This part increases the voltage to the drive motor to help start it.
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Replacing your General Electric Washer Capacitor
Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Burning smell | Will not agitate | Will Not Start
This part works with the following products:
Washer.
This part works with the following products:
General Electric, Hotpoint.
Part# WH12X10462 replaces these:
AP4567124, WH12X10212, WH12X10240
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Laura O - April 18, 2022
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They had me a replacement quickly, I will be sticking with this company from now on.
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DAVID WATSON I - February 18, 2021
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IDEM WAS WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE, ON TIME, RAN SEVERAL LOADS WORKS FINE
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CHRIS S - November 12, 2020
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Very easy replacement.
Works very well. The hardest part was just getting to it. But not a big problem.
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JEFFREY R - October 28, 2020
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Easy to put on
Bought motor but found out needed this part since motor didn't fix it now its back in running order with part
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Bradley B - September 6, 2020
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The part worked perfectly.
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Fatima T - August 22, 2020
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Great fix on our washer..
Happy to have our GE washer back to working condition. It’s been 12 years we have this washer.
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Gary B - July 14, 2020
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Herb M - February 3, 2020
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Super easy repair
The repair was super easy and the Capacitor was installed in last than 15mins and my washer was back in operational condition. My wife did a small load and said the washer work better than it has in a couple years. Thanks to a YouTube video I was able to save myself $$$ by not purchasing a new washer. Thank You PartSelect for a great part, decent price and good shipping ????
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Mark T - March 5, 2019
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repair went well part was great
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Keith S - March 1, 2019
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Received wrong part.
Received a valve instead of the capacitor I had ordered.. Called and correct part was sent to me. Was billed twice for the correct part. Still awaiting credit of $38.15 back to my credit card.
March 4, 2019
Hello Keith, Thank you for leaving a review on the part ordered. Checking the order I am showing you have already contacted us to address the issue and the refund was applied. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.
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Washer Not spinning and motor buzzing
Most washers I looked at do not use a start capacitor but my model did and after testing the capacitor it showed open and was slightly deformed. If you have a this problem the capacitor is located behind the front panel about half way up on the right side zip tied to the side of the washer. It is always good to check the capacitor before
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Capacitor failed (cracked, split, and melted a little), washer would not spin and laundry room filled up with smoke
Went to PartSelect website, troubleshot the problem I was having for the model washer I have. Ordered part, once it arrived, I had it installed and all back together in less than 30 minutes. Washer has been running with no problems since the repair. PartSelect is awesome!
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Marcus
December 20, 2017
The washer doesn't agitate or spin. Ive changed the belt , the agitator coupler is good. Could it be the capacitor
For model number WHDSR209DAWW
Hi Marcus,
Thank you for your question. It could you be your capacitor. It does not often go out though. You will need a capacitor tester to test your capacitor. You should probably check your lid switch as well. If your lid switch is not working it will not allow your appliance to spin. You may also want to check your transmission. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Randall
May 6, 2018
I replaced the transmission/mode selector with a factory-refurbished unit this week, along with the outer tub that cracked, the tub bearing, split ring and washer and seal, but while it goes through the wash cycle fine with no leaks, when it comes to the spin cycle I noticed by then the motor is very hot and hums and it does not have enough power to start the spin cycle, but I can "jump start" it by turning its pulley a little. It will start turning and then complete the spin cycle. The motor otherwise seems to turn freely by hand with the belt off, so its bearings are not seizing up unless maybe it does a little when it is hot after the agitation cycle. Can you help?
For model number WBSR3140DAWW
Hello Randall,
Thanks for your question. This could be due to the capacitors to the motor. You may want to test the capacitor parts with a multimeter to test for electrical continuity, and replace them if they show no continuity.
I hope this helps.
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Mary
November 19, 2018
I took capacitor out ant tested it with a multimeter. The reading was 1. I have no idea what it's suppose to read as the old capacitor has no information on it. The machine is 14 years old. Any idea what the readin means?
For model number WHDRR418E1WW
Hi Mary, thank you for your question. If your capacitor is working correctly when you touch each probe to a terminal, the needle on your meter should quickly deflect to 0 ohms but then immediately go back to reading infinite resistance. If it stayed at 1 for you, then it may be that the capacitor is not working. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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JESSE
September 8, 2017
I had open the lid when the machine was agate washing and now the machine will not agate during washing but the machine continues thru the cycles. Now it will not agate during washing and rinsing.
For model number WJRR4170E1WW
Hi Jesse,
Thank you for your inquiry. If your washer is not agitating you will need to check the agitator, the agitator coupling, the belt, the tub dampening straps, the transmission and brake assembly the lid switch assembly, the tub seal and the capacitor. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Gene
February 2, 2023
This part # PS3406186 is a capacitor for my washing machine. It has two terminals on it…. are they specific positive and negative and marked as such or does it not matter how the wires are plugged onto it?
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Gene Kruger
For model number PS3406186
Hi Gene, thank you for reaching out. We have found a relevant video to help you. Polarity is a very important concept in electronics, especially when physically constructing circuits. But in your case, polarity does not matter, you can change it directly. We hope this helps.
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JESSE
September 8, 2017
I open the lid to add more clothes and the machine would agitate any more after that.
For model number WJRR4170E1WW
Hi Jesse,
Thank you for the question. Sounds like you need to replace the Lid Switch assembly. If it is defective it will think the lid is still open and will not let the washer proceed through the cycles.
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Jeffrey
February 28, 2019
Dishwasher pumps water out ok and fills.The motor to spray and clean gets voltage, but will not start on its own.
will spin when and run when pushed with screw driver.
seems fairly free. could it be a startup capacitor?
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jeff
For model number pdw7800n10bb
Hello Jeffrey, Thank you for contacting us. I suggest checking the following parts: PS1019010 Spring Plunger, PS783632 SWITCH INTERLOCK Assembly, and PS2337860 Door Handle Actuator. Good luck with your repair!
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Ishman
April 11, 2019
GE washer spins with very light load but stop with normal load. What part do I need?
For model number GTWP1000MOWW
Hello Ishman, thank you for inquiring. For this symptom you will want to replace either the V-Style Drive Belt part PS270803, the Agitator part PS11736866, or the Capacitor part PS3406186. We hope this helps.
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Dennis
December 20, 2019
My washer will not agitate or spin, i have clean the water pressure line and replaced the start compasetor
For model number WCSR2090DAWW
Good Day Dennis. Thank you for your question in regards to your unit (Model Number WCSR2090DAWW). The following URLs will bring you to a list of parts that you may need to replace in your unit in order to solve the issues you are having: 1) Will not agitate - See URL https://www.partselect.com/AdvancedModelSymptoms.aspx?ModelNum=WCSR2090DAWW&mfgModelNum=&fkMfgID=2&ModelMasterID=117035&PID=34. 2) Will not spin - See URL https://www.partselect.com/AdvancedModelSymptoms.aspx?ModelNum=WCSR2090DAWW&mfgModelNum=&fkMfgID=2&ModelMasterID=117035&PID=26. You can order these parts either online at our website www.PartSelect.com or by calling us by phone at 888-260-4310. Best Regards.
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