iFixit - Active Questions With Device "GE Washing Machine"

GE Washing Machine: ge model gtw685bpl1dg new control board replacement

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:14:27 -0700

I replaced the old control board with a new control board part # WH22X35757. Plugged the washer power cord into the oulet. I followed the reprograming instructions: 1. Press start button. The LEDs stops flashing. I press the start button again, nothing happens. No sounds, no LED. When I push any button on the control board, nothing. When I look at the back of the control board, I see a green LED flashing. I checked the lid lock with multimeter. I checked out good. I got another new control board same problem.

⟐ Commented March 11, 2026 at 16:14 MST

General Electric GTW460ASJ WW: How to check lid lock on GE washer, model # GTW460ASJ6WW

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:04:29 -0700

How to check lid lock on GE washer, model # GTW460ASJ6WW

⟐ Answer edited February 24, 2026 at 3:04 MST

GE Washing Machine: My front display panel has no power, but the drum light is on.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:04:50 -0700

My GE frontload washer (model number GFW850SPN0RS) has no lights at all coming on the display, but the drum light is on. I have unplugged it, reset it, and the lights on the display panel flash for a quick half of a second and go off when I plug it in again. The drum light is on, and the washer makes a noise like it is getting ready to drain. That noise eventually stops as well.

If I leave it plugged in, it will randomly start that same noise again but no lights come on. The drum light is always on when it is plugged in. Any help at all would be appreciated!

I don't even have lights on the main power board. The 2 green lights that should be on are not coming on at all when it's plugged in. I do have 120VAC coming in from the plug.

Now I have some other issues going on. I put the new board in, and the washer powered up and worked. However...... now I have some strange things happening:

The soap dispenser gets emptied completely with every load.
The softener and bleach dispensers are half full of water after every load.
The smart dispense does not work any more. I can't select the level (light, normal, heavy) any more, and when I change the load size or spin speed, it turns off completely..
When i hit diagnostic mode the following 3 errors come up: 91,38,26.

What in the world is going on?

Thanks again Jayeff, but the washer was working perfectly before the control board went out. I lost display. Now that I have replaced the board, I have display back but all of these new problems that I didn't have before. Is it possible that the new board I put in had the right component to fix the original problem, but still be a bad board causing others? Would I be better off to order a new control board and send that one back before going too far down the rabbit hole?

OK. After some research I have completely fixed the problem and the washer is working perfectly. What I didn't know, was that when you put in a new control board, you have to program in the correct personality code for your specific model. Once I did that, all the problems that had popped up went away.

⟐ Edited by author February 15, 2026 at 16:04 MST

GE Washing Machine: Is my motor shot? [VIDEO]

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:48:13 -0700

The center starts for a couple seconds then it is like it can't do it anymore. Would this be a simple motor replacement or is there more wrong? Also the center agitator has a lot of play. I can turn it back and forth by hand a lot before it "catches" and starts turning the drum. Is this normal? I recorded a video of it so people can visually see what I am referring to.

(The loud ticking at the start of the video is just my machine timer. I don't know why buf the video makes it sound very loud but it is actually really quiet)

Washer model number: Whdsr209g2ww

https://youtube.com/shorts/v87eghPXcTc?s...

⟐ Answer edited February 19, 2026 at 7:48 MST

GE Washing Machine: Fried 2 new door lock modules on my GFW850spn5rs.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:58:59 -0700

Out of the blue, I received a message saying 'Door Open.' After thorough research, everything indicated a faulty door lock mechanism. I bought the product WH01X29528, and when I installed it, the module made a buzzing noise, then locked, and never opened again. Thinking it was a defective unit, I bought another one, and the same thing happened. I am getting error codes 24 and 32 in diagnostic mode. Some say the next steps are the door lock wiring harness. A repair company said that it sounds like the logic board and would need a new door lock and wiring harness, quote me 400$. I am ready just to go buy another.

⟐ Commented January 25, 2026 at 20:58 MST

General Electric GTW460ASJ7WW: Question About a Piece of Junk That GE Calls a Washing Machine

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:58:36 -0700

I have a GE gtw460asj7ww top loading washing machine with an agitator. It was purchased in 2017 (big mistake).

It has decided that it doesn't want to spin, but not always. If it's a very light load, it fills, washes, rinses, spins, and completes its cycles just fine. But if it has as many as four bath towels in it, the following happens:
a) The spin light starts flashing
b) The washer grinds away as though it is trying to drain
c) It stops and goes silent for a minute but the spin light remains flashing
d) It fills back up with water
e) It drains the water again but does not spin
f) It then shuts off, unlocks the lid, and leaves me with a bunch of sopping wet clothes.

I have replaced all four suspension rods, thinking that it might be going out of balance too easily but that made zero difference.

It seems like it has become overly sensitive to any out of balance condition, but none of the YouTube videos mention a balance sensor... drum speed sensor, yes.

What's next? New main circuit board?

TIA

⟐ Edited January 21, 2026 at 17:58 MST

GE Washing Machine: Front glass fell off of door what's the best glue to use to glue it ba

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:05:46 -0700

The glass fell off of the door what glue is the best fix for it

⟐ Answer accepted January 08, 2026 at 4:05 MST

GE Washing Machine: Where can I buy the seal kit

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:25:30 -0700

Where can i buy a seal kit

⟐ Commented December 10, 2025 at 16:25 MST

General Electric GTWN4250D0WS Washing Machine: Softener and bleach run straight through

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:49:17 -0700

When I put softener or bleach in the dispenser, it immediately runs into the tub, instead of dispensing at the appropriate time. Any idea how to fix this?

⟐ Answer edited February 19, 2026 at 7:49 MST

GE Washing Machine: Why does the spin cycle not start

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:49:45 -0700

My 1983 GE washer will not start spin cycle

⟐ Commented November 11, 2025 at 7:49 MST

GE Washing Machine: Drain pump not working

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:13:52 -0700

Ge gfw550ss5ww has 20V going to drain pump. Is this clearly bad control board or could pressure sensor or something else cause this. Pump ohms 20. Have tried new pump assembly.

⟐ Commented November 07, 2025 at 8:13 MST

GE Washing Machine: Washer stuck in draining while turned off

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:41:01 -0700

I have a GE GTW485ASJWS a couple nights ago while I was watching tv I noticed a sound and when I went to investigate I found that my washer was draining while the lid of the washer was up and no lights where on when I shut the lid. I tried to turn the dial to see if that would help but no light came on. I then proceeded to unplug my washer and replug it and it started back up with the adraining while off. None of the buttons work and the lights won't come on, I'm at a loss at what to do. Sadly I live in the country and no repair people will come out to look at it. Can anyone help me figure out this problem so I can wash the ever growing pile of laundry?

⟐ Answered October 12, 2025 at 18:41 MST

GE Washing Machine: GE gtw460asj4ww I plug it in, the deep fill light flashes and drain ho

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:34:34 -0700

I have a GE gtw460asj4ww i plug it in and the deep fill light flashes and drain hose chugs what givea

⟐ Commented October 05, 2025 at 0:34 MST

GE Washing Machine: My washer is not sensing that the lid is closed.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:22:23 -0700

I have a GE top load washer model GTW680BSJ5WS. It is not sensing that the lid is closed and therefore will not start. I have replaced the lid lock, unplugged it for an extended period of time, attempted to reset it, and it does not appear that any of the connections are loose. I am completely out of ideas of what is wrong and how to fix it.

⟐ Answer edited February 12, 2026 at 12:22 MST

GE Washing Machine: Washer Not Draining After Replacing Pump – Need Help (GFW850SPN5RS)

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:03:46 -0700

Hi everyone,

I recently replaced the drain pump on my GE GFW850SPN5RS washing machine, but unfortunately, it’s still not draining.

I’m getting the following error codes: 18, 38, 32, 19, and 26.

Has anyone dealt with something similar? What else should I check or consider replacing?

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented September 30, 2025 at 21:03 MST

GE Washing Machine: Missing model number/serial number

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:15:28 -0700

My dad is looking for a part for his GE washing machine and his repairman told him he couldn't get the part since the model number and serial number are missing from the machine. I find this hard to believe. Does anyone know another way of finding the model number/serial number?

Thank you. The machine is 6-7 years old.

⟐ Answered September 20, 2025 at 5:15 MST

GE Washing Machine: What is this sound coming from my washer during the cycle?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:18:19 -0700

Washing machine is making this weird sound during spin cycle and then when venting it’s like a low rattle. Anyone know what it is? Thanks in advance.

⟐ Commented September 11, 2025 at 9:18 MST

General Electric GTWN4250D0WS Washing Machine: Washer will not fill anymore

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:30:03 -0700

My washer was working fine now it won't fill what can I do

⟐ Answered August 16, 2025 at 7:30 MST

GE Washing Machine: Why is the tub making a knocking sound

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:38:49 -0700

this issue broke two dampers that I replaced but what could it be? Need help

⟐ Answer accepted August 10, 2025 at 13:38 MST

GE Washing Machine: Why does my machine shut off

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:44:57 -0700

My machine will turn on, fill up, start washing for about 10 seconds and then completely shut off

⟐ Commented August 06, 2025 at 16:44 MST