Duane E Ventura , CA June 06, 2015 Appliance: General Electric Washer WPRE8150K2WT Ge hydrowave washer with infuser would not agitate or spin Removed front panel using putty knife inserted between top lid and front panel. Plugged in and selected Drain and Spin option on front panel. Drain pump started but drive motor did not turn. Followed the steps I found at http://www.appliance-repair-it.com/GE-washer-repair.html. The LED light on motor periodically flashed six times, which the web site said meant that "motor will not turn". Following their instructions, I confirmed that the the large pulley was not jammed and the mother was not frozen, lid switch was closing properly, the shift coil was not shorted out and the motor was getting power. Therefore, installed new drive motor. New motor operates without inline fuse, so I had to remove it. Before reinstalling drive belt, I plugged in machine and selected Drain and Spin. Drain pump started and motor turned. Most difficult task was to reinstall drive belt. Tilted machine, threaded belt on motor shaft and started on large pulley. Used three zip ties to hold belt on large pulley and turned, like installing bicycle chain. Reinstalled front panel and machine worked fine. When I started I knew very little about how this machine worked and I could not have done this without the clear instructions on the web site. I believe that most novice DIYers could follow the online instructions. Read More... 19 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
David G Laurel Springs , NJ December 16, 2014 Appliance: General Electric Washer WPRE6150K1WT Wpre6150k1wt washing machine wouldn't spin agitate very softly 1 second blink on inverter/motor led no error codes would not spin in diagnostic mode Replace inverter/motor assembly; time was about 30 minutes: 5 minutes to remove front cover and drive belt, and connectors 5 minutes to unbolt motor/inverter assembly and insert new one 20 minutes to try to get the belt back on (hint: SLOWLY try to make progress, otherwise it falls off and you start again). Caution: very sharp metal edges (you'll get cut without knowing it until you remove your hand... Read More... 13 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Jonathan E Clifton , NJ October 03, 2014 Error code nine blinking lights open circuit in brake Replaced the motor/inverter. I found an easy video on YouTube and followed the directions/recommendations, found here: http://washerdryerrepairhelp.com/about/ He recommended getting the parts from AppliancePartsPros.com, and the process was easy and fast. I ordered the part on Sunday afternoon, and it was delivered by FedEx on Tuesday morning - and that was with the basic ground delivery option. The whole process was easy, I got the right part the first time, and it's nice to know that this business exists. Thanks, Jonathan Eisenmenger Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Socket Set
Kevin S Marmora , NJ August 26, 2019 Appliance: General Electric Washer WHRE5550K2WW Motor and lid switch replacement. Searched out with multi tester where the power died I’m from the swimming pool service industry ,so pumps ,heater boards and switch links are on my radar ( plus formerly trained as a mechanic in Army ) Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Ralph G Sarasota , FL July 02, 2017 Appliance: General Electric Washer WHRE5550K2WW No agitation or spin no led visible on 2010 whre5550k2ww Washer would fill and drain; but had no agitation and no spin. In line fuse checked out ok. Could not see a led lite visible on the motor board. Ordered a new motor and it arrived in a day and a half. It came with a new wire to replace the fuse, as a fuse is not required with the new motor; for this you need a crimping tool. Biggest challenge on the install was the belt. Up and running in less than two days from order. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set