WHRE5550K2WW General Electric Washer - Overview

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Tub Dampening Strap – Part Number: WH1X2727
Tub Dampening Strap
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PartSelect #: PS271100
Manufacturer #: WH1X2727
The tub dampening straps support the wash tub and reduce vibration by keeping the tub at the center of the cabinet. If your washer shakes and moves, or is making a loud banging noise during the wash c...
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Drain Hose – Part Number: WH41X10096
Drain Hose
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PartSelect #: PS890597
Manufacturer #: WH41X10096
The drain hose is black in color and made of flexible material. This is a part for your top-load washer. The hose measures 57 inches long. This part moves the water out of the washer and into the drai...
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Drain Pump and Motor Assembly – Part Number: WH23X10030
Drain Pump and Motor Assembly
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PartSelect #: PS8768445
Manufacturer #: WH23X10030
This pump helps expel water from the washing machine and is activated after the spin speed is maintained for a specific period of time. If you notice that your washing machine will not drain, there is...
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Tub Seal – Part Number: WH02X10383
Tub Seal
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PartSelect #: PS4704237
Manufacturer #: WH02X10383
The main tub seal is located between the transmission and the outer tub. Its the primary water seal in the outer tub for the transmission-shaft. If your washer is leaking during the fill cycle, or at ...
$16.71
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6-Rib Drive Belt – Part Number: WH01X10302
6-Rib Drive Belt
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PartSelect #: PS1482278
Manufacturer #: WH01X10302
This drive belt is made to slip on the motor pulley to bring the basket up to the speed required and this makes the belt get wear and tear.
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Dual Water Inlet Valve – Part Number: WH13X10024
Dual Water Inlet Valve
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PartSelect #: PS1155105
Manufacturer #: WH13X10024
This water inlet valve attaches the water lines to the back of your appliance. The attaching solenoids on the valve open and close according to the desired temperature, or amount of water needed.
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Tub Bearing Washer – Part Number: WH2X1197
Tub Bearing Washer
PartSelect #: PS271509
Manufacturer #: WH2X1197
This is a tub bearing and it is meant to work in conjunction with your washing machine. The purpose of this part is to aid in keeping the inner tub of your washing machine spinning smoothly during a w...
$9.96
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Split Ring – Part Number: WH02X10265
Split Ring
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PartSelect #: PS1766022
Manufacturer #: WH02X10265
This split ring is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer, and it is designed to secure the tub bearing in washing machines. It is a circular metal ring, with an outer diameter of 2 inches. T...
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Tub Bearing – Part Number: WH2X1198
Tub Bearing
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PartSelect #: PS271510
Manufacturer #: WH2X1198
This tub bearing goes in your washing machine. You will find it on the bottom of the outer tub, where the transmission goes through the tub. If you hear metal on metal when the washer is spinning, you...
$27.50
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Lid Switch with Wire Harness – Part Number: WH12X10334
Lid Switch with Wire Harness
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PartSelect #: PS1482372
Manufacturer #: WH12X10334
This lid switch with wire harnesses is used in washing machines. The pin on the lid switch pushes onto the lever of the switch to communicate to the machine that the washer lid is closed. If your wash...
$46.61
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Pump to Tub Inlet Drain Hose – Part Number: WH41X22935
Pump to Tub Inlet Drain Hose
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PartSelect #: PS11721808
Manufacturer #: WH41X22935
This replacement inlet drain hose connects your washer's water pump to its tub. This hose is seven and a half inches in length and only two inches wide.
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Start/Stop Button – Part Number: WH01X10088
Start/Stop Button
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PartSelect #: PS268476
Manufacturer #: WH01X10088
This is the start/stop button for your washer. If your washer will not start after the button is depressed, you may need to replace it. However, you may also want to check your door switch, because wh...
$18.91
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Desmond
February 28, 2020
Drain but doesn't wash
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Hello Desmond, Thank you for the question. In order to trouble shoot this issue we will need a bit more details. When you say it will drain but not wash, is it going right to fill and then drain and skipping the wash cycle, or is the timer going through the wash cycle but the motor is not running to agitate and spin? When it drains, does it spin first or go right to drain? Any other details on the symptoms? Does the motor make any noise during the wash cycle? The more details the better since we can not be with the appliance. Please submit a new question if you have any follow ups. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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Jeff
October 12, 2022
It is making a bad grinding sound, it doesn't want to go.
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Hello Jeff, thank you for your question. We have researched your model and found that the issue is probably with the tub bearing, part number PS271510. If that does not take care of the issue, then the problem is most likely to be related to the drive pulley, part number PS1482349, and/or the drive belt, part number PS1482278. If you require assistance placing an order, please contact customer service. We hope that helps!

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Michelle
November 10, 2023
Agitator comes off during washing cycle. It still agitates but won’t stay attached to coupler..
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Hello Michelle, thank you for reaching out. Make sure the pulsator screw is properly tight. If it is fine, we would recommend replacing the coupling pulsator, part number PS2340064. We hope that helps!

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Joe
October 7, 2021
Put a large blanket in washer and the gfci breaker tripped. Load never finished washing. Keeps tripping circuit. Could this be a bad motor? Could I please get the part number and price of a new motor. Could any other electrical parts be causing it to trip?
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Hello Joe, Thank you for the question. Tripping the Breaker is normally caused by a defective Lid Latch Switch. You can test the Switch for continuity while the Lid is closed. The Drive Motor is PartSelect Number: PS2577721. All prices are shown on our site. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Sonya
December 2, 2019
It won't agitate or spin, checked the belt and switch. Not sure what to do next
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Hello Sonya, thank you for writing. This is likely due to a faulty or damaged Tub Dampening Strap, part number PS271100 for your model washer. Good luck with your repair!

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Washing Machine was not draining water from tub.
1. Drained the wash tub by taking the drain hose from the back of the washing machine and dropping it below the tub - water flowed out of hose a lot easier than trying to suck water out of tub using a pump (tried this on the first time I tried to fix washer). (Washing machine on 2nd floor of house and didn't want water running on floor)<br />2. Removed the 2 bolts holding the Pump/Motor assembly to the machine.
3. Removed both hose clamps on the Pump/Motor assembly and removed Pump.
4. Attached the new drain inlet hose to the pump and then to the tub with the original hose clamps.
5. Attached the drain hose to the pump and then plugged in the 2 wires for the pump.
6. Plugged in the washing machine and everything worked.

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1. Hardest part was working with hose clamps (spring type clamps) in the tight space under the machine.
2. Easier to fix since I pulled machine apart a few days before - removing the clog in the pump/motor assembly only to get everything back together to find out that the motor was dead. Still well worth the time and effort due to not having to go out and buy a new Machine...
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Pump to Tub Inlet Drain Hose Drain Pump and Motor Assembly
  • Gerald from Midlothian, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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washing machine would not go through all cycles or agitate
After removing frt panel which prys off I checked for anything obvious like a loose belt. Then I jiggled the magnet switch located on the inside of the loading cover. I saw the machine start agitating the it stopped again when I stopped touching it. I ordered the new part and spliced it in with the wire crip tool. Now the machine is A ok.
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Lid Switch with Wire Harness
  • Brian from Millerplace, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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machine would not drain all other functions seemed o.k
Aside from getting the wet clothes and most of the water out,the toughest part of the job for me was to figure out how to get inside the machine. I nearly wrecked the thing trying to lift the top panel. After some frustration I removed the star-type screws on back of the control panel and found, tucked away neatly, the documentation/parts list complete with instructions on how to remove the FRONT panel. Once I got inside it was easy to locate the pump. I ran the drain cycle for a moment to see if the pump turned at all. The original had an exposed fan so it was easy to see that indeed the motor was not turning. I inspected all the hose and electrical connections to make sure I had the tools I'd need and the savvy to replace the part(s) if I could locate them. I'm not much of a web-head, so I was a little surprised when I typed G.E. appliances and the search took me to partselect.com where I was pretty much coached through the procedure before I even ordered the part. The box arrived ahead of schedule (yay) and when I looked at the pump it didn't look much like the one I was replacing. But then I realized it was the same thing just ten years more advanced. I used a small pair of vise grips to pinch and lock the pipe clamps open. I know there is a plier made for this, but... Anyways, after loosening the clamps and sliding them away from the pump I pulled the hoses off and let the last of the rinse water still in them run down my shirt sleeve to my elbow. (optional, not recommended) Thus refreshed I then rummaged through my socket set and found what I needed to remove the 2 sheet metal mounting screws and disconnected the 2 power leads. I removed the faulty pump and proudly showed it to my wife. Unimpressed, she asked how much longer. I quickly reversed the procedure to install the new unit and confidently piled in a load of laundry. The cycle completed just fine and has done so since. I will and have recommmended partselect.com to friends and will use it again for sure.
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Drain Pump and Motor Assembly
  • douglas from danby, VT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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