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GE GFW655SPVDS Repair

With one of the larger drums GE lists, a front-load washer that walks across the floor or stops on UE deserves a look at the load and the floor first.

Model number GFW655SPVDS
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Model overview

A 5.0 cu ft drum asks more of the floor

The GFW655SPVDS is a GE front-load washer (GFW) with a 5.0 cu ft drum, one of the larger sizes on our list, and a current model. A big drum holds a lot of wet laundry, and wet laundry that bunches to one side is the usual reason these washers stop with UE, the code GE assigns to an unbalanced load. The finish letters near the end of the label, DS, belong to the color code; we do not read the other letters.

UE: what to do

GE’s advice is to redistribute the laundry evenly and make sure the washer is level. For a drum this size, that means more than shuffling a towel. Open the door, pull the bundle apart, and mix heavy items with light ones. A single bath mat or a waterlogged comforter can unbalance the whole drum. More on that in GE Washer UE code.

If UE returns with a normal mixed load, look at the floor. Many San Francisco homes have old fir floors in the laundry closet or a garage slab that slopes toward a drain, and either can leave a front-load washer rocking by a few millimeters. Press down on opposite top corners; if the washer rocks, it is not level. The adjustable feet need a technician if the cabinet is boxed in.

Other messages that matter

MessageGE’s meaningWhat you can do
GE Washer H2O SUPPLY / IE codeWater is not entering; 4-minute lockoutCheck that both supply valves are open
GE Washer CAnCELEd codeCycle canceled, either paused over 24 hours or after certain errorsWait out the lockout and restart
GE Washer FE codeWater has reached a critical levelTurn off water and power, call service

A large drum and the door boot

Front-load washers hold water against the rubber gasket around the opening. Wipe it, look for trapped socks or hair clips, and leave the door ajar between loads. A musty smell is explained in front-load washer odor and door gasket care.

Booking

Tell us whether the washer vibrates during spin, how full the load was, and whether the floor is wood or concrete. Because this drum is large, mention the width of the doorway and any stacking kit above it. The work order always starts with a diagnosis, followed by a price in writing; we proceed once you approve it. See also GE Washer Repair, the GE Washers overview and how to describe a GE washer problem.

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