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Humming sound

Humming sound — Water drain pump operating

GE Appliances · Washing Machines

What does Humming sound mean?

A humming sound is normal when the drain pump is active, pumping water out after agitation and during the spin cycle until it is complete.

Common Causes

  • Normal operation of the water drain pump

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    This is a normal operating sound and does not indicate a problem.

  2. 2

    To hear and watch videos of normal washer operation, visit http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentid=23061.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: GE Appliances Washing Machines
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