Speed Queen Washer Door Locked? Try These 5 Solutions

So, your Speed Queen washer door is locked and will not open? This is worrying when your clothes are trapped inside the machine.

Don't panic. The lock often stays on because the cycle has not fully ended or water is still sitting in the tub.

Try the safe solutions below. Never pull hard on the door because that can break the handle or latch.

How to Open a Locked Speed Queen Washer Door

If your Speed Queen washer door stays locked, wait for the drum to stop, drain the water, cancel the cycle, reset the power, and check the latch.

Do not open the door while the drum is moving or water is above the bottom of the door.

Wait for the Cycle to End

Press Pause or Cancel once and wait a few minutes. The lock may stay on until the drum stops and the washer checks the water level.

There may be small delay even after the display turns off. These step prevents water from spilling out.

Drain the Water

Select a drain or spin cycle if the controls still work. Check the drain hose for a bend if the water does not leave.

Read our guide about a Speed Queen washer that is not draining if water remains. A washer with water inside are meant to keep the door locked.

Cancel the Lock Setting

If Control Lock is lit, press and hold its named button until the light turns off. Then press Cancel and wait for the door to release.

The correct button can vary by model, so use the label printed on your panel. If this works, no repair is needed.

Reset the Washer

Turn the washer off and unplug it for five minutes. Reconnect it and wait before trying the door.

Follow the Speed Queen washer reset procedure once. If the door still will not open, the latch itself needs attention.

Have the Door Latch Checked

A broken latch can stay locked after the water is gone and power has been reset. Do not push a tool into the lock or try to bypass it.

There is few safe ways to reach the latch from outside. Ask a technician to open the washer and replace the faulty part if needed.

Conclusion

Try these five safe solutions for a locked Speed Queen washer door:

• Wait for the cycle to end
• Drain the water
• Cancel the lock setting
• Reset the washer
• Have the door latch checked

If the tub is full, deal with the drain problem before trying to open the door.