Thread Number: 81525
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
GE filter flo - rough spin cycle |
[Down to Last] |
|
Post# 1055592 , Reply# 1   12/26/2019 at 05:47 (1,553 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
It seems like this washer at some point was laid on it's side and that caused both the boot, you just fixed, to come detached and now this problem.
It sounds like one or more of the four platform "feet" that are near the bottom corners of the inside of the machine to come out of their respective guides. You will definitely need to get a light and look in the back at the four corners. There is a blade like surface on the four corners of the platform the transmission is attached to. Each of those blades needs to be BETWEEN a pair of carbon "snubbers" which are held inside a clip that is mounted to the base of the machine. These can easily come out if the machine is laid on its side.
Getting all four of them back into the snubbers is going to be fun. If it's just the back ones, it won't be too difficult, but reaching the front.....
Pictures please.
View Full Size
|
Post# 1055606 , Reply# 3   12/26/2019 at 09:59 (1,553 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
The rubber transmission boot may have gotten too stiff and then transmits too much vibration to the cabinet a new boot may be in order, is this the part you already ordered ?, laying these washers on their side is not likely to hurt them.
Do check that all the snubbers are in place as Keith suggested, also keep in mind when using the washer to fill it up with similar weight clothing and if the water level is too high for a given load the load can shift to one side as the machine drains and spins leading to an out-of-balance load.
John L. |
Post# 1055631 , Reply# 5   12/26/2019 at 13:54 (1,553 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
There should be a carbon piece on either side to prevent squeaking.
Another issue may be the floor. Is it cement or is it soggy or bouncy?
Many washers perform best on cement or a firm floor. If there is rot or if the floor is made with 2x4s such as in a mobile home, the washer is bound to have balance problems when spinning.
View Full Size
|
Post# 1055677 , Reply# 7   12/26/2019 at 22:46 (1,553 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
|
Post# 1055681 , Reply# 8   12/27/2019 at 00:29 (1,553 days old) by Moonshiner180 (Missouri)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
Okay thanks! I'll check that out when I get a chance! It does seem to be alot rougher during the Rinse cycle spin than the final spin cycle. |
Post# 1055684 , Reply# 9   12/27/2019 at 00:47 (1,553 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
There is only one cable in a GE FF washer that attaches on one side of the platform goes up, thru three pulleys near the top of the machine, and back down to the opposite corner of the machine platform. If it lost tension it would have broke and you'd definitely know it if it did because the machine could not run.
Another thing could be the rear feet are rusted in place. This machine is self leveling. If you pull the machine out and tip it forward so the back is off the floor about 6 inches, the two rear feet should both slide out about an inch. If you push up on one of them the other one should push out and vice versa. They are supposed to be attached inside. When you set the machine down it will find level based on what the other legs are set at.
However, if they've rusted in place or are damaged in some way, you will have a hard time getting it to set level. If they are rusted you can take the claw of a handle to gently pull them down and they should loosen. Once you move the machine back in place, adjusted the feet so it's level from side to side and back to front, lift the back of the machine up a couple of inches and let it fall back down and it will level.
Since the floor is probably weak you can also try screwing one or two pieces of 3/4 plywood to the floor that are at least a few inches bigger than the base of the machine. This will help stiffen the floor.
This is just one of the realities of living in a mobile home. If a mobile home is not set up on piers and just sitting on blocks any movement in the home, from kids jumping on the floor to the washer spinning will cause the home to shake at times. I've seen it happen.
I lived in a 30' RV for a while with a front load washer and when it would spin, if the RV was not leveled right, the home would sway when it was starting out spinning.
I wish you the best in solving this.
View Full Size
|
Post# 1055685 , Reply# 10   12/27/2019 at 00:53 (1,553 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
I just noticed something in your picture.
This black tube, if thats what it is, is the overflow tube. It's actually supposed to run down the side of the machine and there should be a hold or bracket mid way on the side. Where it is in the picture it looks like it could be interfering with the suspension cable or even the self leveling mechanism in the back.
Its not glued in. It should just pull out of the rubber connector at the top so you can reposition it.
View Full Size
|
Post# 1055713 , Reply# 12   12/27/2019 at 12:34 (1,552 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
1    
|
Post# 1056003 , Reply# 16   12/30/2019 at 19:28 (1,549 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
|