All Installation Instructions for General Electric Washer GTWN4250D0WS

broken tub strap

follow youtube vid. simple

Parts Used:

DAMPENING STRAP 2PACK

larry from Steamboat Springs, CO
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Agitator was broken

First tried pulling the old agitator out by hand but couldn't get my fingers under it to pull upward. Tried several times but no success. Finally put two metal rods about 8 inches long in the holes in the bottom of the agitator and used them to lift upward, it came up immediately. I then pushed the new agitator down into the slot and it was finished. There is always a way when you think about it.you are a winner.

Parts Used:

Dual Action Agitator

Mabry from CLINTON, MS
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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washer leaked water

after reading repair stories, decided I should take front panel off and see where leak was coming from. taking the panel off was real pain but well worth as inside was dry! so I looked again and discovered a pin hole in drain hose that only leaked when tub was full. while I had panel off I noticed tub dampening straps were broken so went ahead and ordered those parts too.

Parts Used:

Drain Hose

DAMPENING STRAP 2PACK

cynthia from winter park, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Banging noise when it was agitating

removed front washer cover (2) clips at top released with straight screwdriver . removed washer top cover (2) 1/4" head screws that are behind front washer cover. Then removed screws holding tub dampening straps (4)5/16" head from agitation drum housing from top, removed other end of strap from under side (4) 1/4" head screws. then assembled with new straps in reverse order. easy repair nice and quiet again.

Parts Used:

DAMPENING STRAP 2PACK

Timmy from Fairport, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Make sure you have something to secure the belt to the big wheel.

It was hard for me. I'm a 54 year old woman. I tied it to the wheel with twine. It kept popping off, right it the time I would just about have it on. Several times !!!! I had no zip ties. Finally I tied the part of the craft stick on tightly. Put the belt on the motor rod and as much of the wheel as it would allow. Started turning slowly. There's really no room. I finally wiped it. There was one time that I sounded like the man off the movie Christmas Story. My youngest daughter is 13. She started laughing. It wasn't easy but I BLESS GOD for it. Thank all of you so much. Be safe and take care.

Parts Used:

6-Rib Drive Belt

Wanda from OHATCHEE, AL
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Tube Shaking Like Out Of Balance. Water Not Draining Completely And Created An Unpleasant Odor

Main thing is watch the video. It may vary a little according to the age of your appliance, as it did with me but common sense guides. The difference was minor on my part. Two hex head screws to remove per strap and they had to make them 1 size different. Go figure. Have your change handy. A ratchet nut driver will save you some time.

Parts Used:

DAMPENING STRAP 2PACK

Arlis from Moore, SC
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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A banging noise while the machine was washing.

The repair was done like the video suggested to do and in the order. And it worked well.In the step by step procedure.

Parts Used:

DAMPENING STRAP 2PACK

Terrance from Eldom, MO
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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broken dampening strap

Watched the video, read installation instructions.
Replaced four broken dampening straps, washer is quiet and all is good.

Parts Used:

DAMPENING STRAP 2PACK

Priscilla from Beverly, MA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set

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had a pin hole in the drain pipe

order the part and replaced it and it works just great! May I add never before have I had such an amazing experience in dealing with your company, your company shows pictures and I ordered the part in the late afternoon and I had it the next day, the diagram you show on your site was so helpful, you told us that the part now is replaced with a different #. Once again KUDOS!! to your co.

Parts Used:

Pump to Tub Inlet Drain Hose

ROBERT from Bynum, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Noisy washer, especially while spinning.

Take off front. Take off top. Pull off agitator. Pull off agitator coupler, after removing bolt holding in place. Attempt to remove hub nut, no joy. Wound up cutting the nut with a Dremel tool and chiseling the nut off. Closer inspection revealed a bad transmission. Due to the cost of the transmission, we will continue to use the machine until it completely fails.

Parts Used:

Tub Bearing Washer

Olle J from Albert Lea, MN
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Tub would shake and the whole machine was threatening to jump

As the video described. The two rear dampening straps holding screws were only accessible from underneath making their installation much more difficult than the front ones which were accessible from the top.

Parts Used:

DAMPENING STRAP 2PACK

robert from bradford, VT
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench set

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Water temp will fill hot only with lid open. Close the lid and it is cold water only.

The video I watched said to remove front panel, control panel, and top panel. After I removed the front panel, I was able to remove the lid switch and splice the wires together and reinsert in the mounting without removing the other panels. Secured with wire tie and put front panel back in place. This did not, however fix the problem.

Parts Used:

Lid Switch with Wire Harness

Douglas from OVERLAND PARK, KS
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Shaking and making loud noise

removed three screws from back panel used putty knife to remove front panel and dampening strap were there to remove.

Parts Used:

DAMPENING STRAP 2PACK

Gustavo from Harlingen, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Pump died

Followed the video with one exception. The hose clamps were the spring-loaded type and putting the back hose clamp on was a problem, so I substituted a nut driven hose clamp. Other than that, no problems.

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