Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - GE washer no agitation

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szm200
03-18-09, 10:47 AM
GE washer, model WPRE6100GOW makes a grinding sound in agitation mode and basket goes back and forth splashing water over the tub top. Digital motor LED flashes 4 times indicating" check mode shifter coil".
Sears part # WH38X10017 includes the whole spin tube.
Has anyone replaced this before, looks like a big job.

pugsl
03-18-09, 02:44 PM
Not to bad to do have to take tub out and disassemble. Take agitator out first, The tech people from GE are saying to replace motor to.
David_Thompson
03-18-09, 04:14 PM
you need to have a GE spanner nut wrench to remove the left hand thread hub nut. i would cut my losses and buy a whirlpool direct drive if it was mine.

szm200
03-19-09, 04:56 AM
Thanks guys. Looks like a $300 repair, not counting new motor. While I was watching this beast malfuntion, it did agitate for a brief period when in the rinse cycle.
Advised customer to get a better washer.