How to Check a Ge/Hotpoint Washer when Is Not Filling With Water

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What to check when a GE/Hotpoint washer is not filling at all or is just filling with cold or hot water only.

Steps

1. Test procedures to follow when a GE Hotpoint washer is not filling
   • Disconnect the washer from the wall outlet
   • Set the timer dial on regular and pull the knob to turn the timer push-pull switch on
   • Set the temperature switch to the cold/cold setting
   • Open the controls panel to gain access to the water mixing valve solenoids
   • Touch the 2 terminals on the cold water solenoid with your volt meter test proves. Make sure that your body don’t touch the washer cabinet, this eliminate the chance of getting an electrical shock.
   • Have someone plug the washer cord for you while you check the voltage
   • The reading should be 120 volts
   • Disconnect the washer from the wall outlet
   • Touch the 2 terminals on the hot water solenoid with your volt meter test proves. Remember, to keep your body from touching the washer cabinet to eliminate the chance of getting an electrical shock
2. Have your helper plug in the washer cord again so you could check the voltage at the hot water solenoid
   • The reading should be 120 volts. If you get 120 volts, this tells you that the wall outlet, the timer, the water temperature switch cold and hot water settings are working ok.
3. If the GE Hotpoint washer is not filling, the problem should be on the water valve, the screen filters or the water supply
4. If one of the solenoids is bad you will need to replace the complete water mixing valve assembly
5. For more information check out the external links.

Warnings

• Please be careful when you work with electricity

Things You'll Need

• You will need a cheap multitester from radio shack or sears

Sources and Citations

• http://www.do-it-yourself-washing-machine-and-dryer-repair-help.com/index.html
• http://appliancerepairvideos.com/
• Here is a link to a good electrical safety page http://www.sierrapacific.com/kids_safety/landing.html
• http://www.do-it-yourself-washing-machine-and-dryer-repair-help.com/GE-and-Hotpoint-front-serviceable-washing-machine-water-valve.html

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