General Electric washing machines were loved by users because of their reliability, a huge selection of functions (up to 19 programs) and high build quality and parts. Also, manufacturers took care of an attractive and ergonomic design and excellent work of all electronic and mechanical components. Repairing General Electric washing machines is a rare occurrence.
However, it is precisely the complexity of the assembly and high adaptability that provoke various breakdowns over time. We will talk about what kind of breakdowns are typical for General Electric cars, what are they expressed in, and how to eliminate them.
Causes of breakdowns of SM General Electric
Common causes of malfunctions of GE washing machines are specialists of service centers include:
- Incorrect initial installation.
- Power surges, frequent power outages that disable the electronics of the machine.
- Laundry detergents and rinses of poor quality, excess powder.
- Clogged water drain filter.
- Violation of the operating rules prescribed in the user manual.
To reduce the impact of harmful effects, it is worthwhile to connect the MCA to the network through an RCD and a voltage stabilizer. Water softeners are your choice: they will not hurt, but without fanaticism.
From blockages of the drain filter, only two actions will help:
- Check pockets of clothing before washing for small items.
- Clean the filter of the General Electric washing machine periodically.
Symptoms of GE Failures
By the signs of malfunctions that appear mainly during washing, rinsing or spinning, you can understand whether it is possible to repair the General Electric washing machine with your own hands.
If the failure is not severe, you can repair it yourself. In case of complex breakdowns, you have to call the master. But first, let's look at how the General Electric washer signals breakdowns:
- Under the typewriter water appeared - there was a leak. Most often, this is caused by a rupture of the hatch of the hatch, depressurization of the connection of hoses and pipes.
- SMA knocks at work. If there are no excess objects in the drum that could cause knocking and noise, then most likely you will have to change the bearings and seals.
- Having executed the program selected by the user, the machine does not drain the water. This is caused by a blockage in the drain pump. Cleaning filters and pumps will help solve the problem. Replacing the pump is necessary if it has burned out.
- Water is not heated. A thermal sensor or control board may be involved in this, but most often the cause of the breakdown is a thermoelectric heater (TEN). It breaks down due to scale remaining on it due to water hardness, or simply wastes its resource. In any case, the heater must be replaced in order to avoid short circuit and possible fire.
- Water is constantly supplied to the tank. This is caused by a violation of the position (or initially incorrect installation) of the water drain hose. Checking the suspension level of the hose will help repair the breakdown. If it doesn’t help, more serious repairs will be needed.
- Failures in the control system. Most likely, the electronic control unit (controller) was damaged. Such a breakdown is almost impossible to fix on your own, so it is better to consult a specialist.
You can fix many of the breakdowns described above without the help of a wizard, and then we will take a closer look at the repair instructions - with photos and videos.
We determine the failure of the General Electric by the error code
In General Electric washing machines equipped with an electronic display, malfunction codes can indicate failure. The most common error codes are IE, 7E, E, dE, UE, and OE.
Briefly consider the essence of errors:
- IE - error of the pressure switch (water level sensor). Need to clean the sensor hydraulic system or replace it.
- 7E - no water is supplied to the drum. To begin with, it is worth checking the presence of water in the water supply system and making sure that there is pressure. If everything is in order with the water supply, you may need to replace the filler valve or pressure sensor.
- E - water is in the drum. In order for the water to leave the tank, you may need to clean the drain system. If the blockage is not your case, then the drain pump, pressure switch or control board could fail.
- dE - error indicates an unlocked hatch. It is necessary to try to press the door more tightly. If the error persists, you may need to change the sunroof lock device (UBL).
- UE - drum imbalance. Perhaps, the linen got stuck in one big lump, which caused an imbalance. Setting the machine in level should help. Otherwise, a complete disassembly of the case and complex repairs will be required.
- OE - the machine poured a lot of water into the tank. It is worth trying to clean the pressure switch pipe. If it does not help, you will have to replace the sensor with a new one.
DIY repair of General Electric washing machines
In this article, we will consider independent repair of General Electric cars using the most common models as examples: WWH 5602/6602/7602/8602 vww.
General Electric does not heat water
As we said, this breakdown is most often caused by the failure of the temperature sensor or electric heater. How to check and replace the sensor and the heater:
- Disconnect the AGR from the mains.
- Remove the back panel - usually the heater is located behind the machine (and the sensor is built into the heater). If the heater is in front - remove the front panel.
- The heater is located under the drum. Remove the drive belt from the pulley if it interferes, and disconnect the wires coming from the sensor and heater (remember, take a picture and mark them).
- Unscrew the nut fixing the heater in the grooves, but not completely - it should be at the very end of the bolt. Then push it inwards with the hairpin.
- Grasp the contacts and pull the heater towards you, slightly shaking from side to side. You may have to make an effort.
How to check the sensor and TEN General Electic
In principle, by the state of the heater, it is possible to judge the breakdown visually. If it is overgrown with scale, then it definitely needs to be changed. But if everything is in order with the ten, it is worth checking it with a tester - perhaps the problem is not in it, but in the sensor, which also needs to be ringed.
TEN is checked as follows:
- Take the tester and select the resistance measurement mode.
- Attach the probes to the heater contacts.
- The nominal resistance should be 20-25 ohms.
If everything is in order with the heater, check the sensor as follows:
- Remove the thermistor from the heater and place it in a glass of water at a temperature of 30 degrees. Measure the resistance.
- Then place it in boiling water (95 degrees).
- In the first case, the resistance should be 9.8 kOhm, in the second - 1.09 kOhm. If the data is different, the sensor is out of order.
If a sensor replacement is required, change it. If the heater is broken - buy a new one and replace it with the old one.
Important! Masters recommend changing the heater along with a rubber gasket that holds it in the groove.
Self-repair of the remaining breakdowns of General Electric is not much different from the repair of SM of other brands. Guided by general principles, you can replace almost any unit of the washer, and restore its operability without the help of a wizard.