Solt GGSTLW55B Washing Machine Parts — Common Faults and Fixes (Australia 2026)

Quick answer: The two most common faults on the Solt GGSTLW55B 5.5 kg top loader are a failed drain pump ($34.95) and a clogged or split lint filter ($22.95). Both are in-stock parts available for next-day dispatch from Sydney’s Northern Beaches — and because Solt is a house-label brand, they are genuinely hard to find anywhere else in Australia.

Last updated September 2026

Drain Pump GGSTLW55B GGSTLW70RC GGSTLW90RC — $34.95 ·
Lint Filter GGSTLW55B — $22.95 ·
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Common faults on the Solt GGSTLW55B

The Solt GGSTLW55B is a 5.5 kg top-load washing machine sold as a retail house brand in Australia. Top loaders like this one are mechanically simpler than front loaders — there is no door boot seal to perish and no drum bearing sitting under a water seal — so the faults that do appear cluster around the drain path: the drain pump and the lint filter. Because Solt is not stocked by the big specialist parts chains, finding the correct replacement part is often harder than the repair itself. Our Solt washing machine parts hub covers the wider range.

Before ordering parts, locate the model sticker — on most Solt top loaders it is on the rear of the cabinet or around the lid area. Confirm the full model number is GGSTLW55B, as Solt produces several top loaders in the GGSTLW range with different drum sizes, and the lint filter in particular differs between them.

Part	Symptom	Price	Link
Drain pump	Water remaining in the drum at the end of the cycle; machine pausing at the drain or spin stage; humming from the base of the machine but no water moving through the drain hose	$34.95	Buy drain pump
Lint filter	Lint and fluff left on clothes after the wash; slow draining; musty smell from the drum; filter housing cracked or the mesh torn so it no longer traps anything	$22.95	Buy lint filter

Diagnosis guide – Solt GGSTLW55B

1. Start with the lint filter. Remove the filter from its housing inside the drum and inspect it. If the mesh is torn, the frame is cracked, or the clip no longer holds it in place, replace it — a compromised filter dumps lint straight back onto your clothes and can slow the drain. If it is simply full, clean it and refit.
2. Check the drain hose before blaming the pump. Make sure the hose is not kinked behind the machine and that its outlet sits at the correct height. A hose pushed too far down a standpipe can siphon; one that has sagged or kinked will mimic a pump failure.
3. Listen at the drain stage. Set a short cycle and wait for the drain stage. A healthy pump makes a steady whirr and you can hear water moving. A hum with no water flow points to a jammed or seized pump; total silence points to a failed pump or a wiring fault.
4. Inspect the pump for obstructions. Coins, hair pins, and socks are the classic culprits in a top loader. With the machine unplugged and the drum drained, check the pump chamber for foreign objects before condemning the pump. If the impeller is chipped, wobbles on its shaft, or does not spin freely, fit a new pump.
5. Note any agitation or spin problems separately. If the drum fills and drains but will not agitate or spin, the fault is in the drive or brake side of the machine rather than the drain path. Send us your model number via the contact form and we will confirm the correct part before you buy.

Fitting the parts yourself

The GGSTLW55B is one of the easier machines to work on. The lint filter is a tool-free swap — it clips into its housing inside the drum and takes seconds to change. The drain pump is a modest step up: on most Solt top loaders it is accessed from the base or rear of the cabinet, and the job involves disconnecting the hoses and the electrical connector, then swapping the pump over. Allow half an hour, have a towel ready for residual water, and always unplug the machine first.

Against the cost of a new machine, both repairs are minor. A $34.95 pump or a $22.95 filter is a small fraction of replacing a working top loader, and there is no specialist tooling involved. If you would rather a technician fit the pump, the parts cost stays the same — only the labour varies.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my Solt GGSTLW55B not draining?
Work through the drain path in order: a full or damaged lint filter, a kinked or badly positioned drain hose, an obstruction in the pump chamber, and finally the pump itself. If the pump hums without moving water or is silent at the drain stage after you have cleared the hose and filter, the pump has failed and needs replacing.

Does the drain pump fit other Solt top loaders?
The drain pump listed above is sold to suit the GGSTLW55B along with the larger GGSTLW70RC and GGSTLW90RC top loaders. Always confirm your full model number from the model sticker before ordering.

How often should I clean the lint filter?
Check it every few washes and clean it whenever it is visibly full. A blocked filter is the single most common reason a top loader starts leaving lint on clothes. If the mesh has torn or the housing has cracked, cleaning will not help — replace it.

Where is the model sticker on a Solt top loader?
Check the rear of the cabinet and the area around the lid opening. The sticker lists the full model number and serial number. Always confirm the model number from the sticker before ordering parts, as several GGSTLW models look similar from the outside.

Is it worth repairing a GGSTLW55B or should I replace it?
For drain-path faults, repair is the clear answer — the two parts covered here total under $60 even if you replaced both at once. Because Solt is a house-label brand, the machine itself is inexpensive to keep running as long as parts remain available, and the drum and cabinet on these machines generally outlast the serviceable parts.

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• Solt GGSTLW90RC parts
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• Part Finder Quiz — enter your model number for matched results
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Ready to fix it?

1. Locate the model sticker on your machine and confirm the model is GGSTLW55B.
2. Note the fault — not draining points to the pump; lint on clothes points to the filter.
3. Select the matching part from the table above, or use the Part Finder if you’re unsure.
4. Add to cart at ozappliancespares.com.au — orders placed before the daily cut-off ship same day from Sydney’s Northern Beaches.