by Jake | Wednesday, February 13, 2019 | Parker, Washers, Whirlpool - Sears Kenmore - KitchenAid
Went on a service call in Parker, Arizona for a Whirlpool washer, model number WTW8500DC0, that wasn’t filling fast enough, very slow fill and it would time out per the control board. The error code was F8E1 LONG FILL.
I checked the customers water pressure to the washer on both hot and cold and it was good water pressure. Then I checked the water inlet valve screens and they were not clogged.
I ordered a new water inlet valve and went back to the customers house to install it, and it worked great, much faster water fill and no more error code F8E1.
Here’s the water inlet valve for this model:
W11165546 Valve

Jake
Western Arizona Forecast
Tonight:
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool. Lows 42 to 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of measurable rain 50 percent. Rainfall less than a tenth of an inch.
Thursday:
Showers. Locally heavy rain possible in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs 56 to 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Rainfall up to three quarters of an inch possible.
by Jake | Thursday, January 31, 2019 | Blythe, Maytag - Admiral - Magic Chef - Jenn Air, Washers
I went on this service call because the customer said the washer was not spinning and leaving the clothes wet. When I arrived I found the door latch lock switch assembly broken.
Here’s the door latch lock switch assembly for this model:
Latch Actuator W11307244

Procedure to Remove Lock Assembly:
Use the following procedure to remove the new lid lock assembly from the washer top panel.
1. There is an embossed emblem of a lock on the right-hand side of the lock bezel (see figure 1).
2. With a thin plastic putty knife or small flatblade screwdriver, lift up the side with the lock emblem and slide the lock assembly to the right (see figure 2).
3. Next, tip the left side downwards and guide the lock assembly down through the opening (see figure 3).
4. Reverse this procedure to reinstall the lid lock assembly.
figure 1

figure 2

figure 3

Western Arizona Weather:
Today
Partly cloudy. Highs 67 to 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows 44 to 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of measurable rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Jake
by Jake | Monday, January 8, 2018 | Bouse, Washers
The washer was just making a clicking noise as the lid switch was trying to lock but it was broken and couldn’t lock.
Replaced the lid lock switch assembly. Worked great!
Here’s the lid switch for this model:
W10404050 Lid Latch Assembly

“How To” video included in part link.
by Jake | Saturday, December 9, 2017 | Salome, Washers
The washer was not draining all the water properly, removed drain pump and noticed the impeller was not turning properly, the hoses to and from the drain pump were clear.
I replaced the drain pump, worked great!
Here’s the drain pump for this model:
4681EA2001T Drain Pump Motor

“How To” video included in part link.
by Jake | Wednesday, November 15, 2017 | Bouse, Washers
I went out on a service call and got the error code F5 E3 which is DOOR UNLOCK ERROR. The door latch lock with lock then unlock about 3 times then display F5 E3.
I replaced the door latch lock switch assembly and its fixed.
Here’s the door latch lock switch assembly for this model:
WPW10443885

Bouse, AZ Forecast:
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
by Jake | Monday, September 19, 2016 | GE - Hotpoint - RCA, Recalls, Washers

An electrical component in the washers can overheat.
Source: GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Consumer Contact:
GE Appliances toll-free at 877-830-9732 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online http://www.geappliances.com/ge/recall/washer_2016/
About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
Description
The recall involves three models of GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers. The washers come in gold, gray and white and measure about four cubic feet. “GE Profile” is printed on the front of the washers. The model number is located on the rear cover of the washer’s backsplash, above the water valve connections. Recalled washers have the following model and serial number ranges:
GE Profile Model Numbers
WPGT9350
WPGT9360
WPGT9150
All serial numbers included