This lid lock, also referred to as a door lock, is a genuine replacement component designed to secure the washing machine lid during operation. It ensures the appliance recognizes when the lid is prop...
This washer drain pump assembly is designed to efficiently remove water from the tub during drain and spin cycles, helping prevent backups and standing water inside the machine. The high-quality motor...
This suspension rod and spring assembly is a manufacturer-approved replacement part designed to stabilize the washer tub during operation. Positioned on the left side of the machine, it is one of four...
Are you struggling with a malfunctioning washing machine? We have just the solution you need'the GE Drain Hose. This simple but essential part is tailor-made for washing machines, tasked with safely d...
Designed to regulate water flow during wash cycles, this inlet valve assembly manages both hot and cold water entry into your washing machine. Common signs of a failing valve include improper filling,...
Turn off hot and cold water supply valves feeding washer. Disconnect both water hoses from washing machine. Remove two screws (one on each side) from upper silver colored metal plate on back of washer to allow access to (blue) water inlet valve. Slightly lift the bottom portion of metal plate and slide to release hooks for easy removal. Pull back and tilt forward plastic control panel to get it out of your way. Disconnect two electrical connections (one on each side) of water inlet valve. One of these came off easily but the other one was stubborn and I had to force it off with a screw driver. If there is an easier way I don't know what it is. Remove two screws from water inlet valve. (one on each side) Gently pull up on stainless steel water temperature sensor located in the middle of the water inlet control valve. It has a black wire connected to it so be careful. Once you have disconnect the sensor you can remove the water inlet valve. If you look closely you will see a small blue O-ring in the hole where you removed the water temp sensor from the water inlet valve. The new valve DOES NOT come with a replacement O-ring so you will have to re-use the old one. I used a small jeweler's screwdriver to get the old out of the hole. Don't forget to install the O-ring or your washer WILL leak! Put everything back together in reverse order. Check hose connections for leaks. Hope this helps somebody. Wish I had known about the O-ring. It would have saved me a headache.
The replacement part looked absolutely nothing like the defective part. The old part was easily accessible and was easily unplugged from the wiring harness. I assume when the new part came, I would just plug it into the wiring harness, snap some of the trim pieces in place and be done. 5 minutes. But no. The replacement part was completely different and came with its own wiring harness and length of wire which had to be installed. The installation of the wiring harness was extremely complicated which involved popping off the control panel of the washer, prying up the top and disconnecting some other pieces to complete the install. There should have been a clear warning on the replacement part, that it was completely different and likely too difficult for a non-professional repair man.
