[tracyd73]

Washer
Frigidaire
Model: GLTF2940ESO

I am attempting to fix my washing machine which I believe was zapped by lightening. I am not good at fixing things, but am willing to tear it apart and see if I can. Please talk to me as though I am stupid, because I don't think there is one part on this thing that I can name. Except maybe the cord.

I found a board that has a nasty blackened area that I can see was some sort of electrical failure. I tried to fix the board, but it won't work, so I want that part. None of the parts finders online want to tell me what that part is, or it's number.

It isn't the main control board/panel. This was found below the drum of the washer, in a white plastic box that cuts up your hands when you try to remove it from the washer. I have since cleaned up most of the blood. Grr.

Is there anything else I should know about that part? Like, if it fries, does anything else fry with it? Or if I replace it, will the whole washer just magically work?

Thank you for any help you can give.


~ Tracy

[Admin / APP Team]

Hi Tracy,

Great post!

The board you're talking about is probably the motor control board (or speed control board, but your description ain't so bad either ), at the bottom of the washer. Check out the photos and order the board through the link below.

- Motor control board

Is there anything else I should know about that part? Like, if it fries, does anything else fry with it? Or if I replace it, will the whole washer just magically work?

If the board is fried, then most likely that's all you need. Also, I'd recommend using a surge protector.

[tracyd73]

Yes, that looks just like the piece I ripped out of there! Well.. it mine doesn't look like that anymore... it's in several pieces now. But it did.

So yes, I ordered it. I'll let you know how it turns out. Hopefully it will go back in without cutting anymore gashes into my oh-so-delicate skin.

And yes.. I probably should use a surge protector. I wish I had thought of that on my own. You know, BEFORE. Like when I was running around unplugging all of my computers because of the storm. *sigh*

Thank you.



PS- I didn't really expect a reply this late- do you live here?

[Admin / APP Team]

I'm in L.A., a few hours behind you...

So, how's the weather behaving?

[tracyd73]

LA. That explains it some... So you dont really.. "work" here, you just help people out of the kindness of your heart?

Re: the weather, it's beautiful around here. Up to 87 today, then back to 70s the rest of the week. I'm gearing up to hold a really big booya party, ever attended a booya? You could be here in time to install that part, I'll keep the band aids handy! lol

[tracyd73]

No....no...no... I KNOW you work here. I just read some past posts and NO WAY you know this much and dont get paid! lol