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Check the following parts if your GE washer is leaking water.
The fill hoses: The fill hoses are located behind the washer. They are connected to the water mixing valve and to the water faucets. Pin holes and cracks on the hoses will cause them to leak.
The water mixing valve: The water mixing valve is located behind the washer. The fill hoses connect to the water mixing valve. Inside of the valve is that the water gets directed to the filling spout. p<> Water leaks happens when the valve develop pin holes or cracks. Bad fill hoses or water valve could be the reason why the washer is leaking water.
The filling spout: Is just a directing part, this part directs the water from the water valve to the tank. Pin holes and cracks is what make this part to leak.
The tank: The major cause for the tank to leak is through holes or cracks that the tank develops because of vibration or metal items hitting the tank during the spin cycle.
The tub seal: The tub seal is made of rubber, it is connected between the transmission post and the center of the tank. Leaks developed when the seal gets worn out and it looses the ability to make a good seal between the transmission and the tank. A crack tank or worn out tub seal could be the reason why the washer is leaking water.
The overflow tube: This tube is use to direct the water away from any electrical parts like the motor in case of an overflow cause by a bad water mixing valve or bad water level switch.
The pump: The pump job is to remove the water from the tank to the drain pipe. This pump has an electric motor and an impeller. When the pump motor is turning, any water that falls in to the impeller, is push out to the drain pipe.
Most leaks are cause by a worn out seal between the front pump housing and the rear one.
The drain hose: The drain hose is made of hard plastic and some times it develops pin holes and cracks leaks. Bad pump or drain hose could be the reason why the washer is leaking water.
As you could see there are many parts that could be the reason why your GE washer is leaking water. You will have to check each one of the parts mention above, until you find out which one the parts is causing the problem.
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