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Leaking inlet value
6 of 6 people
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William from WILDOMAR, CA
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Installing the inlet value was very easy the only thing was a very small "O" ring wasn't supplied with the value, so I removed the one on the leaking value. Not care must be taken not to damage the used "O"
The washer is running with no leaks
Thank you, for, saving me hundreds of dollars
The washer is running with no leaks
Thank you, for, saving me hundreds of dollars
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Lid lock striker broke
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Allen from NASHVILLE, MI
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Attached the lid striker with 2 screws to hold it in place
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My son pryed the lid an broke it
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Andrew from NAVARRE, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I just took old one out an put new one in
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Transmission leaking oil from seal. Separately the cold water solenoid was allowing drip I tub when not in use.
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Blair from EDMOND, OK
- Really Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Socket set
Replaced with new transmission platform. Unfortunately the seal is irreplaceable. Must have 1-5/16 inch wrench for tub nut (not 1-11/16).
Replaced with new water valve solenoid. Leak stopped. Yah!
Replaced with new water valve solenoid. Leak stopped. Yah!
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Washer was shaking while on spin cycle
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Donn from FREDERICKSBRG, TX
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Extremely easy. You will need a helper to make it easy. The best directions are on you tube.
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washer performed all functions, except spin
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Jan from POMPANO BEACH, FL
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
6y/o washer.
First checked lid switch. It turns out that the connector was disconnected. Probably became disconnected after the shaking from an unbalanced load. Reconnected and worked for three loads, then failed to spin again.
Purchased switch kit, belt and mode shifter, but held off the replacement. Parts select shared t ... Read more he diagnostic sheet. You can find yours inside the washer in a Ziploc bag. Tilt washer back and look underneath.
Went through diagnostic codes and all checked out fine. Did a fault reset. Worked again for three loads then failed to spin. GE sent a tech ($109 for service call). His diagnosis read-out showed rods/springs needed replacement. Parts arrived in three days and took about 45 minutes to r&r (I marked the new ones with a marker when unpacking to avoid confusion). USE VISE GRIPS AND.INSTALL FROM THE TOP. DO THE REAR.ONES FIRST Afterward, three loads done fourth load no spin.
Replaced lid switch with the kit. Again 3 loads fine, 4th load spin fail.
Note; each unplug & replug in resets the error codes, which may explain the 3 load temporary fix.
Did more research...
Finally, replaced old lid switch with lid switch kit (old switch was functioning fine, but I had the kit, so replaced it, in the event it was throwing an error code. Again 3 loads fine, 4th failed to spin.
Tilted washer back 45° for bottom access. Removed old belt. Belt and pulleys were loaded with grease/oil. Pulled both pulleys and scoured them. Replaced mode shifter. Note; old belt was about 3/4" larger diameter than new belt. Part#s matched, so it was the correct belt. Obviously the old belt was very worn. Oil/grease may be a combination of two things 1-slight leak from transmission seal, without any puddles on the floor and 2- the heat from the worn belt degrading the petroleum within.
While under the washer, removed the pump and hoses, checking for obstructions in the hoses and impeller. None found.
While underneath I grabbed the tech sheet from inside wall.
Checked the capacitance of the capacitor. Spec on the capacitor is 60 +/-5%. Mine tested at 61.1...within specs. (Be sure to discharge capacitor safely first!)
Reassembled the machine. Working fine through fifteen loads so far.
Final note. YouTube videos for all these steps online.
Conclusions; mechanically easy repair for DIYer. Probable causes...Belt worn, mode shifter and rods/springs worn out.
Total cost ~$200 parts + $109 for GE tech call.
Labor ~3 hours, but only because of so many disassembly re-assembly attempts at repair. Had it all been done at one time, total time would've been <1.5 hours
Thanks parts select and Barb (you're awesome)
First checked lid switch. It turns out that the connector was disconnected. Probably became disconnected after the shaking from an unbalanced load. Reconnected and worked for three loads, then failed to spin again.
Purchased switch kit, belt and mode shifter, but held off the replacement. Parts select shared t ... Read more he diagnostic sheet. You can find yours inside the washer in a Ziploc bag. Tilt washer back and look underneath.
Went through diagnostic codes and all checked out fine. Did a fault reset. Worked again for three loads then failed to spin. GE sent a tech ($109 for service call). His diagnosis read-out showed rods/springs needed replacement. Parts arrived in three days and took about 45 minutes to r&r (I marked the new ones with a marker when unpacking to avoid confusion). USE VISE GRIPS AND.INSTALL FROM THE TOP. DO THE REAR.ONES FIRST Afterward, three loads done fourth load no spin.
Replaced lid switch with the kit. Again 3 loads fine, 4th load spin fail.
Note; each unplug & replug in resets the error codes, which may explain the 3 load temporary fix.
Did more research...
Finally, replaced old lid switch with lid switch kit (old switch was functioning fine, but I had the kit, so replaced it, in the event it was throwing an error code. Again 3 loads fine, 4th failed to spin.
Tilted washer back 45° for bottom access. Removed old belt. Belt and pulleys were loaded with grease/oil. Pulled both pulleys and scoured them. Replaced mode shifter. Note; old belt was about 3/4" larger diameter than new belt. Part#s matched, so it was the correct belt. Obviously the old belt was very worn. Oil/grease may be a combination of two things 1-slight leak from transmission seal, without any puddles on the floor and 2- the heat from the worn belt degrading the petroleum within.
While under the washer, removed the pump and hoses, checking for obstructions in the hoses and impeller. None found.
While underneath I grabbed the tech sheet from inside wall.
Checked the capacitance of the capacitor. Spec on the capacitor is 60 +/-5%. Mine tested at 61.1...within specs. (Be sure to discharge capacitor safely first!)
Reassembled the machine. Working fine through fifteen loads so far.
Final note. YouTube videos for all these steps online.
Conclusions; mechanically easy repair for DIYer. Probable causes...Belt worn, mode shifter and rods/springs worn out.
Total cost ~$200 parts + $109 for GE tech call.
Labor ~3 hours, but only because of so many disassembly re-assembly attempts at repair. Had it all been done at one time, total time would've been <1.5 hours
Thanks parts select and Barb (you're awesome)
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Will not drain
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Christopher from LYNN, MA
- Very Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set, Wrench set
The drain pump had three screws. Frist unplug the machine and turn the water off. And unplug the hose for the Hot and Clod Water. Make sure their no water in the tub. Unplug the pipe from the Tub. The unscrew the nut for the connector. Then unplug the connector and be careful not to damage plug for the connector. Press the plug connector
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with your finger or long nose pliers . Then just hook the new plumb and you all set.
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Washer would not start
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Jack from KENT, OH
- Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The parts I ordered were made of junk plastic and did not match up with the the existing parts. The parts did not end up fixing the problem and I bought a new washer instead.
Waste of money
Waste of money
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Water wouldn't drain
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Kevin from ZOAR, OH
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Socket set
Replaced water pump. Washer now works as new.
Wife is now happy!
Wife is now happy!
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Water Inlet Valve dripping water into tub after use.
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Danny from QUAKER CITY, OH
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Socket set
Easy fix. Take out the two screws on the backside of the control panel and remove control panel out of the way. You will need a long shaft nut driver or 1/4 inch socket extension to be able to get to the nuts, one on each side of the back of the control panel. The water inlet valve is right there in your face. Easy to remove and repla
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ce. Remember to save the small O-ring in the center of the top of the valve and reuse it. Oh, by-the-way, shut the water off first and unplug the washer. Replacement part was a perfect match.
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Violent shake
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Steve from Dexter, OR
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
You have to take the top off of the washer and the four suspension rods are at each corner. Fairly simple removal and installation of the rods. A quick you tube search is all it took. Easy peasy.
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Don’t do this, but we prop the washer lid open so it doesn’t get musty between use; we put a sock or something in there to prevent the striker fro closing. When a family member hops up on the washer to get to the highest shelf in the laundry closet it snaps! And the. The washer won’t function.
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Heather from CHARLESTON, IL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
REALLY easy-
Just unscrewed the two screws with a Phillips, slid the old one out, the new one set in perfectly, and used the same screws to hold it in place. 2 minute task total.
Just unscrewed the two screws with a Phillips, slid the old one out, the new one set in perfectly, and used the same screws to hold it in place. 2 minute task total.
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Top of auger was broken
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david from OAKLAND, OR
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Instructions were fairly good, line up holes and push a phillips head screwdriver thru auger then twist it off. Problem is you can only use a short screwdriver due to space limitations, and it is or at least for me was impossible to twist the auger off as directed, but after I lost my temper and gave the screwdriver a good thump (auger wa
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s already broke, what's the harm) with my left hand the auger came right off, putting the new one on is very simple.
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Wash machine would not drain/pump water out of machine.
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Jeff from FOLEY, MN
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Socket set
1 Disconnect power 2) Cut water supply to washer 3) Disconnect water supply hoses from supply.
***if pump broke with water in tub, remove water from tub. 4) tip machine onto it's front side 5) remove hose clamp of exhaust hose & then remove exhaust hose from pump 6) Remove pump with socket/ratchet 7) disconnect pump electrical plug ... Read more 8) tell old pump to take a hike & throw in garbage 9)Iinstall new pump 10) Do steps 7—1 in reverse order to put back into business.******Be prepared to do it again in 6 months; I havnt had good luck!
***if pump broke with water in tub, remove water from tub. 4) tip machine onto it's front side 5) remove hose clamp of exhaust hose & then remove exhaust hose from pump 6) Remove pump with socket/ratchet 7) disconnect pump electrical plug ... Read more 8) tell old pump to take a hike & throw in garbage 9)Iinstall new pump 10) Do steps 7—1 in reverse order to put back into business.******Be prepared to do it again in 6 months; I havnt had good luck!
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Auger would spin in both directions but not spin while washing
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Robert from POTTSTOWN, PA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Used a Phillips screw driver to lock the top and bottom of auger. Took a while to separate from base. Used another driver to remove old base and put the new one on with nut driver. Placed auger on base and turned to lock. Job done and works great.
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