How to Troubleshoot a GE Front Load Washer That Wont Spin or Remove any kinks in the drain hose.
Ge washing machine wont drain and spin. I have a GE washing machine. If you are facing GE washer not spinning problem first try closing and opening the lid if that doesnt work check to see if the lid switch itself is broken. You should check the following situations.
To inspect the drain hose turn off the power to the washer disconnect the hose have a bucket ready to catch any. Water drain pump works but basket will not spin. Press Start to resume the cycle or you can select Drain Spin and press Start.
If the belt is broken or fully off the rollers then it wont spin at all. The codes are 16 and 18 which is basically drain pump clearing algorithm failed. If your GE washer wont spin check to make sure the lid switch is being activated mechanically.
If it cant agitate clothes then clothes dont get clean. When your top load GE washing machine doesnt drain there are some possible reasons. It does spin when you do a spin test.
If it is then youll need to inspect the washer to see if any of the levers are sticking or if any of the actuators are damaged. A failed front-load washing machine control board has several symptoms including the washer not starting filling spinning or draining. Then twist the hose until it comes away from the washer.
Run water through the hose to be sure it is clear and take a flashlight and look in the outlet and see if you see anything. Basically if your GE washing machine is not draining it is because. The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open.