Ge WH1X2726 Tub Dampening Strap Retainer OEM Part

I have a 14 year old GE washing machine that had been making a lot of noise while running but had eventually just stopped flat. The agitator and spin cycle would not run. I found this site and made excellent use of all the repair videos to study about my issue. I put in my machine model number and I Immediately was able to start honing in on what my problem could be from website advice about popular repair parts, stories others had shared about their similar machine issues and watching videos, I was overcome with a calmness assuring me that I COULD ACTUALLY DO THIS! I never repaired a machine (of any type) in my life. But after taking the front panel off the machine (which they show you how to do like everything else, step-by-step) and finding the broken belt laying on the bottom panel- I was able to decipher what my problem likely was and how to fix it. I took a few days and finally ordered all the parts I thought I needed. Order placed on Thursday night parts received on Sunday afternoon!! When my parts came, new belt, new belt installation tool, dampening straps and 2 different suspension rods, I reviewed repair videos for each part’s replacement and I was able to meticulously make each repair in a sensible order and within a sensible time frame. The trickiest repair was the belt replacement. Just listen and watch the video and understand that once you thread the belt around the belt replacement tool and secure it with a zip tie to the pulley on the left side that you do not have to try to stretch the belt around the pulley wheel, just calmly turn the pulley until the zip tie has gone all the way around the pulley wheel and has now returned to your vision, in front, on the right side. Expect some resistance but nothing like you trying to manually stretch the belt around the pulley (haha). Anyone can do these repairs. With new washing machines starting at $500 my repairs were way more affordable. THANKS appliancepartspros.com! Not only did you save me a bundle, but you helped me impress my wife with my handyman skills. Will definitely be shopping here again!!

I had to remove the front panel of the washing machine and top of the washing machine. i started by removing all the top screws as shown in one of videos. disconnected all the electrical wires (i have a commercial washer) and lifted the front panel over the back of the machine. i was then able to remove the top of the washing machine to give me access to the tub straps and the corresponding screws. i removed the broken straps and then was able to remove the tub cover by pushing down it down and unlocking all the little attaching clips. i then replaced it and attached the straps back to the washing machine and tub cover. The videos on the website really helped! I watched two videos which, one showed a model similar to my machine and gave me the confidence to do it myself!! thank you.

Replaced washer tub straps and a broken strap retaining clip.

Viewed repair process on line, ordered parts, received parts in couple of days, repaired washer as per video instructions in about 45 min.

I had to WD-40 all the old screws in the tub strap retainers since they were locked up. Took no time to replace with the new ones. The rod & spring assembly which is no longer sold, I had to drill a small hole in the top and put in a cotter key. It's working as good as new! I'm 62 yr old female with serious COPD, but managed to do it myself all in under 2 hrs. Thank you Appliance Part Pros for having what I needed in stock and an easy website! I had my parts in 2 days!