GE Washer Dryer Combo Basket (WH45X10107)

The GE Washer Dryer Combo Basket is the large drum that holds your laundry during both the wash and dry cycles, spinning to agitate clothes in water and then tumbling to dry them with heat. It sits at the center of the unit and works with the motor and drive system to move clothes through each stage of the cycle. A properly functioning basket ensures clothes are cleaned and dried evenly without damage.

The GE Washer Dryer Combo Basket can wear out over time from constant spinning, heavy loads, or items left in pockets that chip or crack the drum surface. Corrosion, rust spots, or damage to the drum fins can develop from prolonged moisture exposure, and a bent or warped basket can throw the unit off balance and strain the bearings and drive components.

These symptoms may indicate your basket needs to be replaced:

- Visible cracks, chips, or rust spots on the inside of the drum

- Clothes coming out with snags, tears, or unexplained damage

- Loud banging or thumping during the spin or tumble cycle

- Excessive vibration or shaking that is not caused by an unbalanced load

- Drum does not spin freely or feels rough when turned by hand

- Water or heat not distributing evenly, leaving clothes wet or damp in spots

- Burning smell or unusual noise linked to a dragging or misaligned drum