GE Washer Won't Drain or Spin Dry Clothes Well - How to Fix With a Drill
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- There is a known defect with many modern GE Washing Machines like the one in the video. I want to show you the "Factory Fix" for this issue, but also go over a few other related common concerns for this style washing machine. The problem that's noted is that if the washer works and does drain water, but acts very strange when doing so, or when the washing machine spins the clothes at the end of the cycle, but does not fully spin the clothes out - both situations are hallmarks of this specific pressure port failure.
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I could not figure out my washer problem until I found this video. The drill bit worked, and my washer is running again. The wife had already picked out a new one, so this video saved us $500 plus dollars!😁
Glad to hear it!
You got to fix em quick before the wife gets a new one😂
Wife probably pissed 😂😂😂
I’m currently dealing with an issue, says 23 fault code lid lock critical, I bought a new lid lock harness and switch still same code. It will fill then cut out. I did my tests, it will agitate, it will drain , would the recirculating pump be a cause of this
I came here looking for repair information and left with a really neat Halloween costume idea.
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What is the point of that nonsense comment? I normally don’t waste energy on keyboard warriors but mediocrity merits a gold star and a cookie
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Bro…I just did this step by step and it worked like gang busters, you saved me a grip of money…BIG thanks and much love.
After watching like 20 videos and replacing the speed sensor with no results I found this video. My issue was the washer agitating, draining but not spinning. It would just shut off at the spinning part of the wash cycle. After following your instructions I was able to clear the tube and reassemble and it worked! Thank you for the help. Saved me from an expensive repair bill or even worse having to buy a new one.
Awesome!
Great video! I looked this up when I was in a pinch with no maintenance experience! I did everything you said and it’s fixed! So proud of myself for fixing it and you did a great job explaining everything.
Wash the issue it was not spinning enough water out of clothes?
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Another satisfied customer. My machine was not draining properly after we moved into a new home. Stuck a tiny little allen wrench into this hole and felt it poke something out of the way. Now I'm back in business. Thanks Ben! 😃
Bless you, I’ve been scratching my head on wet clothes issue with these GE washers. I will definitely do as you say.
Hope it helps!
Great video. I had codes 16 & 18 on my GTW460. I cleaned the pressure port on the tub, and now it runs through the full cycles again. Thank you for making the time to help all of us.
Thanks for the great video! I did the procedure as you demonstrated and the washer has worked perfectly ever since!
Everyone is very happy that the washer works like it's supposed to!!
Great to hear!
I don't know if it was a coincidence but the opening and closing it 8 times worked for me. Thank you sir.
Hey Ben! Great video! As an appliance technician myself I’m looking to make videos and content for diy’ers and techs to use. This is an excellent explained and shot video. Keep it up 👍🏼
Cool best of luck
This was my exact problem, He knows what he is talking about Repaired mine from top long arms very helpful .I would rate this video a 10 hose must be suug cut off 1/4 inch off hose to make snug as necessary.
I can't wait to try this! I was about to call a repair man before looking up videos. My washer isn't draining, even if i put it on multiple spin cycles. I hope this helps! Either way, now I know how to take everything apart & where to find the pump. Thank you!
Thank you for giving detailed instructions and taking the time to show how visually, as well! Great instrumental video
I followed your steps and it worked! Thank you!! Very easy to follow. Keep making these videos because you saved me time and money!
DUDE! Hell yes. My washer stopped spinning and this fixed it. I love you, man. Saved me a bunch of money.
This is the exact washer I have! It solved my issue. Back up and running. Thank you!!!
You are a hero! Mine was a different model with a much easier to access connector. It had a little 2" water collection part where the tube attached to. The place where the tube connects was clear, but apparently the part on the inside was clogged. After blowing some air through there, it cleared and we are back in business!
The original symptom was that it wouldn't spin! Then it started going in drain only mode. So not obvious!
Anyway, thanks a million! Saved me buying a new washer this weekend!
My GE top load washer was doing the same thing.
On a any load size, It would dispense some water and just stop, nothing. I saw your video and followed you instructions. The only thing I did different was, I blow into the tube from the top while still attached to the bottom and since I still had water in the tank I could see the air bubbles come out. So, maybe that cleared. I put everything back together and the washer machine worked. 🤔
So thank you for your video!
We have this exact washer! It has been broken for the majority of the time we have had it! Even while it is working, it doesn't spin our clothes dry!
Same. Quality of GE has gone down the drain, unlike our washer water!!
@@qmnnvrdyz8965 😂 Good pun there!
I did this procedure on my identical GE washer and even though I felt no resistance when inserting the drill into the pressure port the washer works just like new now after reassembly. Thanks!
You are the MAN. I've been trying to find instructions on this issue for forever!! Thank you SO much for making this. This video is incredibly well made ... Great video and super succinct. Awesome job!!
Also - love the outfit!!
This video helped a ton! This was precisely my issue.
Thank you for the quick and straightforward tutorial!
THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME FIX MY WASHER!!
Going to try once this load is done…. Can’t wait to see if it fixes mine. 😬🤞🏻
What was the results?
I did everything you said to do. Step-by-step. It worked GREAT!!! Thank you!!!
This trick worked exactly as advertised. The top down method was super tight. But coming up from the drain to ream the tube with the drill bit was fantastic.
I love you! You just solved my repeated issue. I am not buying a new lid lock! They are trash omg please let this whole load work lol
I have a basic GE washer that is about 12yrs old. It recently stopped agitating and spinning with a load and smells like something is burning. The belt is good on it and I tried the reset motor code process. Technician was going to come out today to look at it. He called before to get more info. He told me most likely motor or transmission. He said those are known to develop small oil leaks, which cause belt slip. Told me I was better off to get new washer, since it would cost so much to fix. What are your thoughts on this?
I have a fairly new washer I’ve just got a old one I’m wandering if I can use the pump to make a shower with it as I’m living off grid and like to think about what I can use over maybe for other things 👍love ur Chanel very interesting 🧐
Yes! Absolutely! How you use it will vary based on the voltage of the pump, but they'll absolutely work to move water in any other way you can think of, if hooked up right.
Have fun out there
Awful washer. The suspension went bad less than two years after I got it. My old Kenmore washer lasted me years before it had any problems. Thanks for the video.
We did this today and it worked.
Ehh. brand new GE from Wayfair and it was not spinning out enough water. I couldnt get a 1/8 inch drill bit to twist in there, but I got a slightly smaller precision flathead that snugly fit the opening, and there was an obstruction as you describe. I got a smaller-than-1/8 drill bit and used it as a reamer, filing the edges at the end of that channel. I had a 1/8 inch end mill bit with which I was able to ream the passage out, but the business end of that wasn't long enough to reach the flashing area. Still can't get the 1/8 bit in and twist it freely but I knocked the obstruction out in any case. We will see if that does it!
A note: If you are unsure how far back you can go, get a smaller something that will fit past the blockage and you can "feel" where the wall of the tub is.
UPDATE: It didnt help, the clothes are still far too wet, too much water left in there. SMH. Not sure whats up with this one.
He said a 1/16" drill bit a number of times
Mine makes a grinding noise and all the grease has dumped out of the transmission. Has the same symptoms & does5 spin out the clothes. Appliance repair store said the transmission had failed & said it was a common issue on these. I actually have a second one with the exact same symptoms and problem but has oil all over the engine and transmission belt cover. Not spinning out all the clothes. Wondering if it could be this or the transmission. Going to try your solution first I guess. I assume you're not having the grinding noises?
Thanks!
Wish me luck. Off I go to fix what AE Factory Service could not when the tech couldn’t figure out this same problem!! 😮
I brought that same washer 10 months ago. After 3 months the lid lock would lock and unlock over and over. After it sat for a week it started working again. But when ever it would be humid it would do the same thing. I would have to dry it with a fan.
NOW it’s doing this.
I think it has multiple manufacturers defects !!!
Thank you!! This has saved us! We are so thankful!
You're welcome!
How do you know it’s because of the pressure hose vs the pump that needs fixing if the washer isn’t draining
I have this card t washer. I’ve added a new belt, new drain pump, and done what you suggested in this video. I still have the same issue. It will wash and spin and gets up to speed but It seems like it might not be spinning long enough. The clothes are still wet after spinning. Not wringing wet but wetter than they should be. Could it possible be lid lock? I’ve made sure level and clothes are spread and Balanced all that good stuff. Again it gets up to spinning fast but just seems like it should spin at that speed for a longer time. Washer is only three years old. 🤦🏼♂️. Our last one was 17 years old.
Did you figure it out? I changed the lid lock it it didn’t solve mine.
Control board would be the next logical step
If it's spinning but not draining there's something clogged up in your drain pipe. It's a common issue
Had intermittent drainage issues where it sometimes wouldn't drain now it seems like the pump wont run at all so I think I'll check the pump first then that hose line. But man is it aggravating how difficult it is to troubleshoot or access the washer for repair. I swear they made it as difficult as possible. My old washer had multiple removable panels this seems to have none. Also there were zero error codes or trouble shooting help, just a washer full of water. Frankly after this experience I never want to buy a GE appliance again but no idea if there are even any alternatives any more.
You ever figure it out? I’m thinking the pumps going out on mine. Won’t drain after rinse to spin. Last time I literally just took off the guard to the belt and put it back on and it started working.
@@EasedBluntman Yeah, the pump was full of gunk and sand. I removed the pump, washed it out, reinstalled it and it's been working ever since.
@@mkuhnactual thanks a ton going to give it a shot
@@EasedBluntman Be careful with the pump though, I recall there was a point in disassembly where I felt it should disassemble further but was getting a lot of resistance and I didn't want to break it. Iirc I submerged the pump in water and manipulated it to get the sand out.
Hey Ben, great video could you achieve the same result by laying the washer on its front to do the repair?
Should be OK to do that , yes
Thanks this video helped! It fixed my washer
Awesome job thank you so much
Worked. Thanks!!!
It worked! Thanks!
Great Job Thank You
Please help me out. I have the same washer and it'll wash the clothes just fine. However it won't drain the water or spin the clothes dry. It just shuts off after the wash cycle like it's done but it's still filled with water...
Likely had a bad pump. I'd drain it and check pump
James. I'm here for the exact same reason. Just finished draining this thing. Thinking drain hose was clogged due to pet hair. It's fine. So. Now on to the next
@@bensappliancesandjunk how does one check the pump?
@@MeisterDeeLiTe lol I just bought a new Samsung set from lowes. I looked at reviews and this washer is a pos with multiple problems😂
FB market place it goes
@@jamesmay8740 I just posted this on social media, you'll find it's accurate lol : How do you find out which appliances are garbage? Buy it. That's how. Then you're stuck with it lol I'll give em A+ for that.
I've decided they're all that way now. Made in China. Disposable. Like cars, relationships..
Thank you so much Ben
This fixed my washer!
Thank you
nice video, but I still need help, the model of my washing machine is GTW220ACK2WW. Everything works well, but SPIN doesn't work, How can you help me with this problem please
GE/Bodewell Factory Service was very good, well trained service tech.
Reasonable cost
So I have a Maytag ensignia washer not completely super old but at least 10 years old maybe a bit more and it's spinning. But not good. It's leaving clothes wet enough that I can still ring water out... We got it from my son's grandpa and it didn't spin the first couple times. Then it randomly started spinning. It goes fast. But it also makes a clicking noise under or in the agitator sometimes while spinning.. he bought it new from Sears, and it did this back then too.
Any idea what this could be?
to add to the control board being burnt, i had a $300 lesson in drain pumps that went bad blowing out the board. I now replace the pump with any control board showing signs of self-immolation.
Yep, I've had that happen on a Whirlpool a time or two. However, we do board repair and were able to trace the R050 that got burnt due to a bad pump. We decided to try direct-wiring the pump to test it and the explosion on that one was impressive.
Happened to me too on a cabrio , go figure 😂
That was my lesson on drain pumps taking out control boards even if they test with continuity it doesn’t mean it’s good!
Just did this and it seems to have worked on my GE top loader. I went through the drain hose panel and also cleaned my drain hose. Lots of debris
I have a lot of sediment from a goofball possibility trying to break my washer. Like a film of lint. Could this contribute or cause something else ?
I have a GE washer model GTW860SSJ1WS that won't drain or spin, this happens with about 25 minutes left in the Towels/Sheets cycle. The thing is, the Speed Wash mode works just fine, drains and spins and completes the cycle. What could be the problem? Haven't tried this fix or anything else yet beyond unplugging for a couple minutes.
So this definitely helped my washer not spinning the clothes dry issue. However, i have a new issue... After doing the drill bit and blowing the gunk out of the hose and reconnecting it all. The washer isn't sensing to stop at the right level now and just fills all the way to the brim and enters flood mode which in turn doesnt initiate the wash cycle. Any ideas ?
you end up fixing it?
Mine did that as well all on it's own. First flooding only in the x-lg mode then it didn't matter what size I put it on, I had to shut off the H20 after every fill, turn on for every rinse then turn off again, then it stopped flooding for a year. So many other problems with this washer...UGH!
I have this same washer, but i have a different problem. It will only wash a full-size load. Even when set to small, it fills up to the top. And when set to bulky, it will not start. I can't find any info on what's wrong, and no code is coming up.
Do you have a video on how to remove the body panels only? I am looking to add sound deadening to the inside of the body panels
Of a GE washer?
@@bensappliancesandjunk Yes of that exact model in the video. Sorry I was clear earlier
@@jmer3536 Unless I am thinking wrong, there are no body panels on these style GE Washing machines, its all one huge shell, save the back and that comes off just with the screws. You'd have to do top-down through the lid like how I accessed it.
@@bensappliancesandjunk Oh OK. Gotcha. Thank you for your time and your videos
Thanks Ben
Ben, I need a video on the 2018 Frigidaire laundry center that won't stop spinning!
I dont have any to record, they are rare where I live. However, they have electronic controls, and that means its feeding the motor electricity. I'd imagine a relay has fused.
@@bensappliancesandjunk ugh, I wish I could send you one! I got 4 of them here. All with the same problem. I replaced drain pump, pressure switch, motherboard.. door lock on a couple. Drilling out the tub hole fixed one but not the others. Pulling my hair out over here!
I'm charging $400 for your Samsung defrost add-on and doing 2 a week! Thanks bud!
Top seems like it would be easier. I'm going to try that way.
Aloha Ben we're thinking of. Getting a Maytag washer from the Home depot, but they stopped making this one particular model but they have a whirlpool washer wich controls almost look exactly the same? Hmm are Maytag and Whirlpool made by same manufacturer? Which brand do u suggest for us to replace our hotpoint washer that is dying out ?? Tnk U Jess & Eve....
Both are the same manufacturer. Literally working on a video right now explaining who makes all the brands.
@@bensappliancesandjunk ok then doesn't matter which one ?
YOU'RE BUYING A HEADACHE! MAY TAGS, NEW ONES ARE JUNK NOW! WE'VE HAD THREE ALREADY BREAK QUICK.
@@captainamericaamerica8090 Thank U much brother
Ben Jess here again hmm just bought a whirlpool 3.9 cu washer. Concerned now cause there were a lot of good reviews but a couple that is not good like spins violently and water level issues. Ho man wat do u think is it just some bad lemons that happens wit all eahers or should I cancel the order????
Thank you
So basically that hose is part of a vacuum, port partially clogged, valve shuts off and clothes remain very wet? Im doing this tomorrow…..thank you
why does my washing machine Model : GTW465ASN9WW squirt water into the drum momentarily (3 sec) at random when not in use?
I was hopeful.... tried this fix, but still no fast spin. I have replaced suspension rods, but still get 'out of balance' stopping the fast spin no matter how small or re-balanced load I have. what can I try next?
It looks like the author doesn't answer. I have the same issue low spin speed and filling with water trying to get it balanced and over and over again till stop. What is the point to clean the hole? Enough to blow in this tube with a air duster in case of overfilling the tub but low speed how it is connected?
Call GE factory service.
Quick and not very expensive
Is it possible to reach that port after removing the front panel.
There's no front panel on this model
Ok Ben, you do appliances and junk. Which one is this machine?
Junk I have the exact same one. Complete garbage GE should be ashamed of themselves.
@@jamesmay8740 believe me. I'm beginning to AGREE 💯
Junk, replacing mine with a Maytag tomorrow
I have a ge washer model number gtwn3000m1ws that won't spin. There a red light blinking 3x on the motor. What does this mean? Please help..
Unplug machine, wait 1min, plug it back in then lift and close lid 7 times in about 30 seconds or less
Thank you!
I can't get the pressure hose off? Any suggestions?
So couldn’t I do this repair with Mount removing the console by going from the bottom?
Any more videos on this washer?
Not yet but I do plan on doing more in the near future.
Started with this fix attempt but it didn't clear issue. So I ran the diagnostics and trouble codes 14 and 23 for lid lock issue. Cleared codes and changed out the part. Still not spinning and the same codes showing again. Anyone have any suggestions?
I had this issue forever and I kept having to remove the clothes to get it to spin and complete the cycle so I could use drain and spin. Then it stopped draining the water all together. We access our GE washer through the bottom by tipping it on its side. We took apart the drain pump and cleaned it out, reassembled it and now it works. I don't think it was completely draining which made it out of balance causing the spin light to flash.
I took a chance and ordered a new controller board. Looks like that was the trick. Don't know how or why it crapped out. Total costs between new board and lid lock mechanism was about $230.00.
@@NRay-bt2kj , I guess this is my next attempt.... I've replaced suspension rods, blew out the drain pressure hose per this video. washer seems to drain, but still no fast spin.
Ill never buy a GE product ever again
All Brands have some issue now and then. Overall GE has had very few. Search other brands and you will see lots of problems.
They suck obviously note how easy & how many videos on them. Ha but it looks like they all ( brands) are lemons
Tried cleaning out port and when I plugged washer back in drain pump started back automatically and still won't shut off.
😁🤔😃Thank you Ben.
What model is this
GTW330 I think
I bought a top load GE Washer February 2022. Model # GTW335ASN2WW. After using 1 year 4 months it would not go into the Spin Cycle. Tried watching various videos. Nothing seemed to help. GE used to stand for fairly reliable products. Won't be buying another one.
My GE washer looks entirely different from this one. It doesn't have the two screws in the corners behind the panel.
The new GE washer design is very poor. It's easy to loose balance and not spinning. I have to try to even the loaded laundry and redo the spin. Unfortunately, it doesn't work sometimes. The only solution is replace it with other brand!
Did you call for GE factory service? Quick and not very expensive
...if it helps anyone else, I took the white component out of the black holder piece, and it bypassed? It was just by chance but works for me until I get my new switch in..
Great I have one of these junkers
I have had so many issues woth this same machine. I will never purchase GE again.
Veeeeeeery funnnnnny
Genius
5 years with my ge dryer and washer. Dryer went about 5 months ago. Now the washer is acting up. No more ge's for me.
Anyone else have issue getting hose unattached from tub. Same exact model that’s 2 months old but hose must be glued. I can get my arm down there fine but hose is not budging. I feel the hose is going to tear before it’ll come off.
These are not worth it. Buy a speed'queen! Commercial or a sears' older Kenmore
Yes, but I do make these videos to try to help people if they don't have a choice to deal with a bad machine
It didn’t work😢
Washer drains but won’t spin.
It’s ok sometimes with lighter loads but not with towels.
Hey did you ever arrive at a solution? I've replaced the motor (with a used one) as well as the belt and start capacitor, and mine will only spin if i reach in and forcibly spin it at the start of the spin cycle ..I guess it's totally possible the used motor just has the same problem but I'm hoping it means I just haven't identified the real issue.
I would put it in troubleshoot mode (technical spec sheet is taped in a plastic bag to the metal cabinet, from the inside), and try the drain and spin cycles, within troubleshooting mode. I did this with my washing machine, and discovered that the drain water pump was seized with a piece of what looked like a thread of dental floss. I wrestled with the drain water pump, until it released the entire length of the floss, and re-installed it. It worked again.
Oh, and this particular drain water pump really isn’t serviceable, and it had some Chinese text, and branding, that didn’t look like it had anything to do with GE. (well, at least that’s how I saw it). It’s sealed shut, and the impeller is difficult to pull off, and I didn’t try to pull it off after 3 tries.
You can’t open the stupid pump, but yet, a thread of dental floss was able to get caught by the impeller, or shaft, and make its way into the inside of the “sealed” motor housing???!!! Unbelievable!!!!
When i was a teenager working at w shop that refurbed pc Richards stuff they were supposed to junk afte they did delivery for new equipment. Picked up perfectly good, but dirty old appliances for almost nothing. $10-20, 50 if it was special or almost new. We're getting ripped off by these companies. Can get an entire motherboard for a gaming computer with way more tech than what's in a washing machine shit even a whole computer for the cost of a circuit board on a washer or fridge. They're not even smart either, not usually. They just silicone the damn things in so you can't pull them out the cases they're fixed into. Kinda fucked up. . That shit should be illegal
Sneaky Apartment complex has washing machines that don't rinse just wash and spin for 24 min🤨... Have you heard of this like they're trying to save water🤨
Bad board... Worn belt (Out-of-Balance)... Stopped up water valve and/or weak water pressure... Lid Lock (No Spin)... Bad Mode Shifter (Doesn't Shift From Spin to Agitate or Vice Versa)... and Least Likely (Your First Method)
Question for you. Mine won't perform the spin cycle unless I reach in and spin the basket right at the start of the spin cycle. I hear the relay (the click) and I see the motor try to engage, but fail, this is when I reach in and give it an assist. I tried replacing the motor, belt, and start capacitor, but I have the same problem. Any suggestions?
@callbackdons That's going to be either your clutch and/or your timer. A good way to test to see if it's the clutch is to let it reach full speed and see if you can safely stop the tub with your hand and a rag. Try this on normal or heavy duty mode, as delicates and casual modes spin at a lower speed.
@@txup92g33 I appreciate your help, I'll try testing the clutch
ge has been the joe biden of washers to me. i hate them.
It looks like manufacturer defect.
Biggest mistake ever I should’ve paid a little more and got a Maytag
As a life long sparky I always found GE to be the worst company to secure parts & worst service department. Had trouble with every million dollar he PIS medium voltage switchgear. Only had 1 be appliance in the 49 years having my own hone. A he POS gas stove. They saved a few pennies by having the oven & broiler igniter in series with the gas valve so it waste electricity after flame is established so overpriced be signifies only last two years ( In the 8 years that I put up with that pig Had to rep!ace 3 oven signifies and the glass door that blow up while oven was only on a few minutes. Great Vjd.
I'm watching this video because my friend's washing machine won't spin. As far as GE appliances go they're not all bad. I have a basic GE standard style refrigerator that's over 20 year's old. No problems at all.
Has this worked for anyone?
Read the comments. Many people!