GE Appliances Washer Dryer
29 fault codes documented
Back and forth swoosh or light clicking during agitate — Motor reversing direction
This sound is normal and is caused by the motor rotating back and forth to agitate your laundry.
Basket seems loose — Basket moves freely, no traditional brake
The washer basket may move or rotate freely by hand. This is normal as the basket does not have a traditional brake mechanism.
Blinking Spin light or Spin light on at end of cycle — Out of balance condition detected
The Spin light blinking or staying on at the end of the cycle indicates an out-of-balance condition was detected. The washer may not have spun at full speed.
Chemicals like hair bleach or dye, permanent wave solution — Contaminated clothing
Clothing that has come into contact with chemicals like hair bleach, dye, or permanent wave solution can be damaged during washing.
Click when water stops filling — Relay switch activating
A clicking sound is heard when the relay switch activates to stop the water flow. This is a normal part of the fill process.
Clicking behind control panel during fill — Automatic Temperature Control Valve adjusting
This clicking sound comes from the Automatic Temperature Control Valve, which mixes hot and cold water. The sound indicates the valve is turning on and off to achieve the selected temperature.
Clothes too wet — Incorrect spin cycle or load out of balance
Clothes may feel wetter than normal if the incorrect spin cycle was selected or if the load was out of balance. High-efficiency washers may also have longer spin times.
Colored spots — Incorrect fabric softener use or dye transfer
Colored spots can appear if fabric softener is used incorrectly or if dyes have transferred from other clothing items during the wash.
Grayed or yellowed clothes — Detergent, hard water, or water temperature issues
Clothes may appear grayed or yellowed due to incorrect detergent amounts, hard water, or washing in water that is not hot enough.
Gurgling — Water drain pump drawing in air
The gurgling sound occurs when the drain pump starts drawing in air. This usually happens as the washer begins to spin and the sound will continue until spinning is complete.
Humming — Water drain pump operating
A humming sound is normal when the water drain pump is operating to remove water from the washer after agitation and during the spin cycle.
Lid Locked light flashing — Lid needs to be opened and closed
The washer's lid has been started or closed three times in a row without being opened. The washer will not start a new cycle until the lid is opened and closed again.
Lint or residue on clothes — Sorting, washing time, or fabric softener issues
Lint or residue can be left on clothes due to how they are dried, incorrect sorting, washing for too long, detergent not dissolving, or improper fabric softener use.
Metallic clicking — Shifter mechanism engaging/disengaging
This sound is normal and occurs when the drive system engages at the start of agitation and disengages when agitation is complete. It happens multiple times during the wash.
Motor winding up or coasting down in spin — Motor ramping up/down
The motor speeds up incrementally during the spin cycle and coasts to a stop when spin is complete. This is a normal part of the spin cycle operation.
Movement inside machine when shut off — Shifter mechanism disengaging motor
Some movement may be felt after the washer is manually turned off. This is normal as the shifter disengages the motor before the machine shuts down completely.
Pilling — Normal wear on fabrics
Pilling, or the formation of small balls of fiber on fabric, is a result of normal wear on certain types of fabrics, especially poly-cotton blends. It is not caused by the washer itself.
Quick short agitation sounds — Clothing redistribution
The motor makes short agitation strokes at different periods to redistribute the load evenly within the drum during the wash cycle. This is a normal function.
Short spray and delay after pushing Start — Lid opened and closed between cycle selection and start
The washer performs a short water spray and a brief delay after the Start button is pressed if the lid was opened and closed between selecting the cycle and starting it. This is part of the normal start-up sequence.
Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear — Sharp objects in laundry
Damage to clothes can occur from sharp objects left in pockets or attached to garments, such as pins, zippers, or sharp buttons.
Spin and Rinse lights blinking — Load out of balance
The washer has detected that the load is not evenly distributed. The washer is attempting to correct this on its own. If the load is still too wet at the end of the cycle, it may need to be manually rebalanced.
Spin time longer than previous washer — High efficiency washer feature
High-efficiency washers with an 'infusor' may have longer spin times. This extended spin helps reduce drying time and energy usage when used with a dryer.
Status lights blinking — Washer operation paused
The washer has paused its operation. This can happen if the Start button is pressed again during a cycle, if the lid is opened during a cycle, or if the machine is left in a paused state.
Undiluted chlorine bleach — Improper bleach usage
Applying undiluted chlorine bleach directly to clothes or allowing clothes to contact undiluted bleach can cause damage and discoloration.
Wash and Rinse lights blinking — Water not entering washer
The washer is not detecting water entering the drum. This could be due to the water supply being turned off or a delay in water flow after installation or a vacation.
Washer pauses during wash cycle — Soak option selected or normal cycle variation
The washer may pause during the wash cycle if the 'Soak' option was chosen, or as part of a normal cycle to improve cleaning with less wear on fabrics. These pauses allow clothes to soak.
Washer spins and pauses at beginning of cycles — Load sensing
The washer pauses briefly at the start of cycles to sense the load size and balance. This is a normal part of the washing process for high-efficiency models.
Water volume changes during fill — Automatic Temperature Control Valve adjusting
The sound changes during fill because the Automatic Temperature Control Valve is mixing hot and cold water. This is normal operation to reach the selected wash temperature.
Wrinkling — Improper sorting, overloading, or incorrect cycle
Excessive wrinkling can occur from mixing heavy and light items, overloading the washer, or using the wrong wash or dry cycles.