GE Washing Machine Basket (WH45X26175)

The GE Washing Machine Basket is the large drum that holds your clothes during the wash and spin cycles, sitting inside the outer tub and rotating to agitate and rinse laundry. It is driven by the motor and transmission system, spinning at high speed to wring water from clothes before the cycle ends. The basket works together with the agitator or impeller to move clothes through the water and detergent for a thorough clean.

A GE washing machine basket can crack, warp, or develop rough spots on the inner surface over time, especially after heavy use or impact from hard objects left in pockets. Rust, corrosion from mineral deposits, and worn or broken basket fins can also cause damage that affects wash performance or harms clothing during a cycle.

Watch for these symptoms to help determine if the basket is the source of your washing machine problem:

- Snags, tears, or holes appearing on clothes after washing

- Visible cracks, chips, or rust spots on the basket surface

- Loud banging or rattling noise during the wash or spin cycle

- Excessive vibration that is not caused by an unbalanced load

- Basket does not spin or wobbles noticeably during operation

- Water not draining properly due to blocked basket holes or warping

- Burning or plastic smell during the spin cycle