GE Left Rod & Spring (WH16X26909)

The GE Left Rod and Spring supports the outer tub in a GE washer by suspending it from the cabinet frame and absorbing movement during the wash and spin cycles. This assembly works together with the right-side rod and spring to keep the tub centered and reduce vibration as the machine operates.

The GE Left Rod and Spring can wear out over time due to repeated stress from heavy loads, off-balance cycles, or simple age-related fatigue. The spring can lose tension or break, and the rod can bend or detach, leaving the tub without proper support on one side and causing erratic movement during operation.

Watch for these symptoms to help determine if this part needs to be replaced in your washer:

- Excessive shaking or vibration during the spin cycle

- Loud banging or thumping sounds while the washer runs

- Tub visibly leaning or sitting unevenly inside the cabinet

- Washer walks or moves across the floor during use

- Clothes coming out poorly spun or still very wet

- Washer stops mid-cycle due to an out-of-balance error