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Thread Number: 92768
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
30 year old GE washing machine leaks |
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Post# 1173418 , Reply# 1 3/1/2023 at 07:12 (429 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Leaking GE, Filter Flow washer
That little plastic box is the inlet air gap, they can get a mineral buildup inside them, which makes the water spray sideways and leak, you can remove it and clean it carefully even soak it in vinegar, etc.
If it takes more than four or five minutes to fill the tub completely with cold water, your inlet water valve is worn out, replace the valve assembly that will solve the slow filling of cold water. John. | ||
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Post# 1173548 , Reply# 4 3/2/2023 at 19:33 (428 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Cleaning inlet valve screens
It should not be necessary to remove the screens to clean them. In fact, you should not remove them if they’re metal.
Just remove the cold water, inlet hose, and if the screen looks really gunky, scrape it gently and just squirt a little water on it to rinse it away It’s very unlikely that this is the cause of the problem. It’s far more likely that the valve is simply worn out. John. | ||
| Post# 1174223 , Reply# 5 3/9/2023 at 19:48 (421 days old) by boblawblog (Toronto) | ||
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Hi John, I guess i should replace the valve. Based on the photos that i have attached, do you know what type of valve I need? can i just order any GE washing machine valve? | ||
| Post# 1174225 , Reply# 6 3/9/2023 at 20:15 (421 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
This one will work. I recommend using genuine oem parts.
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| Post# 1174230 , Reply# 8 3/9/2023 at 20:51 (421 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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