Models > 53398117

53398117 General Electric Washer - Overview

Sections of the 53398117

[Viewing 3 of 3]
Keep searches simple, eg. "belt" or "pump".
V-Style Drive Belt – Part Number: WH1X2026
V-Style Drive Belt
★★★★★
★★★★★
(8)
PartSelect #: PS270803
Manufacturer #: WH1X2026
This V-shaped drive belt is 29 1/2 inches long x 1/2-inch-wide, and fits both front-load and top-load washing machines. When belts are worn or frayed, they are known to make noise. If you have a top-l...
$14.10
  In Stock
Order within the next 4 hrs and your part ships today!
Four Port Pump – Part Number: WH23X42
Four Port Pump
★★★★★
★★★★★
(2)
PartSelect #: PS271344
Manufacturer #: WH23X42
This washing machine pump is white in color and has four ports for water to pass through.
  No Longer Available
Levelling Leg Cap – Part Number: WH1X484
Levelling Leg Cap
★★★★★
★★★★★
(1)
PartSelect #: PS271187
Manufacturer #: WH1X484
$11.10
  In Stock
Order within the next 4 hrs and your part ships today!
Friction Snubber Pad – Part Number: WH1X2296
Friction Snubber Pad
PartSelect #: PS270875
Manufacturer #: WH1X2296
This friction snubber pad is an inch and a half long.
  No Longer Available
Lower Shaft Seal – Part Number: WH8X281
Lower Shaft Seal
PartSelect #: PS273876
Manufacturer #: WH8X281
This seal goes to bottom of the transmission to stop oil from leaking at the bottom of the appliance.
  No Longer Available
Levelling Leg – Part Number: WH2X1137
Levelling Leg
PartSelect #: PS271458
Manufacturer #: WH2X1137
This levelling leg is less than three inches long.
$15.28
  In Stock
Order within the next 4 hrs and your part ships today!
Screw Kit - Package of 12 – Part Number: WE2X263D
Screw Kit - Package of 12
PartSelect #: PS267704
Manufacturer #: WE2X263D
$12.55
  In Stock
Order within the next 4 hrs and your part ships today!
Yoke Cushion Pad – Part Number: WH1X1953
Yoke Cushion Pad
PartSelect #: PS270791
Manufacturer #: WH1X1953
$10.47
  Special Order
Motor to Pump Flex Coupling – Part Number: WH1X1722
Motor to Pump Flex Coupling
PartSelect #: PS270759
Manufacturer #: WH1X1722
This coupling helps connect the pump to the motor.
$31.88
  Special Order
SEAL Assembly – Part Number: WH8X291
SEAL Assembly
PartSelect #: PS273882
Manufacturer #: WH8X291
  No Longer Available
SCREW-PKG 12 – Part Number: WH2X941D
SCREW-PKG 12
PartSelect #: PS271706
Manufacturer #: WH2X941D
  No Longer Available
BALL BEARING – Part Number: WH4X12
BALL BEARING
PartSelect #: PS273727
Manufacturer #: WH4X12
$53.04
  Special Order

Questions And Answers for 53398117

Be the first to ask our experts a question about this model!

Common Symptoms of the 53398117

[Viewing 5 of 5]
Will not agitate
Fixed by
these parts
Fixing
Show All
Burning smell
Fixed by
these parts
Fixing
Show All
Leaking
Fixed by
these parts
Fixing Fixing
Show All
Spins slowly
Fixed by
these parts
Fixing
Show All
Will not drain
Fixed by
these parts
Fixing Fixing
Show All
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
GE washer no spinning during spin cycle
Used the spatula to release the front panel (push flat spatula under top about 2 inches from either side to release the two sprng clips holding the front panel on) to expose the tub and motor assembly. Inspected the belt and it seemed worn and a lot of rubber particles were in base of machine. Ordered the belt from partselect - received it two days later. Loosened 4 motor mount nuts. Removed old belt and replaced. Tightened belt and tightened nuts on motor. Only tricky part is you will need extensions for socket drive because belt is in the way for two of the motor mount nuts. I used a 1/4" small socket wrench, with an extension. No expertise needed on this one.
Parts Used:
V-Style Drive Belt
  • Laurence from Bronx, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
171 of 190 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
washer was not agitating or spinning
My washer was making noise but not agitating or spinning on any of the cycles that I turned the dial to. Didn't know if it was the transmission or something simple. I did some research and discovered it may be the belt, even though the belt looked new, I changed it anyway by just removing the front of the washer and cutting the belt off and putting the new belt on by just turning the pulleys until it fed on. No need to tip it over to do the repair...and it WORKED!! Then I did the happy dance around the house...see woman can repair 2!
Parts Used:
V-Style Drive Belt
  • Rachelle from Kent City, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
60 of 64 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
old water pump was leaking, needed replacment
## WHAT I WISH I'D KNOWN BEFORE I STARTED ##
1. Remove the four hoses first.
2. remove the three screws holding the pump to the structure above BEFORE loosening the flex clamp.
3. with the pump free of the hoses and rest of the washer, then remove the flex coupling clamp from the pump end only; do not remove the flex coupling from the motor.
4. remove the old pump.
5. attach the new pump to the top of the flex coupling BEFORE attaching the pump to the upper part of the washer. This is the most difficult step, to get the flex coupling on the pump in a secure fashion using the clamp. It's much easier to do if the pump is not yet connected to the rest of the washer.
6. attach the pump to the washer with the three mounting screws.
7. re-attach the hoses.
8. run the washer and check for leaks.

I made the mistake of taking the flex coupling off the motor then tried to put the flex coupling on the motor and the pump when the pump was already attached to the washer. Major grief :>(

Good luck, it's well worth the effort.
Parts Used:
Four Port Pump
  • LLOYD from Moffett Field, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
44 of 47 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!