137006900 Frigidaire Washer Strikeâ is a replacement⢠strike⤠plate component used in Frigidaire washing machines as part of âthe door/lid latch assembly. The strike is a small mechanical fitting-typically⢠molded plastic or reinforced⤠polymer with metal inserts-that⣠provides⣠the mating surface for â˘theâ door latch or catch â¤and ensures repeatable engagement when the door âor lid is closed. It is normally mounted to the cabinet or door âŁframe in the âarea where⢠the latch engages, making it â˘a commonâ service item on⣠models that â˘use mechanical door catches orâ striker/tab style latches.
Inside the âappliance the âŁstrike functions â˘as âthe mechanical interface between the door and the door-locking âŁsystem.When the door closes, the latch engages the strike to âsecure the door and allow the electrical⤠interlock âŁor⣠lock â¤actuator to complete its cycle;⣠this interaction â˘signals the control board that âthe⤠door is closed and safe âforâ wash cycles to proceed.The strike therefore⢠works in conjunction with the latch mechanism, the door âlock⤠or microswitch assembly,â and⤠the machine control system; its alignment âand integrity affect electrical sensing, door sealing behaviorand the ability of theâ lock actuatorâ to â˘operate without⢠binding or premature wear.
This âarticle willâ cover the strike’s âŁintended function, â˘common compatibility â¤considerations and how to verify correct â˘part selection, typical failure symptoms âŁ(such as door-not-latching, door-open errorsor intermittent operation)and diagnostic checks a technician or owner canâ perform âto isolate strike-related âŁfaults.It will âalso discuss practical âtroubleshooting steps to âŁassess âalignment âand wearand âreplacement considerations includingâ mounting â¤orientation, fastener torqueand when toâ replace related latch âŁor âlock components to restore reliableâ operation.
Table of contents
- Function and Mechanicalâ Role of the⢠Washer Door Strike âassembly
- how the 137006900 â˘Frigidaire Washer âStrike Operates⤠within Door â¤Latch⢠andâ Control Circuits
- Common Failureâ Symptoms âand Diagnostic procedures for Strike Malfunction
- Compatibility,Replacement Parts,and Installationâ Considerations for the 137006900 Strike
- Q&A
- insights and â˘Conclusions
Function and Mechanical Role of the Washer Door Strike Assembly
The 137006900 Frigidaire Washer Strike is the mechanical mating surface on â˘the âwasher cabinet that the door latchâ catches⣠against âŁto hold⢠the front doorâ closed and allow the door-interlock switch to⣠registerâ a⤠secure closure. âFunctionally, the strike must provide â¤precise alignment and a durable⤠contact surface so the latch âŁactuates the lock at the correct travel and angle; any â˘deformation, worn platingor⣠loose mounting alters⢠engagement geometryâ and can prevent the â˘interlock from closing, which stops âŁtheâ washer from entering a wash âcycle. Technicians âshouldâ examineâ the â˘strike for âbent tabs,elongated screw â¤holes,or missing fasteners that change the strike’s position â¤relative to the âlatch,and verify that replacement with âtheâ OEM 137006900â restores the original âmounting geometry rather thanâ relying on an oversized or generically shaped substitute.
- Symptoms of a⤠faultyâ strike:â door won’t latch,intermittent âdoor openâ faults,or the washer refusesâ to start despite a closed â˘door.
- Mechanical â˘behaviors: transfers shear and pry loads from the door hinge into the cabinet; wear tends to concentrate at the âcontact edge and âmounting holes.
- Practical service checks: inspect â˘for visible wear, measure alignment gap against the latchand confirm⣠fastener âŁtorque and shims before replacing.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Part | 137006900 Frigidaire⢠Washer Strike⣠(OEM replacement) |
| Function | Provides⣠a hardened â˘contact and precise stopâ for the âdoor latch to engage the interlock. |
| Common failure âŁmodes | Deformation, worn contact edge, âelongated mounting holes, âŁcorrosion. |
| Compatibility | Designed for specific Frigidaire front-door assemblies; confirm modelâ fitment before installation. |
In⤠practical âŁrepair scenarios, replacingâ the strike is typically straightforward but requires attention to⢠alignment⢠tolerances: loosening âhinge orâ strikeâ fastenersâ and⣠cycling the door to seat the latch while re-torquing can ensure correct engagement without introducing preload that binds the latch.â If replacement is necessary,⢠match âthe strike’s geometry and mounting â¤footprint exactly;â improper replacements can restore closure but âstill allow âmicro-gaps that lead to intermittent âfaults under â˘vibration. Afterâ installation,verify operation⢠through several door cycles and a diagnostic door-lock testâ or a short⢠spin/start⢠sequence to confirm the interlock⣠consistently senses a âclosed door.
How the 137006900 Frigidaire Washer Strike Operates within Door Latch and Control â¤Circuits
The 137006900â frigidaire âWasher Strike serves as â˘the mechanical and âelectrical interface â˘that secures the door and communicates⤠door status to the washer’s control â˘circuits. Mechanically it provides a latch point that the door catches against; electrically it works with one orâ more â¤microswitches or contact⣠assemblies⤠so the control board can⢠detectâ “door â˘closed” â¤and, in models⣠with â˘a lock cycle,⣠“door locked.” When⣠the control⢠board energizes the lock/strike circuit it expects â¤a change âin the contact state âŁ(closed orâ open depending⤠on the design) that confirmsâ the door is latched; if that feedback is missing the board will inhibit âmotor â˘start or register a door fault. Compatibility depends on the⣠strike’s mounting,â actuator geometryand connector âpinout-replacement requires matching those characteristics to ensure correct actuation and signalingâ to the control board.
In normal operation the strike’s actuator âphysically depressesâ the associated switch(es) âas the door reaches full âŁclosure, completing the âsensing circuit; if⤠the âŁmodel includes a solenoid-based lock, the board â¤supplies â¤power to⤠hold the strike engaged during the wash and unlocks at the end of the cycle. Typical failure modesâ are⢠broken plastic bosses that prevent actuator travel, burnt or corroded electrical contactsor intermittent switch operation causing âerratic door-fault behavior. Practical troubleshooting steps⤠include⣠visually verifying alignment, â¤checking for continuity⢠acrossâ the switch with the door⢠latched, inspecting theâ connector for corrosionand observing âwhether âthe control board reports âspecific door-related fault codes during diagnostics-replacing the strike with âŁa correctly matched 137006900 part typically resolves mechanical or âcontact âfailures âwhen connector and mounting⣠are âidentical.
- Common symptoms: washer will not start, door lock/door open⤠error codes,â or intermittent cycle interruption.
- Diagnostic checks: visual alignment, continuity⢠test with door latchedand connector integrity inspection.
- Compatibility note:â match â˘actuator geometry andâ connector pinout to avoid mis-signaling the âcontrol board.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Function | Provides mechanical â˘latch âand closesâ the door-sense electrical circuit toâ the control board. |
| Troubleshooting⢠tip | Verify continuity when latched and inspect for broken actuator⣠components orâ corroded contacts. |
Common Failure Symptoms and Diagnostic Procedures for Strike Malfunction
The 137006900 âFrigidaire Washerâ Strike is the mechanical⤠receiver that âinterfaces with the door latch to actuate âŁthe washer’s door-detection switch; its â˘primary function is⣠to âpresent a consistent engagement geometry so the â˘microswitch or door lock⤠assemblyâ can register âa âclosed door and allow the control to start a cycle. Typicalâ failures arise from cracked or worn plastic faces, broken retaining tabsor dimensional âwear that produces excessive âplay; these failures prevent fullâ actuation of the door switch⤠and manifest as â¤inhibited cycle starts, intermittent door-closedâ detection,⣠or audible⢠rattling during âagitation. Compatibility across model years varies⤠by trimâ and bezel design, â¤soâ ensure âthe strike matches the cabinet cutout âand latch geometry ratherâ thanâ assuming universal fit.
- Washer does not start or control displays door fault⤠/ no door âdetected
- Intermittent â¤starts or â˘cycle stops mid-cycle when machine is moved
- Visible cracks, missing âtabsor excessive lateral play at the strike
- Door closes physically but⢠switch is not⢠actuated whenâ strike is engaged
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Continuity (door switch actuated) | closed â 0-5 Ί; open = infinite⣠(verify with strike pressing the switch) |
Diagnostic procedure begins with a visual and manual check: inspect â¤the strike for hairline fractures, worn contact surfacesor⤠broken âŁsnap tabs and âŁcheck alignment by âŁclosing the door⣠slowly âwhile observing the strike’s engagement âŁpath. â˘Electrically isolate the problem by usingâ a multimeter on the door-detection switch – press the â˘strike âto the switchâ while â¤probing for continuity;â if the âswitch closes with âŁmanual actuation but not âwith the âinstalled strike, the issue is mechanical (strike geometryâ or mounting). If the switch doesâ not close even with direct manual actuation, the switch or â¤wiring âis faulty. â˘For⤠mechanical faults,⢠measure lateral play (excess beyond roughly 2-4 mmâ can prevent⤠reliable actuation) and verify âthat replacement âwith the⤠correct âstrike restores the original engagement profileâ and â˘mounting âpoints.
Compatibility,Replacement Parts,andâ Installation âConsiderations forâ the 137006900 â˘Strike
The 137006900 âFrigidaire Washer Strike⢠is the mechanical â˘strikerâ plate⤠that the washer door latch engages to keep the âdoor âŁclosed⢠during the wash cycle. It provides a hardened contact⤠surfaceâ and precise geometry âso â¤the latchâ can â˘secure andâ release âŁconsistently; mismatches in hole âŁspacing,thickness,or face contourâ change engagement angle and â¤will cause premature wear orâ a door that fails to latch. Technicians should âverify that the replacement strike matches the cabinet mounting pattern and clearance⢠for the latch âŁpawl – a⢠visual fit check and measurement â˘of the âŁmounting hole center-to-center â¤spacing are faster and more reliable than relying solely on model lists when servicing⢠machines of different production runs.
Installation requires inspection of the strike mounting features and â¤the latch mechanism so alignment,⣠not just part number, dictates success. Checkâ the â¤condition â¤of⤠the plastic⤠orâ metal mounting boss, use the correct screw âŁlength⢠to avoid â˘bottoming⣠outâ or cracking the bossand confirm the strike âŁface is flush âwith the⤠latchâ travel â¤path;⤠minorâ misalignment is oftenâ corrected âŁwith a thin shim or âby loosening and⤠repositioning the strike before tightening. For field troubleshooting, confirm â¤the door closes smoothly andâ that the latch⣠fully engages âand disengages under manual operation before running a cycle; if you⣠observe binding, chip-out on the strike faceor lateral play âat the mounting points, â¤replace the strike â¤and address any distorted latch components.
- Measure mounting hole spacing and screw thread size âŁto⢠confirm compatibility.
- Inspect strike faceâ wear andâ latch pawl condition for matched wear patterns.
- Use correct screw length and avoid over-torquing plastic âbosses.
- Test manual âŁlatch engagement andâ door⤠close clearance âbefore a test cycle.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 137006900 Frigidaire Washer Strike | Mechanicalâ striker plate – matches cabinet mounting pattern andâ provides â˘the contact surface for the door latch to secure the door. |
Q&A
What is⤠the 137006900 Frigidaire washer strike?
The 137006900 is the door strike (also called a door striker orâ door⣠catch) used on certain Frigidaire âŁwashers. It is the âstationary metal/plastic piece mounted onâ the⢠cabinet that theâ door latch/lock engages with to hold the door closed during the wash cycle. It does not contain the electrical lock mechanism itself but works together⢠with the door latch/lock assembly to keep the door securely shut.
How âŁdo I know if âŁthe 137006900 strike is compatible with my Frigidaire washer?
Check your washer’s model number (usually on âa tag âbehind the door, on the doorâ jamb,⢠orâ on the back⢠of the machine) and â˘compareâ it to the part⣠compatibility listâ provided by the âparts retailer or Frigidaire.You can also removeâ the old strike and compare it visually or by part number stamping. If unsure,⣠provide your washer model to a parts dealer â˘or Frigidaire support to confirm compatibility before ordering.
What are common symptoms of a failing or âdamaged door⣠strike?
Typical symptoms include the door not staying shut, âthe door⤠latch not catching, the washer not starting because âŁit senses theâ door is open, intermittent door-lock âŁfailures, a crooked or misaligned âdooror audible banging as the latch slips past a broken strike. A visibly cracked,⣠bentorâ worn strike that⤠no longer lines up with the latch is a clear sign it⤠needs replacement.
How can I test whether âŁthe strikeâ isâ the problem âand not the door latch or electronic lock?
first inspect⤠the strike for visible damage or wear and confirm it aligns âŁwith the latch when theâ door⣠closes. If alignment looks OK, check âthe âŁdoor latch/lock assembly for physical damage. if the latch physically engages the strike but the machine still reports an open door, the electronic door lock/latch⣠assembly â(the part with the âswitch or solenoid) may be at â˘fault. There’s no electrical test for a passive strike, but you can â˘test theâ electronic⤠lock with a multimeter for continuity (refer to the service⢠manual). Temporarily holding the door closed (carefully) âto see if⤠theâ machine⣠starts can also indicate whether the strike or the lock is⤠the issue.
How do⣠I replace the 137006900 strike (overview and safety tips)?
Always disconnect⣠power to⣠the⢠washer⣠before any repair. Generally, replacement involves âŁopening the washer âdoor, removing a retaining screw or two that hold the strike to the⣠cabinet or doorjamb, âŁpulling off the old strikeand installing theâ new strike in the âsame orientation, tighteningâ the screwsand checking alignment with the⣠latch. Someâ models may require âremoving the front panel or control âŁbezelâ for access. after installation, cycle the door to ensure âsmooth âŁengagementâ and run a⤠test cycle. If⣠you are not⣠cozy with appliance repairs,hire a technician.
What⤠tools and time should I expect to replace the strike?
Common tools are a screwdriver (phillips âor flat), a nut driver or â¤socket setand possibly a Torx driver depending on the fasteners. â˘A flashlight and needle-noseâ pliers can help. Most straightforward strike replacements take 15-45 minutes for someoneâ familiarâ with basic appliance repairs; âŁmore time might⢠potentially be âneeded if âŁpanelsâ must be removed or if the âŁstrikeâ is âhard to access.
How much does the 137006900 strike cost and where can I buy a replacement?
Prices vary by âsupplier and whether the part is OEM⣠or aftermarket; door strikes⢠are⢠generally inexpensive (often under $50).you can buy replacementsâ from âŁFrigidaire/ApplianceParts retailers, onlineâ marketplacesor local appliance parts stores. Verify⢠the part numberâ and model compatibility before purchasing and prefer OEMâ parts if⢠you âwant anâ exact match.
Can⢠Iâ fix door-lock⣠problems âby replacing only the strikeor do I needâ to replace the⤠latch/lock too?
If the⣠strike is physically damaged, replacing it can resolve⢠mechanical engagementâ issues. However, if⣠the washer still reportsâ an open door or the lock does not actuate electrically, theâ door latch/lock assembly (the â˘electronic lock) may also be faulty and will â¤need replacement. Inspect both parts: replace the strike⤠for mechanical problemsand replace the latch/lock if there are electrical failures, burned contactsor a failed locking solenoid/switch.
Insights and Conclusions
The âŁ137006900 Frigidaire Washer Strike is a compact component that performs an vital âmechanical âandâ safety function⣠by â¤ensuring the â¤washer door â˘engages and remains securely â¤closed⣠during operation. When functioning correctly it helps the door lock⤠mechanism⢠engage, supports⤠reliable cycle starts and completionsandâ reduces the risk â¤of accidental openings, leaksor interruptions that can affect wash performance and appliance longevity.
given its role, accurate diagnosisâ and properâ replacement are critically âimportant. Confirming âthe strike is the source of âa problem-throughâ visual âinspection, alignment checksand fault⢠isolation-helps avoid unneeded ârepairs. âWhen replacement isâ required, using the correctâ part number, following â˘manufacturer guidanceand observing safety precautions (or engaging a qualifiedâ service technician if â¤uncertain) will restore safe, dependable operation and help maintain the âwasher’s overall performance.
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