GE Washer Troubleshooting – How to Find Error Codes, and Reset a GE Washer
GE Washer Troubleshooting – How to Find Error Codes, and Reset a GE Washer
GE Washing Machines have a pretty fantastic hidden diagnostic mode that will help you troubleshoot a huge range of issues like dealing with a GE Washer not spinning. In today’s video, I want to show how easy it is to figure out how to get a GE washing machine into diagnostics. Doing this can make GE washing machine repair much easier than guessing on what’s going on, as you can initiate parts tests directly from the controls without opening anything up.
This diagnostic system is exclusively for the GE washer top load machines, and wouldn’t working a GE frontload washing machine.
Video Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction
00:42 – How to Enter GE Washer Diagnostics
01:25 – How to Find GE Washing Machine Error Codes
02:18 – GE Washing Machine Fault Code List
03:50 – GE Washing Machine Diagnostics
05:24 – How to Reset a GE Washing Machine
List of Codes/ect: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vMEqLj_kb0eTi0xwT2OQfyykL__xKZWx?usp=sharing
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I have this exact washer and I’m questioning if it’s leaking oil into the washer. It’s six years old. All of our clothes (especially cotton) are covered in what looks like dried up water stains. I don’t use fabric softener, sort everything by color, switched up my laundry detergent, and run washing machine cleaner tablets twice a month. Nothing is helping. It’s out of warranty and I’m low on funds. Any idea of what could be wrong? I’m praying it’s a cheap and easy fix. I’ll attempt to take it apart and fix it myself.
Thank you very much! I am still having an issue. Following closely I see that your diagnostic exposed fault code 4 (wash). My diagnostic revealed fault code 27, because the lights that lit in the diagnostic we 2,3,5,6 (fill, soak, rinse spin). So, if I am understanding correctly my fault code summary has something to do with water level???? I guess I am now stuck because my issue, and only issue, is that the cycle doesn’t spin after a wash and drain. Any suggestions?
Am I missing something here because I’m looking for information on how to reset the codes so the stupid machine will work?
Thx
Jesus christ all this for a freaking washing machine!!??
This helped me fix my washer for the cost of a pump. I am not a handy person, and it was easy.
Thank you I fix it thanks to you
give me a 1972 model anyday………….this agitatorless GE is a complete piece of junk.
Fixed my washer simply by resetting the fault codes. Thank you! 🙂
Mine washer started during the night.. i had to unplug it, so wat do i do? As soon as i plug it n, no lights at all r water, jus noise
Bless you for this video! My machine was stuck on sensing and this helped me solve the issue.❤
Mine had the same bad code yours had?? What was wrong with it??
my lites keep coming on all by them selves, i was told to leave the lid open could that cause that? also it is in a a room off my bathroom and we lost power due to an ice storm right before this happened, power on then off 3 times then off for over an hour the next day my washer started doing the lights coming on and the chimes. any advice. I am disabled and on a very fixed income.
How do you clear out the codes and start fresh
Outstanding!!!! Seriously…. so clear, concise, and informative. Worked perfectly the first time and I was able to pull the codes in about 20 minutes (14 total codes although I’m sure some are because of dependencies). Now to figure out how to rest this machine, because so far I haven’t been successful in doing so. Thanks again for posting this!
Mane my Shit ain’t filling up with water
It appears that Whirlpool has a better diagnostic mode… 🤔
What if i have codes not on the list🤷 i have 2 codes not on the list, the others are… Codes from highest to lowest 50,35,16,7,6.
Thanks for the video. Kind of unfortunate to already be here on a 6 month old washer, but I am (hot water valve won’t close and machine won’t stop filling).
Where do you find the testing list?
Still helping people! It took me a minute to realize that the tests were described completely within the video, but when I did, it took me straight to the source of the problem. I fixed it myself and saved somewhere between $150 & $200 at a time I really needed to save. Thank you!
This AMAZING and detailed video saved my sanity!! You are my hero!! Thank you! You are very talented.
Where is the list of tests?
I have a GE G152 washer and it only has 5 green lights. I tried entering the troubleshooting mode with these instructions and it didn’t work. Does my model have a different sequence?
Super helpful, hoping to use this to help my in-laws with their washing machine. Is there anywhere that has a manual with the GE fault codes and the diagnostic tests you that are available that you can recommend?
My machine makes a strange noise when it is spinning after I stuck a pretty large load in it idk if it’s a grinding noise or whatever but can anyone reach out and help me out if they think they have a solution to this problem
Great Video! How do I find the fault codes for a GE washer with a 5 light display?
Thanks in advance,
John
#4 reset then does it pat you on the back?
My washer is acting up it washes when it wants to the lock keeps going on n off
Bless you for this video! My machine was stuck on sensing and this helped me solve the issue.❤
Only unfortunate part is it actually doesn’t tell you how to fix it 🙄
Is this washer analog? I asked for an analog washer as I’m tired of the digital ones breaking on me.. they sold me this one and not for cheap!
King among ge men
New GE washer but no power – video doesn’t address
It takes so long to start, press start? Nah
Thanks for the post it saved my washer and my wallet. I truly appreciate you taking the time out to explain the process..
How can i get the manual for this machine 😫
Real Helpful,Hurricane Ian threw a error into my machine and by trying these tricks I got it to work again
Uhhh… now I’m REALLY confused. And exactly how are all these lights and beeps supposed to fix my washer?
What does sensin9 mean
DID YOU KNOW –LOWES POLICY FOR WASHER RETURNS……48 hours.. I have never heard such a thing….and for some reason their is a problem with the ground I dont if it is to the metal of the machine? something i have to research…and I thought mine was going fly around room I dont know how that works……great video thanks
Thank you so much for this information.
This is a great video, however how do you clear out the stored codes after the repair?
Thanks. Not sure if it is fixed yet but you got it running for now Thanks Again
I have to disconnect water hose from washer to fill up tub enough to wash a load, reattach water hose to washer ! Washer only self-fills a couple inches. Original control panel malfunctioned (no power to machine) and replaced with new control panel. Why does washer only fill a couple inches at all water level settings ?
Fill with water. Did not wash. Draining. Act like it’s washing with no water. For about 5 minutes. At no time is the lid locked light in. Done. Please help.
My machine is not filling with water at all.. it’s brand new. Do I only need the hose that came with it? It’s also connected to the water ports behind it
This worked on a HotPoint washer. had several codes that pointed to the water level sensor. let the waster sit for a couple days and cleared the codes. It started working again!
TY idk what’s the issue with my washer. I’ve done the test above but the water continues to fill the washer.