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GE Washing Machine: My washer is not sensing that the lid is closed.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:22:23 -0700

I have a GE top load washer model GTW680BSJ5WS. It is not sensing that the lid is closed and therefore will not start. I have replaced the lid lock, unplugged it for an extended period of time, attempted to reset it, and it does not appear that any of the connections are loose. I am completely out of ideas of what is wrong and how to fix it.

⟐ Answer edited 2月 12, 2026 at 12:22 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: My washing machine will not fill. This is not a common problem fix

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:59:41 -0700

I have an GE gtw335asn1ww model washing machine that will not fill with water at the start of the cycle. The age of the machine is 3 years and now out of warranty. At this point i am at my wits end, here are the parts that i have recently replaced all are factory. They also have been replaced the past month if that helps.

Main control board (note pressure sensor is built in) WH22X35597

Water sensor valve WH13X26534

Selector switch WH04X29307

Pressure hose WH41X24395

Speed sensor WH03X32158

Mode sensor WH03X30517

Lid lock WH08X32697

Drive belt WH01X27538

When i press start on the machine it will do two bursts of water then the fill light will come on and nothing after.

I have manually filled the machine to test the drain and spin which is fine

The lid does lock, machine does agitate and spin, does drain.

The house lines are free and clear of debris and the electrical lines and fuses replaced last year.

I have put the machine in diagnostic mode and finding the codes online were a pain in the neck as my machine's paper inside the machine was not there. Every selection i made in the test mode seemed to work.

I have reset the motor ( lifting the lid several times)

I have cleared the little part that the pressure hoes goes into.

The water is on, and no kinks to the lines.

Now this morning i had left the machine unplugged overnight and when i pressed start it spun three sets of spinning filled a little water, agitated a few minutes, spun and drained. But after that it went right back to the original problem. Two bursts of water with the fill light on but nothing else.

I swear this is the worst washing machine i have ever owned.

⟐ Commented 3月 28, 2025 at 20:59 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: Missing model number/serial number

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:15:28 -0700

My dad is looking for a part for his GE washing machine and his repairman told him he couldn't get the part since the model number and serial number are missing from the machine. I find this hard to believe. Does anyone know another way of finding the model number/serial number?

Thank you. The machine is 6-7 years old.

⟐ Answered 9月 20, 2025 at 5:15 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: Spin Cycle - Clothes Get in a Tangled Ball & Water Doesn't Spin Out

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:17:31 -0700

I have a GE WSLP1500HWW HE Top Loader Washing Machine. This problem began suddenly; it wasn't a gradual problem that got worse with time.

The wash cycle runs like normal and when it's time to drain and spin, all visible water from the tub does get drained out. But when the spin cycle starts, the clothes end up in a tangled ball on one side of the tub, which causes the load to be unbalanced while spinning. I pause the machine and untangle the clothes and arrange them around the tub like normal, but when I resume the spin cycle it just happens again.

This happens no matter what size load I run. I do always make sure that the clothes are arranged evenly around the tub, avoiding the center.

Could anyone help with what could be causing this? Would it be difficult for a layman to repair?

⟐ Answer edited 7月 14, 2025 at 21:17 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: Tips to replace GE washer inlet valve circa 1990

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:55:24 -0700

Hello: washing machine fills and operates fine on Cold. No water coming in on Hot side. Up to now, I removed the hot side hose from the washer, and use it to manually fill the tub with hot water.

Am preparing to replace the valve. Was surprised to see the hard bend in the outlet hose when it exits the valve. See pictures. What is the best way to remove that outlet hose? Try to slide the clamp away from the valve and down the hose? I am concerned about the outlet line leaking. I thought I saw a crack, but seems to be a mold mark that runs the length of the hose.

Is it helpful to remove the sheet metal colored panel to get some more working room?

It appears the outlet line is part of an assembly that directs water into the tub. Am trying to avoid leaks when I install hose on new valve. Could I use a metal screw-type clamp, instead of the spring type?

Any tips from those who have performed this job are appreciated. Thank You

⟐ Answer edited 2月 17, 2026 at 11:55 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: GE Profile WPRE8150K2WT grinding and spewing bits of rubber

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:19:34 -0700

My GE washer has been making grinding noises on and off for a few months. The other day I found a bunch of small dark bits of stuff in the tub when the wash finished, which I figured was from something my husband left in his pocket. It just happened again and I realized that those dark bits were actually small pieces of rubber that must have come from inside the machine. Yikes! Clearly this is a serious problem. Is there a solution?

⟐ Answer edited 1月 03, 2025 at 12:19 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: Washer stuck in draining while turned off

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:41:01 -0700

I have a GE GTW485ASJWS a couple nights ago while I was watching tv I noticed a sound and when I went to investigate I found that my washer was draining while the lid of the washer was up and no lights where on when I shut the lid. I tried to turn the dial to see if that would help but no light came on. I then proceeded to unplug my washer and replug it and it started back up with the adraining while off. None of the buttons work and the lights won't come on, I'm at a loss at what to do. Sadly I live in the country and no repair people will come out to look at it. Can anyone help me figure out this problem so I can wash the ever growing pile of laundry?

⟐ Answered 10月 12, 2025 at 18:41 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: Washer Not Draining After Replacing Pump – Need Help (GFW850SPN5RS)

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:03:46 -0700

Hi everyone,

I recently replaced the drain pump on my GE GFW850SPN5RS washing machine, but unfortunately, it’s still not draining.

I’m getting the following error codes: 18, 38, 32, 19, and 26.

Has anyone dealt with something similar? What else should I check or consider replacing?

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented 9月 30, 2025 at 21:03 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: GE Washing Machine Model GTW335ASN0WW

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:04:10 -0700

My washer works up until it cycles to the spin cycle and then it just sits there. Is it the lid switch? Washer is three years old

⟐ Answer accepted 1月 03, 2025 at 12:04 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: My GE washing machine want spin the motor runs but the pulley does not

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:56:04 -0700

My GE washing machine want spin the motor is running but the pulley is not working

⟐ Commented 1月 02, 2024 at 14:56 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: Washer not agitating or spinning

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 20:35:42 -0700

I have a GE top loading washer, model #WJSR4160G2WW, recently it has stopped agitating and spinning, it fills as normal, and then makes sounds like it might want to agitate or spin, but it doesn't, and then it will drain as much as it can without spinning water out of the clothes, and they come out soaking wet. We have replaced the door assembly, and checked the belt, it is fine and intact. I will be the first to admit that I am not the most mechanically inclined person, but I am hoping I can fix it myself. I was thinking maybe it was the door magnet, because there is no click when I open the door up, but I am not sure. Please help, I do not have money to hire someone or to buy a new one. Thanks!!!

⟐ Answered 1月 11, 2016 at 20:35 GMT-7

General Electric GTW460ASJ7WW: Question About a Piece of Junk That GE Calls a Washing Machine

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:58:36 -0700

I have a GE gtw460asj7ww top loading washing machine with an agitator. It was purchased in 2017 (big mistake).

It has decided that it doesn't want to spin, but not always. If it's a very light load, it fills, washes, rinses, spins, and completes its cycles just fine. But if it has as many as four bath towels in it, the following happens:
a) The spin light starts flashing
b) The washer grinds away as though it is trying to drain
c) It stops and goes silent for a minute but the spin light remains flashing
d) It fills back up with water
e) It drains the water again but does not spin
f) It then shuts off, unlocks the lid, and leaves me with a bunch of sopping wet clothes.

I have replaced all four suspension rods, thinking that it might be going out of balance too easily but that made zero difference.

It seems like it has become overly sensitive to any out of balance condition, but none of the YouTube videos mention a balance sensor... drum speed sensor, yes.

What's next? New main circuit board?

TIA

⟐ Edited 1月 21, 2026 at 17:58 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: Why does the spin cycle not start

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:49:45 -0700

My 1983 GE washer will not start spin cycle

⟐ Commented 11月 11, 2025 at 7:49 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: Changed drain pump but still not draining

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:02:44 -0700

I replaced the drain pump on my GE washer but it still doesn't drain or even make any sound like it's trying to drain

⟐ Answered 3月 16, 2024 at 23:02 GMT-7

General Electric GTW490ACJ WS: Can someone tell me what personality it comes in and whatthere 3,4,5?

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:09:53 -0700

Top loading washing machine

Model : GTW490ACJ6WS

Serial TS973434G

I need know what personality it comes in I got one off fb and I think personality manufacture is off and what ther software is on for test 3,4,5 is on plz

⟐ Edited 5月 16, 2026 at 0:09 GMT-7

Ge ghwn4250d1ww: Can I clean this?

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:52:34 -0700

I believe this for the autofill sensor system? Am I able to clean it?

⟐ Answer edited 5月 14, 2026 at 2:52 GMT-7

General Electric GTWN4250D0WS Washing Machine: Softener and bleach run straight through

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:15:16 -0700

When I put softener or bleach in the dispenser, it immediately runs into the tub, instead of dispensing at the appropriate time. Any idea how to fix this?

⟐ Answer accepted 4月 19, 2026 at 8:15 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: GE front load washer won't drain after rinse or spin

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:21:47 -0700

My washer goes thru the wash cycle but will not drain for the final spin

⟐ Commented 4月 13, 2026 at 9:21 GMT-7

GE Washing Machine: ge model gtw685bpl1dg new control board replacement

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:14:27 -0700

I replaced the old control board with a new control board part # WH22X35757. Plugged the washer power cord into the oulet. I followed the reprograming instructions: 1. Press start button. The LEDs stops flashing. I press the start button again, nothing happens. No sounds, no LED. When I push any button on the control board, nothing. When I look at the back of the control board, I see a green LED flashing. I checked the lid lock with multimeter. I checked out good. I got another new control board same problem.

⟐ Commented 3月 11, 2026 at 16:14 GMT-7

General Electric GTW460ASJ WW: How to check lid lock on GE washer, model # GTW460ASJ6WW

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:04:29 -0700

How to check lid lock on GE washer, model # GTW460ASJ6WW

⟐ Answer edited 2月 24, 2026 at 3:04 GMT-7