Ge prodigy top loader wash machine. washes fine, spins, but water won't drain. have checked for blockage in hose and found none. water will trickle through hose then stop. what do I do? Don't have a manual and am not familiar with part names

UNPLUG and lean forwards. sounds like a blocked pump. look underneath for the pump and remove it, check out inside and remove any blockages.

use a putty knife to remove the front panel , you can remove it by pushing the putty knife into the 2 black tabs between the top and front panel. from there you can get to the drain pump . inspect by taking the hoses off the pump and remove debris. If nothing found replace the pump. hope this helps, let me know

Probably a blocked filter, outlet pipe or pump.
Take the drain hose and lay it flat and lower then the level of the drum and this will drain the machine providing the blockage is not solid. When machine is empty check filter , pipes and pump and remove any blockage found.
Replace drain hose and you should then be able to carry on with your wash or spin the clothes.

it isnt the door lock or it would not work on the first 2 spin cycles and unless you have huge out of balance loads the door(not lid as lids are only on top loaders) interlock probably isn't at fault. i would cleanout the tub to pump trap inspect the pump for blockage and flush the discharge hose. it doesn't cost a penny to do this and has fixed many front loaders with the same problem

Hi.

If the machine does not drain the parts to be tested are rain system, motor and control board must also be tested. If machine is a top loader testing will start from lid switch. The first action will consist in checking the drain hose at the back and checking the drain filter accessible from lower front side of your GE WSXH208A.

Here a page about drain and spin problems.

If you need parts or schematics see this tip explaining how to find parts and diagrams for most appliances: Where do I find parts and diagrams for my appliance?

Regards.

Ginko

Hi.

Disconnect power, then locate the access to drain pump. On GE top loader the pump access is usually at the back, sometimes at the bottom. Disconnect the hose from the pump and remove any blockage in there.

Check also the height of the drain hose at the back and ensure that the hose is set according to manual. An drain hose set incorrectly will result in drain problems.

If that does not fix the problem, clean or replace the pressure switch and pressure hose that detects water level determining when to start and stop draining.

Regards.

Ginko

Hi,

Problems with a washing machine not spinning or not draining are often inter related..

If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out this tip...

Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin


If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkout this tip...

Front Load Washing machine not draining and or not spinning


heatman101

Hi,

Problems with a washing machine not spinning or not draining are often inter related..

If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out this tip...

Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin


If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkout this tip...

Front Load Washing machine not draining and or not spinning


heatman101

We have a GE washing machine that works fine with no load, but will not finish the cycle with a full load.

If you don't hear a click when you close the lid, replace the lid switch.