If you are experiencing issues with your GE washing machine drainage, you’ve come to the right place. This detailed guide will explain the causes of drainage issues and how to fix them. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get right to it…
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GE Washing Machine Drainage Not Working — How To Fix
Here are the things that could prevent your GE washing machine from draining…
1.Clogged Drain Pump Filter (Front Loaders Only)
Do the following to clean a clogged drain pump filter on your GE washing machine…
Step 1. Before attempting any repairs, ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry out the little panel at the lower front section of your washing machine. Pull out the drain channel under the panel
Step 3. Place a container under the drain channel to catch any water that is stuck in the washing machine.
Step 4. To control the quantity of water being released, turn the knob inside the drain channel counter-clockwise slowly and pull it out (this is the drain pump filter).
Step 5. Once all the water has drained out from your washing machine, take the drain pump filter to a sink and clean out any lint or debris that may have accumulated in it.
Step 6. Once you’ve cleaned the filter properly, put it back in place and turn it clockwise to secure.
Step 7. Flip the drain channel up and push the access panel back in place.
Step 8. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 9. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
2.Defective Drain Pump
Here’s how to replace a defective drain pump in your GE washing machine…
How To Replace A GE Top Loader Washing Machine Drain Pump
To replace the drain pump on your GE top loader washing machine, do the following…
Step 1. Before attempting any repairs, ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Insert a putty knife under the main top panel of your washing machine to release the two clips holding the main front section of your washing machine.
Step 3. Detach the panel from the washing machine and set it aside.
Step 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the drain pump.
Step 5. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamps on the tub-to-pump and outlet hose and slide the clamps out of place.
Step 6. Disconnect the two hose from the drain pump assembly.
Step 7. Take out the mounting nut holding the drain pump assembly to the base of your washing machine.
Step 8. Pull the drain pump assembly out of the washing machine’s cabinet.
Step 9. Get your new drain pump assembly out of its pack.
Step 10. Install the drain pump assembly in your washing machine and secure it to the base of the washer by applying the mounting nuts.
Step 11. Connect the tub-to-pump and outlet hoses to their appropriate port on the new drain pump assembly and secure them by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 12. Connect the electrical connector to the new drain pump assembly.
Step 13. Snap the main front panel of your washing machine back in place.
Step 14. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 15. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
Note: Click here to learn about your washing machine’s drain pump.
How To Replace A GE Front Loader Washing Machine Drain Pump
To replace the drain pump in your GE front loader washing machine, do the following…
Step 1. Before attempting any repairs, make sure you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Take out the three screws holding the lower front panel of your washing machine with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 3. Pull the panel out of the washing machine.
Step 4. Place a towel under the hoses connected to the drain pump to catch any water leaks.
Step 5. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamps holding the two hoses to the drain pump assembly and slide them out of place.
Step 6. Detach the tub-to-pump hose and the outlet hose from the drain pump assembly.
Step 7. Reach inside the washing machine and disconnect the two electrical connectors attached to the drain pump assembly.
Step 8. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the screws holding the drain pump assembly to the washing machine.
Step 9. Lift the drain pump out of your washing machine.
Step 10. Get your new drain pump assembly out of its pack.
Step 11. Install the new drain pump assembly inside your washing machine and apply the two Philips mounting screws to secure it to the base.
Step 12. Connect the two electrical connectors to their appropriate terminals on the new drain pump assembly.
Step 13. Connect the tub-to-pump and outlet hoses to their appropriate ports on the new drain pump assembly. Secure the hoses by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 14. Put the lower front panel of your washing machine back on and apply three screws at the bottom to secure it.
Step 15. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 16. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
Do GE Washing Machine’s Come With A Drain Hose?
Your GE washing machine comes with a drain hose in the installation kit.
How To Replace GE Washing Machine Drain Hose — Quick Fix
There are three drain hoses in your GE washing machine; The tub-to-pump hose, the main drain hose and the internal drain hose. Here’s how to replace all of them…
How To Replace Internal Drain Hose
Do the following to replace an internal drain hose in your GE washing machine…
Step 1. Please ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the three screws under the lower front panel of your washing machine.
Step 3. Detach the lower panel from your washing machine and set it aside.
Step 4. Place a towel under the hose connected to the drain pump to catch any water that may leak out.
Step 5. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamp on the internal drain hose connected to the drain pump and slide it out of place (do not confuse this with the tub-to-pump hose).
Step 6. Disconnect the hose from the drain pump assembly.
Step 7. Go to the back of your washing machine.
Step 8. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the top panel.
Step 9. With the screws removed, slide the panel back a few inches and lift it off your washing machine.
Step 10. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamp on the other end of the internal drain hose and slide it out of place.
Step 11. Disconnect the other end of the drain hose from the washing machine’s cabinet.
Step 12. Detach the two clamps holding the hose to the cabinet wall and pull the hose out of the washing machine.
Step 13. Take off the clamps on both ends of the internal drain hose and set them aside.
Step 14. Get your new internal drain hose out of its pack.
Step 15. Transfer the clamps on the old hose to the new one.
Step 16. Push the internal drain hose into the washing machine and connect the appropriate end to the port on the cabinet. Secure the connection by pressing sliding the retaining clamp in place.
Step 17. Secure the new internal drain hose using the retaining clamps on the washer’s cabinet.
Step 18. Slide the top panel of your washing machine back on and secure it by applying the screws at the back.
Step 19. Go back to the front of your washing machine.
Step 20. Reach inside the washer and grab the other end of the internal drain hose and connect it to the drain pump assembly. Press and slide the retaining clamp in place to secure the hose.
Step 21. Put the lower front panel of your washing machine back on and secure it by applying the three Philips screws.
Step 22. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 23. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
Note: Please keep in mind that this fix is for front loader washing machines only.
How To Replace Tub-To-Pump Hose
Here’s how to replace the tub-to-pump hose on your GE washing machine…
Front Loaders
Do the following to replace the tub-to-pump hose on your GE front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Before attempting any repairs, ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the three screws under the lower front panel of your washing machine.
Step 3. With the screws removed, detach the lower front panel from your washing machine.
Step 4. Before taking the tub-to-pump hose, you need to ensure that there is no water stuck in the washer’s tub. Pull out the drain spout and place a container under it.
Step 5. Turn the knob under the drain spout counterclockwise to take it out (this is the drain pump filter). Be prepared for a lot of water to come out.
Step 6. Clean the drain pump filter and put it back in place once all the water has drained out (turn clockwise to secure).
Step 7. Put the drain spout back in place.
Step 8. Reach inside the washing machine and place a towel under the tub-to-pump hose to catch any water leaks.
Step 9. Use a pair of pliers to squeeze the clamp on the connection between the hose and pump and slide it out of place.
Step 10. Disconnect the hose from the drain pump.
Step 11. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the screw holding the other end of the drain hose to the washer’s tub. Pull the hose off the tub.
Step 12. Use your pliers to press the clamp on the end of the hose connected to air chamber and slide it out of place. Disconnect the hose from the air chamber.
Step 13. Pull the tub-to-pump hose out of the washing machine.
Step 14. Use your pliers to remove the three clamps on the tub-to-pump hose.
Step 15. Get your new tub-to-pump hose out of its pack.
Step 16. Transfer the clamps from the old hose to the new one and put the hose inside your washer.
Step 17. Connect the three ends of the new hose to their appropriate ports on your washing machine and secure them by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 18. Put the lower front panel of your washing machine back on and secure it by applying the three screws at the bottom.
Step 19. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 20. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
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Top Loaders
Do the following to replace the tub-to-pump hose in your GE top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Insert a putty knife under the main top panel of your washing machine to release the spring clips holding the front panel of your washer.
Step 3. Detach the panel from your washing machine and set it aside.
Step 4. Use your screwdriver to take out the screw holding the clamp on the tub-to-pump hose.
Step 5. Detach the hose from the washing machine’s tub.
Step 6. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamp on the other end of the hose connected to the drain pump and slide it out of place.
Step 7. Pull the tub-to-pump hose out of your washing machine.
Step 8. Remove the clamps on the old tub-to-pump hose and set them aside.
Step 9. Get your new tub-to-pump hose out of its pack.
Step 10. Attach the two clamps to their appropriate ends on the new tub-to-pump hose.
Step 11. Install the new hose in your washing machine and connect the appropriate ends to the drain pump and tub. Secure the connections by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 12. Snap the main front panel of your washing machine back in place.
Step 13. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 14. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
Main Drain Hose
Do the following to replace the main drain hose of your GE washing machine…
Step 1. Before starting any repairs, make sure to turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid electrocution and water leakage.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the screw holding the drain hose retainer to the washing machine’s cabinet.
Step 4. Pull the old drain hose out of the washing machine (some water may spill out).
Step 5. Pull the other end of the drain hose out of your home drain.
Step 6. Get your new drain hose out of its pack.
Step 7. Transfer the retainer from the old drain hose to the new one.
Step 8. Put the new drain hose in place at the back of the cabinet and secure it by applying the screw on the retainer.
Step 9. Insert the other end of the drain hose into your home drain.
Step 10. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 11. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
GE Washing Machine Keeps Draining Water — How To Fix
If your GE washing machine keeps draining water, it indicates that the drain pump is defective. Do the following to replace this part…
Replacing A GE Front Loader Washing Machine Drain Pump
Do the following to replace the drain pump on your GE front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Make sure to turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the three screws under the lower front panel of your washing machine.
Step 3. Pull the panel out of the washing machine.
Step 4. Place a towel under the hoses connected to the drain pump to catch any water leakage.
Step 5. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamps holding the two hoses to the drain pump assembly and slide them out of place.
Step 6. Disconnect the tub-to-pump hose and the outlet hose from the drain pump assembly.
Step 7. Reach inside the washing machine and disconnect the two wire harnesses connected to the drain pump assembly.
Step 8. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the screws holding the drain pump assembly to the base of your washing machine.
Step 9. Lift the drain pump assembly out of your washing machine.
Step 10. Get your new drain pump assembly out of its pack.
Step 11. Install the new drain pump assembly inside your washing machine and apply the two Philips mounting screws to secure it to the base.
Step 12. Connect the two electrical connectors to their appropriate terminals on the new drain pump assembly.
Step 13. Connect the tub-to-pump and outlet hoses to their appropriate ports on the new drain pump assembly. Secure the hoses by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 14. Put the lower front panel of your washing machine back on and apply three screws at the bottom to secure it.
Step 15. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 16. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
Replacing A GE Top Loader Washing Machine Drain Pump
To replace the drain pump on your GE top loader washing machine, do the following…
Step 1. In order to avoid water leakage and electrocution, ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs.
Step 2. Insert a putty knife under the main top panel of your washing machine to release the two clips holding the main front section of your washing machine.
Step 3. Detach the panel from the washing machine and set it aside.
Step 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the drain pump.
Step 5. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamps on the tub-to-pump and outlet hose and slide the clamps out of place.
Step 6. Disconnect the two hose from the drain pump assembly.
Step 7. Take out the mounting nut holding the drain pump assembly to the base of your washing machine.
Step 8. Pull the drain pump assembly out of the washing machine’s cabinet.
Step 9. Get your new drain pump assembly out of its pack.
Step 10. Install the drain pump assembly in your washing machine and secure it to the base of the washer by applying the mounting nuts.
Step 11. Connect the tub-to-pump and outlet hoses to their appropriate port on the new drain pump assembly and secure them by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 12. Connect the electrical connector to the new drain pump assembly.
Step 13. Snap the main front panel of your washing machine back in place.
Step 14. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 15. Run a wash cycle to ensure that everything is working properly.
How To Manually Drain A GE Washing Machine — Guide
Do the following to manually drain your GE washing machine…
Step 1. Before attempting any repairs, ensure that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry out the little panel at the lower front section of your washing machine. Pull out the drain channel under the panel
Step 3. Place a dish or tray under the drain channel to catch the water stuck in the washing machine.
Step 4. To control the quantity of water being released, turn the knob inside the drain channel counter-clockwise slowly and pull it out (this is the drain pump filter).
Step 5. Once you have drained out all the water from your washing machine, take the drain pump filter to a sink and clean out any debris or lint that may have accumulated in it.
Step 6. Once you’ve cleaned the filter properly, put it back in place and turn it clockwise to secure.
Step 7. Flip the drain channel up and snap the access panel back in place.
Step 8. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 9. To make sure everything is working properly, run a wash cycle.
