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Post# 74418   7/21/2005 at 11:19 (6,825 days old) by westtexman (Lubbock, Texas)   |   | |
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Robert, You mentioned in another post that you had a GE Harmony Washer. How do you like it? Does it clean as well as your other TL machines, or a FL? I am considering purchasing one. Thanks, Tex |
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Post# 74456 , Reply# 1   7/21/2005 at 16:36 (6,825 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Hi Tex, my GE Harmony is a fine machine, its great for doing huge loads of clothes and jeans. Its not so good a washing sheets and dog beds as it seems to have trouble sensing the right water level for those types of loads, otherwise its fine. It cleans OK, but I'm glad its not my only washer, I only use it about once or twice a month if I do not feel like paying any attention to the laundry. The new version with the heater and window lid looks interesting. Have you seen the video I posted of the Harmony? |
Post# 74504 , Reply# 2   7/21/2005 at 22:53 (6,825 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)   |   | |
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Robert, So how would you rate the quality of these machines? I am a little concerned about the plastic cabinet tops and how they are holding up over time. The display models at Home Depot are pretty scratched up although I realize they would get more abuse. You also mentioned being able to make it use more water by choosing the rugs and/or comforter cycle. I remember your videos and the water level was impressive. Would the washer then tell the dryer (through the cable) that you are drying rugs and maybe overdry a lighter load due to fooling the washer? I have liked the look of these machines since they first came out and now the glass window lid has really got my attention. I just wish they would have put a flat surface metal top on the cabinets instead of plastic, especially in that price range. Could you repost the link to the Harmony videos? thanks, Patrick |
Post# 74511 , Reply# 3   7/21/2005 at 23:35 (6,825 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 74552 , Reply# 4   7/22/2005 at 08:39 (6,824 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Hi Patrick, no I don't use that silly communication cable. I didn't like what the washer was saying to the dryer, it was being "fresh". It’s easy to override anyway if you don’t like the setting that the washer picked for the dryer. Anyway, the plastic tops seem to be holding up just fine but the curve design of the top causes clothes that are folded and stored on top of the dryer to slowly slide forward and then off onto the floor when the dryer is running. Since my modern room (where the Harmony w/d and Asko are located) is right next to my "Frigidaire Gallery" I take the clothes and fold them on nice, thick vintage porcelain. The clothes have told me they feel more pampered being stored on chrome and porcelain as opposed to some nasty slippery plastic, holding on for dear life. |
Post# 74633 , Reply# 6   7/22/2005 at 14:43 (6,824 days old) by westytoploader ()   |   | |
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Post to fix, hopefully. |
Post# 74640 , Reply# 7   7/22/2005 at 15:16 (6,824 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)   |   | |
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Thanks for the feedback on the slanted cabinet top. I am still undecided and in no hurry at this point but keep leaning toward the Harmony's. I have always been a Frigidaire fanatic and almost feel like I'm cheating by considering GE but I've got 2 Frigidaire sets now and besides, I like things that are unique. I've also thought about the new larger Frigidaire front loader set but am disappointed that the dryer is not larger as well. Any more than 4 or 5 pairs of jeans and they come out too wrinkled. The GE Harmony dryer is large and fast and I like the stainless steel drum too. I'm surprised you are the only one here with a set of these. thanks again, Patrick |
Post# 74964 , Reply# 8   7/24/2005 at 20:59 (6,822 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Tex I use the Asko about once a month, and I only use it for a boil wash. The boil wash usually works well with towels and rags that have come in contact with transmission oil or grease during my restorations. This way I don't have to put really grimy stuff that in the vintage machines as to keep them as clean as possible. Oh I forgot to post the links to the Harmony Vids... Harmony Fill 3.2mb Harmony wash 6.5mb |
Post# 74980 , Reply# 9   7/24/2005 at 22:16 (6,822 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 74981 , Reply# 10   7/24/2005 at 22:21 (6,822 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 74982 , Reply# 11   7/24/2005 at 22:22 (6,822 days old) by Spiraclean (UK)   |   | |
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Hi Robert, Thanks so much for posting the videos of your superb GE Harmony, I really love the wash action it seems to flex the fabrics well it must give you very clean results. What speed does it spin at? Robert I would love to see an inside picture of the empty washer if you get a chnce. I would really love one but sadly GE dont ship them to the UK. All the best. Hugh |
Post# 75000 , Reply# 13   7/25/2005 at 03:02 (6,821 days old) by arrrooohhh (Sydney Australia)   |   | |
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I dont know if LG has bought any of its TL models to the UK but it the GE Harmony is based on the LG Turbodrum direct drive. Lots of fun to watch but expensive and a water hog. CLICK HERE TO GO TO arrrooohhh's LINK |
Post# 75036 , Reply# 14   7/25/2005 at 09:37 (6,821 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Hugh the Harmony spins at 800rpm between the wash and the rinse and Spins at 1000 for the final spin. The 1000rpm spin is only done in the last minute of the 9 minute spin, but if you select "Extended Spin" it spins for a total of 10 minutes at 1000rpm. Although it might be me, I need to get a scale to be sure, but even with the extended spin I don't think the clothes feel as dry and light as they do out of a Unimatic at 1140rpm for 4 minutes or the Asko at 1600rpm for how ever long that thing spins.
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Post# 75051 , Reply# 16   7/25/2005 at 10:45 (6,821 days old) by Spiraclean (UK)   |   | |
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Hi Robert, Thanks for the information. 10 minutes at 1000 RPM is quite a long spin, but the Unimatic at 1140 RPM is unbeatable for a Top Loader, you are so lucky living in the USA and having all your beautiful classic washers. I really like the GE Harmony I wish I could get one in the UK. If you get a chance could you please post a picture of the empty drum? I am fascinated by the way it’s able to flex and move the laundry so well without an agitator. Does your Asko have a brushless Induction Motor? The Asko machines seem to be the best of the European crop. Hi Harry, Thanks for the LG link I did not realize the GE Harmony was based on the LG Turbodrum. Thanks. All the best. Hugh |
Post# 75059 , Reply# 17   7/25/2005 at 11:43 (6,821 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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When I was a guest at Robert's house before the convention, Robert gave me the opportunity to watch a cycle of the Harmony. To be honest, I was not very impressed. The machine is very frugal with water when it fills automatically and it seemed to have trouble in the beginning to get the clothes on top wet. The load I watched didn't turn over as well as the one in the video. I have read several complaints about damaging clothes. I think Robert said he didn't have that problem but then again he most of the time uses his preset cycles that are all done with at the highest water level. I can understand the complaints, there is a lot going on at the bottom of the machine in order to get the upper layer of clothes to roll over. An agitator helps to devide the forces over the whole height of the drum, the strong action is compensation for the lack of one. After using this machine and watching a whole cycle with the lid open my conclusion is that it's an OK machine, but not more than that. On the other hand it is not a nightmare like the Calypso. If I had to choose I would at least look at the other washers on the market. Conclusion: Robert's classics are far more impressive than the GE Harmony (even the Norge! just kidding! LOL) Louis |
Post# 75086 , Reply# 18   7/25/2005 at 15:42 (6,821 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 75177 , Reply# 20   7/25/2005 at 22:47 (6,821 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 75179 , Reply# 21   7/25/2005 at 22:48 (6,821 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 75180 , Reply# 22   7/25/2005 at 22:48 (6,821 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 75194 , Reply# 23   7/25/2005 at 23:53 (6,821 days old) by Spiraclean (UK)   |   | |
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Post# 75196 , Reply# 24   7/26/2005 at 00:30 (6,821 days old) by shanonabc ()   |   | |
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I downloaded a video from GE and it suggests that the machine washes using the drum and not the pulsator. If anyone wants it please just e-mail me & i will e-mail you back |
Post# 75213 , Reply# 25   7/26/2005 at 08:39 (6,820 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 78751 , Reply# 27   8/16/2005 at 19:35 (6,799 days old) by shanonabc ()   |   | |
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The new harmony washers with HydroView and HydroHeat are now on the GE Website |
Post# 78885 , Reply# 29   8/17/2005 at 13:23 (6,798 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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I can *easily* get six pairs of 34x32 jeans in my F&P GWL08 or IWL12. Seven pairs also does quite well, and I've done eight but that starts pushing the limit. I tried TEN once as a test in the GWL08, that was interesting. It didn't balk at agitating, sloshed the hell out of them, but there wasn't much rollover, LOL!
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Post# 87437 , Reply# 32   10/6/2005 at 22:21 (6,748 days old) by kenmorepeter5 ()   |   | |
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You make more the video.... How about see the GE Harmony for 1st spin from wash and then final spin after rinse? - Peter |
Post# 87439 , Reply# 33   10/6/2005 at 22:36 (6,748 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Ange it sounds like your water level sensor is not working properly. Here is what you can do, copy the "Throw Rug Cycle" and save it one of your own "My Cycles". Before you save it select Normal wash speed and warm wash water temperature. Wash 3/4 to full size loads in this cycle and they will come out clean and fresh smelling as this will cause the machine to fill all the way to the max fill level. Try it, with the proper amount of water in the tub it will be much gentler to your clothes because the water will act as a cushion so don't use delicate for this cycle. |
Post# 87971 , Reply# 34   10/9/2005 at 22:03 (6,745 days old) by kenmorepeter5 ()   |   | |
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Can you make the video camera for Harmony's 1st spin (from washer), rinse and final spin action?? - Peter |
Post# 88733 , Reply# 36   10/13/2005 at 15:37 (6,741 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 89255 , Reply# 38   10/17/2005 at 11:16 (6,737 days old) by kenmorepeter5 ()   |   | |
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I am still delaying to watch the GE Harmony for first spin, rinse and final spin....when will you make the video camera again? See the post #87971. Thanks! ~Peter |
Post# 92542 , Reply# 40   11/6/2005 at 15:10 (6,717 days old) by filterflo702 ()   |   | |
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Very cool Harmony vids. Altho it looks to me like you must end up with everything twisted and tangled when it is done. Does it have a neutral drain? or waterthrow? |