20 Most Recent GE WHRE5260E Top Load Washer - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

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Have a look at the manufacturer's panel, probably on the back- it might give you an indication there- or your manual?
Another possibility would be to go onto the manufacturer's web site DIRECT to see, OR your (intended) vendor's site?

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John C

Hello,

The #1 error means that the motor indeed is bad and it needs to be replaced. You could try resetting the motor inverter board before replacing the motor and see if the trouble reoccures first...this tip i wrote will tell ya how to reset the inverter board to see if it works ok before replacing the motor http://www.fixya.com/support/r10292912-will_ge_hotpiont_top_load_washer_not


GENE

there is a product called washing machine cleaner that can resolve this issue. Use it monthly.

Do it from the top.

Replace the round black rubber straps. There are 4 of them, one in each corner. These help the drum from going crazy. Also, if you don't replace them, you will end up cracking the outer tub. It will crack when it hits the side panels. This will cost you more to fix than buying a new machine.
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Use an ohmmeter across all the windings, they should be a few ohms (my washer is 2.3 to 2.7 ohms). There is probably a service manual inside the front, bottom panel that will give you the exact range for your motor and that also gives you the pin definition of the connector so you know what pins the different windings attach to.

On something like this several test will need to be made with a volt/ohm meter & inspection of the washers control board in order to determine what the problem is. Usually on this model the "control board is the failed component. Here is a link to the control board in case you need it.

Sounds like the lid switch has gone bad. Here is the part you will need.

Hi, did you say the drum of the washer hangs down from the top panel? If that be the case, you certainly have to replace the shock absorber to make the drum balance again.

would either be the belt or the motor pull the back of it and check to see if the belt is slipping or smoke is coming from the motor.

open up the control, panel and get access to all electrical connections,then carefully pull and wiggle all connections possible,if you get one that seems to make things operate again,unplug the unit and remove the connection and check for any type of corrosion,it may be invisible,but wiggling these connections may clean off the corrosion so it works again,if this doesn't seem to help,tap lightly on the control panel and see if theres an intermittant connection on the timer or any circuits in there,moisture from washings can cause connection failure,good luck caution, always use an insulated tool when performing any of these tips

Greetings,
I've worked on many of these machines and since I can't physically speak to you about problems...I'll do the next best thing and tell you what it might be...
#1 if the motor is going bad, it will overheat and cut off and stay off 10 minutes to maybe 3/4 of an hour and then come back on..
#2 the main board can be going bad and stops by itself
There really isn't that much on this model to cause your problem...I pray this helps you,Bruce Denton

There is no flow adjustment on the drain on any washing machine, I had a similar problem on my old washing machine, I discovered the problem was the waste water pipe in my house was clogged with scum from detergent residue, I poured liquid plumber where the washing machine drain hose goes into the waste pipe in the house waited for 1/2 hour, then filled the washing machine with hot water, reinserted the drain hose, and wrapped it up with duct tape to prevent further leaks, and the force of hot water uncloged the pipe, .Problem solved

U NEED A BELT. LIKE THE FAN BELT ON A CAR. OR THE TRANSMISSION

Might be something in the pump. This video shows how to access the innards:
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