Ge WH12X10378 Switch, Pressure OEM Part

We had two problems at the same time. The washer was occasionally overflowing especially on super loads, and also leaking out the bottom, which got worse really fast. The overflow problem we have had before when the pressure switch hose became plugged with gunk, but cleaning the hose didn' fix it this time. The leak could be seen just above the trans. housing at the drum, so we diagnosed a bad seal. Knowing that the bearing would have to be running with water in it we also ordered the bearing and tub bearing washer. Also knowing Murphy's law we ordered the hub nut, the hub washer, and the split ring. Turned out the hub washer was broken, which may have contributed to the seal failure. We reluctantly also purchased the spanner wrench, not knowing what size the nut was. Turned out to be helpful in the long run. All the parts came in a couple days in one box. My son and I completed the repair in about an hour. Pretty simple deal. We replaced the pressure switch and hose also and now all is well. The trans shaft is corrode in the seal area, which we helped a little with some 600 wet sanding, so we anticipate the seal leak may return, and if it does a new trans will be needed. The washer has been running for several days now (we do a lot of laundry!) and so far so good.

The washer worked fine on the small or large load but when placed on super load it would overfill. Replaced the pressure switch based on this sites recommendation and it worked like a charm. Took about 10 minutes for the whole job.

Trouble shot it as the prssure switch! and pruchased from Applianceparts.com.

Had an appliance company come in and tell me it was going to cost $259 to fix. They claimed the part had to "be ordered". Waited four days and called them to find out why they hadn't come back or called me, only to find out that they never ordered the part and was told that "it will be here tomorrow". Got mad. Went online and found the part, then went on You Tube to see how to do it. Ordered the part and it came the next day. Hubby fixed it after work, in 10 minutes. Part cost: $29 + shipping.

Took front of washer off, noticed tube from tub to level switch was dirty. Cleaned tubing with bleach and pipe cleaners. Tried washer, still overfilled. Replaced level switch, now woks properly. You should be careful removing the switch so as not to break off th plastic tabs that hold the switch in place.