WASHER DOOR DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK NORMALLY, OR THE WASHER WILL NOT START BECAUSE DOOR-LOCK CONFIRMATION IS NOT DETECTED
Samsung Washer Door Lock Switch DC34-00026B, Fixes Washer door does not lock or unlock normally, or the washer will not start because door-lock confirmation is not detected
Samsung washer door lock switch; locks the washer door to prevent opening during wash and spin cycles. Documented specification in Samsung parts documentation: AC120V, 16A solenoid door-lock switch.
Part DC34-00026BSamsung
Samsung washer door lock switch; locks the washer door to prevent opening during wash and spin cycles. Documented specification in Samsung parts documentation: AC120V, 16A solenoid door-lock switch.
Is This the Right Part?
Part NumberDC34-00026B
ManufacturerSamsung
Appliance TypeWasher
Part TypeWasher Door Lock Switch
Common Symptoms
- Door-lock indicator does not appear or continues flashing after the door is closed.
- Washer will not begin a cycle even though the controls are powered.
- Washer may stop during a cycle with the door remaining locked.
- Door-lock-related error messages may occur, although these can also result from door alignment, residual water, wiring, or control faults.
Check Before Replacing
- Confirm the selected cycle has ended and that the washer has fully drained; Samsung notes that the door may remain locked while water is detected inside.
- Verify that Child Lock is not engaged and allow the washer a short delay to release the lock after draining or cancellation.
- With power disconnected, visually inspect the door strike, latch opening, and lock housing for visible damage, obstruction, lint, or misalignment; do not force the door.
- Check that the door closes squarely and that the latch enters the lock opening without excessive play or visible interference.
- Before condemning the switch, have a qualified technician check the door-lock wiring, connector seating, and control-side circuit according to the washer service documentation.
Pro Tip
A door that remains locked is not by itself proof that DC34-00026B has failed; first confirm that the washer has drained and that the door, latch, wiring, and control circuit are not preventing normal lock release or confirmation.
Part Details
Part NumberDC34-00026B
Part TypeWasher Door Lock Switch
ManufacturerSamsung
Appliance TypeWasher
Primary FunctionElectrically locks the Samsung front-load washer door and confirms that the door is secured before and during wash and spin operation.
Key Features
- Genuine Samsung washer door-lock switch.
- Solenoid-operated door-lock component.
- Prior Samsung parts documentation specifies AC120V, 16A, solenoid.
- Designed to prevent the door from opening during wash and spin cycles.
- Exact component identity is DC34-00026B; verify the complete washer model before ordering.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before installation.
- Do not force open a locked door; drain the washer and follow the appliance-specific service procedure if water remains inside.
- Wear suitable work gloves when handling the lock assembly or washer cabinet.
- Confirm that the replacement part number and connector arrangement match the original part and the washer model.
- After installation, restore power and verify that the door closes, locks, and releases normally before returning the washer to service.
Verified Compatible Models
WW22K6800AW/A2
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