If your GE washing machine rinse cycle is giving you issues and you don’t know what to do, you’ve come to the right place. This detailed guide will explain the causes of this problem and give you solutions. So, with that being said, let’s get right to it…
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GE Washing Machine Rinse Cycle Not Filling Up — Solved
If your GE washing machine isn’t filling up during a rinse cycle, check for the following issues…
1. Water Supply Isn’t Turned On
Always ensure to fully open your washing machine’s water supply before starting a cycle. Failure to do so will result in the stopping of the cycle.
2. Blocked Water Inlet Filter
If you want to clear a blocked water inlet filter in your GE washing machine, here’s what you’ll need to do…
Step 1. Do not attempt any repairs on your washing machine without turning off the power and water supply first. This will help prevent water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Unscrew the water inlet hoses from the water inlet ports at the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. You will find little mesh filters inside the water inlet ports at the back of your washing machine. Pull the filters out with a pair of pliers.
Step 4. Take the mesh filters to a sink and scrub out any dirt and debris that may have accumulated in it.
Step 5. Push the filters back into the water inlet ports at the back of your washing machine once you’ve cleaned them properly.
Step 6. Reconnect the water inlet hoses to the inlet ports at the back of your washing machine (make sure that the connection is properly secured in order to prevent water leakage).
Step 7. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply then make sure everything is working properly by trying a wash cycle.
3. Damaged Water Inlet Valve
If the issue wasn’t fixed after cleaning the water inlet filters, you’ll need to replace the water inlet valve. Here’s how to do this…
Changing A Faulty GE Top Loader Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve
Here’s what you’ll need to do to replace a damaged GE top loader washing machine water inlet valve.
Step 1. Avoid water leakage and electrocution by ensuring that your washing machine’s water and power supply is properly turned off.
Step 2. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from the ports at the back of your washing machine (keep a rag nearby in case of water spillage).
Step 3. Remove the screws at the back of the washing machine holding the control panel with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 4. Slide the control panel sideways and detach it from your washing machine.
Step 5. The water inlet valve will be mounted on the control panel bracket. Disconnect the solenoid wire connectors from the water inlet valve assembly.
Step 6. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamp on the hose connected to the water inlet valve and slide the hose out of place.
Step 7. Use your screwdriver to take out the mounting screws holding the water inlet valve assembly to your washing machine.
Step 8. Pull the water inlet valve assembly out of your washing machine.
Step 9. Get your new water inlet valve assembly out of its pack.
Step 10. Install the new water inlet valve assembly in your washing machine and apply the three mounting screws to secure it.
Step 11. Connect the hose to the new water inlet valve and secure it by sliding the retaining clamp in place.
Step 12. Connect the each solenoid wire to its appropriate terminal on the new water inlet valve.
Step 13. Put the control panel back on and secure it by applying the screws at the back.
Step 14. Connect the water inlet hoses to the ports at the back of your washing machine.
Step 15. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply then make sure everything is in proper working order by running a wash cycle.
Changing A Faulty GE Front Loader Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve
To replace a damaged water inlet valve in your GE front loader washing machine, here’s what you’ll need to do…
Step 1. Avoid water leakage and electrocution by turning off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine and disconnect the water inlet hoses (keep a rag handy in case water spills out).
Step 3. Take out the screws at the back of the washing machine holding the top panel with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 4. Slide the top panel back a few inches and lift it off your washing machine.
Step 5. Disconnect the solenoid wires connected to the water inlet valve inside the washing machine’s cabinet (make sure to take note of where each wire is positioned).
Step 6. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamp holding the hose to the water inlet valve and slide the hose out of place.
Step 7. Disconnect the hose from the water inlet valve assembly.
Step 8. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the two mounting screws at the back of your washing machine holding the water inlet valve.
Step 9. Pull the water inlet valve assembly out of the washing machine.
Step 10. Get your new water inlet valve assembly out of its pack.
Step 11. Install the new water inlet valve assembly in your washing machine and secure it by applying the two Philips screws at the back of the washing machine.
Step 12. Connect the hose to the new water inlet valve assembly then press and slide the retaining clamp in place to secure it.
Step 13. Connect each solenoid wire connector to its appropriate terminal on the new water inlet valve assembly.
Step 14. Connect the water inlet hoses to their appropriate ports on the new water inlet valve assembly (make sure that the connection is properly tightened in order to avoid water leakage).
Step 15. Slide the top panel of your washing machine back on and apply the Philips screws at the back to secure it.
Step 16. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply then ensure that everything is working properly by trying a wash cycle.
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GE Washing Machine Won’t Enter Rinse Cycle — How To Fix
If your GE washing machine won’t enter the rinse cycle, it indicates that something is preventing it from draining. Here are the most common causes of this issue…
1. Drain Pump Filter Is Blocked (Front Loader Washing Machines Only)
To clean the drain pump filter in your GE front loader washing machine, here’s what you’ll need to do…
Step 1. Ensure that you properly turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs 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 counterclockwise slowly and pull it out (this is the drain pump filter).
Step 5. Once you’ve drained out all the water stuck in your washing machine, take the drain pump filter to a sink and thoroughly clean out any debris and lint that may have gathered 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 and try running a wash cycle to make sure everything works properly.
2. Defective Drain Pump
Here’s how to replace a defective drain pump in your GE washing machine…
Replacing GE Top Loader Washing Machine Drain Pump
Do the following to replace a damaged drain pump in your GE top 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. 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 hoses 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 test the washer by trying a wash cycle.
Replacing GE Front Loader Washing Machine Drain Pump
Do the following to replace the drain pump in your GE front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Avoid water leakage and electrocution by turning off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs.
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 then make sure everything works properly by running a wash cycle.
