Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines

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	== Steps ==		== Steps ==
	=== The Pump ===		=== The Pump ===
−	#Sometimes items like coins, paper clips, screws, nails, etc. will fall from the clothes you're washing and wind up inside of the pump. These objects can cause cracks in the pump body making the pump leak.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 1.jpg|center]]	+	#Sometimes items like coins, paper clips, screws, nails, etc. will fall from the clothes you're washing and wind up inside of the pump. These objects can cause cracks in the pump body making the pump leak.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frEJhX9Sppw</ref>[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 1.jpg|center]]
	=== The hoses that connect to the pump ===		=== The hoses that connect to the pump ===
−	#Check all the hoses; sometimes clamps can get rusted and break. Without the pressure from the clamps, the hoses will leak. Sometimes all you only need to do is to change the clamps to correct a leak.  Fill hoses should be replaced every 5 years.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 2.jpg|center]]	+	#Check all the hoses; sometimes clamps can get rusted and break. Without the pressure from the clamps, the hoses will leak. Sometimes all you only need to do is to change the clamps to correct a leak.  Fill hoses should be replaced every 5 years.<ref>https://ift.tt/2vDRJvl>[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 2.jpg|center]]
	===  The Overflow Tube ===		===  The Overflow Tube ===
−	#If the washing machine fails to stop the incoming water when it reaches the selected level, water will leak through the overflow tube.  This usually indicates a pressure switch problem, see below.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 3.jpg|center]]	+	#If the washing machine fails to stop the incoming water when it reaches the selected level, water will leak through the overflow tube.  This usually indicates a pressure switch problem, see below.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNUW-YuBz54</ref>[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 3.jpg|center]]
	#When the user uses too much detergent, the suds will leak through the overflow tube.  After overflow you may see what looks like plain water on your floor; suds will usually disappear after a few minutes.  On front loaders in particular, use High Efficiency detergent to reduce sudsing.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 4.jpg|center]]		#When the user uses too much detergent, the suds will leak through the overflow tube.  After overflow you may see what looks like plain water on your floor; suds will usually disappear after a few minutes.  On front loaders in particular, use High Efficiency detergent to reduce sudsing.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 4.jpg|center]]
	===  The Transmission Seal ===		===  The Transmission Seal ===
−	#When the washer leaks water through the transmission seal, it is probably time to get a new washing machine. It costs too much to do a transmission seal replacement.	+	#When the washer leaks water through the transmission seal, it is probably time to get a new washing machine. It costs too much to do a transmission seal replacement.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdiYDj28O1E</ref>
−	Seals cost less than 20 dollars and take about 30 minutes to change.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 5.jpg|center]]	+	#*Seals cost less than 20 dollars and take about 30 minutes to change.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 5.jpg|center]]
	===  The Air Dome or Pressure Switch Hose ===		===  The Air Dome or Pressure Switch Hose ===
−	#Sometimes you will find that the pressure switch hose has come off the air dome. When this happens, the washer won't stop filling and this will cause a leak.	+	#Sometimes you will find that the pressure switch hose has come off the air dome. When this happens, the washer won't stop filling and this will cause a leak.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWrQVGyrFSQ</ref>
−	Check operation of pressure switch.  This switch tells the system that there is water in the tub and allows it to proceed to agitate.  The switch itself is behind control panel but you can lightly blow into the hose leading up to it.  Remove hose from side of tub and see if you can get the switch to flip by softly blowing into the hose.  If power is on and timer is set to fill, it might begin to agitate at this point, so keep your hands away from the motor and pulley assembly.  If it does try to agitate the switch is functional.  It is best to check this while unplugged, then reassemble and try the unit.	+	#*Check operation of pressure switch.  This switch tells the system that there is water in the tub and allows it to proceed to agitate.  The switch itself is behind control panel but you can lightly blow into the hose leading up to it.  Remove hose from side of tub and see if you can get the switch to flip by softly blowing into the hose.  If power is on and timer is set to fill, it might begin to agitate at this point, so keep your hands away from the motor and pulley assembly.  If it does try to agitate the switch is functional.  It is best to check this while unplugged, then reassemble and try the unit.
−	Check the hose for blockage, especially where hose connects to tank,  lint from clothes can clog this causing overfilling.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 6.jpg|center]]	+	#*Check the hose for blockage, especially where hose connects to tank,  lint from clothes can clog this causing overfilling.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 6.jpg|center]]
	===  The Washer Holding Tank ===		===  The Washer Holding Tank ===
	#Items that are left in the pockets of the clothing that you're washing, can cause holes in the holding tank.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 7.jpg|center]]		#Items that are left in the pockets of the clothing that you're washing, can cause holes in the holding tank.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 7.jpg|center]]
−	#make sure that the person using the washing machine do not leave objects in the pockets of the laundry they are doing.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 8.jpg|center]]	+	#Make sure that the person using the washing machine do not leave objects in the pockets of the laundry they are doing.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 8.jpg|center]]
	===  The Water Valve or Fill Hoses ===		===  The Water Valve or Fill Hoses ===
−	# Check the water valve  body for cracks. If someone tries to move the washing machine by grabbing it by the water valve, this could cause the water valve to crack. [[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 9.jpg|center]]	+	# Check the water valve body for cracks. If someone tries to move the washing machine by grabbing it by the water valve, this could cause the water valve to crack.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-661-1NbYZ4</ref> [[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 9.jpg|center]]
	#Make sure to check for pinholes in the two fill hoses.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 10.jpg|center]]		#Make sure to check for pinholes in the two fill hoses.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 10.jpg|center]]
	===  The Holding Tank Top Seal ===		===  The Holding Tank Top Seal ===
−	#When the machine has been used quite a bit, sometimes the tank top seal will leak. You will notice the water trickling down the holding tank.[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 11.jpg|center]]	+	#When the machine has been used quite a bit, sometimes the tank top seal will leak. You will notice the water trickling down the holding tank.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCFFQiakXg4</ref>[[Image:Check for Leaks in GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines Step 11.jpg|center]]
	== Warnings ==		== Warnings ==
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	== References ==		== References ==
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