“A pipe broke while we were not home. It got wet inside where circuit board is. Fixed pipe now no power on washer. I am letting it dry out. Could the board be bad?”
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Hi - Oh no! We are sorry to hear of this unfortunate incident. If your appliances have been exposed to water due to flooding, there could be danger of fire or electrical shock. Before you do anything else, first make sure power to the home or to the circuit breakers for the appliances are disconnected. Then unplug the appliances before touching or inspecting them. Deciding whether to repair or replace gas and electrical appliances damaged by floodwaters can be a difficult decision, since safety is a consideration. Deciding to repair or replace damaged equipment depends on factors like the water level and the amount of time exposed to water. For more information about repairing versus replacing water damaged appliances, visit the following resources: After a Weather Emergency: Repair or Replace Appliances? : https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2013/09/after-weather-emergency-repair-or-replace-appliances - Flood-Damaged Appliances: https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2011/09/20/flood-damaged-appliances-hvac-may-have-be-replaced - If you determine you need service, please schedule an appointment with GE Appliances Factory Service at GEAppliances.com/service or call 1-800-GECares (1-800-432-2737) - Keep in touch! Sue
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If water shorted AC power to sensitive 5 vdc or 12 vdc components, it well could be blown. If the board has a fuse and it blew, that might be an indicator of a major power surge or short. Many board fuses are soldered in place so that if they blow, usually due to a bad surge, the board has to be replaced for safety reasons. Depending on your homeowner insurance plan type andb deductible a water pipe break that does damage might be covered, just not the pipe repair itself.
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