General Electric wh01x10612 Taptite Screw 1/4-20 Hwh

Product Description

The General Electric wh01x10612 is an OEM Taptite screw with a 1/4-20 thread and hex washer head (HWH) profile. Taptite fasteners are thread-forming screws designed to cut their own mating threads into metal or plastic on the first installation, eliminating the need for a pre-tapped hole in many applications. This screw serves as a direct OEM replacement part sourced from GE and is used in appliance assemblies where a secure, vibration-resistant threaded connection is required. Appliance technicians and service professionals install this fastener during panel, component, and bracket reassembly.

This screw is used in GE appliance assemblies that call for a 1/4-20 Taptite hex washer head fastener. It is most commonly encountered during washer and dryer service, where it secures cabinet panels, motor brackets, and internal structural components. The hex washer head provides a larger bearing surface and can be driven with a standard hex socket or nut driver, making it well suited for production and field service environments.

Key Features

• OEM GE part — direct factory replacement, no modification required
• Taptite thread-forming design creates its own mating threads during installation
• 1/4-20 thread size is a widely used coarse-thread standard in appliance assemblies
• Hex washer head allows drive with a standard 7/16-inch hex socket or nut driver
• Washer-integrated head provides a larger clamping surface to reduce pull-through

Compatibility

Designed as a direct OEM-style replacement for GE appliances specifying a 1/4-20 Taptite hex washer head screw. Consult the appliance service manual or parts diagram to confirm this fastener is the correct specification for the assembly being serviced.

Installation Notes

Disconnect power to the appliance before removing or reinstalling any fasteners. Drive the screw with a 7/16-inch hex socket or nut driver; do not overtighten, as Taptite screws can strip the formed threads if torqued excessively on reassembly into an existing hole. When reinstalling into a previously threaded hole, align carefully before driving to avoid cross-threading. Follow the appliance manufacturer service manual for the correct fastener locations and assembly sequence.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Size: 1/4-20
• Head Style: Hex Washer Head (HWH)
• Screw Type: Taptite (thread-forming)
• Part Classification: OEM Replacement

Standard Information

• Brand: General Electric
• Manufacturer Part Number: wh01x10612