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Maytag Washer Code dL: Door or Lid Lock Problem

Medium · inspection needed

Code: dL
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Maytag
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What dL means

The code dL means different things on two Maytag washers. On the Neptune 27-inch front-load washers, the MAH8700A and MAH9700AW families built around 2005 and 2006, the control saw the door lock switch read open while the motor was running. On older Maytag Bravos top-load HE washers, dL means the lid cannot lock, often because an item is caught in the lid and keeps it from closing. Both are older washers still in many homes.

Common causes of dL

Items caught in the lid or door area (Bravos)
Door or lid lock switch reading open when it should be closed
Latch alignment or wiring to the lock

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Stop the washer and check for clothing caught in the door or lid. 2. On a Bravos top-load washer, press Pause/Cancel once to clear the code. 3. Close the door or lid firmly. 4. Start a short cycle. 5. If dL comes back, stop using the washer and call us.

! Why to stop there

A door or lid that closes cleanly but still shows dL points to the lock switch or the latch, and we test them.
These are older washers we repair, and we tell you plainly if a repair is not worth it.
The price is written before work begins.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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dLdL questions

Is dL the same on my Neptune and my Bravos?

The letters match, but the models differ. On the Neptune front-loader it concerns the door lock switch reading open during a run. On the Bravos it means the lid will not lock.

What does Pause/Cancel do?

On a Bravos top-load washer, pressing it once clears the code after you remove whatever blocks the lid. Then you can start the cycle again.

Is it safe to use the washer with dL?

If the lock keeps failing, stop. A door that does not lock properly should not run through a spin, so wait for us to check it.

Book a visit

Still seeing dL?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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