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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Top LoadWasher Leaks? Tub Seal Replacement #WH02X10383
GE Top LoadWasher Leaks? Tub Seal Replacement #WH02X10383
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$10.17Estimated Savings
$112.5007:28
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the tub seal on GE top-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the seal is if it leaks, which you can see by opening up the main access panel while the washer is full of water with a small amount of detergent: the leak will appear at the underside of the outer tub, at or near the center.
All of the information in this tub seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA
All of the information in this tub seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
Your first step is to disconnect the water supply hoses from the inlet valve.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Next, remove the screws at the back of the control panel.
5
Slide the panel to the side to detach it from the main top.
6
Detach the wires from the control board and set the control panel aside.
7
Now, insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips securing the front panel.
8
Pull the front panel forward and lift up to remove.
9
Remove the two screws securing the main top.
10
Slide the main top forward slightly, lift up, and use pliers to squeeze the lid switch wire retainer to release it from the frame.
11
Now, lift up the lid, squeeze the tab to release the lid switch, and pull it through the opening in the main top.
12
You can now completely remove the top and set it aside.
13
Next, remove the screws to release the rear panel, the control panel bracket, and trim.
14
Use pliers to gently remove the air pressure tube from the pressure switch.
15
You can now move the control panel bracket out of the way.
16
Remove the screws securing the shock dampening straps and pull the straps from the tub cover.
17
Release the tabs on the bottom of the tub cover and pull the cover off.
18
Lift up the dispenser cover and rotate the dispenser cup counterclockwise to remove.
19
Use a 7/16 inch socket to remove the agitator bolt, then lift off the agitator.
20
Next, pull off the drive block and washer.
21
Use a 1 11/16 inch tub nut wrench and hammer to remove the tub nut by rotating the wrench clockwise.
22
You can now lift the inner tub off of the drive shaft and set it aside.
23
Use a flat head screwdriver to help remove the split ring and lift off the washer.
24
If still intact, remove the old tub seal by prying it out with two small flat head screwdrivers.
25
Be careful not to damage the tub.
26
Install the new tub seal by first applying some liquid dish soap or rinse aid to the seal's outer edge.
27
Align the seal with the recess in the tub and push down firmly.
28
Replace the washer onto the drive shaft as well as the split ring.
29
Now, reinstall the inner tub by setting it on the drive shaft.
30
Replace the tub nut by threading it counterclockwise.
31
Use a hammer and tub wrench to help tighten the nut.
32
Replace the washer on the agitator shaft as well as the drive block.
33
Replace the agitator and secure it with the bolt.
34
Align the groove in the dispenser cup with the tabs in the agitator and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
35
Align the tab slots in the tub cover with the tabs on the tub and snap the cover into place.
36
Replace the shock dampening straps and secure with the screws.
37
Reposition the control panel bracket and reconnect the air pressure tube to the pressure switch.
38
Replace the control panel trim by inserting the trim tabs into the slots in the frame.
39
Reposition the rear panel and secure all of the screws.
40
Replace the main top by first inserting the lid switch through the hole in the top and snapping it into place.
41
Snap the wire retainer into the frame.
42
Now, align the slots in the main top with the mounting tabs on the frame and push the main top back into position.
43
Secure with the screws in the front.
44
Reposition the front panel by aligning the tabs on the base with the slots at the bottom of the panel.
45
Align the pins on the front of the cabinet with the holes in the front panel and snap the panel into position.
46
Reconnect the wires to the control board.
47
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the control panel into the slots in the main top.
48
Replace the screws to secure the control panel.
49
The water supply hoses to the inlet valve and turn the water supply back on.
50
You're now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the tub seal on GE top-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the seal is if it leaks, which you can see by opening up the main access panel while the washer is full of water with a small amount of detergent: the leak will appear at the underside of the outer tub, at or near the center.
All of the information in this tub seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA
All of the information in this tub seal replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
Your first step is to disconnect the water supply hoses from the inlet valve.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Next, remove the screws at the back of the control panel.
5
Slide the panel to the side to detach it from the main top.
6
Detach the wires from the control board and set the control panel aside.
7
Now, insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips securing the front panel.
8
Pull the front panel forward and lift up to remove.
9
Remove the two screws securing the main top.
10
Slide the main top forward slightly, lift up, and use pliers to squeeze the lid switch wire retainer to release it from the frame.
11
Now, lift up the lid, squeeze the tab to release the lid switch, and pull it through the opening in the main top.
12
You can now completely remove the top and set it aside.
13
Next, remove the screws to release the rear panel, the control panel bracket, and trim.
14
Use pliers to gently remove the air pressure tube from the pressure switch.
15
You can now move the control panel bracket out of the way.
16
Remove the screws securing the shock dampening straps and pull the straps from the tub cover.
17
Release the tabs on the bottom of the tub cover and pull the cover off.
18
Lift up the dispenser cover and rotate the dispenser cup counterclockwise to remove.
19
Use a 7/16 inch socket to remove the agitator bolt, then lift off the agitator.
20
Next, pull off the drive block and washer.
21
Use a 1 11/16 inch tub nut wrench and hammer to remove the tub nut by rotating the wrench clockwise.
22
You can now lift the inner tub off of the drive shaft and set it aside.
23
Use a flat head screwdriver to help remove the split ring and lift off the washer.
24
If still intact, remove the old tub seal by prying it out with two small flat head screwdrivers.
25
Be careful not to damage the tub.
26
Install the new tub seal by first applying some liquid dish soap or rinse aid to the seal's outer edge.
27
Align the seal with the recess in the tub and push down firmly.
28
Replace the washer onto the drive shaft as well as the split ring.
29
Now, reinstall the inner tub by setting it on the drive shaft.
30
Replace the tub nut by threading it counterclockwise.
31
Use a hammer and tub wrench to help tighten the nut.
32
Replace the washer on the agitator shaft as well as the drive block.
33
Replace the agitator and secure it with the bolt.
34
Align the groove in the dispenser cup with the tabs in the agitator and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
35
Align the tab slots in the tub cover with the tabs on the tub and snap the cover into place.
36
Replace the shock dampening straps and secure with the screws.
37
Reposition the control panel bracket and reconnect the air pressure tube to the pressure switch.
38
Replace the control panel trim by inserting the trim tabs into the slots in the frame.
39
Reposition the rear panel and secure all of the screws.
40
Replace the main top by first inserting the lid switch through the hole in the top and snapping it into place.
41
Snap the wire retainer into the frame.
42
Now, align the slots in the main top with the mounting tabs on the frame and push the main top back into position.
43
Secure with the screws in the front.
44
Reposition the front panel by aligning the tabs on the base with the slots at the bottom of the panel.
45
Align the pins on the front of the cabinet with the holes in the front panel and snap the panel into position.
46
Reconnect the wires to the control board.
47
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the control panel into the slots in the main top.
48
Replace the screws to secure the control panel.
49
The water supply hoses to the inlet valve and turn the water supply back on.
50
You're now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Tub Seal
$10.17
Total$0.00
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