Dropped a GE washer control board in a puddle at a job in Portland last week

I was working on a top load washer in a cramped laundry room and slipped the board right into a soapy puddle on the floor. I dried it off real quick with a hair dryer but the machine kept throwing a communication error code after that. Has anyone ever saved a wet board like that or am I just looking at buying a replacement?

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william3204d ago

I had a similar thing happen with a Maytag board a few years back. I used 91% isopropyl alcohol and a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the board, focusing on the connector pins and any chips. Then I let it sit in front of a fan for a full 24 hours before even trying it again. It worked after that and ran for another two years before the machine finally died. So you might be okay if the board didn't get power while it was wet. I'd try the alcohol cleaning and a long dry time before you order a new one, because those GE boards are pricey.

anthony_wells4d ago

Is there anything isopropyl alcohol can't fix?