliminate the malfunction at the customer's home. Call a technician in a convenient way, and he will arrive at the specified address as soon as possible. Spare parts for replacement for different models of LG equipment are always available in the warehouse of our service, so the repair will take a minimum of time. After completion of the work, we will provide a guarantee.

When does a washing machine door handle need to be replaced?

LG household appliances are reliable and have a long service life, but in some cases, individual parts of washing machines break down, which a technician can fix at home. We will answer popular questions and tell you exactly how we carry out repairs .

It is quite easy to understand that the handle is broken - the door stops opening or closing. Moreover, if you fail to close it, you simply will not be able to use the washing machine. It is worse when there is laundry left inside, and you cannot get it out. You can try to open the door yourself, but it is worth remembering that in most cases the owner of the equipment causes even more damage to the washing machine. As a result, the repairman spends more time and effort on repairs, more parts are required, and accordingly, the repair is more expensive.

If you have a problem with the hatch, it is better not to try to open it by force, contact a specialist who will be able to open the hatch, rescue your laundry and replace the handle so that you can continue to use the washing machine.

How to open a door with a broken handle?

There are several ways to open the hatch door with a faulty handle. Most often, the technician removes the top cover, which allows you to get to the blocker and open the door. Without special skills and knowledge of how LG equipment works, this is quite difficult to do. Therefore, it is not recommended to disassemble the washing machine yourself. There is a risk that you will not be able to assemble it later, and the technician will have to fix the problems caused by accidental damage. In addition to this method, the following methods are practiced on some models:

• Through the bottom. It is a little more complicated, as the washing machine will have to be pulled out to a more spacious place and placed on its side or tilted strongly, securely fastened in a given position. It is important not to let it move, and also not to allow it to fall or slide.
• In some cases, it is possible to pick up the remains of the handle with pliers: this happens when it is torn out, but not completely. Some owners can open the hatch themselves in this way to remove the laundry, but it is not recommended to use the washing machine until the handle is replaced.
• Sometimes it is possible to use a narrow cord, such as a clothesline, as a master key. It must be inserted from the hinge side between the hatch and the door. The cord is pulled in the right direction until it presses the lock tongue and opens the door, but not every model has a gap that allows this.

You should not try to open a broken handle by force, pull the door, or hit it. This approach will lead to serious damage to the equipment and complicate its repair.

Stages of replacing the LG washing machine handle by a service center technician

To replace the handle, the technician removes the door, which requires unscrewing the screws holding the hinges, so the door will have to be opened first. Then he performs the following actions:

• Unscrews the bolts connecting the parts of the hatch,
• Carefully removes the plastic latches from the door,
• Pulls glass out of the hatch,
• The pin that secures the door mechanism becomes accessible, the technician disassembles the fastener completely,
• Installs a new handle and assembles the structure in reverse order.

Replacing the handle of an LG washing machine by a professional is done quite quickly and takes about 30 minutes. As a rule, you don't need to take the equipment anywhere; the procedure will be performed at your home. You can use the washing machine immediately after the procedure is completed.