H0020300740 Genuine Inner Door Buffer for Fisher & Paykel and Haier Front Load Washing Machines, Door Bumper

Here's the genuine inner door buffer H0020300740, a Haier part for front load washing machines, including Fisher & Paykel models that use Haier components. The buffer is a small cushioning piece fitted to the inner side of the door that softens contact as the door closes. If yours has split, perished or fallen out, match the number or check your washer's model number and product code before ordering.

What the inner door buffer does

A front loader's door closes against the cabinet many times a week. Small buffers take up that contact so plastic doesn't bang on plastic, and they help stop rattles while the machine is spinning. When a buffer perishes or goes missing, you may notice the door rattling on spin, a sharper clunk when it shuts, scuffing where the door meets the cabinet, or the door not lining up neatly with the lock. It's a small part, but it helps the door close the way it was designed to.

Part details

• Genuine Haier part H0020300740
• Inner door buffer
• Suits Haier and Fisher & Paykel front load washers
• Cushions the door as it closes

Fitting the buffer

Unplug the washer before working on the door. Open the door fully and look at how the old buffer locates, whether it pushes into a hole, clips in or sits between the door's inner and outer covers. If the door needs to be separated, support it and keep track of the screws. Fit the new buffer in the same position, reassemble, and check the door shuts and locks normally.

Questions about this part

Can I run the washer without the buffer?

It will usually still wash, but the door may rattle or close unevenly, and wear can build up on the door and cabinet. If the door won't lock or the machine won't start, check the door lock and hinge as well.