How to Replace a Water Temperature Switch on a GE Washer
While many of today's washing machines sport snazzy colors and offer certain options our grandparents would never have imagined--at the end of the day--the most important thing it should do is clean your clothes effectively. And in tough economic times--it can sometimes make better financial sense to repair your existing washer.
Sometimes, all a washer needs is a simple part replacement to start working like new again. If your GE washer is only pumping water out at one temperature--regardless of the setting--you can probably resolve that issue by replacing the water temperature selector switch. Here is how.
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Instructions
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Unplug the washer's power cord from the electrical outlet.
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Locate the water temperature switch on the front of the control panel. It is usually the center switch and it is clearly labeled.
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Remove the dial from the front of the switch by pulling it straight toward you.
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Use the nut driver set to remove the three nuts on the backside of the control panel that secure it to the washer body.
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Tilt the control panel down and slide it to the right to unhinge it.
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The water temperature switch will have four wires attached to it. Draw a schematic in your notebook so you know exactly how the wires get hooked back up to the new water temperature switch, then remove each of the four wires.
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Gently lift the metal arm that extends from the left side of the switch and twist the entire switch counter-clockwise. This will release it from its clips.
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Install the new temperature selector switch by inserting it into the hole and twisting it clockwise so it snaps in place.
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Connect the four wires to the four terminals on the switch according to your schematic.
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Reinstall the control panel cover, slide the temperature selector dial back on to the shaft of the switch and plug the washer's power cord back in.
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Tips & Warnings
Never work on an electric appliance while it is plugged in! Unplug it or turn the power off at the circuit before starting any repair or troubleshooting.
