If your latch is not locking when going to a rinse or spin cycle the lid lock may not be your issue. The plastic latch that is on the door just need to be pushed down a little more so the lid lock can lock it. My solution to this was to just use some electrical tape and add some length to that plastic lid latch. I took the plastic lid latch off (two screws) and added electrical tape to the end of that piece that does not latch into the lid lock. So added little by little and then screwed it back in. You need to make sure that the plastic lid latch is lining up properly but this solution seems to be working for me. And I did replace the lid lock and the issue was still there. Wish I could add a picture to really show you but hopefully that helps someone.
Thanks for posting,I had Sears Home Repair come out to fix this problem they wanted $400.00 to do so I bought the part from Amazon for $33.59 and watched this video can’t thank you enough.
You’re working on the exact same machine that I have.. Westinghouse had a part that says will work for $20 less, but didn’t look exactly the same so I opted for the REAL GE part like you’re using.. ABOUT $80 including postage. I did have a little trouble putting the new latch in to screw it on, but finally got it. You just saved me a buttload of $$$’s THANK YOU!!
AWESOME ! Thank you so much. I believe this could the problem. A week ago I noticed "by accident" lifted the lid and surprised it wasn't locked? I ran a couple of loads. with it that way. Today it wouldn't spin I did move it yesterday to put in new flooring. I guess I will need to check the belt and determine if I need the part. Cheers from Oregon
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Replaced it but my washer continues to not work properly. Sadly looks like an expensive repair. Appreciate your help for me and others. Cheers from Oregon
How did you determine initially that this was the issue/solution? I have a constant lid lock blinking. Not sure why, wont run any cycle, wont go into diagnostics mode (start + deep rince buttons held then washer dial set to 6 oclock position same time).
Thanks for posting. It was very useful. I checked my 7 month old GE stackable unit today as it is not starting in any cycle ( it tries to fill water and suddenly stops). The drain lines did not have a ny I removed the front lid and noticed the belt came off from the motor. I was wondering whether putting the belt back is an easy fix o not.
Your video was incredibly helpful. Not only was it knowledgeable but your delivery was great. Can’t wait for something else to brake. Thanks for your help.
Need some help. The washer will drain only when I place a weight like a book on top of the door, it will then lock. If I have the weight on the door it works just fine. When I don’t have the weight on the lid, it will fill just fine and wash, but when it comes time to drain, the red light will blink for spin and lid locked and will not drain. Is it the switch? The lock? Do I need to replace the whole lid lock? Maybe something needs to be cleaned? Again it works fine when I place a weight on the lid. Thanks in advance for your input!
Same issue just a bit of pressure and the lid will lock I don’t think I have the mechanical issues detailed in the video. Just that last 1/4 inch is needed. If you get the answer tag me in it please. I’ll do the same.
Remove the rubber cushion under the door on the side with the lock. I think it's preventing door from fully closing. Got mine to lock without adding weight after removing.
How do you seperate the modular connector? Just pull? I couldnt get mine apart? Finally got it apart ended up having to cut the wires off the junked unit and this one i had to vise grip gently and then use a pair of flat pliers and it finally pulled apart. I couldnt believe how hard it was to remove i thought there must have been tab or something to push on first.
hello! I'm unable to remove the lid lock an the white part with wires just won't come out. Is there anyway to take it out? It looks like yours came off super easy
Replaced the lid lock but still having the same issue, but putting pressure or a weight on the corner where the lock is, engages the lock immediately. Any thoughts? I know I've heard about removing a rubber cushion to allow the lid to close completely but can't see exactly what they mean. Thank you!
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance It's a rental property and going to the house tomorrow, so I'm not there now. Will I able to remove those and trim and put back? Or do I trim them while still in place? Thanks for replying!
We replaced the lid lock thinking that was it, but the light still doesn't come on and once the wash is done, it tries switching over to rinse and just stops. Green lights start blinking. Any idea what to check next?
hi i have the same machine and i have a problem , the only tway to make spin is to put something heavy on top of the lid., what is going on with that, do you know.
Try removing the rubber door cushion on the side with the lock. I think I just fixed mine with the same issue. It locked without needing any weight on it.
I’m in the middle of replacing my lid lock but the module connector will not come out of the original part. I can wiggle it a bit (only in one direction) but no matter how hard I pull it seems to be locked in place. Any advice?
Hi Bob, Can you try to remove the two Phillips head screws holding it in and get it out away from the cabinet so you can see better how to disconnect the modular connector? I think I’ve grabbed it before with a pair of pliers to be able to wiggle it free.
Update: I’ve now pulled on both parts so hard that I’ve ripped the metal prongs out of the lid lock part and they are still lodged in the female portion of the connector. I’m going to try and remove them with needle nose pliers and hopefully not destroy the connector all together
I have a GE washer. If I press start while the lid is up the water will start to fill but as soon as I let down the top it just keeps locking the unlocking and won't start. Does it sound like the lid lock is the problem to you?
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance it is getting expensive to pay $130.00 every time the lock switch goes out on it & trying to learn to do it myself to replace the part. Just need to take take apart GE top washer to do this & not sure how!
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance hey so I just came to your page and it looks as if I don’t need to replace my lock because it works. Just that the lid needs a lil bit of pressure for it to engage into its lid lock spin cycle. Works perfectly after that. Is there a trouble shoot for this.
Hello, thank you so much for your video. It was very useful, however we just replaced our lid lock and we still have the wash & spin light flashing green. Not sure what else to do!
Did the replacement but the lights are still flashing and a refresh isn’t happening after unplug. Any suggestions on how to fix? Still flashing light on the wash and spin lights
Mine was showing a lid lock error. Replaced the lid lock and still won't work. I have 120v to the white and black wires in the connector yet all the machine will do is squirt two shots of water into the tub and spin for a second then shut off....any advice?
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance I did a diagnostic test and it was sending when the lid was open and closed so that should be ok. I didn't have alot of time to keep messing around with it, I will have to dive deeper into it. My initial thought would be if I had 120 to the door latch and it's not working could the new part I have be faulty? It's a strange problem in my mind.
Those lid locks made by GE are discontinued & I heard from my repair man that a new version is available with kit ! I ended up paying another 135.00 for the second time on this old version which will fail again , but I felt I had no choice & hope this new version will give all who have this problem some relief!
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance My washer will fill and wash just fine, but will not drain unless I put a weight like a book on top of the lid and the red lights for spin will flash without a weight. Does the whole lid lock need to be replaced? It works fine with the weight. Thanks!
We are having a weird issue. I accidentally switched the machine to off while in the middle of a rinse. So now the lid will open but the lid lock says locked and rinse is blinking. I shut the breaker on and off. Nothing. I fail to believe the lid lock busted just from that accident. Is there a way to reset the board? Probably a bad error code. We have GE Unitized space maker 2.0 / 4.4
Hi, it looks like our unit but what is the model of the washer and dryer combo? I'd like to know if the part I attempt to order matches my model. Thanks
If you open the dryer door, it has a sticker that has your model number. I don’t know what model # he has but this worked for me.. model # GTUN275EM1WW
Is there a reason why I can't get the plug out of the hole? You just pop yours out with very little force. I can't find a latch to defeat. I have used channel lock pliers to hold the plug and tried to separate them but they would not come apart.
Sorry brother already handled it... had to take the top gray piece off the module and then pry the black piece off. All four pins were stuck. Finally I had to break the rest of the module off around the plug with only the pins left stuck in the plug. Then I had to take a pair of needle nose pliers, wrap the excess of the pin around them for leverage and then pried them out of the plug individually. Luckily there was no damage to the plug and it plugged right into the new module with no problem and the machine is working again. I didn't see any reason for them to be stuck in there like that. No scorch marks, no burning, no melting, no corrosion. It was very weird. Thanks for the reply!!@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance
my lid striker broke. the plastic part that goes into the part you replaced, that makes the lid lock in. Do you know where I could buy a replacement for that? I have looked everywhere
Were you able to bypass and get it to spin? Broke mine today trying to open it while it was unbalanced spinning, now it wont lock to spin. Been out of town and have tons of clothes to wash and nothing clean. Need my washer to drain and spin asap.
I have contacted GE and a couple of repair technicians locally for confirmation. I was looking for a bypass while I wait three weeks for a switch. GE has implemented a safety feature where we can no longer create a bypass on a safety switch. The control board reads the latch within milliseconds to lock and unlock. So now you know. Mine is a stack GUD24ESSMWW.
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If your latch is not locking when going to a rinse or spin cycle the lid lock may not be your issue. The plastic latch that is on the door just need to be pushed down a little more so the lid lock can lock it. My solution to this was to just use some electrical tape and add some length to that plastic lid latch. I took the plastic lid latch off (two screws) and added electrical tape to the end of that piece that does not latch into the lid lock. So added little by little and then screwed it back in. You need to make sure that the plastic lid latch is lining up properly but this solution seems to be working for me. And I did replace the lid lock and the issue was still there. Wish I could add a picture to really show you but hopefully that helps someone.
Great idea 👍😊
I moved to a house and we took our combo with us. During the move this happened to my unit.
Thanks for posting,I had Sears Home Repair come out to fix this problem they wanted $400.00 to do so I bought the part from Amazon for $33.59 and watched this video can’t thank you enough.
Wow Excellent Job Timothy😊 Sears are a gang of 🥷🥷🥷🥷🥷
Thanks so much Timothy😊👍
You’re working on the exact same machine that I have.. Westinghouse had a part that says will work for $20 less, but didn’t look exactly the same so I opted for the REAL GE part like you’re using.. ABOUT $80 including postage. I did have a little trouble putting the new latch in to screw it on, but finally got it. You just saved me a buttload of $$$’s THANK YOU!!
Excellent ,
Thank you Toni😊👍
AWESOME ! Thank you so much. I believe this could the problem. A week ago I noticed "by accident" lifted the lid and surprised it wasn't locked? I ran a couple of loads. with it that way. Today it wouldn't spin I did move it yesterday to put in new flooring. I guess I will need to check the belt and determine if I need the part. Cheers from Oregon
Thanks Vicky,
How did it turn out ?
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Replaced it but my washer continues to not work properly. Sadly looks like an expensive repair. Appreciate your help for me and others. Cheers from Oregon
Although I got a bit seasick watching the jumpy video, the information was good. I'd suggest a partner to video, or a tripod. Thank you.
Thanks Daryl👍
How did you determine initially that this was the issue/solution?
I have a constant lid lock blinking. Not sure why, wont run any cycle, wont go into diagnostics mode (start + deep rince buttons held then washer dial set to 6 oclock position same time).
So the lid lock works it’s just that the lid doesn’t close that last 1/4 inch for it to latch. Will lock if held down. Is there a fix for this
This video was so clutch thank you!!
Thanks so much Raja 😊👍
What language is clutch? What does that mean?
@@autumn7031 language = English. It means saves the day, like a hail mary in football that's caught would be a clutch catch.
Thanks for the video, we just fixed ours and we were sure we were going to have to wait for service tech to come out.
Awesome,
Nice job Derek👍
Thanks for posting. It was very useful. I checked my 7 month old GE stackable unit today as it is not starting in any cycle ( it tries to fill water and suddenly stops). The drain lines did not have a ny I removed the front lid and noticed the belt came off from the motor. I was wondering whether putting the belt back is an easy fix o not.
It’s pretty easy.
Make sure it’s unplugged.
Put the belt on the motor pulley first and then feed it in the big pulley as you turn it by hand👍
Your video was incredibly helpful. Not only was it knowledgeable but your delivery was great. Can’t wait for something else to brake. Thanks for your help.
Thanks so much David👍
Thanks so much👍
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thanks for the spin cycle idea! finally got the lid lock to release on a brand new GE stacked washer/dryer set,
much appreciation.👍
Excellent ,
Thank you
Need some help. The washer will drain only when I place a weight like a book on top of the door, it will then lock. If I have the weight on the door it works just fine. When I don’t have the weight on the lid, it will fill just fine and wash, but when it comes time to drain, the red light will blink for spin and lid locked and will not drain. Is it the switch? The lock? Do I need to replace the whole lid lock? Maybe something needs to be cleaned? Again it works fine when I place a weight on the lid. Thanks in advance for your input!
Same issue just a bit of pressure and the lid will lock I don’t think I have the mechanical issues detailed in the video. Just that last 1/4 inch is needed. If you get the answer tag me in it please. I’ll do the same.
Having same issue with brand new one. Attempting to troubleshoot it. At first I thought the latch was binding. Removed it, but still had this issue.
Remove the rubber cushion under the door on the side with the lock. I think it's preventing door from fully closing. Got mine to lock without adding weight after removing.
How do you seperate the modular connector? Just pull? I couldnt get mine apart? Finally got it apart ended up having to cut the wires off the junked unit and this one i had to vise grip gently and then use a pair of flat pliers and it finally pulled apart. I couldnt believe how hard it was to remove i thought there must have been tab or something to push on first.
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Thank you sir! Got it changed and up and running
Thanks so much Adolfo😊👍
hello! I'm unable to remove the lid lock an the white part with wires just won't come out. Is there anyway to take it out? It looks like yours came off super easy
Can you send your question to: scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Such a joke that this part keeps the whole washer from working..
Yes it is! But so true! And it can get expensive also!
Replaced the lid lock but still having the same issue, but putting pressure or a weight on the corner where the lock is, engages the lock immediately. Any thoughts? I know I've heard about removing a rubber cushion to allow the lid to close completely but can't see exactly what they mean. Thank you!
Can you carefully use a razor knife to remove 1/8 “ from the 2 rubber bumpers on the front right and left hand corner of the lid?
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance It's a rental property and going to the house tomorrow, so I'm not there now. Will I able to remove those and trim and put back? Or do I trim them while still in place? Thanks for replying!
We replaced the lid lock thinking that was it, but the light still doesn't come on and once the wash is done, it tries switching over to rinse and just stops. Green lights start blinking. Any idea what to check next?
I would replace the lid sensor that’s near the lid switch.
hi i have the same machine and i have a problem , the only tway to make spin is to put something heavy on top of the lid., what is going on with that, do you know.
Try removing the rubber door cushion on the side with the lock. I think I just fixed mine with the same issue. It locked without needing any weight on it.
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Thank you so much foreal!
You're so welcome!
nice and helpful thank you
Most welcome😊
I’m in the middle of replacing my lid lock but the module connector will not come out of the original part. I can wiggle it a bit (only in one direction) but no matter how hard I pull it seems to be locked in place. Any advice?
Hi Bob,
Can you try to remove the two Phillips head screws holding it in and get it out away from the cabinet so you can see better how to disconnect the modular connector? I think I’ve grabbed it before with a pair of pliers to be able to wiggle it free.
Update: I’ve now pulled on both parts so hard that I’ve ripped the metal prongs out of the lid lock part and they are still lodged in the female portion of the connector. I’m going to try and remove them with needle nose pliers and hopefully not destroy the connector all together
@@bobvance6211 I'm having the same issue. Any luck?
I have a new GE laundry center and I can't pull the module out to replace the part for the lid latch.
Hi Robin,
Can you send a video of that to:
Scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
my latch is lock I cant open it and I saw the lid lock switch blinking what it means?
My lid lock is super hard to unplug, do i need to splice wires?
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Thank you so much!!! 👍helpful video
Your welcome😊
I have a GE washer. If I press start while the lid is up the water will start to fill but as soon as I let down the top it just keeps locking the unlocking and won't start. Does it sound like the lid lock is the problem to you?
It does sound like it’s time for a new lid lock.
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Forgot to reply to this but you were right. I replaced the lid lock and it fixed the problem
I have the same washer how come yous has the black Ring on the top of the tub .I have that to .?
Great video
Thank you👍
I replaced the lid lock and mine still doesn't lock or spin. Should I change the switch next or something else
I would replace the magnetic Reed switch sensor next to it.
I think one of those wires broke👍
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance ok ill replace and update. Thx
My washing machine is new & has problems with lid locks always failing !
Thanks Helen,
can you send me that same question to: scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance it is getting expensive to pay $130.00 every time the lock switch goes out on it & trying to learn to do it myself to replace the part. Just need to take take apart GE top washer to do this & not sure how!
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance hey so I just came to your page and it looks as if I don’t need to replace my lock because it works. Just that the lid needs a lil bit of pressure for it to engage into its lid lock spin cycle. Works perfectly after that. Is there a trouble shoot for this.
Hello, thank you so much for your video. It was very useful, however we just replaced our lid lock and we still have the wash & spin light flashing green. Not sure what else to do!
Did the replacement but the lights are still flashing and a refresh isn’t happening after unplug. Any suggestions on how to fix? Still flashing light on the wash and spin lights
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washer wont start lights wont come on but dryer works checked lid lock and lid switch but still wont start any ideas?
Can you check the breaker box to make sure the 2 for the washer/dryer breakers are fully on?
breakers are on, dryer works and combo unit has just one cord to wall@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance
Mine was showing a lid lock error. Replaced the lid lock and still won't work. I have 120v to the white and black wires in the connector yet all the machine will do is squirt two shots of water into the tub and spin for a second then shut off....any advice?
Hi AJ, can you replace the white plastic lid sensor over next to the lid lock. Check the wires coming off of it to make sure the wires aren’t broken.
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance I did a diagnostic test and it was sending when the lid was open and closed so that should be ok. I didn't have alot of time to keep messing around with it, I will have to dive deeper into it. My initial thought would be if I had 120 to the door latch and it's not working could the new part I have be faulty? It's a strange problem in my mind.
Those lid locks made by GE are discontinued & I heard from my repair man that a new version is available with kit ! I ended up paying another 135.00 for the second time on this old version which will fail again , but I felt I had no choice & hope this new version will give all who have this problem some relief!
Info pleases
My lid lock for this exact same washer is broke. My question is can i disable it without having to replace it?
Can you send me an email at scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com so I can give you more detail on the fix?
Any update?
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance My washer will fill and wash just fine, but will not drain unless I put a weight like a book on top of the lid and the red lights for spin will flash without a weight. Does the whole lid lock need to be replaced? It works fine with the weight. Thanks!
We are having a weird issue. I accidentally switched the machine to off while in the middle of a rinse. So now the lid will open but the lid lock says locked and rinse is blinking. I shut the breaker on and off. Nothing. I fail to believe the lid lock busted just from that accident. Is there a way to reset the board? Probably a bad error code. We have GE Unitized space maker 2.0 / 4.4
I think it will need a new lid lock .
Hi, it looks like our unit but what is the model of the washer and dryer combo? I'd like to know if the part I attempt to order matches my model. Thanks
If you open the dryer door, it has a sticker that has your model number. I don’t know what model # he has but this worked for me.. model # GTUN275EM1WW
Is there a reason why I can't get the plug out of the hole? You just pop yours out with very little force. I can't find a latch to defeat. I have used channel lock pliers to hold the plug and tried to separate them but they would not come apart.
Can you send some pictures of that to my email at: scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Sorry brother already handled it... had to take the top gray piece off the module and then pry the black piece off. All four pins were stuck. Finally I had to break the rest of the module off around the plug with only the pins left stuck in the plug. Then I had to take a pair of needle nose pliers, wrap the excess of the pin around them for leverage and then pried them out of the plug individually. Luckily there was no damage to the plug and it plugged right into the new module with no problem and the machine is working again. I didn't see any reason for them to be stuck in there like that. No scorch marks, no burning, no melting, no corrosion. It was very weird. Thanks for the reply!!@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance
my lid striker broke. the plastic part that goes into the part you replaced, that makes the lid lock in. Do you know where I could buy a replacement for that? I have looked everywhere
I found mine on Amazon - but you can get directly from your manufacturer.
I ordered one from GE and never got it or a refund ... finally found one at a appliance parts store ...
What is the part number
I am having the same problem, however I see a free wire at the bottom of the machine, could this be the problem and not the actual switch?
Can you send me a picture of that at scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Can you bypass this? I broke a piece if plastic off mine today :(
Best to replace the switch👍
Were you able to bypass and get it to spin? Broke mine today trying to open it while it was unbalanced spinning, now it wont lock to spin. Been out of town and have tons of clothes to wash and nothing clean. Need my washer to drain and spin asap.
I need just the magnet
A bet the magnet will fix it👍
It stuck and won’t unlock
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Part number ?
Whenever I press spin it just flashes at me
Bypass this lid switch just to make sure that that's what it is
Can i
How do you bypass it ?
It doesn't take much to overload these washers. They're pretty terrible.
You speak the truth👍 Definitely avoid bathroom mats and dog beds.
I have contacted GE and a couple of repair technicians locally for confirmation. I was looking for a bypass while I wait three weeks for a switch. GE has implemented a safety feature where we can no longer create a bypass on a safety switch. The control board reads the latch within milliseconds to lock and unlock. So now you know. Mine is a stack GUD24ESSMWW.
Great info. Charles😊