This magnetic door plunger, also known as the magnet holder, is built for your washer. When you order this part, you will receive the plastic housing and a spring that goes with it. The magnetic door plunger attaches to the inner door panel of the washer. It holds the door open when the washer is not running, and allows the door and tub seal to dry. This prevents mold and mildew from building up. Occasionally, the plastic tabs on the housing can break, and when this happens the part will need to be replaced. You may also notice that your washer lid or door will not close; this can also be a sign of a damaged magnetic door plunger.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Lid or door won’t close | Leaking
This part works with the following products:
Washer, Washer Dryer Combo.
This part works with the following products:
LG, Kenmore.
Part# AGM73610701 replaces these:
AP5331994, AGM73610702, MEG61961401
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Tom
March 17, 2018
Does this part come with a new spring? I can't find the spring it originally had.
For model number WM3360HWCA
Hello Tom, Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, it comes with a new spring. Hope this helps!
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Sven
April 8, 2018
Will this part fit the LG wm4270hva? There is no part number shown in the diagrams for the wm4270hva but this part looks the same as the one on that diagram. Any help is appreciated.
For model number WM4270HVA
Hi Sven, Thank you for the question. Unfortunately the Magnetic Door Plunger for this model number is only sold as part of the door assembly, Part Number: PS7787337. Hope this helps!
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Berrie
February 21, 2018
De. Error part needed door sensor
For model number WM3170CW
Hi Berrie,
Thank you for your question. The DE error code is letting you know that the washing machine door was not able to lock. Here is some information from the LG website that may help you, "1.Press POWER to turn the washer off. 2. Unplug the washer from the power outlet or turn the circuit breaker to turn the unit off. 3. With the power disabled, press and hold the START/PAUSE button for 5 seconds. 4. Plug the washer back in, or turn the circuit breaker back on. 5. For more information about how to reset your specific model, please refer to the owner's manual." Here is a link to LG's website for more information, http://www.lg.com/us/support/product-help/CT10000010-1400508168566-de. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Tami
November 11, 2019
Is the magnetic door plunger on the LG washer easy to replace and install? It fell out on the floor so I'm not sure how to replace it. Thank you.
For model number WM3875HVCA
Hello Tami, Thank you for the question. You just need to line the tabs on the Plunger up with the slots on the inner door panel and snap it into place. Hope this helps!
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Kim
November 6, 2018
Can a defective magnetic plunger allow water to collect in the door and drain after the wash cycle
For model number Wm3875hvca
Hello Kim, thank you for your question. The magnetic door plunger attaches to the inner door panel of the washer. It holds the door open when the washer is not running, and allows the door and tub seal to dry. This prevents mold and mildew from building up. If you're getting water collected in the door, and the front drain it could be caused by this part. I would suggest replacing the plunger to see if that fixes the issue. I hope this helps!
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Mike
February 13, 2020
Is this part oem? Thanks.
For model number WM3250HWA
Hello Mike, Thank you for the question. All the parts we sell are brand New OEM parts. We hope this helps.
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Everett
August 10, 2021
Recently bought one from an online site. Installed easy. Magnet is not strong enough to hold door shut and now leaks water. Is there a better door magnet?
For model number AGM73610701
Hello Everett, Thank you for the question. The one ordered from the other company may not have been OEM. We suggest ordering the OEM part to have it replaced and operate properly. We hope this helps!
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Juana
January 27, 2020
Need to replace the magnetic door plunger , and not have the part number or where to order
For model number WM2650HA
Hi Juana. Sadly we could not find the requested parts. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly. If they can provide you with a part number you can check back to see if we stock the part. Thank you for your question and good luck with your repair.
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Tami
November 6, 2019
The magnetic door plunger on my LG washer broke. Do you sell the part for this and how to i replace it? Also until i receive the part can i use my washer and just leave the door open to dry out?
For model number WM3875hCA
Hello Tami,
Thank you for your question. The magnetic door plunger for your model is under part PS3618292, and we would not recommend using the washer without the part, since it is part of the door assembly and could interrupt the wash in the middle of the cycle if the door isn't secured shut. Hope this helps!
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Yolanda
December 7, 2019
I have an LG washer model as stated above. The magnetic door plunger broke. I need to know what part number i need for this? Thank you.Yolanda
For model number WM3570HWA
Hello Yolanda and thanks for writing.
The part you are requesting is discontinued for your model and is no longer available. We have no known replacement information in our system. We recommend you contact the manufacturer of the part to see if they have recently released a new substitute. We do carry spare parts for the unit just like yours. For example, part number PS3648651 Good luck with your repair. LG 800-243-0000
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Door would not close
There is a magnet at the bottom of the door which allows the door to be held ajar when the washer is not in use to allow the tub and gaskets to dry. A tab on the plastic housing which retains the magnet broke which allowed the housing to pull free of the door and stick itself to the machine preventing the door to close. Easy fix to replace the magnet was $18. Instructions were included in the box. Part number on the drawing was A165. PS3618292 Magnetic Door Plunger
Omnitech from Warrenville, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Plunger fell out broken tab.
Just aligned and pushed in.
Wayne from AUBURN, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Tab broke on the magnetic door plunger and wouldn't stay in
Pulled out the old plunger and inserted new one. Just have to make sure the tabs align with the slots.
David from ALLEN, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Magnetic Door Plunger would stay on washer and not stay in door.
Use just your finger to push it into place. VERY EASY
SHIRLEY from HARTFORD CITY, IN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Magnetic door plunger broke off, then got stuck inside the door and couldn't be removed for replacement.
I used another magnet to pull the old plunger out of the door and replaced it with the new part.
Anne from MONROE, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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One Plunger latch broken off.
Line up the plunger with the existing slots in the door and push in.
NOTE: When testing it was evident that the magnet was not as strong as the original one. I would rate as one step up from useless.
Frank from SMITHVILLE, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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the magnetic door plunger fell on the floor,
the magnetic door plunger fell on the floor, would not stay in place and did not hold the door closed. Received a new on, put it in place. works just like it is supposed to. took all of 2 seconds. great service from Partselect. got the new part in less than a week.
Thank you
Lois from ARIZONA CITY, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Door plunger had a broken tooth and would not stay in place.
Just put in the new one.
Larry from IOWA PARK, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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broken retainer
pops right into hole
Gloria D. from MEMPHIS, TN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Door would not close because the part that was in the door that held it closed kept falling out.
Order the part through PartsSelect. It arrived in a few days and I (an 81 year old woman) replaced it within minutes with no help needed. It was super easy.
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