GE Washing Machine won't switch cycles?

Question

We have a GE Washing Machine approx 7 years old. It will not switch cycles. I noticed a problem this morning when it was on rinse for like an hour and a half and the machine was rather warm. I manually switched it to spin only and then if finally started to drain but then it wouldn't spin. So i turned it off for a few minutes turned it back on and now she's spinning away.

I did put a lot of clothes in there this morning and the k**b was turned to gentle slow. Do you think this had anything to do with it?

Answer 1

Your timing switch went out, call some one to come out and replace it

Answer 2

There should be a helpline that came with the washing machine, you should find it in the instruction manual. They should be able to sort it out, i wouldn't try and fix it myself, this could be dangerous and if you do something wrong you could injure yourself.

Or just buy a new washing machine.

Answer 3

It sound like the programmer has broken as that will cause the machine not to switch cycles, so you may have to get someone in to look at it, or if you can get a new machine as it maybe cheaper then getting someone in.

Answer 4

Mike your pressure switch, or your timer is bad.  The pressure switch is about $30.00 DIY and timer is about $65.00 DIY. I have posted a good link below for testing your pressure switch.  It has more detail than I can give.  Also make sure 3/16 rubber hose has not come off bottom of pressure switch from vibration of washer.  You If you do it yourself be careful not to cross wires.

Good Luck

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance...

Answer 5

Open the washing machine pull the tube in the middle  and clean it. When it does not work check the built. When doesn't do buy another washing machine

Answer 6

For a gentle cycle, you probably had it overloaded and then on the spin, it was off balance because more water stays in the clothes on the gentle cycle.