GE Top Load Washing Machine Won't Start - How to Find & Fix Problems

[@buddditchendorf1847]

Thank you! Saved me $175 service call. All my parts needed were available on Amazon and covered by Prime points. A $0 fix for me. What a blessing at a time when I really did not have it.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad it helped

[@calfire1911]

Just want to say thank you for your Cabrio washer video, I found burn marks on the board and used alcohol to wipe it down. I’ve ran 3 successful loads without any issues. Saved a few hundred bucks, just hope it last as long as it should now. Thanks again!

[@justinbryan595]

I love this channel now that I've had to buy appliances! Still here because you make great, honest videos, plus you're adorable ! 😊

[@gadgetarama]

😊😊😅 2:15

[@ogee634]

If you know the engineer that designed any of the troubleshooting sequences, please utilize your largest wrench or hammer to rectify the problem.

[@joeblow5154]

Great video! I've got the exact same washer so I'm adding this video to my favorites. Thanks, Ben.

[@jacobjames1171]

I have one of these rotting on my side yard. It was so frustrating.

[@egx161]

Thanks Ben. It would be great if you could make a tools list for DIY repair of these and other machines you cover. 👍

[@maryannmoore3229]

Smart idea 💡 👌

[@sheilamangundayao6515]

The switch that activates the washer doesnt click when I close it. I dont know what happen. Everything lights up and the knob can be turn but the machine wont run when I close it even if i turn the start button

[@Saviour3]

Ayiyi! Give me an analog machine, please!

[@arvinhirang4477]

Hi there, thank you for this information. I haven't tried any but they are useful. My issue is this, my washer just randomly stopped working. It is lit and I can turn the knob and you could hear the sound. I noticed that when I turn on my washer, it gives a sound that is flat versus when it was working normally. What could be the issue?

[@donaldperrotta8514]

I have this same model GE washer . Very cheap build quality. It’s definitely not the same quality GE appliance that my parents always purchased ! I’ll use it until it starts giving me problems … then buy a USA company built Speed Queen.

[@dregenius]

I mean, these GE toploaders are made in USA, while their front loaders are made in China by Haier... and the build quality on the Chinese made ones absolutely blows away the US-made union-built tin-can top-loaders. But then, GE knows their market - most americans will buy any washer, no matter how cheap and unfit for purpose, as long as it's got a flap on the top and a plastic prong sticking up in the middle of the wash basket. For such a young country, we really are the most stubbornly stuck in the 1800s. lol.

[@ScottsLandscapers]

I replaced a drain pump on my GE washer (thanks for showing me how) because the washer would not drain. When I plugged it back in, it now seems to be continually trying to drain and makes a noise. Thought it might be worth a shot to see if you may have a thought as to what problem could be. Thanks.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Likely board has been damaged due to the faulty pump. Had that happen a long time ago

[@dirtydingoringo3121]

I’m working on this right now

[@kellycarroll6829]

💚washers & dryers!

[@FDCGaming2010]

What is the oldest washer and dryer you guys had the oldest one my mom has is a 24 year old frigidare dryer and she had it for 6 years

[@SouSaelee]

I followed your diagnostic process and returned 9 codes in this order; •Code 19 •Code 14 •Code 7 •Code 26 •Code 3 •Code 23 •Code 16 •Code 24 •Code 1 Additionally, my washer is half way filled with water and I can not move it to begin the tear down process. Is there a trick todrain the water?

[@LeninVera]

Go into the test modes and test drain pump to empty water.

[@Saviour3]

I have that GE machine but sometimes in spin cycle it bangs around like it's ready to jump off the ground or take off even after I carefully put heavy items on the bottom spreading everything out to balance. It's so annoying ... what is that?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Working on a video for that soon. Could be suspension rods

[@Saviour3]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Thanks Ben but in all the years I've had a regular analog washing machine, I never had a problem, open and close the lid to add another item if you want ... no downside but may our Good Father God Bless you in your work and continue to increase you and your children in Jesus Name!!!

[@anneamus]

I'm replacing the splutch on a top load whirlpool washer. Should i lubricate any of those parts?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I've never seen a requirement for that brand, IMHO

[@keko310]

Good understandable instructions, thanks.

[@richardedwins8594]

Fault code 5 Would the shifter stop the washer from filling (start of cycle)

[@casycarson7530]

Had for a year and a half and the plastic transmission gear stripped out. Changed it and it stripped again 8 months later

[@5150-v2v]

How do you get the washers that dont have an agitator to clean anything?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Generally, gotta avoid overloading them , as too many clothes ensures no rollover

[@jimrusch22]

The Achilles heal of these GE washers is the poor balancing system. Issue will occur with under loading, overloading and clothes distribution.

[@zekenzy6486]

Great Video. Thank you for sharing

[@LeninVera]

Have an error code 9 and i have replaced the lid switch. The bad switch reads locked all the time. The good switch reads open all the time. Ive cleared error codes and still wont start. Thoughts?

[@AaronHatcher]

How do you get it into diagnostic mode?

[@themadhater9003]

I'm having a weird issue with the same washer, sprays twice at startup, doesn't lock, and resets all five lights show with soak flashing once. No codes and I have tried two lid switches.

[@That_puertorican]

I have same washer my issue is that on wash it will not spin and door won’t lock. But when on spin door will locked. I have replaced door lock with new piece and still having same problem

[@dirty30productions8]

I am having an issue with my GE washer its fairly new but after it fills with water and starts agitating for about 5 seconds it stops and then starts filling with water again till it reaches the top. then it just sits there and does nothing.. any help would be great

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Check error code video - it may point you to whats wrong

[@dirty30productions8]

@@bensappliancesandjunk appreciate it.. my issue was the speed sensor or hall sensor.

[@brittnymoore759]

What if the code lights don’t come on at all??? I’ve tried 2 different outlets it’s not cutting on at all.

[@Tyler0789]

Why didn't you test speed sensor? Just jumped straight to replacing.

[@ivancaudillo7385]

Thanks u donne ,a very good job🎉

[@robinsattahip2376]

Do you mean Haier pretending to be GE? Right? Thanks for the interesting videos.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Haier was making GE stuff long before they bought GE. It's been an open secret for awhile. Haier brand units were using GE parts and vice versa. Mind you, most top loaders are garbage anymore so it's not like this one is worse than the rest

[@gabrielsierra6890]

Mine starts, do 10 movements the switch to "SOAK" and there is stays. From time to time it completes the cycle, but it is very seldom

[@claudiaaguilar5080]

I am having the exact same problem!!

[@AlanShirtsink]

Put in a new circuit board and doesn’t function. How do you program this thing so it works?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Should of had instructions with the board?

[@AlanShirtsink]

@ none included

[@AlanShirtsink]

@ by the way, thanks for the prompt reply

[@MrTurdFurgeson]

@@AlanShirtsink odd. I'd contact whomever you purchased the board from. Most OEM GE stuff has instructions and I assume that board may need a personality code, but I haven't had to program one in ages to know the guide offhand.

[@AlanShirtsink]

@@bensappliancesandjunk actually found a business sized card in the trash that said text for instructions. Screwy way to do business

[@mustangragtop0926]

I replaced the lid lock on mine. Ever since it either wont fill, or will fill, but then do nothing. It is giving me a pressure sensor code or water level.

[@casycarson7530]

I'm sorry it was the plastic pulley in the clutch . It was completely stripped out and I don't overload my washing machine

[@stacyreyes9576]

HELP!!! My lid is locked and I can't open it! No power

[@isaacjohnson7184]

Thank you for the video.

[@jamaalahamilton4202]

what if it doesn't come-on at al no lights like it has no power but its pulled in

[@marieangelesnunez8719]

Mines is the same way. Where you able to fix it?

[@lisahayden8805]

@@marieangelesnunez8719mine is doing the same thing. No lights. Open the lid, close it, select a cycle and then a small amount of water starts to fill and then nothing else happens.

[@clearaswater4424]

I hate I got this washer. I had my Whirlpool for over 16 yrs just regular fixable issues. This thing so many stupid issues.

[@KeithsTVHD1]

Informative video, these machines are made to fail

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

In general yeah, not the best made. Thus thr video hehe

[@kc-jm3cd]

it would be cool if you start the washer to prove you did something or that it still works

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

It worked before the video and worked afterwards. In order to make the videos I do, I can't randomly throw a broken one on camera and re-do every single step every time in hopes I film the problem that I fixed. There's a reason I am the #1 appliance KZbinr: I try to offer robust answers to the problems, as opposed to one-off ideas

[@JulioRodriguez-fu7pw]

Mine doesn’t light up at all won’t do anything

[@keltiegrigsby5765]

Will not spin on rinse

[@fumanpoo4725]

I wish I could fix things instead of just making things worse.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

That happens a few times then you start fixing them more and more

[@teaashagood1169]

Can you help me? My washer stopped working Al. Of a sudden. When I press start it makes the noise and goes off 😕​@@bensappliancesandjunk

[@hippo-potamus]

What a disassembly nightmare.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Its not that bad by comparison to most other machines, IMO. The only bad part is the top as it doesn't clip into the chassis

[@benjaminhildebrand2220]

DOOR WON'T OPEN

[@EllHanan]

Codes are BS, i had like 6 codes… non for the lock lid switch which was the issue….

[@jenniferjoyce8463]

"Promosm"

[@aaronmday]

Absolute trash of a washing machine

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

And thats why I make the videos! Hehehe

[@sherrygrimm9082]

This is a horrible machine it has horrible unfixable problens!!! Had them out three times it still doesn't work right!!!

[@kenthomas9196]

100% lack of useful info

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Its helped thousands of people fix their washing machine so IDK what to tell you.

[@drakosasori3071]

Hey I don't know what to do the lid locked is flashing and I just did a load not too long ago, why isn't it starting?? There seems to be nothing wrong with the striker but it's not locking. I tried unplugging it and plugging it back in but it still doesn't work