GE Front Load Washer Stops Mid Cycle and Won't Spin - Common Issues

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Key parts mentioned in the video: Inverter Board: bens-appliances.com/products/wh22x35837-ge-washing-machine-inverter-board Door Lock: www.ifixit.com/products/ge-door-lock-wh01x29528 Drain Pump (3rd Party): bens-appliances.com/products/wh11x29539-ge-washing-machine-drain-pump-wh11x29539cm Pump (OEM): ifix.gd/3XPuKIk Accelerometer: www.ifixit.com/products/ge-washer-accelerometer-wh03x32138

[@matthewguertler1343]

You posted this just at the right time. Currently dealing with issues with my GE front-load washer right now and this is saving me a lot of time and money. Already had a handyman come out and replace the drain filter but turns out that wasn’t the issue. With your video I’m troubleshooting the issues and accessing the error codes myself rather than paying someone else to come out just to tell me the inverter motor is fried and I need to replace the entire washer, which unfortunately seems to be the case. Thanks!

[@agems56]

Overly complicated procedure! Just get a Miele! They will run 20 years with no problems!

[@JimFloydIII_IAM]

A HUGE THANK YOU!!!! There are so many videos on KZbin that are not specific or clear on their instructions. Your video was so helpful and clear that after just watching it a couple of times I was able to do the repair on my own. Thank you so much for the service you provide. I only wish I had ordered the part from you. It’s important to me to support people who support the community. Next time I will buy my products from you.

[@issachar10]

Subscribed and like man I called a repair man to check out my washer charged me 350 dollars and said the part as been discontinued and I need a new washer I looked it up on ebay order and replaced it. Works like new if it wasn't for your video I would spent 2k for a new washer thank you so much for what you do.

[@tboneuw]

I have 2 of these washers, less than 4 yrs old. The inverter board went out on both within 2 months of eachother. Paid a GE repair tech $480 to replace it the first time. Thanks to you I'm going to do it myself the second time and save a ton of money.

[@aksel58]

how did you understand that the issue with the inverter board, not the main control?

[@rockybilbao]

Sir, you are a king! My part arrived today and in 45 minutes I had the part replaced and the machine up and running again. Considering buying another part in case it gets discontinued! well done and thank you.

[@markj4202]

Dude, that was a fantastic and very thorough video on how to fix this style of washer! I think it is funny because you state on your channel that you are not mechanically inclined. Hell, you could have fooled me! Good luck with your KZbin Channel and your business.

[@jwhitekeyoyo]

Thankyou so much sir. I had a ge washer with the 5 second spin during testing and after watching your video I ordered an inverter board. Problem fixed. Your video made it super easy to remove the front panel of the washer and swap the board. I ended up using a woodworking trigger clamp with a reversed jaw to stretch the gasket spring enough to re-install (with zip ties like you mentioned). Great video.

[@Flea_ip]

This repair sucked. Not because it was particularly difficult to do, just because I'm really irritated that my washer is BARELY over a year old and I had to drop $~140 on a part to fix it. However, I did get it put back together enough to test, and it fixed my spin problem. The diagnostic went perfectly and I cleared trouble codes and got it all put back together. Not happy with appliances these days, but it is what it is I guess. Thank you very much for this video

[@dregenius]

LG FTW... I liked these GFW's when they came out but after selling a few million dollars worth of washers, I'm back to simping for LG. They're just designed and built so damn well. (And no, you don't get LG's best - or anyone's best - if you get a trash-loader lol 😂)

[@joelmaricel5810]

I'm lucky you put out this video before my washer broke. You’d think a $1600 washer would last more than 3-4 years. We replaced the main circuit board for around $250-300 a year ago. And here we are spending another $150 on this inverter board. Still cheaper than having a tech look at it though. I tried replacing the hall sensor (accelerometer/speed sensor) first because it waa cheaper. If I had paid closer attention to this video though, I would have noticed that I didn’t have an error code for the accelerometer/hall sensor. The diagnostics in the manual suggest replacing the hall sensor if the drum spins for only 5-7 seconds during the #14 spin test. But a bad inverter board also causes the drum to spin for only 5-7 seconds. I’ll just keep the extra sensor on the shelf till it dies too.

[@Sounbyte404]

Thanks so much for this information. Ours stopped and I got the board in today. Took about an hour to do it and I used the wire tie clamp method to do the spring. Did not have to remove the weight or tilt the wash and I did not remove the top either. As the codes pointed directly to this as the problem when the drum spun freely. Thanks!!!!!!

[@Artist1502]

Hi Ben your literally a master in this field I wish you were in South Bay California You explained exactly what to do and I had three washing machine techs even one with GE You are by far the best in this field the work is to much to do at least I can run the codes Whoever I find to do the job I will make sure the capability because of your video I will make sure they get the parts with you Thank you :)

[@jamesbodell3409]

Awesome. I scheduled a service call because I thought it was beyond my knowledge. After watching your video, I realize, it isn't! I had a small rock in my drain pump causing the main board triac to blow a small hole in it, just as you noted. My pump had the 3 detents, but only showed 1.3ohms resistance. Interestingly, it's 3 years old. And I have 2! One more thing. My washer is throwing inverter errors, but I am waiting for the Ctl board and pump to see if the works before I order the inverter as I KNOW the Ctl board and pump are bad. Im thinking that the bad Ctl board is masking the actual errors? Additional benefit, your prices are competitive and I ordered my replacement parts through your web site. Well done!.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Hi yes - the main control can mask the inverter error for sure. It did on the one on-screen. I bought it knowing it was bad and assumed it was the inverter, but upon further and deeper diagnosis, it was the main board because it failed to throw 120 VAC to the inverter - it would only go up to 4-5v then the relay would click and the process would start again. Thats a clear case of the board being bad. If it did send 120v THEN clicked, that would likely single the inverter or motor for failure.

[@MrMoneybagz94]

Thank you Ben! Followed your trouble shooting and found the problem. Got a new inverter board and solved the problem!

[@viktorveynovich2261]

In the beginning of the video you kept saying inverter motor but the whole time you’re talking about the inverter BOARD! Lol anyways, good video. These inverters go out left and right

[@Livinglife306]

I’ve just recently changed the pump on this style unit. I was able to easily replace the pump without having to take the front of the washer apart. It took 5 mins to swap out going from underneath the washer. No need to remove all the other parts. Just thought I would share for anyone who needs to replace the pump and feels too intimidated to disassemble the entire front of the washer

[@WeHadOneOfThose]

Good video Ben and great to see how to access Error Codes !!

[@Ceege2323]

Thanks!

[@Ceege2323]

Awesome video!!! The gasket ring trick in the other video is brilliant! You saved me $200 and weeks without a washer.

[@Gunnberg85]

Ben! I have the wifi capable version of this wacher with the "tide" auto dispenser. I've used Tide's washing machine cleaner with oxi a couple times now, but I'm curious if it's overkill. One packet caused the entire machine to fill with suds. After the painfully long (nearly a whole day) self clean cycle, there were still cleaner detergent particles in the drum. The instructions state not to use it with clothes so I ran some empty wash cycles to purge it. I then experimented by using about half of the pack and it only caused 1/3 -1/2 of the drum to fill...but no detergent remained that time. Serious question: Is the totally full drum necessary for self clean?

[@jasonmazzy]

Is the inverter motor covered by the limited 10 year warranty on the 850 series? My machine is 14 months old... and just quit spinning and is throwing all the inverter codes... that pisses me off something fierce.

[@onahu88]

I can’t seem to find the video for the draining pump removal. Can you link it ? I didn’t see it at the end of the video either

[@raulpacheco2503]

Hey Ben Thank you for your videos I have the same machine I'm getting error codes that keeps popping up 18,38,34,91,89 any suggestions that can cause this errors

[@unfundedopportunities7278]

Please consider a video on window air conditioners. What are good models. The ones sold at Home Depot, Lowe's and Walmart seem to be disposables. I have a 98' 7800 Btu Panasonic window AC, and a Kenmore 8000 Btu that was purchased about six years ago when the stores were closing. The Panasonic is much heavier, quieter and blows the doors off the Kenmore.

[@brinnon9073]

i dont see that spring spreader tool in links....i want it

[@fullquiver11]

I want to buy it as well :-)

[@billtressler6282]

Thank you kindly for the video. We just got a new GFW655SSVWW and it does not want to spin. Tried all the troubleshooting steps. Ran mode 14, and all seems well.

[@JoeL-zx2tl]

Hey Ben could you do a video on how to replace the door gasket on a ge all in one washer dreyer combo ? The pretty blue door gasket. Thank you

[@peterwolf1892]

I had 5 fault codes on my brand new GE front loader, they replaced my washer after just 5 days of failed use, and before I even used the replacement washer for the first time, it already has code 89 and 92 before we even started it up. The store told me I shouldn't be accessing those codes. I just hope it works this time. This all happened this week.

[@trailup]

Hey Ben, I just got the SQ TC5, I heard from someone else who has the same SQ that the computer board failed 2 times in the first 8 months of ownership, and that they wash some loads on hot, and the SQ is kept inside a laundry room. After my 2nd load on just warm with the laundry room fan on, I noticed it was a little humid in my laundry room. I'm thinking the natural humidity that the SQ gives off is destroying the computer boards quickly. Is this a problem, or is there something else I'm not understanding?

[@quartzofcourse]

I watch all these repair videos even though I don’t own any of them or plan to

[@One-Day-After-Another]

I don't own this washer either. My duet front load is from 2005 approaching 20 yrs old. Crazy! I really DREAD when/if it dies because I literally have NO clue what to get. From what I've seen, LG's with turbo wash.or Elux.. Avoid samsung/GE... Possibly Maytag/whirlpool... whatever it is.. it will def be a FL washer... I loath TL washers... especially the new ones... the old ones weren't so bad

[@zekenzy6486]

Great video. Thank you for sharing

[@nathanmarsala3099]

I got the pump from you, and that wasn't the issue. I'm not getting inverter codes. My machine won't do the spin test. It won't do the high speed spin test either and registers no rpms when it does try to run it. Could this be the speed sensor?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Could be yes, the accelerometer

[@rotaxrider]

I finally found your channel again. I thought I was subscribed but I wasn’t but I am now. Hopefully you can answer this question and if you have a video with this topic link me to it. If you had a choice between Electrolux front loads and Maytag which one would you buy? Thanks

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

With out adult right now I would go with electrolux

[@rotaxrider]

@@bensappliancesandjunk thanks

[@rotaxrider]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Thanks again. So I think I narrowed it down to LG or Electrolux. Do you have a no bells and whistles LG front load that yourself you would recommend but maybe they all come with bells and whistles now.

[@rotaxrider]

@@bensappliancesandjunk I decided on an the Electrolux 3 Series Washer (ELFW7337AW) with LuxCare® Wash System. Dryer (ELFE733CAW) with LuxCare® Lint Shield Doesn’t have all the bells and whistles and that’s what I wanted. Hopefully I made the right decision. I only noticed after that it didn’t have an access door to clean the pump filter and looked at the schematics and couldn’t see one inside but I’m assuming that there is one. Do you know?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@rotaxrider it doesnt sadly from my knowledge. But on the other hand, I never hear of techs replacing them so its possible they're built a little bit better than other brands.

[@predator627]

I need a small help from you, my machine has codes for inverter and when i tried to test it on code 14 it doesn’t spin at all absolutely nothing, first i had the code for accelerometer but when i deleted it it’s no longer there, do you think that is not moving at all if the inverter is totally dead ?

[@simoncesABC]

Hi Ben great video Thanks. I have the similar washer machine GFW550S* with codes 3,9,23,46. Running test 14 spin 3 seconds which thel me it is the hall sensor. Checking voltage in the main board I get 122 vac at the input and 119 vac on the output pins that contact connector J506. This tell me that the main board is sending the right voltage to the inverter. However when I connect J506 plug to the main board output pins and check voltage on white and black wire, the voltage is 0. I check continuity between the wire and the pins on J506 plug and wires are cramped correctly. Question, do you thing is there a short circuit on white and black wire or in the inverter to cause difference of voltage be 0? if this were the case why I don't see a spark when I connect the plug J506?? I hope you can help me 😊

[@davidmorton9685]

I have a GFW 850 purchased in 2021. Symptoms are similar to video that washer stops mid cycle and won’t spin. Error codes are 38 and 26. I have replaced the inverter board, vent damper and drain pump. When I go into test mode, the vent damper works as intended opens and closes properly and the accelerated spin test reaches 1100 RPMs as intended. Not sure where to turn next? Has anyone on this message board encountered anything similar on this model of front load washers? I’ve checked for pinched wires and loose connections. What am I missing?

[@michaeljorgensen190]

Yay, it worked! Thank you

[@charlyd9096]

Where can infi d the error codes list? I have error code 9 for the door lock. I need to find how to troubleshoot this. I have clothes in the washer 😩.

[@vanessalarios9163]

what if my washer does complete the full 14 test cycle but it has a weird clicking while spinning. I have codes 23, 27, 26, 9, 66, 46, 65, and 29. While washing it displays 'door' although there is nothing blocking the door and the drain is clean as well.

[@DJNANNU559]

I have same washer. No matter which cycle i will start. Its keep draining soap and water then rotate then stop then do nothing for may be 1 mint then it automatically ending cycle. Water in the drum. Please advice.

[@justincrowe4813]

What if service test 14 shows it ok and reaches full speed but won’t speed up during normal operation? I’ve checked everything I can think of and can’t find a solution. Drain pump clear, pressure sensor seems fine.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Check error codes - thats a rarity, and those codes should hint at whats going on

[@justincrowe4813]

Thanks for the response. I did, doesn’t seem to point to anything.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@justincrowe4813 what codes did it throw out ?

[@justincrowe4813]

I cleared them last time I was going through the tests, getting nothing now. Before it was as 3, 23, 26, 38, 39, 89, 91. From what I understand 3 and 89 are ok since spin test 14 ran successfully. Same with 38/39 using test 24.

[@donaldhollingsworth3875]

I really do not like GE appliances. I worked at GE Aviation and saw first hand how GE cheap out on producing parts. I also had a old 1993, I seem to recall, GE top loading washing machine which was pretty good which lasted over 20 years & used a cider block for a counter balance. I now have a LG front loader washer & dryer. I am not impressed with these. I have to set the washing machine spin cycle to medium so it does not come up with a uneven load error. When I have to start replacing all of the appliances, I will get a Samsung all in one washer/dryer since I seem to remember you gave the Samsung unit better review then the GE & LG units. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

LG is definitely the more reliable and better performing washer dryer set of the three. The uneven load error isn’t due to spin speed, it’s due to what you put inside it. If you put singular or small loads of heavy items it will easily go off balance.

[@sandasturner9529]

I had a Samsung washer and dryer Combo. Lasted 3-4years.

[@sandasturner9529]

They're both trash

[@NicholasSiplivy]

Don't I am a tech and those things are crap

[@codythedogyoutuber]

Please do not get the samsung

[@elmbaker1683]

I don't see that gasket tool link anywhere

[@sc0rpio1982]

I replaced the inverter board and the main board and the problem persist. Any idea what the problem would be

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Can you pull error codes?

[@sc0rpio1982]

@@bensappliancesandjunk at this point I have error code 3, 39, 23, 91, 9

[@JenniofCallahan]

We got a new inverter board and now it does nothing at all. Before it would spin a few seconds before stopping. Now it doesn't try to do anything, I'm so confused.

[@tubbywonder]

My washing machine (Model Number GFW850SSN0WW) won't spin more than 5-7 seconds even during the spin and accelerated spin tests. I know my damper was bad and I just changed that. Is it possible it is the inverter board or the accelerometer? How would I know if it is one or the other before ordering the right part?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Inverter board 99% of the time with that explanation of failure. Very rarely accelerometer, and you should see inverter board codes vs. accellerometer codes.

[@tubbywonder]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Replaced the board and it seems like it is working. Ran the rinse and spin and it completed the whole cycle. Going to start washing everything now, LOL. Thank you for the video and your advice.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@tubbywonder glad to hear this fixed it for you!

[@delsurmxmartinez745]

I'm working on a washer that only spins with small loads any suggestion? I check suspension everything looks solid

[@Whynot-w9p]

I have this washer in the 850ss # My question is, is it the board if it turns on and then shuts off in the middle Attempting to run diagnostic mode? Error codes 66 ,40,92,33,39,32,8

[@sullydee2237]

do the heat pump dryer video you talk about lg/ speed queen

[@keepingitrealestate3357]

I hear machinations inside the machine BUT No Spin Loose or broken belt?

[@MPBrewster]

Inverter board? I have to assume because the motor is DC? I wonder if there will come a time that electricity is converted to DC when in comes into the home, or maybe even on the utility pole. All our electronic devices have converters to DC and all major appliances will run more efficientely with DC motors. Look at split system A/C units for an example. And of course if solar is part of the equation staying DC all the way is also more efficient. LED light bulbs run on DC and convert within, no? AC was great for incandescent lights, but who uses them anymore? Giant battery farms are springing up in our neighborhoods and they have to invert/convert coming and going each way significant losses. I may not see it in my lifetime but I think DC is the future. Not of course for transmission, but once at a reasonable proximity. I came here thinking about buying a GE washer but your videos are scaring me away. Thanks.

[@jenhurst8643]

After pushing start on 14 it turns off and the spin doesn’t happen

[@silviagarcia8477]

But I dnt see this part for sale in your store

[@MrImperial67]

turns off after a matter of seconds and you hear a clicking sound. No error codes. just keeps clicking. Sounds like a relay click not the door lock click.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I just put the video out for that about 3 weeks prior to this one

[@MrImperial67]

Wish I watched this before I changed the inverter board. The inverter board was not the culprit

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@MrImperial67 it sucks - thats why I made the videos and released them as fast as I could, with the one about the main board being first.

[@MrImperial67]

@@bensappliancesandjunk thanks man I'm just starting out in appliance repair and you were more helpful than ge and my training school

[@michalhowling3702]

Where's the error code list????????

[@Heartwing37]

I can’t even get mine to show the error codes😂😂😂

[@solsburian]

A Haier in a dress!

[@theappliancemechanic]

I’m a tech. This appliance is shit. Do not buy!

[@TheCaitlinlopez]

no spin? put a republican, you would be admired by how much the machine can spin now

[@KarlsCracklingCottonMouth]

These things are trash! They need to get away from this "make it like an iPhone" where settings are preloaded and I have no control. I should have the option to skip cycles and turn on "spin cycle" at any time. They take away independence with new technology. It's lame

[@shawa9141]

My washing machines it. Is top load

[@pawemilewski8126]

Morning. My washer just start a program, adds some water, spins a few times, like 5 rotations every time and after a few minutes abrtly ends the cycle. Drain pump works, water supply seem to work, at least on the spin and runse cycle. Today it displayed CANCELED and drained all the water and shut down. Back to the symptoms now. GFW850SSN0WW. What do you want to send me first from your store to replace and eliminate? :)

[@pawemilewski8126]

Inverter?

[@pawemilewski8126]

Codes 3,57,9

[@pawemilewski8126]

If I hold the START button for 10secs, sonethings just cliks, like an electric valve sound, light restarts, but nothing shiws on the display.

[@manion1947]

Thank you