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Shacky

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I have about 12cyear old GE washer. Was leaking from right side on floor so I thought drain pump or hose. No problem there. I saw lower pan was full and thought it was overfilling. Nothing coming out of overflow drain in rear left.

Then I ran large load and saw leaks comin down center under tub - I'm thinking tub gasket. Want to confirm with those in know. I'll try to post some pics.
 
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I've done that. had a problem,
asked a question on a forum
While I was waiting for an answer, did some troubleshooting, found problem,
and even took the time to answer my own question on forum.
GOOD JOB SHACKY.
This is more of a plumbing forum but you might have gotten lucky with an appliance repair answer.
After I rebuilt my washer and dryer my wife said, next time we get new ones.
She had to wait a few more years, but she finally got them.
 
I was going to say that if you are going to fix this yourself OK, but if you need a repair man
then you would probably be better off with a new one, cost wise.
 
Yes I'm thinking of doing myself. At least give it a try.
 
I had a problem with mine a couple of years ago....no leaks just wouldn't spin. I replaced lots of parts based on the diagnostics, seals, clutch assembly, circuit board, and finally the motor which was the problem all along. Did the pump too just for grins. Everything was fine for about a year and then I found that the tub hub had corroded and because it was all one piece and connected to the stainless steel tub it would have cost almost as much as a new washer. Bought a new washer.
You can do it all yourself. There is one special tool....the hub nut wrench. It is used to remove the hub nut which is 1 1/4". It's a 1 trick pony and cost anywhere from $15 to $25 depending on the seller. Also, a torque wrench is recommended.
If you like doing this type of stuff then give it a shot. I started buying my parts from a local brick and mortar but switched to buying over the net for cost and delivery time. I'm sure you know but lots of good on-line instructional videos. Multimeter to do diagnostics. Under the control panel are printed instructions (on a folder sheet of paper) that show how to put machine into service mode.
Have fun.

P.S. Laundromats aren't inexpensive these days so if this drags on you will spend a lot getting clean clothes to wear.
 
I have made the mistake of spending money on parts ( which are not cheap ) on an old appliance . Ended , over a period of time , paying for a new appliance , but still had the old one .

Would have been better off going down to Sears and putting a new one on my Sears card .

Wyr
God bless
 

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