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spudnuty

2006-01-31, 9:21 pm


Toller wrote:
> I have a GE WJSE4150 that is 2 years old.
>
> Today it was filling for the wash cycle and water started coming down into
> the basement from the laundry room above. I happened to be directly under
> it when it happened, so I shut it off quickly. My
> wife said the level got higher than normal, and it started to leak again. I
> scooped some of the water out and ran spin and it drained normally.
>
> It did not seem to leak either time until the machine was full of water;
> though I cannot be absolutely sure of that. So, I "think" it is simply not
> shutting off when filling, and overflowing.
>
> So, what do I do here? Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Last time I had an appliance problem someone here was kind enough to explain
> how to replace a $5 fuse to avoid a $75 service call. I am hoping to get
> that lucky again.


That sounds like the level control switch or something to do with that
control. This guy will probably post a definitive answer:
http://www.applianceaid.com
Richard

Toller

2006-01-31, 9:21 pm


"spudnuty" <spudnuty@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:1138752005.046716.152180@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
>
> Toller wrote:
>
> That sounds like the level control switch or something to do with that
> control. This guy will probably post a definitive answer:
> http://www.applianceaid.com
> Richard
>

I will have to pull it out and see if I can find the tube he says might need
to be cleaned. Thanks.


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