wrote:
The door on my Kenmore front load Washing Machine is stuck and won't
open despite my turning the timer, spinning and rewashing, etc.
Repairman said it'll cost more to fix it ($400) than probably to buy a
new one. He said we would have to break the door latch open. I need a
second opinion. Thanks.

Hi,

Kenmore is made by several different companies....model#?

http://www.applianceaid.com/model.html
Some model# helps.

I have had to yank/break a few different door catches because they
would not open and replace the broken parts

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/