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Washer tub was making loud noises.
10 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Mary from Roslyn, PA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Socket set
Basically, I just followed the instructions in the video that is posted on this sight. It went off without a hitch. Removed the screws from the control panel, lifted it up and out of the way. Then I used the putty knife to release the clips that hold the front panel in place and then removed the top of the washer. Pretty easy from there t o swap out the dampening straps and reassemble the washer. Saved a lot of money doing it myself.
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Pump went bad, machine had very little use would not buy another GE washer
9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • William from Old Lyme, CT
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
Drain tub. remove 2 hose clamps and hoses. R&R 2 screws that hold pump.
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The zinc drive hub that connects the transmission to the tub had corroded away.
10 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • James from Lapeer, MI
  • A Bit Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
It was almost a complete tear down. Most difficult part was discivering how to remove the front panel. Slip a putty knife between the top and front covers. push and depress the spring tab on each side. The left hand nut on the hub was difficult. I had to get a neighbor to hold a large pair of pliers while I put a pipe wrench on the nut an d hit it with a 2 lb. hammer in order to break it loose. Puting it back together do not forget to reconnect the level sensing hose to the level selector, I did. Machine will not perform without it. You can do it! I did.
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broken belt
9 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Mary from Timberon, NM
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver
It was very easy, just one screw to get the belt on, then it was just putting in place and putting it back together took the longest.
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Water everywhere - overflowing washer
10 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Sarah from Pylesville, MD
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
We pulled up diagrams online and read a lot about the repairs. Four screws on top took off the electrical panel. Two clips hidden under the front of the top panel released the front panel. We followed the clear tube up to the water level pressure switch. We disconnected the previous switch, and connected the new one, one wire at a tim e. We tested and found that the water now stopped filling. Put the washer back together - done! Cost - $30 and 1/2 a hour total vs. calling a repair person.
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No cold water in any cycle.
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Raymond from Henderson, NV
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Remove four screws which held the front cover of the washer. Dropped the cover down to expose the temp. switch. Turned the switch 1/8 turn counterclockwise which removed the switch from the cover. Pulled of the four pigtail wire leads and then installed the new switch in reverse order. Very easy!!
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Washer would not spin
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Rick from Ephrata, PA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Removed the front panel with a stiff putty knife, removed the worn belt. Placed the new belt on the front pully and than the rear pully, turning clockwise. After checking the spin cycle I put the front panel back on and I was done.
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washer over flowed due to stuch valve
8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Philip from Sugarloaf Key, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
turned off the water and removed the hoses. Then removed the screws that held the back plate (that contains the knobs). removed the two screws holding the water valves and the hose to the washer. replaced the valve and then reassembled the rest.
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Water would not shut off when filling
10 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Fairview Heights, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
I removed four hex screws from the top of the washer. I found the water level pressure switch and removed the dial. I turned it to remove it from the holding bracket. I removed both wires one at a time and placed them in the new switch one at a time so I wouldn't get them mixed up. I put the new switch in place and put the top back on usi ng the hex screws. The dial was replaced. When I tested the dial I found that the dial did not match up to the water settings. They didn't even come close. Although the numbers were close on the switches, they were different. I had to remove the new switch and put the old one back on until I can locate the correct switch for my washer.
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Timer would not turn. The knob was slipping.
9 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • DANIEL from ROLLING MEADOWS, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
I went to your web suite to get part numbers. Found your videos. It told me what my problem was and how to fix it. Pull clip off. install new knob reinstall clip done. Very easy and fast. I couldn't even get a repairman out that fast.
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Water Overflow
9 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Shelby from Binghamton, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
1) Unplug empty washing machine
2) Remove switch panel with star screw driver
3) Gently remove ground, two prong connector, and the water tubing from the water level pressure switch
4) From the front of the washing machine switch panel, pull water level switch knob straight off
5) Apply pressure to tin metal middle tha t holds the pressue switch in place so that the pressure switch can be rotated out of switch panel
6) Twist pressure switch off of the switch panel clockwise (from the front of the washing machine)
7) Set old pressure switch to the side
8) Place new pressure switch in tin groves and snap into place (the middle tap that you applied pressure to lock the pressure switch back into place)
9) Connect ground, two prong connector, and the water tubing to the pressure switch
10) Close washing machine panel and screw in all of the star screws
11) Push pressure switch knob back onto the pressure switch after aligning the hole to the rod
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Old one had developed rough or little jagged edges on the side
9 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ganesh from Miami, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Just used hands to pry open the old agitator from the washer. If one angle does not work try another and go in a clockwise direction. The new agitator had a new coupling at the bottom, so I needed something to push it out from the top, found a long metal rod and easily pushed it down and out. Verified that new coupling was exactly the sam e as the old one. The old one was good so I just pushed the new agitator down on the old coupling and it worked fine.
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Agitator would not spin due to disintegrated hub.
8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Dennis from Douglaston, NY
  • Difficult
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
I pulled agitator off revealing rotted hub. Had to remove inner basin from machine. This required pulling off top and tying up to be out off way . I had to get the control panel out of way. Removed back screws and moved it up as though hinged. I had to remove the water fill piece, as this was impeding removal of basin. I had to remove top ring off of inner drum. Needed a second person to hold control panel away as I removed drum. Once drum was out, it was an easy task to replace the rotted hub. I then needed to get the portion that was rotted and still on drive out. Could not wrench the hub nut out due to lack of leverage. Split nut with a chisel. Once old nut out, I cleaned up threads, put inner basin back in, again utilizing assistance in holding control panel out of way. Reinstalled in order. Before I had gone too far, I found that a six pronged jumper had fallen off of the controls. Found where it had been and re-installed. Put remainder back in reverse order. Machine back on line, and working properly.
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transmission not working
12 of 21 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Gene from Eddyville, KY
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Socket set, Wrench set
Should be noted that the basket must be rotated on installation to find the best balance point!
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Water would not drain from tub.
8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • James from Strafford, NH
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
First I pulled off the front panel using a flat blade screwdriver to get it started. Then I could watch what happening as I tried starting the washer. When I put the dial to the Rinse Cycle and pulled the dial to start the washer, it would start to run for about 5 seconds and then stop. I tried this several times and the same thing h appened. I noticed the water pump located in the front lower right hand corner was not running. It would only hum. I drained the tub by holding the wash machine drain hose into a bucket. If I held the hose down toward the floor, the water would flow freely out of the hose and into my bucket. As the bucket filled up I just raised the hose, emptied the bucket and repeated the process until the tub was empty. Sure saved time over trying to empty the tub by bailing the water out with a can. After the tub was drained I removed the two hoses from the pump and then the two mounting bolts and the pump was out. I bench checked the pump with an electric cord and it stilled just hummed. I knew for sure then the pump was bad.

I then ordered a new pump from PartsSelect.com. I entered my wash machine model number and PartsSelect gave me a picture of the replacement pump. I was a little worried that it did not look the same as my old pump but I ordered it any how. The night I got the pump I installed it in about 30 minutes. No problems, it just worked like a charm. Thank you PartsSelect.com I will definitely use you for all my appliance repairs in the future. I know there will be more.
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