Can I use only cold water with my GE front load washer

check/tighten inlet hot and cold water lines, both ends of each hose

Most new washers only have a cold water feed nowadays. they do not require a hot water intake as they heat the water as required.

I think only cold water is enough. The washer machine will warm up the water.

First off unplug washer.
Turn water off hot and cold.
Disconnect water lines from valve.
Remove screws from top panel on washer then slide top panel off.
Remove connections on valve. Make mental note for what goes where. ;)
Remove valve.
Install new valve.
Connect wires.
Put panel back on and screws back in.
Connect water lines hot for hot and cold for cold.
Turn water on and check for leaks around connections.
Plug washer in.
Run a load!
Hope this helps.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

This is symptomatic of a malfunctioning water control valve- the hot water one, if the washer is hot and cold fill, and the cold one if it is just cold fill!
Sorry but it needs replacing and a service call to confirm that it is not something else ;-0(

If this has assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck!
John C

There is an electrically controlled water valve for both hot and cold water on the back of the washer, do both settings not shut off? if it is just the cold pull the washer out and replace the cold water solenoid water valve.

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The cold side of the water valve is either clogged or not opening. Take the cold water hose off of the machine and see if the screen is clogged. If clean you may need to replace the water valve.

more than likely your water mixing valve is bad or at least the hot water side
you can check to ensure that the screen is not clogged but that is rare for hot water

The temperature of the incoming water determines the temperature of the water in your washer. You get either hot, cold, or a mix of the hot and cold water that's currently available to the machine. So if the cold water that enters the machine is very cold--or if the hot water entering the machine is very hot--the warm water is affected.

If you live in a Northern climate, unless you adjust the hot and cold water taps that supply water to your washer, the warm water supplied to your washer is usually hotter during the summer months and colder during the winter months.