GE Washer Error Code 1

Error code 1 on a GE washer is a Lock Monitor fault. It means the control board sent a command to lock or unlock the lid, but the feedback signal it received did not confirm the action completed. It can also trigger when the lid switch reports an open lid while the lock signal indicates the lid should be locked. The washer stops operation to prevent running with an unsecured lid.

Unplugging the washer for a minute and restarting it may temporarily clear the error, but if the underlying problem with the lid lock assembly, lid switch, or wiring is not corrected, the code will return as soon as the control board attempts to lock or unlock the lid again. A reset is useful for confirming the fault is active and repeatable, but it is not a repair.

Repair costs vary depending on which component has failed. A replacement lid lock assembly typically costs between 30 and 80 dollars for the part, while a lid switch is generally in the 15 to 40 dollar range. If you hire a technician, expect total costs including labor to fall somewhere between 100 and 250 dollars depending on your location and the specific part required.

Start by running service mode spin test 14, which directly tests the lid lock mechanism and lets you observe whether the actuator engages and whether the feedback signal responds correctly. Based on those results, inspect the lid lock assembly, the lid switch, and the wiring harness connecting them to the control board. Replace whichever component is found to be faulty.

You should not continue running the washer while this error is active. The code indicates the control board cannot confirm the lid is securely locked, and the machine is designed to stop for this reason. Running a spin cycle without a confirmed locked lid poses a safety risk, particularly with children nearby.