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I don't know the exact model yet: the efficiency tag on the front upper right hand corner reads WWA8800M, WWA8806M, WWA8808M.
My Brother and his wife own this GE Filter-flo Washing machine. My brother said they purchased it locally (Marshall, MN) in 1990. His wife said the unit stopped draining a 5 months back and they didn't know where to turn to have it repaired. Then to make matters worse, their basement took in 5 inches of water 3 months ago which got inside the unit. Yesterday, I decided to take a look. My nephew and I removed the lauan board back panel to find the unit was still wet inside. I knew right away the needed repairs are more than what I can do on my own. Originally, I thought the pump would need to be replaced but now I’m worried given the whoe washer sat in 5 inches of water for a few days. I called the local dealer and they were only interested in selling a new unit.
My Questions: Can a wet motor work after it dries or be rebuilt? Is there a repair tutorial available for the filter-flo? Can someone walk me through the repairs? It appears that the repair would need to occur through the tub down or from bottom. Does anyone know of a repair person in Southwest Minnesota? I read how to locate the actual model number inside the control panel. I’m hoping someone can tell the model by looking at the photos. Thanks in advance.
My Brother and his wife own this GE Filter-flo Washing machine. My brother said they purchased it locally (Marshall, MN) in 1990. His wife said the unit stopped draining a 5 months back and they didn't know where to turn to have it repaired. Then to make matters worse, their basement took in 5 inches of water 3 months ago which got inside the unit. Yesterday, I decided to take a look. My nephew and I removed the lauan board back panel to find the unit was still wet inside. I knew right away the needed repairs are more than what I can do on my own. Originally, I thought the pump would need to be replaced but now I’m worried given the whoe washer sat in 5 inches of water for a few days. I called the local dealer and they were only interested in selling a new unit.
My Questions: Can a wet motor work after it dries or be rebuilt? Is there a repair tutorial available for the filter-flo? Can someone walk me through the repairs? It appears that the repair would need to occur through the tub down or from bottom. Does anyone know of a repair person in Southwest Minnesota? I read how to locate the actual model number inside the control panel. I’m hoping someone can tell the model by looking at the photos. Thanks in advance.
