Over the holidays, the wash room got too cold and the supply line to the washer popped. We were away so it was soaking the room for a while (dumb of us to not turn off the water before we left). Just replaced the supply lines and everything is gravy. But when it got to the spin cycle, it's just sitting there now. Won't drain and putting it on spin does nothing either. Thinking the water fried the pump? Any other ideas before I order a new one?
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Kolada OP t1_j60qmhn wrote
Spin mode won't do anything but I wager to guess it won't because it's not draining so it can't get to that step
brock_lee t1_j5w006v wrote
Was the pump submerged or otherwise well-soaked? That would probably do it.
There are some videos on youtube on how to clear gunk out of the hose for the water-level pressure switch, it's really easy, but I would question whether that was the issue here. But, totally worth it since it's easy and costs nothing.
Even for non-GE washers, this is relevant and should be easy to follow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oosLzA9duzE
And in that video, he replaces it, but you really only have to disconnect the hose at the bottom, and use some kind of slim tool to scoop out the soapy lint.
Kolada OP t1_j5w2703 wrote
Might give this a try first, thanks. It wasn't submerged, but the water was staying at the back of the washer for days so I would be surprised if waster didn't make its way in.
brock_lee t1_j5w2ept wrote
I should have been more clear, too. It is a common issue where that tube gets clogged, and the washer can't tell if there is water in the tub, so shuts down, leaves the tub full, and won't spin or drain. I replaced my washer recently, but I had to do the clearing of this tube maybe four times over the years. Again, I don't think it's likely here, but worth a shot. You may even see something when the washer is open.
shimmerer t1_j5wk31v wrote
Did you move the washer and maybe it's not level? My washer did the same thing because it wasn't level.
Kolada OP t1_j5wkczu wrote
Ooo interesting. I had to pull it out to replace the lines. I'll check for level
Few_Ad_5677 t1_j5xdyaf wrote
Check the door sensor. If the door sensor doesn’t register that the door is closed, it won’t cycle the spin
(Assuming vertical drum)
Kolada OP t1_j60qhdv wrote
Is there a way to check that? The sensor is definitely clicking, but no idea if the actual sensor is fried.
Few_Ad_5677 t1_j611u1c wrote
Unfortunately, not really. I have had a bit of luck one time mashing a screwdriver in there and wiggling it around about… plastic handle only…
That was a weird case where the mechanism was intact but the housing was cracked so the parts weren’t making contact
tdipi t1_j5wmnh5 wrote
Does the washer have a drain and spin mode? If so, do you hear the pump at all?
Depending on the washer model, there may be a service menu to allow you to test the drain pump.
Sometimes the manufacturer hides a service manual inside the machine, you have to remove the top and look in the corner next to the drum.