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MWL2047SW119 General Electric Washer - Instructions
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Washer was not agitating or spinning
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Joseph from BETHESDA, MD
- Very Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Wrench set
I followed the instructions on your website to diagnose the problem, select the part needed for the repair, and fix the problem. Everything was as described in the video.
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A load imbalance caused one of the four yokes to break in two.
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Timothy from Richmond, VA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I had to tilt the machine to gain access to the screw that holds the yoke bracket in place. Then I removed the one screw that holds the yoke bracket and removed the yoke and it's cushion. I then had to remove the two friction pads from the old yoke and install them on the new yoke. I was able to re-use the old yoke cushion and after re-as
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sembling the yoke and cushion, I installed this assembly with the one screw. Righted the machine and the job was done.
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Gear oil leaking from transmission seal
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Samih from CLIFTON, NJ
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
i Had washer up side down took puly out and transmission seal out used screw driver install your part add seal on it tap it back in used socket added quartz of gear oil90 as recommended put every thig back it good experience and saved hundreds of dollars for new ones thank so much for ur video and ur technical people on your site
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valve was stuck open
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Robert from Falling Waters, WV
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Wrench set
This is the second time I have replaced this part. This time, I knew exactly what to do...the first time took longer. We have hard water here and also sediment in the water. Over time, the valve will not shut off the water.
Shutting off the water and unplugging the machine, and opening the back of the washer (every screw was th ... Read more e same size, thankfully. I didn't have to change socket sized) First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and then I unscrewed the hose clamp and I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires one at a time. I reconnected each one as I disconnected it from the old one. That way I knew I had it attached to the correct post. Reconnected the hose and reclamped it. Then I reattached the unit back into the washer and rescrewed everything back in place. The washers, I put in the end of the hoses before reattaching to the faucets. Attached the hoses to the machine and plugged it in the outlet.
It has been working ever since! (of course, I knew it would!) This machine is 25 years old and still going strong!
Shutting off the water and unplugging the machine, and opening the back of the washer (every screw was th ... Read more e same size, thankfully. I didn't have to change socket sized) First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and then I unscrewed the hose clamp and I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires one at a time. I reconnected each one as I disconnected it from the old one. That way I knew I had it attached to the correct post. Reconnected the hose and reclamped it. Then I reattached the unit back into the washer and rescrewed everything back in place. The washers, I put in the end of the hoses before reattaching to the faucets. Attached the hoses to the machine and plugged it in the outlet.
It has been working ever since! (of course, I knew it would!) This machine is 25 years old and still going strong!
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Washer wouldn't agitate, spin, or drain
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Karen from BALTIMORE, MD
- Very Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Unfortunately, this washer doesn't have a front panel: to get to the belt, removed the back panel. Unfortunately, you can't get to the belt from there either, unless you turn the washing machine upside down. Since the top of the washer is not level (control panel sticks up), the washer needs to be tipped upside down onto something the was
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her lid rests on, but keeps the control panel off the ground. We used...a sled. Unfortunately, since it didn't drain the last time used, even though we bailed the tub, there was still a fair amount of water that drained out once upside down. This is a heavy washer - took 3 of us tipping it over carefully onto the sled. We unbolted the motor, put in new belt, but needed to put a piece of the shifter arm assembly in place, which came loose. Took 2 sets of hands to accomplish all this. Works now - 2 small loads of laundry done successfully.
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smelt rubber burning, diagnosed it as a belt
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CATHERINE from POCONO LAKE, PA
- Very Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Turns out it wasn't the belt. The belt was fine, worked without water, replaced in washer spot, reconnected water, worked fine. Put clothes in, wouldn't agitate, smelt burning again.
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Oil-soaked drive belt split; wouldn't move agitator
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james r from cincinnati, OH
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Pulled washer away from wall. Observed problem. Ordered belt. Went on vacation. Cut belt in two to remove. Removed flex coupling to pump. Tried to force new belt onto big sheave, but couldn't really access properly. With help, tipped washer onto its front. Then access permitted forcing new belt onto big sheave by turning (only one d
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irection permitted by gear box). Most of time spent cleaning up oil from gearbox which dripped on floor and splattered on back wall. Wonder how long 15 yr old gearbox will last?
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Washing machine tub would not fill up on rinse cycle.
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David from Norfolk, VA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Replaced the water control valve (the thing the washer hoses connect to on the back of the washer) There were 3 bolts that had to be removed and once the part was loose, there were four wires attached, I disconnect each wire from the old part and reconnected to the new part at the same time to keep from getting the wires mixed up. Then I
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bolted the new part back in place...worked perfect. Total cost of repair was less than 30 bucks...
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The valve the controls hot water coming into the washer no longer passed hot water through.
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JAMES from LOUISVILLE, KY
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I looked up the part on line, ordered it and installed. Veru easy since the part that needed repair was right out in the open.
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washer knob was broken
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Lori from Manchester, VT
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
simply replaced the old knob with the new one.
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Water leaking out of the bottom of the washer
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Edwardo from Borrego Springs, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
I own a vacation rental two hours from my home. Our guests
said that there was water coming out from under the washer.
I called our local handyman Lolo who is very bright. He came
over and looked at the washer and saw that a plastic part was leaking. He got on your website and put the part number in and we had our part wit ... Read more hin two or three days of ordering it.
I was impressed by your having this older part-maybe 15 year old washer,the fast delivery since we didn't do it by rush order. I also didn't have to hire an expensive repair service company. We are back in business thanks to your quick service and delivery. We will use you again in the future for sure.
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Trish W Haskell
Borrego Springs, CA
said that there was water coming out from under the washer.
I called our local handyman Lolo who is very bright. He came
over and looked at the washer and saw that a plastic part was leaking. He got on your website and put the part number in and we had our part wit ... Read more hin two or three days of ordering it.
I was impressed by your having this older part-maybe 15 year old washer,the fast delivery since we didn't do it by rush order. I also didn't have to hire an expensive repair service company. We are back in business thanks to your quick service and delivery. We will use you again in the future for sure.
Best Regards,
Trish W Haskell
Borrego Springs, CA
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Water leak
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Leigh J. from Aurora, IL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Socket set
I took the back cover off of the washer, studied my next move and jumped in.Easy Lou-eezee!
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No hot water entering machine.
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Rodney J from Derby, KS
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Did some checking to make sure the filter, screen and hose were unobstructed. Turned off water at faucets, disconnected hoses and drainage hose. Unplugged machine and pulled out far enough to access back. Used nutdriver to remove 6-7 screws that held the back on, and then inlet valve plate. Removed clamp on outlet hose, then one by one re
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moved wires, making sure to connect them to the same connections on new valve. Re-connected outlet hose and reversed procedure. Easy fix. Went ahead and replaced hoses while I had it out.
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no hot water
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Thomas from Dana Point, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Pulled top off and removed corner mounting plate then unscrewed mixing valve.replace wiring to valve and mount new valve in it's place .put back support and corn brace .then attached hoses and put back in service .work great for 20 plus yr machine.thanks tom
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Washer would not fill.
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Melissa from Karns City, PA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
removed 3 screws from the back. Then removed the little water line clamp. unplugged the 4 wires. took the new part. plugged it in. put on the water line clamp. put the 3 screws back on. put the hoses on the back again. turned on the water supply. and started washer.
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