If your GE washing machine won’t start 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 show you how to fix it. So, without further ado, let’s begin…
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GE Washing Machine Starts To Fill Then Stops — Solution
If your GE washing machine starts to fill then stops, check for the following faults…
1. Water Pressure Switch Has Failed
The water pressure switch monitors the level of water in the washing machine and tells the washer when to shut off the water supply. If this part is damaged, your washer could overfill, or in this case, not fill up. Here’s how to replace this part…
Replacing A GE Front Loader Washing Machine Water Pressure Switch
Do the following to replace the water pressure switch on your GE top 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. Use your screwdriver to take out the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the top panel.
Step 3. Slide the panel back a few inches and lift it off your washing machine.
Step 4. The water pressure switch is mounted on the left side of the cabinet frame. Disconnect the two electrical connectors attached to the switch.
Step 5. Turn the water pressure switch slightly and detach it from the washing machine’s cabinet.
Step 6. Press the clamp on the hose connected to the water pressure switch and slide it out of place.
Step 7. Disconnect the hose from the water pressure switch and take the switch out of your washing machine.
Step 8. Get your new water pressure switch out of its pack and connect it to the hose.
Step 9. Secure the hose to the water pressure switch by sliding the retaining clamp in place.
Step 10. Snap the new water pressure switch in place on the washing machine’s cabinet.
Step 11. Connect the two electrical connectors to their appropriate terminals on the new water pressure switch.
Step 12. Slide the top panel of your washing machine back on and secure it by applying the screws at the back.
Step 13. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply then make sure everything is working properly by running a wash cycle.
Replacing A GE Top Loader Washing Machine Water Pressure Switch
Do the following to replace the water pressure pressure switch on your GE top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Do not attempt any repairs on your GE washing machine without turning off the water and power supply first.
Step 2. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from the ports at the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. Use your screwdriver to take out the screws at the back of the control panel and disconnect wires connected to it.
Step 4. Wedge a putty knife under the main top panel of your washing machine to release the clips holding the main front panel of your washing machine.
Step 5. Detach the panel from the washing machine and set it aside.
Step 6. Remove the two screws holding the main top panel of your washing machine with a Philips screwdriver
Step 7. Pull the main top panel forward slightly and lift it up.
Step 8. Use a pair of pliers to squeeze and release the wire retainer from the frame.
Step 9. Open the lid of your washing machine and squeeze the tab on the lid switch to release it.
Step 10. Turn the lid switch sideways and push it through the opening.
Step 11. Lift the main top panel off the washing machine and set it aside.
Step 12. Use your screwdriver to take out the screws holding the control panel bracket, rear panel, and trim.
Step 13. Use a pair of pliers to detach the tube connected top the water pressure switch.
Step 14. Use a pair of pliers to squeeze the water pressure switch tab under the control panel bracket to release the switch.
Step 15. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the water pressure switch.
Step 16. Get your new water pressure switch out of its pack.
Step 17. Snap the new water pressure switch into the control panel bracket.
Step 18. Connect the wires to the new water pressure switch.
Step 19. Connect the air pressure tube to the new water pressure switch.
Step 20. Put the control panel trim back in place and apply the screws to secure.
Step 21. Secure the rear panel to the trim by applying the screws.
Step 22. Apply the screws on the control panel bracket.
Step 23. Insert the lid switch through the hole in the main top panel and snap it back in place.
Step 24. Snap the lid switch wire retainer into the frame.
Step 25. Slide the main top panel back in place and apply the screws at the front to secure it.
Step 26. Snap the main front panel of your washing machine back in place.
Step 27. Reconnect the wire connectors to the control panel and snap the panel back in place. Apply the screws at the back to secure it.
Step 28. Connect the water inlet hoses back to the ports at the back of your washing machine.
Step 29. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply then make sure everything works properly by running a wash cycle
2. Water Inlet Valve Has Failed
Here’s how to replace the water inlet valve in your GE washing machine…
Replacing Water Inlet Valve GE Top Loader Washing Machine
Do the following to replace the water inlet valve on 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 electrocution or water damage.
Step 2. Detach the water inlet hoses from the ports at the back of your washing machine (keep a rag nearby in case water spills).
Step 3. Take out the screws at the back of the control panel.
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 valve.
Step 6. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamp on the hose connected to the water inlet valve and slide it 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 secure it by applying the three mounting screws.
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 connector to its appropriate terminal on the new water inlet valve assembly.
Step 13. Put the control panel back on and secure it by applying the screws at the back.
Step 14. Reconnect the water inlet hoses to the inlet ports at the back of your washing machine.
Step 15. Plug in your washing machine’s power cord and turn on the water supply then try running a wash cycle to make sure everything is working properly.
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Replacing Water Inlet Valve In GE Front Loader Washing Machine
To replace the water inlet valve in your GE front loader washing machine, here’s what you’ll need to do…
Step 1. Ensure that your washing machine’s water and power supply is properly turned off in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine and disconnect the water inlet hoses (be prepared for some water to leak out).
Step 3. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the top panel.
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 (ensure that you take note of the positioning of each wire).
Step 6. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamp holding the hose to the water inlet valve and slide it out of place.
Step 7. Disconnect the hose from the water inlet valve assembly.
Step 7. Remove the two mounting screws at the back of your washing machine holding the water inlet valve using a Philips screwdriver.
Step 8. Pull the water inlet valve assembly out of the 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 secure it by applying the two Philips screws at the back of the washing machine.
Step 11. Connect the hose to the new water inlet valve assembly and slide the retaining clamp in place to secure it.
Step 12. Connect each solenoid wire connector to its appropriate terminal on the new water inlet valve assembly.
Step 13. Connect the water inlet hoses to their appropriate ports on the new water inlet valve assembly (to avoid water leakage, make sure that the connection is properly secured).
Step 14. Slide the top panel of your washing machine back on and apply the Philips screws at the back to secure it.
Step 15. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply then ensure that everything works properly by trying to run a wash cycle.
How To Replace The Start Button In A GE Washing Machine
Step 1. Avoid water leakage and electrocution by ensuring that you turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply before attempting any repairs.
Step 2. Run some garden wire or fishing line around each of the control knobs and pull them off your washing machine.
Step 3. Use your screwdriver to take out the screws at the back of your washing machine’s control panel.
Step 4. Slide the control panel sideways a bit and detach it from the main control housing. Lay the panel flat on the washer’s main top.
Step 5. Use a 5/16 inch nut-driver to take out the screws holding the control board to the panel.
Step 6. Lift the control board out of the panel and set it aside.
Step 7. Pull the old Start button from the inside of the control panel to take it out.
Step 8. Get your new Start button out of its packaging and push it through the opening in the control panel.
Step 9. Put the control board back in place inside the panel and secure it by applying the nuts.
Step 10. Snap the control panel assembly back in place and apply the screws at the back to secure it.
Step 11. Snap all the control knobs back in place on the control panel.
Step 12. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply then ensure that everything is working properly by running a wash cycle.
How To Replace The Start Capacitor In Your GE Washing Machine
Do the following to replace the start capacitor in your GE washing machine…
Step 1. Never attempt any repairs on your washing machine without turning off the water and power supply first. This helps prevent water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Insert a putty knife under the main top panel of your washing machine to release the clips holding the front panel of your washing machine.
Step 3. Detach the main front panel from your washing machine and set it aside.
Step 4. The start capacitor is mounted on the side of the washer’s cabinet. Disconnect the two electrical connectors from the capacitor.
Step 5. Cut the zip ties holding the capacitor to the cabinet frame and set the capacitor aside.
Step 6. Get your new start capacitor out of its pack.
Step 7. Mount the new start capacitor on the cabinet frame and secure by passing zip ties through the two holes on the cabinet.
Step 8. Tape the capacitor wires to the new start capacitor and connect the electrical connectors to the capacitor.
Step 9. Snap your washing machine’s main front panel back in place.
Step 10. Turn on the power and water supply of your washing machine then make sure everything is working properly by trying to run a wash cycle.
