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GE Front Load Washer Guide – How To Fix Common GE Washer Problems
Are you having trouble with your GE front load washer? It is important for washer owners to know what can go wrong with their washer. There are certain troubleshooting methods that can solve most washer problems without requiring the help of professionals.
This GE front load washer guide is just what you need to fix common GE washer problems. Here are some of the washer problems and their corresponding solutions:
My GE Washer Won’t Spin and Drain
The drain cycle has to finish, else the machine will not spin. One of the most common reasons why the machine has trouble draining is because of a clogged drain hose. You should check out if the drain is clogged. If your washing machine’s drain is not directly attached to the drainage system of your house, you can try checking the hose for signs of clogs. Use an old metal hanger. Cut the hanger and bend it to turn it into a rod.
If the drain hose of your washer is attached directly to the drainage system of your house, you can try treating clogged drain inside the machine. To do that, you need to remove the water inside the machine first. Siphon the water out or remove the excess water using a small bucket.
Get one cup of white distilled white vinegar, one cup hot water and one cup baking soda. Mix the ingredients well until the baking soda has dissolved completely. Pour the cleaning mixture down the drain of the washer. Allow it to dissolve hard minerals or molds blocking the drain for about an hour. After an hour, try pouring a cup of hot water down the drain. If the machine is working in draining the water, it should already perform well when you next use your washer.
My GE Front Load Washer Is Making A Lot Of Noise
If there are rusty, loose or damaged parts inside the machine, it will surely make a lot of noise during the washing cycle. After using your washer, you might want to inspect the source of the noise. Find out if the noise stems from the motor area. If so, you might have to change the belt. Push the machine away from the wall, unplug it and disconnect it from the water source.
You might have to disconnect the water hose from the machine. Use a dish rag to catch remaining water inside the water hose. Use a screw driver to remove the screws that attach the back panel of the machine. Check the belt if there are signs of deterioration. You might have to tighten it up or loosen it. If the belt is damaged, replace it. Buy a replacement from GE or from a specialty store that sells washing machine parts.
Also check the balance of your GE machine. If the machine is tilted to one side, the drum will not work in balancing out laundry loads. Use a platform to even out the machine.
My GE Front Load Washer Model’s Belt Slid Off
If the belt suddenly slid off from the motor, you can put it back. An easy way to do this is to pull the machine away from the wall and disconnect the water hoses at the back of the machine. Remove the back panel. Adjust the belt around the motor pulley and the wheel that connects to the washer drum.
The Washer Basket Seems To Be Uneven
You should observe the motion of the basket and find out which part seems to thump during the spin cycle. There could be something lodged in between the basket and the bottom of the drum. After the cleaning cycle, try manually turning the basket to find the noisy spot. If you have no trouble rotating the basket, the bearings is probably not the problem. It could be the spider found out the back of the drum. Check the pump if there are strips of plastic. This is one sign of deteriorating spider.
This is a result of poor manufacturing. You should call GE and ask for a refund or a replacement. If not, they should send someone to fix the problem.
My GE Front Load Washer Is Not Filling Up With Water
The first thing you should do is find out if the filter is dirty. It could be blocking the flow of water. If water gradually dwindles, it should clue you up that you need to clean the filter. If not, check the inlet valves of the detergent compartment. This is usually the area passed by the water. If something is blocking the inlet valves, water will not flow in the washer drum.