Ge WH04X29448 Washer Thermistor OEM Part

After a few internet searches, it became clear that the most common fix for this issue is replacing the water inlet valve. My washer is about five years old, which aligns with the typical lifespan of these valves. I ordered the OEM parts for this washer, as this is not something you want failing and potentially flooding your home while you’re away. The thermistor is installed directly into the valve and uses an O-ring that is known to degrade and leak over time. Since the thermistor has to be removed to replace the valve anyway—and it’s an inexpensive part—I chose to replace it at the same time. I applied a small amount of silicone paste to the thermistor O-ring before installation, although plain water would also work. This is a very common repair, and there are plenty of instructional videos online that walk through the process step by step. I found a video for my exact washer. Be sure to turn off the water supply before starting, and expect some water to drip from the hoses when they are disconnected (I used the water to clean the floor where the washer was). When reconnecting the hoses, do not overtighten them—the rubber washers provide the seal. Best practice is to use stainless steel braided hoses. If you don’t already have them installed, this is a good opportunity to upgrade. I removed two screws from the top of the washer and two screws that held the valve in place. The two electrical connectors were easy to disconnect (don't pull on the wires, wiggle and pull the plastic connector). The thermistor plugs into the circuit board. Pay attention to the connector, it has a little latch on it that holds it in place. Tools used: 1/4 inch nut driver or socket Pliers to tighten the hoses

In doing a little research, I found that two components would cause the two issues. The thermistor and the water inlet valve. I ordered, and in just several days they were on my doorstep. I watched a video, and in less than thirty minutes- the temperature of the water was correct and the flow and fill was back to what we had had.

Like others, I ordered a new water inlet valve and thermistor (even though the old thermistor still worked) and replaced both on my GE washer. This was a very simple task taking only about 15 minutes and it fixed the problem, making my wife very happy! It only requires unscrewing thenwater hoses, removing 4 screws, replacing the parts and putting it back together. The hardest part is moving out your washer to get behind it.

Part#WH13X26535 water valve

Thermistor was the likely suspect. Then the water valve solenoid, then the motherboard. I didn’t bother troubleshooting the water valve solenoid before ordering parts because disassembly of the washer is a bit of a pain and because the new valve assembly is quite inexpensive. I replaced both parts and the washer works as new. The valve assembly bench tested ok and the thermistor was bad. Keeping the old valve assembly just in case it’s needed in the future.