1978 GE automatic washer

[floyde]

I have a 78 GE washer. I got some socks for Christmas and notice just in a week with a few washing they are showing lots of wear.

I felt the agitator and its smooth for an almost 40 year
Old machine.

Are these really rough
On items? Any hints also one
Sock is missing and I don't
Think it could have got behind the plastic guard.

I guess this is the mystery of the socks!

Happy New Year

 

[appnut]

These are very aggressive washers, but not as bad as Direct Drive Whirlpool products (aka shredmores). 

 

[foraloysius]

What fabric are these socks made of?

 

[askolover]

I was wondering the same thing. It appears the wear is occurring only in certain areas.

 

[brucelucenta]

Top load washer = wear & pilling on clothing As far as the sock, it could have gone over the top of the tub and got pumped right down the drain.

 

[Chetlaham]

This is a good washer that will last you for some time if taken care of. I personally would go for a ramp agitator as flat vanes are a no-no in my book, but ultimately its up to your personal preferences. You could use low speed though if you plan on keeping the straight vane agitator, but verify that the low speed still works. I've seen a lot of 2 speed clutches with the sifter broken off.

As for the sock it could be anything. Sometimes we are already missing one when we toss in a dozen pairs on to realize it when sorting.

 

[combo52]

GE FF Washer And Socks

First the washer did not eat the sock, the clearances are too small for a sock to go through the pump, the first sock that goes over the tub will jam the pump in the first complete cycle you run.

 

The wear in your picture is in the heal and ball of the foot area, this is NOT caused by the washer but rather from normal wear and tear, if you are unhappy about this return the socks to place of purchase.

 

[yogitunes]

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[floyde]

Thanks everyone.

Yes, both speeds work on the washer. It was in a vacation home in Palm Springs so gently used. I love the way it cleans, maybe it is just bad socks. LOL! I have a 1979 Maytag A806 but GE cleans much better. I didn't think the sock could make it over the plastic guard. Is that what it's for in the first picture?

 

[rapunzel]

I second combo52's comment.

 

[ken]

This is

what will happen if a sock gets into the outer tub. It wont go through the pump but seize it. I bought an 83 FF a couple years ago that was advertised as wouldn't spin. This was the cause of the trouble. Removed the sock and worked fine after.

 

[akronman]

socks

mine all look like that, it's wear inside your shoe, not your washer.

 

[floyde]

Would a sock???

Get over that plastic rim around the tub? What is that plastic guard for??

 

[akronman]

rarely

INCREDIBLY rarely. That plastic guard does its job, almost every Filter Flo goes to its grave without ever losing a sock over the edge. If the machine is running well while you're still missing a sock, then look elsewhere, not inside the machine. I have found small socks inside pant legs and shirt sleeves weeks later.

 

[bendixmark]

Wear

First I would rule out sabotage.I third our esteemed Johns theory of cheap Walmart socks or cheap shoes from Walmart eating the cheap socks.i think every thing they have there sux. Is there any chance you or someone else is being a bonehead when loading this washer?When the machine is agitating there should be all water on top with everthing submerged.A GE ramp agitator would be a definite improvement far gentler. Some of these GE machines were famous for having a stingy high water level I used to adjust them all the time.That may be part of the problem.I have had socks get past that guard on service calls dozens of times. I don't get that shredmore term for the DD drives I never had that problem when I had one once again it gets down to the loading.

 

[oldgranola]

have the same model/year

I also have an 1978 GE large capacity automatic washer. That agitator and tub look identical. Yes it can be hard on cloths. I usually use 'gentle cycle' setting. Also, there is a plastic bushing under the base of the agitator. Mine has become warn and cracked allowing the agitator to pop up and catch cloths on it. This is actually why I am here trying to replace or fix that bit. But the model and SN plates are long gone. The identical dryer tho is DDE7206MAL SN SD2 320398G which is 1978.

Request please: could you please let me know your exact model number and serial number? I can use that to more easily find parts.

In the mean time I intend to use JBweld to exoxy some marine tape to build up that bushing so it may hold the agitator cone better. Will also work on the warn rubber bushing on the top of the shaft...can't get the coupler off.see pic of bushing with agitator cone and agitator coupler top of shaft w/o rubber adaptor. Cheers, happy new year!

http://www.applianceaid.com/images/gewashostubbolts.JPG

 

[yogitunes]

this part should fit your splined tranny....part#WH01X1944

as for the agitator hub cover, you may have to search around, or ask these sellers at SenecaRiverTrading, they may have one in stock, just not listed....

these parts are most standard and interchangeable for almost the whole run....

http://https//www.ebay.com/p/Washer-Agitator-Spline-for-General-Electric-Ap2044578-Ps270786-WH1X1944/2256015687?iid=322582550940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3D83237349c8c74516883e2f809de33436%26pid%3D100005%26rk%

 

[yogitunes]

forgot to include the diagram......

 

[yogitunes]

also, that control panel you posted is more along the lines of 1990ish...