GE washer make loud thump as it changes direction during agitation
 

GEWJE5550K2WW bought in 2009.

During wash/agitation drum seems to be slamming/thudding when it changes direction. It seems from research this is shaft/mode shifter gone bad.

Happily drop the $160 on the replacement parts and repair it, just want to make sure that is the problem. Tempted to replace the unit, if it is something worse.

Parts a
GE WH38X10017 Shaft & Mode Shifter Asm
Supco TB123A Spanner Wrench
General Electric WH2X1193 Hub Nut

Confirmation? Thanks!

GE washer make loud thump as it changes direction during agitation
 

On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 11:48:24 AM UTC-4, noname wrote:
GEWJE5550K2WW bought in 2009.

During wash/agitation drum seems to be slamming/thudding when it changes direction. It seems from research this is shaft/mode shifter gone bad.

Happily drop the $160 on the replacement parts and repair it, just want to make sure that is the problem. Tempted to replace the unit, if it is something worse.

Parts a
GE WH38X10017 Shaft & Mode Shifter Asm
Supco TB123A Spanner Wrench
General Electric WH2X1193 Hub Nut

Confirmation? Thanks!

I'd also evaluate how difficult it is to change. HAve you looked for
videos on doing the repair? Usually there are videos out there
showing people with similar problems and doing the fix.

GE washer make loud thump as it changes direction during agitation
 

On Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:48:19 -0700 (PDT), noname
wrote:


GEWJE5550K2WW bought in 2009.

During wash/agitation drum seems to be slamming/thudding when it changes direction. It seems from research this is shaft/mode shifter gone bad.

Happily drop the $160 on the replacement parts and repair it, just want to make sure that is the problem. Tempted to replace the unit, if it is something worse.

Parts a
GE WH38X10017 Shaft & Mode Shifter Asm
Supco TB123A Spanner Wrench
General Electric WH2X1193 Hub Nut

Confirmation? Thanks!

Have a peek here.

https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Washing-Machine-Repair-Help

"Do you need washing machine repair help and washing machine
troubleshooting advice? Just enter the model number in the search box
below. After entering your model number, we'll list the most common
symptoms for your washer. Select a symptom to see the washing machine
parts and/or problems that are related to that symptom."

GE washer make loud thump as it changes direction during agitation
 

On Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:48:19 -0700 (PDT), noname wrote:


GEWJE5550K2WW bought in 2009.

During wash/agitation drum seems to be slamming/thudding when it changes direction. It seems from research this is shaft/mode shifter gone bad.

Happily drop the $160 on the replacement parts and repair it, just want to make sure that is the problem. Tempted to replace the unit, if it is something worse.

Parts a
GE WH38X10017 Shaft & Mode Shifter Asm
Supco TB123A Spanner Wrench
General Electric WH2X1193 Hub Nut

Confirmation? Thanks!

I repaired my similar GE when my basement flooded. Just buy all the parts that touch the
shifter. Seals, hub bearing, etc. The hardest part is getting the tub nut off. Not much
room in the tub to whack the wrench. Just be patient - and remember it's left hand thread.
Check your new nut in case I'm wrong, as it's been a few years since I did it.
Repair clinic has a good vid on disassembling these machines.

GE washer make loud thump as it changes direction during agitation
 

On Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 2:26:46 PM UTC-4, Vic Smith wrote:
On Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:48:19 -0700 (PDT), noname wrote:


GEWJE5550K2WW bought in 2009.

During wash/agitation drum seems to be slamming/thudding when it changes direction. It seems from research this is shaft/mode shifter gone bad.

Happily drop the $160 on the replacement parts and repair it, just want to make sure that is the problem. Tempted to replace the unit, if it is something worse.

Parts a
GE WH38X10017 Shaft & Mode Shifter Asm
Supco TB123A Spanner Wrench
General Electric WH2X1193 Hub Nut

Confirmation? Thanks!

I repaired my similar GE when my basement flooded. Just buy all the parts that touch the
shifter. Seals, hub bearing, etc. The hardest part is getting the tub nut off. Not much
room in the tub to whack the wrench. Just be patient - and remember it's left hand thread.
Check your new nut in case I'm wrong, as it's been a few years since I did it.
Repair clinic has a good vid on disassembling these machines.

Thanks guys. Not concerned about how to fix it, just wanted to verify that is the problem.