How to Know if Bearings Are Bad on a Top Load GE Washing Machine

If you have a GE top load washing machine that doesn't spin the clothes properly, the problem could be bad bearings. It can be an expensive proposition to have an appliance service technician diagnose a bearing problem. You can diagnose possible worn bearings by following a straightforward procedure. Ensuring the working state of the bearings in your GE top load washer is essential to making an informed decision to fix or replace the washer.

Instructions

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     Fill your GE top load washing machine with a large load of clothes to highlight the problem.

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     Select the longest cycle, which provides the best environment for the problem to occur. Start the machine.

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     Observe the machine during the spin cycle and listen for a high-pitched whirling sound. Sometimes if the bearings are in very bad shape, the whirling noise can be quite loud. If you don't hear this sound, the bearings should be in good working order. Bad bearings always make a whirling noise when in use.