LG & Kenmore Washer Magnetic Door Plunger Parts — Models & Compatibility

That maddening click when your washer door won't latch? Or worse — you push start and nothing happens because the machine can't detect a closed door. The magnetic door plunger (AGM73610701) is the small but critical sensor that tells your LG or Kenmore front-load washer the door's actually shut. When it fails, your washer becomes a very expensive laundry basket. This hub covers compatible models across LG's WM series and Kenmore's 796 lineup that use this exact plunger assembly.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

First things first: flip open your washer door and look for the white sticker on the inside frame — that's where you'll find your model number. Cross-reference it with the compatibility list below. This plunger works across multiple LG generations (WM2000 through WM8000 series) and dozens of Kenmore front-loaders built by LG. The part replaces AP5331994, AGM73610702, and MEG61961401, so if you're seeing any of those numbers, you're in the right place.

About This Replacement Part

The magnetic door plunger sits in the door frame and aligns with a magnet in the door itself. When the door closes, it triggers a magnetic switch that signals the control board. Common failure symptoms include the door physically closing but the washer refusing to start, error codes related to door lock issues, or water leaking from the door seal because the plunger isn't engaging properly. You might also hear repeated clicking as the lock mechanism tries and fails to engage. At $15.99, it's a straightforward fix that beats a $200 service call — and you don't need special tools, just a Phillips screwdriver and five minutes.

Compatible Models

This AGM73610701 door plunger fits the following LG and Kenmore washer models:

• LG WM Series: WM2140CW, WM2240CW, WM2250CW, WM2450HRA, WM2650HRA, WM2650HWA, WM3050CW, WM3270CW, WM3360HVCA, WM3470HVA, WM3670HWA, WM3770HWA, WM8000HWA, WM8000HVA, WM8500HVA
• Kenmore 796 Series: 79641072310, 79641073310, 79641172210, 79641182310, 79641282310

If your model isn't listed here but shares the same series prefix, check the full compatibility chart on the product page — there are over 40 confirmed fits.

Why This Part Fails

Magnetic plungers typically fail from repeated mechanical stress — you're talking thousands of load cycles over the washer's life. The spring mechanism weakens, the magnetic alignment shifts, or the plastic housing cracks from door impacts. Hard water deposits can also gunk up the plunger if you've had seal leaks in the past. You'll know it's gone when the door closes with that satisfying thunk but the machine sits there like it's waiting for permission to start.

Installation Overview

Pop off the door boot clamp (the big wire ring around the rubber seal), peel back enough of the gasket to access the plunger housing, remove two screws, disconnect the wire harness, and reverse the process with the new plunger. The whole job takes less time than brewing coffee. Just make sure you test the door latch a few times before running a full load — you want that satisfying click confirming the magnetic connection is solid.