GE Hydrowave Top Load Washer Repair

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  • When the power came back on after it went out during a Nor'easter I started a load of laundry and found that the GE Washing Machine was no longer agitating and spinning. After doing some research I decided to purchase a new motor assembly for $150 off of Ebay. I replaced the motor and that fixed the problem which probably occurred do to a power spike when the power came back on. You should unplug everything in your house when the power goes out so that it does not cause damage when it is restored.
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  • @oualie705
    @oualie705 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Tom for this video. It helped me to diagnosis my problrm. I too had power failure problem and thought the control board was fried. In the end there was a sock in my water pump.

  • @overstuffedghosty
    @overstuffedghosty 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    In our washing machine which is an older GE hydrowave there was a paper “manual” that was located inside of the dial panel (the whole top piece where the dials and electric and electronic pieces are housed) where the dials are and it has the listing of the codes and how to dis-assemble the machine.

  • @condor5635
    @condor5635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Replaced just the bearing on this machine which is on the mode shifter assembly. Water finally started seeping by the main seal which then pools on the bearing and ruins it. This results in bad vibrations and loud noise during spin cycle. Whole assembly cost ~ $175 but bearing (6006RS) is $15. Fairly involved job but replaced all shaft related seals and components while doing the bearing and now it runs like new. Super smooth and quiet. Maybe spend $30-$40 on repair. Took a while but we’ll worth it.

  • @condor5635

    The GE washer with the fuse are the ones typically before 2010 I believe. They have the green flashing light on the top of the circuitboard that you can see flashing from the right side looking in. The fuse I saw was between the top of the lid, and the bottom of the suspension strut with a big piece of electrical tape around it. it’s just an in-line thermal fuse. If the light on your motor is red instead of green meaning that it was after 2010 then there is no thermal fuse in line so don’t get confused

  • @robertbauer6723
    @robertbauer6723 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done! You took us on a very thorough and helpful trip through your repair. Thank your for sharing what you learned along the way. Big thumbs up!

  • @jazzbassmc8043
    @jazzbassmc8043 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for the time you took to film while you had that problem. It's very generos from you!

  • @TheLastBabyBoomer
    @TheLastBabyBoomer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome, I have the very same model with the very same issue. I spent the last few days going through all kinds of videos before I came across yours. I did have different error codes and did not see any kind of LED lights blinking at all. I finally ordered a new switch for the lid as my multimeter showed that it was broken but a bad switch may have overheated the motor. I'll try the new switch in a few days and if no progress then I'll order a new motor as well. Thank a lot. Really a big help finding this video. Be safe out there.

  • @helencicalese5256
    @helencicalese5256 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for your insight all fixed and easy repair!!!!

  • @condor5635
    @condor5635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Thanks. One suggestion. Get one of those huge zip ties and secure it around the motor (all the way around the back and zip it on the front) so that it holds the 3 wire harnesses wires firmly against the motor. One of my connectors inside the harness broke lose and made the motor not work. Locate the tie around the meat of the motor where the metals plates go around. It will hold the wires very securely and reduce stress on the connections within the harness. That sucker vibrates like crazy and the stress on those harnesses is pretty bad. If one of your wires break like mine did, it will be hard to replace the harness. I used some epoxy to secure it into its respective hole once I securely stuck it in the hole and made sure it had great contact with the harness connection. Thanks again

  • @JonBoltinghouse
    @JonBoltinghouse 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    eTech Tom .... yeah- way to go man. great video

  • @samueladams7798
    @samueladams7798 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video. Very informative, and supplied accurate information to troubleshoot and repair.

  • @keithworrell47
    @keithworrell47 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great video, thanks for sharing

  • @balloney2175
    @balloney2175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you inform them of the exact model number of your washer? It seems to me there is a mismatch of your model number and the one they sent to you does not fit.

  • @victorgamboa8198
    @victorgamboa8198 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muchas gracias por su pronta respuesta.

  • @oualie705
    @oualie705 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 3 tire surge protection system at my house. I have my washer plugged into a surge protected outlet. In addition I have a surge protection at my supply meter and a whole house surge protector on my load centre.

  • @traciejaray5904
    @traciejaray5904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m looking for the link to the list of display panel codes he said he was going to put in the description... it’s not there.

  • @rejanebelanger8953
    @rejanebelanger8953 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your help! I learned a lot! 😊

  • @ColieBing
    @ColieBing 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have this same model and a different problem: amonia smell. Few hours online we need to clean the agitator and remove the "gunk". Do you know if this model is the type that you pull straight up on the agitator to remove it?? I do not want to remove the super glue piece under the fabric softner thing if there is no bolt to remove.

  • @SaadiaAzagoury
    @SaadiaAzagoury ปีที่แล้ว

    Buenas tarde: Amigo me podria informar donde puedo comprar la tarjeta nueva del motor inverter de general electric? Muchas gracias!

  • @billyshearsbandclickvideos2677
    @billyshearsbandclickvideos2677 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job, This just happened to me. I think the IBGT's go on them. Look at the huge heat sink that's were they are. It changes the single phase to a 3 phase system I don't think the motor goes but you said it's the inverter board that fails. Most likely due to the surge in the voltage, spiking the system. maybe a MOV would protect the electronics.