GE
Water Softener

Model #GXSH39E01 Official GE water softener

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for GE GXSH39E01 water softener, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Error Codes

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Water Softener Cam and Gear (replaces 7219545)#136

Pump Diagram

Gear cam

Part #WS26X10008
Replaced by #7283489
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Water Softener Rotor Position Switch (replaces 7030705, 9001800, WS21X10003)#103

Pump Diagram

Switch

Part #WS21X10003
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Water Softener Ferrule Nut (replaces 7031450, WS03X10017, WS3X10017)#117

Pump Diagram

Ferrule nut

Part #WS03X10017
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Water Softener Flow Plug (replaces WS22X10021)#116

Pump Diagram

Flow 3gpm

Part #WS22X10021
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Water Softener Flow Plug (replaces 521829, WS22X10020)#113

Pump Diagram

Flow 1gpm

Part #WS22X10020
Replaced by #0521829
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Water Softener Nozzle and Venturi Assembly (replaces 7165704, WS15X10017, WS15X10034)#118

Pump Diagram

Noz/ventury

Part #WS15X10034
Replaced by #7187065
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Water Softener Filter Screen (replaces 7090705, WS03X10013, WS3X10013)#112

Pump Diagram

Screen

Part #WS03X10013
Replaced by #7146043
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Water Softener Filter Screen (replaces WS03X10015, WS3X10015)#115

Pump Diagram

Cone screen

Part #WS03X10015
Replaced by #7095030
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Water Softener Rotor and Disc (replaces WS26X10010)#108

Pump Diagram

Rotor disc

Part #WS26X10010
Replaced by #7185500
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Water Softener Clip (replaces 3883101, WS60X10008)#145

Pump Diagram

Clip

Part #WS60X10008
Replaced by #7089306
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Symptoms for water softeners

Choose a symptom to see related water softener repairs.

Main causes: faulty brine valve assembly, bad rotor valve
Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power transformer, faulty timer
Main causes: clogged drain hose, faulty rotor valve, leaky rotor valve seals
Main causes: salt bridge inside the salt tank, bad timer, valve motor failure, faulty rotor valve, clogged venturi
Main causes: loose water line connections, cracked water-carrying components, bad rotor valve seals
Main causes: empty salt tank, salt bridge, depleted resin, clogged or damaged venturi, broken rotor position switch, failed timer
Main causes: broken resin tank screen, bad resin tank seals, cracked upper distributor in resin tank
Main causes: broken water flow meter, faulty timer, water flow to softener is bypassed

Repair guides for water softeners

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your water softener.

January 1, 2015
Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a water softener venturi

The venturi valve in your water softener draws brine water from the salt tank to the resin tank for regeneration. Follow these steps to replace a damaged venturi.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a water softener rotor position switch

The rotor position switch detects the position of the valve rotor. If the rotor position switch fails, follow these steps to replace it in about half an hour.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
January 1, 2015
Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a water softener timer

The timer is the control board you use to program the water softener. If the timer isn’t accepting commands when you push the buttons or if the display won’t power up, replace the timer.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos for water softeners

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your water softener.

August 5, 2022

Introducing new technical repair content that we’re developing for the Sears Technical Institute

Lyle Weischwill

Learn about Sears Technical Institute and the advanced technical content being developed for aspiring appliance techs.

April 10, 2020

Cleaning your appliances after a drinking water advisory

Wayne Archer

Find out how to clean and flush household appliances once a boil water advisory is lifted.

January 6, 2015

How to clean a water softener

Lyle Weischwill

Keeping a water softener clean inside and out improves operation and appearance.