tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post6222514005494639699..comments2021-08-21T12:11:15.780-07:00Comments on Handyman Hugh: GE Washer repair for model whre5550kww, whre5550k0ww, whre5550k1ww, whre5550k2ww, whre5550k3wwUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-65808546675590312202021-08-21T12:11:15.780-07:002021-08-21T12:11:15.780-07:00Super-informative, and told me exactly what I need...Super-informative, and told me exactly what I needed to know (and have burned about four hours trying to find online.)<br /><br />The only thing I'd suggest as an improvement is to be substantially kinder to the young man who is there with you and helping you. You're rather condescending toward him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914423684540513894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-50948770628978412312020-06-12T11:08:55.700-07:002020-06-12T11:08:55.700-07:00GE TL Washer: 91691 WJRE5550KWW
Recently started...GE TL Washer: 91691 WJRE5550KWW<br />Recently started making a grinding noise, only for 1 min or so when the machine starts the first time it is used after a week of so of not being used. You can feel a vibration for the first min that it runs. Then the noise disappears and doesn't come back if we do many washes the same day. But a week later it will make the same noise again only for a min and its quiet for the rest of many cycles until the next week? Any idea what to look at Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595440363649567451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-35881908722299567292018-07-01T14:04:02.258-07:002018-07-01T14:04:02.258-07:00Update: correct model number is WJRE5550KWW not [H...Update: correct model number is WJRE5550KWW not [H]DIYDG39https://www.blogger.com/profile/14281824210274411029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-63309715674501995692018-07-01T13:56:57.064-07:002018-07-01T13:56:57.064-07:00GE washer model WHRE555OKWW shuts down mid cycle a...GE washer model WHRE555OKWW shuts down mid cycle after several loads (especially after large loads). The machine will start working again after a shutdown for a few hours. It will then work okay for days/weeks before repeating the problem. The flash codes on the motor do not indicate any problems when this occurs. <br />I have previously replaced the motor, transmission and tub bearing.<br />I'd appreciate any advice. Could their be something overheating that causes a shutwown?<br />Thank you.DIYDG39https://www.blogger.com/profile/14281824210274411029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-51268689232127325712018-05-11T07:54:36.960-07:002018-05-11T07:54:36.960-07:00Thanks for sharing this quality information with u...Thanks for sharing this quality information with us. I really enjoyed reading. Will surely going to share this URL with my friends.<br /><a href="https://oregonappliancerepair.com/" rel="nofollow">washer repair</a><br />atif xhaikhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930570824595079707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-71984858396790610732018-03-17T14:26:18.761-07:002018-03-17T14:26:18.761-07:00My GE washer model WHRE555OK1WV sounds like a trac...My GE washer model WHRE555OK1WV sounds like a tractor trailer downshifting when the spin cycle is stopping. I believe it has something to do with whatever component us used to slow the spinning of the drum. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18375904350761404094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-69775011606991157672017-11-08T02:59:10.761-08:002017-11-08T02:59:10.761-08:00Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog a...Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon. Big thanks for the useful info.<br /><a href="http://oregonappliancerepair.com/" rel="nofollow">dryer repair</a><br />Hiram Hubertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052845392554009492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-79377406750440495162017-09-29T14:16:55.200-07:002017-09-29T14:16:55.200-07:00Keep the faith brother!Keep the faith brother!Hugh Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627857823629830472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-31277848455479501592017-09-20T05:26:14.965-07:002017-09-20T05:26:14.965-07:00Great info! I recently came across your blog and h...Great info! I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have.<br /><a href="http://oregonappliancerepair.com/refrigerator-repair/" rel="nofollow">dryer repair</a><br />Shehroz Ahmedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985637572657998491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-19514757434586178892016-12-15T14:10:44.859-08:002016-12-15T14:10:44.859-08:00Well, round two: Tried to reply to this post befor...Well, round two: Tried to reply to this post before only to discover that Other Boy (who was responsible for the ORIGINAL post) had logged into Google and left his account on. I tried to change it back, but in doing so, I lost my reply. So, here it goes again.<br /><br />My lovely wife finally decided to have pity on me and got rid of the GE POS (or Piece of Crap, if you prefer). I gave it to a buddy to scrap out, and I think he gave ME some of the panels to use to fix some rust holes in my '72 Chevy pick up (the best POSSIBLE use I could have envisioned for that stupid machine). My only concern now is that the karma of the washer may transfer to the pick up. I pray not!<br /><br />In any case, the best advice I can give you is some I gave to someone earlier on this blog. Disconnect the drive belt from the bottom of the machine and see if the noise comes from the motor. Check the idler and see if it rotates freely without a "hitch" or catch. Next, do the same with the drum. If it IS the drum that is causing your problem, you will have do drop the drive assembly and remove the drum from the drive frame. Unfortunately, GE does NOT sell the bearing separately, but as part of an assembly. You can see the part in this parts breakdown, numbered 320 (http://www.partselect.com/Models/WJRE5550K2WW/Sections/SUSPENSION-PUMP-AND-DRIVE-COMPONENTS/?ModelID=1607214&ModelNum=WJRE5550K2WW&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=2&Selected=00130358i04&Position=3&mfg=GE&Type=Washer&Mark=3) The assembly ain't cheap (who'd a thunk it?). Having said that, you still may be able to find a replacement for the bearing (or more likely a bushing made of nylon or brass--I would bet on nylon WAY before brass on this washer). A part number will help. Get creative and do not restrict yourself to appliance stores. I have found parts to repair appliances at auto parts stores. I used to work for a large company (that had manufacturing in the US and in Asia)and we would get parts in an emergency for high tech machines at Radio Shack. If it IS a bushing that you need, you may be able to have one modified or made at a local machine shop. I am sorry I could not be more specific, and I hope this helps. Hugh Hugh Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627857823629830472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-31949787948114517842016-12-14T22:14:59.446-08:002016-12-14T22:14:59.446-08:00Mr. Hugh. I have somewhat of a problem. My washer,...Mr. Hugh. I have somewhat of a problem. My washer, wjre5550k2ww, is making a knocking or clunking noise while it's spinning. I think it may be the bearings in the tub. How can I test this to be sure, and what all is necessary to replace those bearings?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425399486005700321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-19124485967063600992016-03-31T11:49:26.085-07:002016-03-31T11:49:26.085-07:00Glad to be able to help.Glad to be able to help.Hugh Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627857823629830472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-53153461803415716002016-03-30T22:19:54.998-07:002016-03-30T22:19:54.998-07:00Just wanted to say thanks for posting this, I was ...Just wanted to say thanks for posting this, I was able to implement a temporary fix in mins after reading/watching Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-81051239320094334182015-05-03T19:11:55.331-07:002015-05-03T19:11:55.331-07:00I do not know for certain what the fix would be fo...I do not know for certain what the fix would be for this, but I had similar issues before I replaced my drain pump. After replacing the pump, the issues seem to be resolved. I do not know if the pump is the issue on your machine or if it was the replacement of the pump that fixed mine. It may have been my moving wires around that fixed a grounding issue while I did the pump replacement. I would recommend checking the grounds on the machine and checking to see if the drain pump is fully functional. These machines tend to be temperamental, and if I were not so handy, I would have had to rid myself of this albatross a long time ago.Hugh Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627857823629830472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-47369592665164402222015-05-03T16:08:29.512-07:002015-05-03T16:08:29.512-07:00I have a GE washer model #WHRE550K0WW. IT works p...I have a GE washer model #WHRE550K0WW. IT works perfeactly except, each time finishes a cycle the agitator will begin cycling the clothes around until someone opens the door. This model does NOT have the automatic load size sensor, but it acts like it is measuring the load size. I unseated and reseated all the board connections and I ran the diagnostics and everything checked out. The LED on the motor shows it is working properly as well. Any idea how to fix? If it is unplugged and plugged back in after a couple of minutes, it will not agitate, but when you run a load through it, it will do it again as soon as the load is finished. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02932209753895134805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-17501115020095711172014-07-04T21:11:39.204-07:002014-07-04T21:11:39.204-07:00Awesome fix! hope it works.
Awesome fix! hope it works.<br />Hugh Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627857823629830472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-74684448086921964202014-07-04T11:31:06.342-07:002014-07-04T11:31:06.342-07:00Thanks for the post Hugh. Had the same problem wit...Thanks for the post Hugh. Had the same problem with a similar model. Who would have thought it was the sagging frame. Anyhoot, I just took two toilet seat nuts, slit them with a razor knife and slid them over the bar to raise the basket. We'll see how it goes. If it works I just saved myself $30 plus S+H. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285392314040724704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-54265735558536871672014-06-30T17:24:49.279-07:002014-06-30T17:24:49.279-07:00I have not run into that particular sound on this ...I have not run into that particular sound on this machine, but it sounds like a bearing is binding. I would pull the belt off the bottom and see if there is a catch as you spin the tub by hand. If so, one of the bearings on the shaft is likely bad. If not, try the motor or the idler The idler should actually be fairly easy and cheap to replace (SHOULD be, no guarantees..it IS GE). Bearings for the tub should be replaceable, but not necessarily easily. Nor may they necessarily be on the motor. If it is the motor, you may need to look for a replacement for the whole motor assembly.Hugh Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627857823629830472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-75071210445209709762014-06-30T16:47:25.819-07:002014-06-30T16:47:25.819-07:00Hugh, thanks for the quick response. When I got do...Hugh, thanks for the quick response. When I got down in front of the washer I thought you had it right. The tub was hanging just a hair from being on the bottom of the washer. However, once it got into the next cycle it actually raised itself and had plenty room to spin. Not sure how that happened. Now I am thinking I described the noise incorrectly. It sounds more like a knocking noise when it's moving slow. Once it gets into spin mode the knocks are so close together that it sounds different.Here's a short youtube video. See if you have any idea what this may be. Thanks again.<br /><br />http://youtu.be/x0GtPyC2wgU<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954826395827323495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-86507952723439808082014-06-30T12:07:28.003-07:002014-06-30T12:07:28.003-07:00Dale: The belt can indeed stretch, and may cause ...Dale: The belt can indeed stretch, and may cause problems, but most modern machines I have seen use a spring loaded tensioner that helps to prevent this. It is self adjusting and it takes quite a bit of stretch to cause a problem. Most often, the stretched belt causes a squeal and the tub does not rotate (especially for faster speeds such as spin). I suggest the next time you do laundry and witness the problem, that you CAREFULLY grab the inner lip of the tub under the lid and pick the tub up. If the problem stops, then it is likely that the pulley on the bottom is touching the frame. DO not do this if you do not feel comfortable with your hands close to the rotating drum (I have done this myself, but do not want to be held responsible for any accidents). If putting your hands near the drum is not an option, try lifting the tub from outside and see if that helps. It is much more likely that the springs on the suspension have become weak and have allowed the tub to drop to the point where the pulley rubs. If this is the case, you will have to tweak the suspension, or replace the springs. Good luckHugh Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627857823629830472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-79682699916019740392014-06-30T11:30:03.538-07:002014-06-30T11:30:03.538-07:00The noise my washer is making is not what I would ...The noise my washer is making is not what I would call a roar. I've seen where bad bearings might make a roaring sound. Maybe that's my problem, but I am guessing it's not. The loud sound mine is making is only during the spin cycle and when it is getting really fast. It's almost like the tub is not stable. I've checked and everything is level from front to back and side to side. The other night it got way louder than it has been. I stopped it and took off the front to find the tub had hopped over a metal bar at the bottom and was lodged between the bar and the side. I was able to lift it up and put the tub back in place. We are leaving the front off for now just to watch it. The sound is still load during the spin cycle and I don't know what it could be. Could it be the belt has stretched and therefore allows the tub to move more than normal?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954826395827323495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-75126071623234399472013-06-21T21:03:52.569-07:002013-06-21T21:03:52.569-07:00Thanks for commenting. I have had a few occasions...Thanks for commenting. I have had a few occasions where the machine refuses to spin. I have had to replace the magnetic interlock on the lid to resolve issues with this machine, and I would look there first. I did not put a new magnetic interlock on my machine. Instead I put a push button switch on the side that bypasses the interlock. The switch is wired so that it makes contact when it is not pressed, and breaks contact when it is. Hardwiring is a possibility to bypass the magnetic interlock, but it is not a good option because when the machine is unbalanced, you need to reset the computer by opening the lid to check on the load. I simulate that activity with the push button switch on the side of the machine. <br /><br />Occasionally, the computer on my machine simply will not reset with the button. In cases like this, I unplug the machine, plug it back in after a minute or so, and then try to finish the cycle by setting the machine to either rinse or spin. I have had to do this several times on a few occasions.<br /><br />I have recently had to replace the drain pump on my machine, and it is a fairly simple procedure. I did not document that because it was fairly straight forward. My point in mentioning this is that this machine is a real piece of junk and seems to be designed to disintegrate after a few years of use. I suspect that if you cannot get the machine to work properly after the procedures I recommend, you may have to replace the motor on the bottom of the machine. You may be able to find one on eBay for less than going through Sears or some other parts supply warehouse, I would avoid the used motors and spring for new unless you can find a used one CHEAP and are willing to gamble that you will not end up in the same place in a few weeks or months.<br /><br />I hope this helps, sorry I could not be more helpful.<br />HughHugh Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627857823629830472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-76798858107870019212013-06-21T20:40:42.862-07:002013-06-21T20:40:42.862-07:00Hi Hugh, Thanks for a great video! I have the same...Hi Hugh, Thanks for a great video! I have the same washer and the problem I'm having is it fills, washes, agitates and drains. It doesn't spin!Any suggestions on the problem it never seems to develop enough speed when it goes into the spin cycle.<br />Thanks,<br />Mark Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628384282822194688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-85269666593667675852012-03-11T17:05:20.937-07:002012-03-11T17:05:20.937-07:00I have not yet had a reason to remove the selector...I have not yet had a reason to remove the selector switch on this model, so I do not have a definitive answer for you on this, but from my experience with other machines I can give you some tips that might help. A quick look on the back of the machine shows that there are two screws at the top corner on either side of the control tower. You will have to remove those, almost certainly. <br /><br />If you are lucky (and you most likely will NOT be) you can simply then remove the back plate by wiggling it out of some slots that hold the bottom of the plate into the base of the machine. Most likely there will be some clips that keep this from happening. If you are lucky, there will be 4 to 6 screws that simply need to be removed to take the control tower off the top surface of the machine so that you have easy access to the controls. More likely, you will have to remove the whole top cover of the machine to get at some clips or screws that can only be accessed from the BOTTOM of the top cover. Once those clips or screws are removed (or released in the case of clips) you should be able to pull the control tower from the top cover. Now comes the fun part. Most of the modern appliances that I have worked on like to HIDE the screws that hold the controls into place. They usually do this by placing a LABEL over them. To find the screws, you will have to take a sharp or hard object and put pressure on the label behind the knob. You may then find an indentation in the label where the screws are hidden. <br /><br />To remove the screws, you will have to find the area where the screwdriver head is placed on the screw (usually a Phillips type driver, occasionally a flat head, but if the company is really mean, they will use a star bit driver or some proprietary driver bit that only THEY use to keep the customer from repairing the machine his or her self (They do this to frustrate the customer with repair costs and drive them into purchasing a NEW machine--they HOPE that you will buy another of theirs, but this frequently backfires and drives the customer to the competition).<br /><br />Occasionally, these companies do the right thing and make it easy to repair and put the screws somewhere where they can be found. In this case, the screws are likely to be on the backside of the device and usually on the edges of the switch. I would not bet on that from GE. Even if you are able to find some screws, there is still the likelihood that there are hidden screws and fasteners, so if you remove the visible screws and the switch still does not want to come out, check for hidden screws.<br /> <br />I am sorry that I could not be of more help in this case. Good luck,<br />HughHugh Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627857823629830472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111793793522426252.post-13104985314147324492012-03-11T11:47:00.487-07:002012-03-11T11:47:00.487-07:00Hi Hugh,
I have a question. The knob where you can...Hi Hugh,<br />I have a question. The knob where you can adjust what size load to choose has fallen off. I tried to resecure it but the there is nothing to secure it to. I think the peg it should connect to has either fallen off or broken. How do I get to that area to see and or replace?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />DanaUSAKFAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742114098115543171noreply@blogger.com