GE Washer Leaking Water into Tub - Water Valve Replacement

If your GE Washing Machine is leaking water into the tub, causing it to overflow or be a nuisance, there's a systemic problem with the water valves that require a replacement. In this video, I show you how to replace that valve which is super easy.
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[@bensappliancesandjunk]

If you need the water valve for this style machine, here's the link to buy it: bens-appliances.com/products/ge-washer-water-valve-wh13x26535

[@myowan]

Thank you so much for this video and the part to fix it. I’m visiting my elderly parents and my mother was worried about her water bill being high with the dripping. With your video and part I was able to fix it in about 15 minutes. Many thanks!

[@SchmittyMagoo]

Thanks for taking the time to make a clear and to the point video. I ordered the valve from you because you deserved my business, and your price was great. I paid via PayPal and you shipped quickly and I received the valve in 4 days. The valve was an exact replacement including the screens and the electrical components. I'll bookmark your channel for the future.

[@StephenValley-oi6in]

Thanks for this very helpful video. It encouraged me to fix my Maytag washer/dryer combo. Water had been leaking into the tub AND when I wanted to run a load it took about 15 minutes to fill the tub! When I looked at the water valve, I noticed that the intake screens were clogged with rust and debris. I used a brush and a spray bottle to clean the screen and now the washer runs like it's brand new!

[@josiahfirestorm2505]

I rarely comment on videos, but you, sir, are a truly great individual. Awesome instruction, links to the part for easy ordering. People like you deserve awards.

[@ranrunnn5280]

Thanks Ben for your great video! I just replaced the valve on our 3 year old GE washer piece o crap that was leaking into the tub. ( It was a different model and part, but my husband is amazed that even an Old Spice Barbie like me can fix it). $50 part ~ saved us $150!!!

[@YourFajah]

Ben, I can't thank you enough for this information and fantastic video. I am barely getting by on Social Security and you saved me a service call I just couldn't afford. GOD bless you and yours for this.

[@albe1500]

Thank you so much for this video. My dad and I fixed our washer with zero experience!

[@danfelsing1043]

Thank you. I had the described washer leak, found your video, bought the part from your store, quick install, and problem is solved. My wife was going to buy a new washing machine - happy that this was an easy fix!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Awesome! Glad you saved it!

[@peterstevens7401]

Thanks to your great video I was able to fix my washer in 15 minutes (and get the exact part I needed thanks to your link). I am grateful!

[@barkingspider2007]

Ben, Your video and help is very much appreciated. I ordered the part from your site. My wife thinks that I'm a genius! Thanks again : )

[@homiecwhite1496]

Ben, my GE washer just started this dripping nonsense. Only 3.5 years old. Have valves on order from you. Removing the console was just as you described. Thanks for noting on your site the new valve doesn't come w/an o-ring. I saw this as a common problem on other forums when people didn't know about it and got a leak at the thermistor. What a terrible design, but at least it's an easy fix.

[@bryanwarne]

Thank you for this video! I was able to buy the correct part from your store and install it pretty quickly (even though my model # was different than the one shown in the video). Thank you so much for all you do!

[@mariaboyer3763]

Thanks! This was so helpful, and your price on the part was the best I found. Much appreciate your help!

[@krob63]

Great video, and your price beat everyone else's. I just placed my order.

[@omlooper]

Missing O ring at 2:33 Our washer has some sort of sensor in that blue hole at 2:33. The old valve had a tiny blue O ring in that hole. The replacement valve does NOT come with that O ring. Don’t forget to bring it over from old valve! Otherwise a great video. Just finished an EZ install & prob saved a few $$$. Thanks!

[@melrosemiddleschool2]

This comment was a life saver

[@stevephillips3952]

You saved the day!! Thank you so much for the tip about the blue o ring!

[@tgcatmom9447]

What did the sensor go to? My old one has no hole?

[@DamiensRegicide]

Thank you!!

[@frederickg.6155]

Your videos are lifesaver and $$$ saver

[@kirkmcdonald4759]

Thank you so much for this video! You made the fix super easy.

[@dianag4759]

Thank you so much for this information!!!

[@mattjonathan7412]

Great video thankyou !!!! I just ordered a new part. Do I put Teflon tape on the threads when the new one comes ? It wasn't in the threads of the old one

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

Thank you so much for this video

[@kalehallman]

On a different topic, why does my washer get softener built up in the dispenser and leak down the agitator? We have cleaned it out and began diluting the fabric softener but still experience some buildup and leaking.

[@Bobherry]

1:41 make sure if you do this repair to watch the capacitor. Its the part in the top right that looks like a silver barrel. It will shock you even while unplugged as they store power.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Assuming you disconnect the wires. There's no reason to disconnect the wires at all.

[@Mommacita23]

Great warning! My 45 year old cousin was electrocuted dead while trying to fix his washing machine.

[@mjp7316]

What about the thermostat with the o ring that goes in the center of the inlet valve? My original one is blocked off and that replacement you showed has it open

[@LostSoul3699]

My 2yr old ge top loader washer is leaking where the soap dispenser drawer is, Is this the same problem this video is about? I can't find a video that covers this exact issue

[@irishrose1232]

I have this same leak into the drum on an older GE model. Unfortunately, the model # is partially illegible. My model # ends with 250DOWS. Do you know whether I can use your recommended water valve on an older GE?

[@johndoe-ty8sz]

Can u tell me on this model washer is leaking from underneath to the floor

[@TomCorcoran-og2di]

Hi B Does this valve fit all the GE top loaders? Our machine looks a little different than the one in your video. Your video is great! Thank you

[@woogi268]

I don't see my model listed GTW180... it is blue like the one in the video, but is it the same part?

[@melissamatias8280]

Is it normal for some residual water to be held in the valve after a cycle? I thought I had a leak because it was dripping one day. Found this video and was going to replace the valve. But now it’s stopped dripping. However, if I reach up and rub my hand along the part where the water comes out, I will get a “release” of a few tablespoons of water. Almost like it’s just stuck in there after a cycle. In hindsight I don’t think I have an actual leak but for whatever reason that one day this water was just dripping . Is it normal for water to pool up there between cycles or is this an indicator of a failing valve?

[@Mama_cita_333]

@benappliancesandjunk I couldn't find my specific model which is gtw330ask3ww on your site. Help please

[@markh3478]

Yes- watch the capacitor - silver beer can looking thing on the right . Even a dinky 5 micro farad capacitor can kill you . I'd discharge it or at least wear rubber gloves when doing the job. THANK YOU for the video - made my day knowing its a simple job !!!

[@Mommacita23]

Great warning! My 45 year old cousin was electrocuted dead while trying to fix his washing machine.

[@zackedfedf7581]

Is Samsung ecobubble inverter good

[@123narnar]

On all blue valve. Dont forget the o ring for sensor!!

[@donaldhollingsworth3875]

I had a 25 year old GE washer & dryer. The water fill valves started leaking & was able to find a new replacement which is a miracle in its self. I didn't have any other problems with it. The one queer thing I found out the GE washer is that it had a cider block attached to the motor to counter act an out of balance load. Then I bought a front loading LG washer & dryer. What a big mistake! The main reason I bought a front loader was so I could wash my comforter. The worst reason is that it never got my t-shirts clean. The next time I buy a washer, it will be a top loader with a short impeller & definitely not an LG. I will probably buy a GE washer & dryer even though I hate GE products since I worked for GE for over 15 years in another division.

[@dfsdh432v9]

GE appliance is now Chinese owned.

[@BriMorilla]

Thank you for this fix! Helped a lot. I've been looking through your other videos and you do great work. Any idea why the companion GE dryer (gdt45easj2ss) would be really loud, rumbling/rattling?

[@mrs.camillewarrenempress3115]

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[@AG-nn8lp]

What about water leaking from bottom of machine when it's off???

[@sc12117]

The fill valve has that blue hole on top, just forward of the soliniods. Ours leaks from there.

[@elchewtoy]

Thank you for posting. We are dealing with this right now. We’ve replaced the part. But now we have a small leak just between the screws that hold the valve to the washer. It seems to be a sensor port. But in the video you don’t seem to mention it and unfortunately we did not take a picture before removing the part. I am not sure if we are missing a small O ring in the sensor port area. Or if it even goes there. Any suggestions. Small leak

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

I just did the same exact thing . There was an oring. I looked on the old water valve I removed and saw a small oring in it. I took the small oring out and put it in the new water valve and the water leak stopped.

[@cyanrobot]

@@RayRay-zc2ed Thanks for posting this. After reading your comment, I found the o-ring from the old valve on the floor, where it had fallen when I removed the part. Using that with the new part fixed the leak for me, too.

[@poopytowncat]

kenmore washing machine inlet valve assembly

[@rickyhernandez8988]

Why is mine leaking from the bottom?

[@smooveking773]

i just bought a Amana washer and it was a return due to a small dent on the front for 200$ i was told it was tested and did have a small amount of water in the washer when bought and was told it was from testing when at home i installed it on a upper floor laundry room it filled up fine and the spin cycle worked fine and when the machine tried to drain the water came out from under the washer near the drain tube it did a lot of damage to my ceiling on the first floor i also had a new washer pan to catch any leaks but was over filled quickly and did not heap much at all i did unplug the machine to try to stop the flow but that did not help i now have $1000s of dollars worth of damage to my newly painted walls i called the company where i bought it from they asked if i had a professional install it i said no i did and asked for pics of the damage will they pay for the damage?? will i have to hire a lawyer what happens in these types of situations ??

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

If you didn't pay for a professional installer, you're likely liable. You can ask a lawyer, but generally, it'd be on the insurance of whomever installed it.

[@jmer3536]

Thats exactly what I have and am dealing with.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

wow! Hope it helps!

[@saadyousef9778]

Where would I get a water valve for a GTW680 model?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Here you go: oemparts.bens-appliances.com/products/wh13x26637-ge-water-valve-asm?_pos=1&_sid=510ad55d3&_ss=r

[@ccllvn]

What's your opinion on Siemens Washers? Looking to buy one and they seem to be the common standard in my country. Thanks for the content

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I've only dealt with them when Bosch was making them, they seemed decent but complex

[@ccllvn]

@@bensappliancesandjunk ty 👍 makes sense to me, they are german machines. I was suprised to see some Whirlpool machines available in northern EU, but they are massively expensive here (twice the Siemens) so that ain't happening :/

[@proskatersf90]

Sold out already....

[@rusipathan]

My brand new GE washer started to leak into the drum as soon as I plugged the hoses. Looks like defective design. Stay away from this model.

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!... #47 ✝ {5-21-2023}

[@chrisc5726]

Is the leaking from the O ring at the end of the black cable connected to the valve? Most likely it is. You didn’t mentioned that important step. That cable is a separate part not including with the valve.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Please watch the video. No cable was on the water valve whatsoever. I cannot advise a step on this unit that does not exist. Other models of GEs with different options may have that style cable that were made after this model I did the fix on.

[@douneyalbellaarbella3104]

Superr

[@NINERG0AT16]

I replaced water inlet valve, but its still a slow leak.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Check for voltage to valves when units off

[@DamiensRegicide]

Wait. Mine has a black wire attached.

[@DamiensRegicide]

It’s answered below!

[@TheCoyote62]

Look at That illegal power supply hookups ! Lol

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Gonna re-run with MC soon. I didn't do the install mind you

[@kef103]

It looks like your control board had a small fire lol

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Just a liiiitle

[@jacobburesh8522]

is it just me or am i the only one that cant believe the power supplies/control boards on these have no water covering or plastic casing, right next to the water lines??

[@stevehoffman3569]

Bought a new GE washer and dryer in 2018. Nothing but JUNK. KICKED THE WASHER THROUGH THE WALL and then bought a 20 year old refurbished Whirlpool. GE needs to stick to making LIGHT BULBS. AND THEIR JET ENGINES AIN'T SO HOT EITHER.

[@whatfreedom7]

My GE led lightbulb literally came unglued from the base and was glowing very dim. So apparently they can’t build that good anymore either. That’s what happens when they are Chinese owned now.

[@shaneturner1767]

@stevehoffman3569 their jet engines are fantastic. Especially on the F15

[@stevehoffman3569]

@@shaneturner1767 I suppose you are a jet engine mechanic?

[@shaneturner1767]

@@stevehoffman3569 that is correct

[@ImDaBadGuy]

Here wishing i had repaired my old 12 year old Kenmore instead of buying this junk machine 2 years ago. So many unneeded electronics that obviously break prematurely, what a disgrace

[@MrJestyler]

I wouldn’t buy any GE appliances. They sold their appliance division to Haier (big Chinese appliance maker) in 2016.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

The issue is that I have to make videos based on failure rates, so that makes filming & releasing GE Washer videos really beneficial, ha ha. Most of my successful videos are Samsung!

[@MrJestyler]

@@bensappliancesandjunk well since nothing is quality built anymore I will stick with Maytag or speed Queen for my next washer/dryer. Buy made in USA whenever possible.

[@jray5363]

I noticed that on a lot of the newer Samsung refrigerators, they don’t even put their name on the front. Looks like their reputation is becoming well known.@@bensappliancesandjunk