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Parts That Fix General Electric Washer GTWN4250D1WS Will Not Start

Will Not Start is a commonly reported symptom for the GTWN4250D1WS General Electric Washer, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your GTWN4250D1WS General Electric Washer that will fix Will Not Start. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!

1 Start/Stop Button
Fixes Symptom 61% of time
Start/Stop Button – Part Number: WH01X10088
★★★★★
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4 Reviews

Rated by 4 customers 

  

Very Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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This is the start/stop button for your washer. If your washer will not start after the button is depressed, you may need to replace it. However, you may also want to check your door switch, because when the washer will not start, the door switch is often the issue. This part is made of rubber and is gray in color. It is a little bigger than 1 inch in diameter and is sold individually.

$ 18.92
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS268476
Manufacturer Part Number WH01X10088

Customer Repair Stories

Washer would not start ,or delayed after multiple times trying.

Removed knobs ,removed screws on back plate , removed. Back plate ,played plate on top of washer after putting a towel down to keep scratching, disconecte wireing replaced both boards and reverse instructions. Pushed button and it started right up.vidio was very helpful .
  • Daniel from HENDERSON, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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washer would not start

used pliers to grip and remove old button cover, used small screwdriver to push around the edge of new cover.
  • C.W. from NAHUNTA, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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2 Lid Switch with Wire Harness
Fixes Symptom 21% of time
Lid Switch with Wire Harness – Part Number: WH12X10334
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18 Reviews

Rated by 17 customers 

  

Really Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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This lid switch with wire harnesses is used in washing machines. The pin on the lid switch pushes onto the lever of the switch to communicate to the machine that the washer lid is closed. If your washing machine is not running when the lid is closed, not spinning, draining, or agitating, replacing the lid switch could solve the problem. The tools needed for this repair are: putty knife, 1/4 inch nut driver, wire strippers and crimpers. Refer to the manual for further installation instructions. Remember to unplug your washer from the power source as a safety precaution.

$ 53.87
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS1482372
Manufacturer Part Number WH12X10334

Replacing your General Electric Washer Lid Switch with Wire Harness

Replacing your Lid Switch with Wire Harness

Customer Repair Stories

Washer didn't wash/spin

Replaced lid switch with wire harness. Video available on this web page. The technician said bad motor. We counted the flashes, light on top of motor, was 7 times. Diagnoses are very important, save you money! Do it more times, be sure. Biggest problem is socket size for the screws, size 6,5mm or 1/4 inch. Do not call technician or throw away your washer!...
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  • Eva from NAPLES, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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washing machine would not go through all cycles or agitate

After removing frt panel which prys off I checked for anything obvious like a loose belt. Then I jiggled the magnet switch located on the inside of the loading cover. I saw the machine start agitating the it stopped again when I stopped touching it. I ordered the new part and spliced it in with the wire crip tool. Now the machine is A ok.
  • Brian from Millerplace, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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3 Electronic Control Board
Fixes Symptom 14% of time
Electronic Control Board – Part Number: WH12X10614
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17 Reviews

Rated by 5 customers 

  

Really Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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This part is known as the "brains" of the appliance.

$ 172.58
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS8757105
Manufacturer Part Number WH12X10614

Customer Repair Stories

washer would not start.

unscrewed back top cover. unscrewed control panel, replace new control panel.
  • Sharonda from SOUTHGATE, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Washer would not run. Lights on but would not run at all.

Figured out it was the control board since lights were on when I plugged the washer in but the washer never started. Pushing the ON button would flash the fill light but nothing happened. The part came in less than a week. I did notice the part came with the control panel for the water fill, water temp and options as they are wired together. The part also had the plastic holder which has the ON button pusher which I was happy about since mine had broken several months back. One note, the part did not have the jumper connector (the one that does not have wires going anywhere except itself. This was not a problem since I just used the one from the old part. Repair took about 10 minutes (I had already figured out how to remove the part to make sure I could before ordering the part). Was not hard. Put in the part and noticed the washer filled with water but stopped and never started the wash cycle. I knew something was wrong because, when the lid is closed it should spin the drum during fill up. It was not. I reconnected all the wires on the control board and it now works fine.
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  • Robert from SHREWSBURY, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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4 MAGNET Assembly
Fixes Symptom 4% of time
MAGNET Assembly – Part Number: WH12X10276
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1 Review

Rated by 3 customers 

  

Very Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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$ 25.04
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS960654
Manufacturer Part Number WH12X10276

Replacing your General Electric Washer MAGNET Assembly

Replacing your MAGNET Assembly

Customer Repair Stories

water, spin cycle not functioning

After receiving the wrong part 2x instead of magnet assy I received a metal clip ring. ordererd magnet assy from another source. iNSTALLATION IS VERY SIMPLE. REMOVE 2 SCEWS IN THE LID WHICH HOLD THE MAGNET IN PLACE AND REPLACE THE MAGNET WITH NEW ONE. TEST TO MAKE SURE ALL OPERATIONS ARE NORMAL.
  • Helmut J from New Berlin, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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