Ge Washing Machine: not heating

Based on 3 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not heating: Ensure hot and cold supply hoses are correctly connected (100% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Hot water supply issues (hoses reversed or cold rinse cycle) (2 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Ensure hot and cold supply hoses are correctly connected

    Success rate: 33.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  2. Consider using a circulation pump or point-of-use tankless water heater for better hot water delivery

    Success rate: 33.0% DIY: Yes Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

100% DIY Success Rate

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Analysis based on 3 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Clothes come out cold to the touch after washing on warm/hot
  2. GE top loader - water temp mystery solved!
  3. New GE washing machine, temperature problems

Community Discussions

Clothes come out cold to the touch after washing on warm/hot

The rinse cycle is cold, which is normal for modern washing machines.

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hot water not heating

The hot and cold supply hoses were reversed, causing hot cycles to run cold.

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water is cold during hot water cycle

Hot water takes time to reach the washer; solutions include using a circulation pump or a point-of-use tankless water heater.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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