Top 4 Reasons Why Your GE Washer Is Not Draining

In this video I cover the top four reasons why a newer style GE washing machine might not be draining. The washer in the video is GTW845CSN0WS, however this video is applicable across many different GE washers both the direct driven and belt driven! The video is part of my series "Free on Facebook" which is a series of video in which I repair, recycle, and repurpose things I find for free!

[@todietosleep--tosleepperch7902]

This guy knows what he's doing. He saved us from having to spend a lot of money. It was easily done, and we picked up the part the same day, and we put it on. And now it's working. Thank God for my nephew and this video.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad i could help! Great job on the repair!

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

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[@tedrabonucchi1889]

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[@meganc9890]

Thank you! I didn't have a new washer in the budget this month, yikes! We watched your video and figured out the problem (it was stuffing from a dog bed)! Your tutorial was excellent and I'm so glad you started with the simple, non-electronic stuff first.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad I was able to help!

[@jamesblackwell5141]

GE Service Tech here, if you can find out how to get the unit into service mode, you can run a few test to diagnosis the unit. GE Appliances may have that on the website. Most of the time, i find pump failures due to sand getting behind the pump impeller. Also, if your drain hose is to far down in the stand pipe and you have slow drainage, you can run into siphoning issues. A bad lid lock can also be problematic with any of the cycles too.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Solid advice! Yes getting into diagnostic mode is the best bet but I find the average person gets confused by error codes and deciphering blinking light so I try to make the troubleshooting as simple as possible.

[@missdesireindependance5194]

My washer is not draining. The technician claim I need to change the computer system in it and it cost $500.

[@jamesblackwell5141]

@@missdesireindependance5194 Whats the model number?

[@ACTblessed]

@@missdesireindependance5194 $500?!? Seriously!!? I don’t think I’ve got $5, much less $500. My aunt gave me this washer about a year or two ago that she’d only had less than a yr. This is the 3rd time in a month it’s quit draining and spinning on me. I’ve basically just wiggled the hose the previous times, but this time, I’m really worried. I’m sure a $500 repair was still cheaper than a new washer. 😭🤦🏻‍♀️

[@dakotah801]

Any advice on a circuit board only putting out 50v to lift lock? Direct from board and harness.

[@isahigallardo3362]

Just helped me out fixed my washing machine only video with this model this is great 👍

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to have helped!

[@juandedios7493]

Thanks for the troubleshooting info. Easy fix for me

[@asf0]

Well done video with very clear instructions. Thank you!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-we5xq9nm9h]

Thank you for your video, it helped me a lot to repair my washing machine, you are incredible.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That is awesome to hear! Glad I was of help!

[@daveusifer8401]

Well the model was different but same basic idea. Thanks for the video and hope you reach 100k. Saved me almost a grand. Cheers 🍻

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's awesome! Glad to help! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@stevenlaws6210]

Quick question. Where did u see the pump ohm from 15-30? Mine says 13 and my actual pump is 31.5. So I’m assuming bad pump but if I go off ur range it’s not too far off and should work still

[@michaelknowles5894]

When checking the control board, how do you know which connection and which pins to check? Is it just expierence? Maybe a diagram on the washer?

[@amykhiry873]

Thank you for your video! That's really helpful!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're very welcome!

[@PDavis-iq7bj]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help!

[@leoanaya8393]

For that same model, how do you clear error codes. I know how to get to service mode, but can't figure out how to clear error codes

[@Degen_Martyr]

Anyone know what hose I can buy? Mine had a hole in it and leaked all over my garage

[@miguelrequena1964]

My washer wasn’t draining so I check all the things you did and nothing was wrong but the pump was saying 13ohms I tried running a load throw it and it filled then drained and gave me h2o supply error code what does that mean

[@uberhighgaming7739]

I have that same washer and it’s not spinning do you have a video for that

[@freemanligon1177]

How do you check with the water still in the washer? With the first possible why.

[@davida9764]

the water will drain when you disconnect the hose on the bottom. Hopefully not all over your house. I was lucky, mine went into the sump pump in my unfinished basement. and it was a kinked hose

[@Jahallk9]

How do I check the stand pipe?

[@GabeG74]

My Temp/Soil/Spin buttons (GE GTW680BSJ6WS model) sometimes don't work (no matter how hard I press)...is that a motherboard issue and needs to be replaced?

[@marionlogan6069]

Did he tell us how to fix the lock between cycles because that's my issue.

[@dillonjebourdsingh8647]

Helped me. thanks. I had the same model and washing machine

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad to help!

[@josepereles7129]

Thank you for the help. Hopefully mine is not the board.

[@pianoman76gf]

If the ohms of resistance are within the right values does that mean time to get a new pump or could it be another issue?

[@AllRandomized]

If the pump ohms out good that means its in good shape and the coil windings inside of it are still good.

[@JohnDavidHunt]

Thanks!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@tedrabonucchi1889]

But let me ask you do you like that voltmeter you're using have you tried any other brands like that with digital display?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

In my opinion, Klien Tools makes awesome multimeter that are easy to use, durable, and fairly priced.

[@user-gm8zm6el9e]

I been using one for 5 years

[@rickeywarnock5920]

How can a piece of clothing get through the tub into the drain.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

There is a gap between the inner and outer tub. If you overload the washer, there is a chance something goes over the lip of the inner tub. Happens often!

[@rhodiafiddler5557]

What if the omh is 13

[@rhodiafiddler5557]

I mean ohms

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

If there are no clogs, the pump is probably manually broken

[@DavidLopez-po6pb]

Thanks

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

No problem

[@Cl-1993]

Can you do a video on the “H20 SUPPLY” error on this model? GE isnt any help at all and id be better off buying a new one rather than getting a tech out here in the boonies. 😂

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Most likely, water inlet valves are bad. Check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIe8ont6isiqa68