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Thread Number: 92488
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
GE Profile Combo Washser/Dryer at KBIS 2023 |
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Post# 1171098 2/3/2023 at 16:25 (447 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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Post# 1171117 , Reply# 2 2/3/2023 at 19:05 (447 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1171118 , Reply# 3 2/3/2023 at 19:48 (447 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1171120 , Reply# 4 2/3/2023 at 19:54 (447 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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normal cycle How will the washing and drying perform on the normal cycle? | ||
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Post# 1171125 , Reply# 5 2/3/2023 at 21:00 (447 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Neighbors have a 120 volt Whirlpool washer and separate heat pump dryer connected to cold water. Washer shakes alot in spin and dryer takes well over 2 hours to dry any load . And then you have to empty a full container of water. Jerome, an old GE filter flo set would get it done in less than half the time. Unfortunately they are not here anymore.
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Post# 1171128 , Reply# 6 2/3/2023 at 21:48 (447 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Aside from Miele (even then only their commercial laundry line) along with IIRC Asko and Bosch no one is offering 208v-240v washers or dryers in USA for domestic laundry appliances.
Since GE is going with a heat pump dryer in theory need for high wattage heating power is diminished. By going with 120v this unit can be marketed as a "plug and play" replacement for standard washer and dryer without requiring special wiring. | ||
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Post# 1171129 , Reply# 7 2/3/2023 at 21:53 (447 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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About 6kg give or take does seem to be upper limit for combo units if one wants to avoid hassle of having to take half load out of washer before drying starts.
Unlike USA across pond combo units never truly faded out, there long as been decent enough market for such appliances despite various drawbacks. Switching over to heat pump instead of standard air or water cooled condenser dryers is a game changer however. reviewed.usatoday.com/laundry/co... | ||
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Post# 1171135 , Reply# 8 2/3/2023 at 22:06 (447 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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That sounds perfect.
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Post# 1171200 , Reply# 9 2/4/2023 at 13:47 (447 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1171207 , Reply# 10 2/4/2023 at 14:59 (447 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass) |
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Everything old is new again !!!! | ||
| Post# 1171222 , Reply# 11 2/4/2023 at 17:11 (446 days old) by Jerrod_Six (Eastern Pennsylvania, USA) | ||
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This sounds good If I didn't have space for two separate units. However, with the space, I would not consider it. I don't mind the heat pump, but why have hours tied up in one machine doing one load, when I can have one load washed and put into a dryer, and then have the next load washing as the first load is drying? Let's keep it moving! | ||
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Post# 1171264 , Reply# 13 2/5/2023 at 06:45 (446 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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New GE full-size combination. Washer dryer.
It’s always been in inevitable. that this product will come back to the market both for the US and the rest of the world. And transferring a load of laundry from the washer to the dryer has always been a pain in the neck with the days busy lifestyles. It’s much nicer to throw a load in and come back and have it done. This will also eliminate the mold and mildew problems that some people had with front loading washers.
This should also allow a self cleaning condenser system as it will wash itself compared to other heat pump and condenser dryers. It makes so much sense now that front loading washers are the smart choice for energy and performance. There’s no reason not to combine trying in the same unit I think you’ll see a number of other companies introduce similar products to this, and the cost should come down . Hopefully they’ll make some simpler versions. I don’t like dispenser systems for detergent on washing machines because too many service problems. John. | ||
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Post# 1171266 , Reply# 14 2/5/2023 at 07:10 (446 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma) |
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I would like to see a unit that runs on 220-240 volts for the US market. Jon | ||
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Post# 1171270 , Reply# 15 2/5/2023 at 09:41 (446 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Reply number 14
Yes, indeed, Jon
With a 208 or 240 V power source they could put a stronger compressor in and shorten the drying time another 20 to 30 minutes. They could also make a Coldwater only machine that could do a decent job of heating the water needed for washing clothing. It would be more energy efficient, especially in all electric houses were using electric heat the water anyway, Full-size combos will be back. John. | ||
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Post# 1175605 , Reply# 16 3/22/2023 at 15:31 (401 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1175627 , Reply# 17 3/22/2023 at 16:55 (400 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1175750 , Reply# 19 3/23/2023 at 13:19 (400 days old) by Logixx (Germany) |
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Due to its height, it looks like it's being squished between those pillars.
I noticed the Sanitize cycle is one that needs oxi. I also had to laugh at his "a full-sized load... of 10 pounds" statement. Not quite sure what to think of GE being able to track how much time passes between the end of the cycle and the user opening the door. With connected everything, it's not surprising - but I was a little surprised nonetheless. Will be interesting to see how this unit performs. | ||
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Post# 1175753 , Reply# 21 3/23/2023 at 13:32 (400 days old) by Logixx (Germany) |
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Post# 1176013 , Reply# 23 3/25/2023 at 12:18 (398 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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Post# 1176023 , Reply# 24 3/25/2023 at 13:25 (398 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Items sticking to the drum
My next door neighbor had the 33" wide Lady Kenmore as well as the narrower Lady Kenmore combos. Sears technician told her to use fabric softener (particularly with the 515 rpm spn seeed for the narrower combo) and that would keep the garments from sticking to the tub. I can say I witnessed garments completely falling in the first couple of minutes of drying.
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Post# 1176149 , Reply# 25 3/26/2023 at 16:58 (396 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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Post# 1179797 , Reply# 28 5/4/2023 at 10:17 (358 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1179863 , Reply# 29 5/4/2023 at 21:27 (357 days old) by chetlaham (United States) |
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I'll take a combo | ||
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Post# 1180007 , Reply# 30 5/7/2023 at 01:06 (355 days old) by lotsosudz (Sacramento, CA) |
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Spin speeds? | ||
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Post# 1180009 , Reply# 31 5/7/2023 at 02:11 (355 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1180060 , Reply# 32 5/7/2023 at 17:58 (354 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1180067 , Reply# 33 5/7/2023 at 20:13 (354 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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pumps Circulation or no circulation pump? Inquiring minds want to know. | ||
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Post# 1180182 , Reply# 34 5/9/2023 at 05:44 (353 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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The new GE combination washer dryer
Looks like this could be a pretty good Appliance. The video from Yale appliances referenced in post number 28 is just painful to watch.
I can’t stand these guys to get on line that just blather on and have no knowledge about the product at all the stupid questions they ask Etc. like the stupid remarks he’s worried about how well it’ll dry because it has such a large drum ?????? Unless you have a half an hour to waste, don’t bother watching, I actually did have time to waste on Saturday and watch the whole video. Oh my God Combination washer dryers will eventually be main stream in this country. It doesn’t make any sense to have separate washers and dryers at all. John | ||
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Post# 1182826 , Reply# 35 6/17/2023 at 14:43 (314 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1182846 , Reply# 36 6/18/2023 at 10:07 (313 days old) by lakewebsterkid (Dayton, Ohio) |
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Test Attached below will be some of the test results from the same guys. Seems halfway decent. This machine needs a built in heating element for wash water and a warm rinse option. Towels would likely dry quite a bit quicker. CLICK HERE TO GO TO lakewebsterkid's LINK | ||
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Post# 1182849 , Reply# 37 6/18/2023 at 10:16 (313 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1182923 , Reply# 39 6/19/2023 at 10:06 (312 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1183145 , Reply# 40 6/21/2023 at 17:37 (309 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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washer sounds How will this washer sound in addition to the drying component? | ||
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Post# 1187330 , Reply# 41 8/11/2023 at 09:18 (259 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1187333 , Reply# 42 8/11/2023 at 10:07 (259 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 1187343 , Reply# 44 8/11/2023 at 11:44 (259 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
I watched a video once on this a while back... and every day youtube recommends another video with this machine... and I usually watch it...and it must be catching on with a lot of people...
It doesn't have a heater...I think I could live with a FL without a heater. I mean, before FL's were a thing, we all had TL washers with no heaters...It's just that after having one for so long, it makes you feel like you're taking a step back.. From what I understand about this machine...a lot of people are commenting it takes five hours to dry but according to people who actually own this, those people saying that don't own one... they just believe it will take that long from past experience or something..because the ones who own it say this is not the case...depending on the load size, thickness, it can take 2 hours to max 3 hours.. I'm trying to imagine loading a load of laundry and waiting 2 to 3 hours before I can do ANOTHER load of laundry.... I guess I could work around that...changing habits, etc. One lady said she puts towels/sheets in when she goes to bed because she doesn't care if they're wrinkled....and saves clothes for the day when she can get them straight out when they are done. | ||
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Post# 1187354 , Reply# 45 8/11/2023 at 17:04 (258 days old) by parunner58 (Davenport, FL) |
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I looked at this at Lowes yesterday $2800 for it. Nice idea but only for someone who has the time to spend doing laundry for hours. We have a 13 year old Whirlpool Duet pair (gas dryer). My wife did 4 loads(one week and 3 adults), Whites, Lights, Darks, and Towels. She started at 8:30AM and was done by noon. That is washed, dried, folded/ironed and all put away. And during this time she still had time to sit and work on her counted cross stich in those only 3.5 hours. This modern device would have taken over 8 hours to get done or more. This will fill a category for those who throw everything on one load.
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| Post# 1187356 , Reply# 46 8/11/2023 at 17:25 (258 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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Same for me kind of... Today I washed sheets, mattress pad, blankets in 3 loads.. started at 7:30 am and was done by 1130...Yesterday I did the same in another room.. Now, I have a extra set of sheets/pad/blankets so I don't have to wait...but this would have been a pain and drawn it out into an entire day..
But I can see how this would totally be doable with a little rearranging habits, which I HATE doing. Wow - that duet set is 13 years old? And that's not even the German ones.. Cool! | ||
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Post# 1187357 , Reply# 47 8/11/2023 at 17:36 (258 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Reply 41 additional GE combo video
Hi Peter, thanks for posting this video, interesting video, but the guy doesn’t know much about appliances that’s for sure.
Why he would try to test whether it really works in two hours without actually using the test load that Aham uses is beyond me, and it’s kind of common sense. You don’t mix towels with shirts and expect everything to be dry. Every heat pump dryer I have seen the refrigeration unit it’s just a package and a replaceable part that’s nothing new And it’s definitely a very energy efficient alternative Especially to an electric dryer. The operating cost of this machine would be about is low as a front load washer and a good gas dryer. Reply 44, hi Mike where speed is important. The ideal situation would be to have two of these machines, but you have a very good set up now that works well for you and there’s probably no reason to change it . I hope this GE machine speeds up the return of full-size combination washer dryer‘s, it would be possible to even speed up the drying time over what GE has done with a larger compressor. They could also build a 240 V version if needed to get the larger compressor in it. Even though most frontload washers sold have a booster heater in the United States so few people ever use it I don’t think it’s much of a selling feature and it does help keep the cost down and keep the reliability up by not having a heater in the machine. John | ||
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Post# 1187558 , Reply# 48 8/14/2023 at 10:02 (256 days old) by RyneR1988 (Indianapolis) |
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One question I have is how the dryer part is able to work within the same cubic foot drum as the washer. I've always heard that you're supposed to double cubic feet capacity when thinking about your dryer as opposed to your washer. for instance if you have a 3.5 cu. ft. washer, you'd one a 7 cu. ft. dryer. The 4.8 cu. ft. washer drum is a great washer size but wouldn't that hamper the ability to dry evenly and well? Or is the method of drying different altogether?
I'm not sure I would care for this setup. As others have stated if I have more than one load to do I like to have one washing while another is drying. I suppose the idea is that you do laundry throughout the week or as needed rather than on one specific day, but I think that would feel to me like the laundry was never done. I dunno, I think like all things in life this would work great for some people but not everyone. | ||
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Post# 1187559 , Reply# 49 8/14/2023 at 10:29 (256 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Capacity of the new GE combination
Hi Ryne, this machine is smaller in capacity than the typical large frontload pair from a US manufacturer or from Speed Queen.
The 4.8 ft.³ drum for capacity gives you about the same washing and drying capacity as a typical 24 inch washer and dryer from Europe, etc., this machine should be able to do approximately 10 pound loads easily. It would probably allow you to still do a king size comforter, but it may not dry it is evenly and as wrinkle free as you would get in a larger dryer. I would think once you get used to having an all in one machine, it could be very useful for most people you just have to get in the habit of doing laundry, a little more often , I’m sure there are times that any of us forget to take the laundry out of the washer and put it in the dryer for a half an hour or more so the actual time may not be that different unless you’re right on top of the washing machine all the time. | ||
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Post# 1187560 , Reply# 50 8/14/2023 at 10:56 (256 days old) by RyneR1988 (Indianapolis) |
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Reply #49
Thanks John. What you say makes a lot of sense. Yesterday I started laundry at about 1 in the afternoon and had two loads to do. One of pants/shirts (no jeans), load dryed in about 50 minutes. Other load was towels/socks/underwear/cotton pajamas and that dried in a bit over an hour. There was some lag time between loads as I was doing other things so I'd say I finished by about 5 PM. So yeah, come to think of it, time would likely have been equivalent in the all-in-one.
The price point does put it a bit out of reach for a lot of people so I hope that comes down some. Also many people replace their washer but not their dryer or vice versa. For instance I'm almost certain my washer will go first but my Whirlpool dryer will likely still be working, so I would just need to replace the washer when the time comes. But it is an intriguing idea and I hope it takes off well. Would be interesting to see how other manufacturers compete with this. | ||
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Post# 1187621 , Reply# 51 8/15/2023 at 06:54 (255 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma) |
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Just a thought. You could have one of these and keep your dryer. Do the 1st load in the combo, take clothes and put in the dryer and start another load in the combo and let it go through the entire cycle. By the time the 1st load is dry the second load would be drying in the the combo. Jon | ||
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I'm curious have any members purchased this yet as a daily driver? I've never considered myself an early adopter of new technology. All the reviews on YouTube with the exception of two that I've seen so far are very positive. The one very negative review was from some woman that bought it that had a family of six complaining about the 2-hour wash and dry time, to be honest is not a suitable machine for her unless she were to buy two. My current front loads Frigidaire affinity set is still working the washer does make a little bit of a scraping sound during the wash tumble when doing towels or heavy items. I am considering purchasing this if and when there's a bearing situation with the affinity washer. With the elaborate filtering system I wonder how well this will do with pet hair? I currently have a gas dryer and will keep that to use on heavier loads like towels.
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Post# 1187712 , Reply# 53 8/16/2023 at 08:30 (254 days old) by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA) |
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Post# 1187720 , Reply# 54 8/16/2023 at 10:40 (254 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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But it makes me wonder what everything finished at the same Time that way you’re not waiting on the dryer to finish drying with the washer dryer | ||
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Post# 1187727 , Reply# 55 8/16/2023 at 13:58 (254 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1187801 , Reply# 56 8/16/2023 at 21:25 (253 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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GE combo
Here is a video of a test cycle. I was disappointed that the machine only did 1 rinse
very skimpy on water usage. Most FL give at least 2 rinses with optional extras. Lets get some opinions? CLICK HERE TO GO TO peteski50's LINK | ||
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Post# 1187803 , Reply# 57 8/16/2023 at 21:33 (253 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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single rinse Why would it do a single rinse? What cycle was it on? I thought it did 2 rinses on the normal cycle. | ||
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Post# 1187812 , Reply# 58 8/16/2023 at 23:21 (253 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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But it makes me wonder what everything finished at the same Time that way you’re not waiting on the dryer to finish drying with the washer dryer | ||
| Post# 1187815 , Reply# 59 8/17/2023 at 00:18 (253 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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| Post# 1188093 , Reply# 60 8/21/2023 at 11:26 (249 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama) | ||
Buy now or wait? | ||
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Post# 1188096 , Reply# 61 8/21/2023 at 12:20 (249 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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If you’re ready for it by it
But the price could come down or it could go up may be improved or it may get cheaper in construction quality,
Many times today when they first bring a product to market it’s better than the products they make two or three years later when they start doing a lot of cost-cutting, and they don’t pay as much attention to quality when they’re engineers move on to other products. So the real decision is really rather you’re ready to spend the money and you need the product. John. | ||
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Post# 1188103 , Reply# 63 8/21/2023 at 13:19 (249 days old) by RyneR1988 (Indianapolis) |
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Reply #60
Sarah, my opinion is that if you are in the market for a machine anyway and you are a small household, so would not mind the wait time for an all-in-one washer/dryer to do its job, I say go for it. I think this machine could work very well for some people.
If, however, your current washer and dryer work fine and you wouldn't have been in a mindset to replace if you hadn't found out about this model, I say keep what you have and wait a while. Henrick in the reply above states why pretty well, so no need to repeat but that's my take on things. :) Have a great week! Ryne | ||
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Post# 1188110 , Reply# 64 8/21/2023 at 17:32 (248 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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New GE 27 inch combination. Washer dryer.
I predict GE has a very big hit on their hands, this machine will be sold the world over it’ll be a big hit in Europe, and through much of the Asian world as well.
Finally people can wash a full-size king size comforter, etc. at home. This machine will be a big hit largely because it’s so energy efficient in Europe, they’ll probably make a model with an electric heater because many machines are still cold water only there. This is the first mass produced full size combination washer dryer since GE discontinued theirs in the spring of 1973. Sales are already strong they’re back ordered until the middle of October, we have two on backorder. It may take a couple years, but you’re going to see all the major US players, as well as LG and Samsung produce a full size combination in the next five years I predict. John | ||
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Post# 1188112 , Reply# 65 8/21/2023 at 17:46 (248 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1188114 , Reply# 66 8/21/2023 at 18:11 (248 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Current full-size GE front load washers
Hi Pete, thank you for pointing that out. I had not realized that their full-size front load washers and matching dryers are all 28 inches wide. You may have saved me a problem. I’ve only sold a few of the separate GE units lately.
Their top load, laundry and separate dryer‘s with rear control panels appear to still be 27 inches wide. This is the thing I love about this site even as much as I know about appliances I occasionally learn something very important like this. Thanks again for pointing this out. John. | ||
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Post# 1188118 , Reply# 67 8/21/2023 at 18:56 (248 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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I am thinking of making a purchase on this GE but I dont want to rush into anything like I did with that original LG I had. I have the smaller LG now and it washes flawlessly. But the drying sux. I use the big dryers in my coop and hang dry a lot of my laundry. This big combo looks tempting especially to be able to wash and dry bedding. But from viewing one video I noticed the washer only gave 1 rinse and that was disappointing to me. The other thing I didnt like was the fact your almost expected to hookup to the internet to have good results with this unit. From what I understand it needs to be updated at times from the web. I am wondering how fast service will be with GE. I predict LG will be the next to make a combo like this one.
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Post# 1188120 , Reply# 68 8/21/2023 at 19:28 (248 days old) by RyneR1988 (Indianapolis) |
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Where I expect this unit could do really well is in the communal laundry environment. Of course they would probably need to make a commercial version with beefed-up components, but imagine a college dorm laundry room with say 15 of these instead of 15 separate washers and dryers. College students and apartment dwellers are notorious for neglecting to switch laundry over after the wash cycle so this could be a game changer in that situation, not to mention universities and landlords being able to just set one price for laundry instead of separate prices for washing and drying.
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Post# 1188130 , Reply# 69 8/21/2023 at 20:51 (248 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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I can’t imagine that a communal laundry room in a college would be a good place for this machine for many reasons, when you’re paying per load, people tend to stuff things pretty full, and this would be a very easy machine to overload to where it would not dry the load properly.
The extra cleaning and maintenance that the filter needs would never be done in a commercial setting you would have to have an attendant servicing them all the time. I’m afraid commercial communal laundries are going to continue to be dominated by heavy duty, Speed Queen, type machines, and either gas or electric vented dryer’s for a long time to Come. | ||
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Post# 1188173 , Reply# 70 8/22/2023 at 09:29 (248 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Post# 1188282 , Reply# 71 8/23/2023 at 12:34 (247 days old) by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA) |
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Post# 1188284 , Reply# 72 8/23/2023 at 13:02 (247 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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GE combo
I'm just wondering if it gives more rinses on the Towels or the Whites cycles? Even with extra rinse selected sometimes 2 just isnt enough! On my current LG I can get up to 4 rinses if I select the stain option with extra rinse! But I always get at least 2 rinses no matter what. Cant believe water restrictions have become that tough!
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Post# 1188289 , Reply# 73 8/23/2023 at 13:51 (247 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1188306 , Reply# 74 8/23/2023 at 16:32 (247 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1188312 , Reply# 75 8/23/2023 at 17:32 (246 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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single rinse I'm very disappointed with the single rinse on the GE combo. Why did they do that? | ||
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Post# 1188364 , Reply# 77 8/24/2023 at 04:07 (246 days old) by Logixx (Germany) |
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Post# 1188476 , Reply# 79 8/25/2023 at 08:53 (245 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1188613 , Reply# 80 8/27/2023 at 06:55 (243 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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GE combo
This load was a test of towels with extra water selected as well as extra rinse! A little to much soap in my opinion. I dont know how many rinses it gave but all the towels did dry well in a decent amount of time.
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Post# 1188617 , Reply# 81 8/27/2023 at 07:20 (243 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Demonstration video number 80 | ||
| Post# 1188744 , Reply# 82 8/28/2023 at 13:01 (242 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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What the heck is with all that soap? I would say the user used to much but I'm pretty sure the machine dispenses it in the right doses? No? anyway, if it used that much water for the wash... and both rinses... that's PLENTY of water... just way too much soap...I cringe when I see that much soap because I know it's really bad for the washer
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| Post# 1188788 , Reply# 83 8/29/2023 at 00:44 (241 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington) | ||
I completely agree the user used WAY too much detergent, and the towels wasn't dirty at all. Adding the extra water option was overkill for that load.
The machine has 3 setting for dispensing detergent, less, normal, more, called "smart dispense" for liquid detergent. Powder detergent is added manually. the towel cycle has 2 default rinses, only 1 more rinse can be added. Without the more water option, that cycle uses plenty of water. The user of that machine obviously doesn't know how to do laundry correctly. sad. | ||
| Post# 1188792 , Reply# 84 8/29/2023 at 03:06 (241 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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the user responded to one of my comments and he says he ONLY used the more water option because people requested it... He thinks GE put that option to make those that who think FL washers don't use enough water happy...
I keep seeing people comment also about being afraid if a stain doesn't come out if it gets dried into the fabric setting it... Here's my experience with that... that stain most of the time will eventually come out with future washes (not always) depending how bad it is..even if it's been dried..I've missed food oil stains that got dried...I put a drop of dish soap on it...wash it again with the next load...dry it and the oil stain is gone...The only kind of stains I usually have to deal with are small food stains...and sometimes I miss treating them...but I can usually get them out even after they have been dried... so I wouldn't panic over that.. | ||
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Post# 1188794 , Reply# 85 8/29/2023 at 06:42 (241 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Too many suds in a wash load ?
Reply number 82, Hi Mark, while I certainly agree, more detergent was used on this load than necessary. I cannot imagine how the extra suds would hurt the washing machine.
In my extensive experience in my colleagues experience, I have never seen a problem with using too much detergent in a washing machine in so far as it actually harming the machines, mechanical or electrical systems. If you want to see what the lack of detergent does to a machine, look at the thread on reviving a recent direct drive model from your fellow Kentucky friend, you could very clearly see the harm that it’s done to a washing machine by using too little detergent. I always try to air on the side of using a little too much detergent, when I rebuilt my lady Kenmore belt, drive machine after over 30 years of use there was barely a trace of any film in the outer tub on the outside of the wash basket, etc.. John | ||
| Post# 1188802 , Reply# 86 8/29/2023 at 08:48 (241 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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I don't know.. seems like I remember reading somewhere that extra suds are bad for the washer...maybe it was a spider failure discussion on here or something? I know there's many things that can cause it but most people agreed it was bad washing habits because all the machines we saw taken apart with a spider failure looked like HELL...the NASTY goo on the outer drum.. You're right... too little isn't good but too much isn't either...It's really a mystery why some spiders fail and others don't...it's gotta be something the user is doing...I feel like I remember reading excessive suds could somehow make their way into it causing corrosion...but I'm not really sure how that would even happen... so it could be fake news...
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Post# 1188805 , Reply# 87 8/29/2023 at 09:53 (241 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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Smart Dispense In my opinion for most people, smart dispense is for people who are too lazy and stupid to be doing laundry. I can see if I'm a blind user which I am. | ||
| Post# 1188806 , Reply# 88 8/29/2023 at 10:21 (241 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington) | ||
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Post# 1188810 , Reply# 89 8/29/2023 at 10:53 (241 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Mark, goo on the spider, inner surface of the outer tub, exterior of the drum is not detergent residue in my comparatively limited experience. It would generate sudsing if so, right? None of the various nasty toploaders and front loaders I've cleaned up had the gunk generating suds when sprayed/scrubbed with water. | ||
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Post# 1188822 , Reply# 90 8/29/2023 at 15:20 (241 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 1188824 , Reply# 91 8/29/2023 at 15:35 (241 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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smart dispense So what happens when the smart dispense tank tubes get clogged and error codes result? Sure I would use it, but how effective is it before these tubes end up getting clogged? | ||
| Post# 1188855 , Reply# 92 8/29/2023 at 23:25 (240 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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Post# 1188875 , Reply# 94 8/30/2023 at 10:27 (240 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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New full-size GE combo
It looks like GE has a real hit on its hands, I just checked with my distributor. They have almost 500 back orders for this machine. They said 200 are coming in on Monday.
I’ve predicted for 30 years that full-size combos will come back. It makes absolutely no sense to have two machines to do one job, I predict this machine will be a big hit throughout the world as people in Europe, etc. can finally have a combo that will do a decent size load in a decent amount of time with very low energy usage. It will be interesting to see how fast whirlpool Electrolux Samsung and LG get on the ball and start building machines that people want. John | ||
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Post# 1188878 , Reply# 95 8/30/2023 at 11:33 (240 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 1188881 , Reply# 96 8/30/2023 at 12:01 (240 days old) by mrboilwash (Munich,Germany) |
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John, I just don`t see this combo to become a huge success in Europe. I even have my doubts it will ever make it on the market over here.
First of all there`s not that much need for a full size washer-dryer like in the US. Most nations in the EU have a tradition to use duvet covers which are changed as frequently as sheets and pillow cases. So comforters get washed less frequently than in the US. Those who still prefer double sheets are mostly southern nations that get away with rather thin blankets. Again not much need for uber sized laundry machines. Next thing is our love for rather small standardized appliance cabinets. If you live in small city apartment where every square inch is precious the first option would be to stack a dryer on a washer. If this is impossible you`d either hang dry your clothes (still a very popular method to dry clothes in Europe) or go with a standard sized combo which might fit under a kitchen countertop or in a small corner in the bathroom. If you have a bigger home where let`s say the washer would be located in the basement there`s no need for a combo. A combo is always a compromise compared to two separate machines. And let`s not forget those who don`t have wide enough staircases or door frames to go above our standard cabinet sizes. | ||
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Post# 1188893 , Reply# 98 8/30/2023 at 13:57 (240 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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I do think a similar design (standard size, just taller) is the way to true and good heat pump washer dryers. Certainly not all, but I do think that many that do need a washer dryer have 10cm of additional head room. But, for the EU market, you really need to stay with 60cm width and not much more than 65cm of depth at max. | ||
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Post# 1189668 , Reply# 110 9/9/2023 at 08:57 (230 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1189671 , Reply# 112 9/9/2023 at 10:04 (230 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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GE’s new combination washer dryer
Reply number 110, hi Pete, thanks for posting this video. This guy is probably a good repairman video. It’s not near as bad as the other one where the guy did a teardown on it
But as with so much stuff on the Internet, it’s not a very useful video, the guy has so much miss information it’s not funny and too little useful information, he makes comments like the board looks really expensive or why don’t you look up the cost of it, and the compressor is the least troublesome part of just about any appliance that uses compressors today why he would worry about something that he’s never seen fail is beyond me. His thoughts that this is going to be a difficult product to repair and troublesome and you should buy a service contract. I wouldn’t trust any repair person that recommends a service contract on a product Apparently it does have an inverter in it for the compressor and it also has a water heater for heating the water, I have one of these on order that we will do some testing on when it comes in. I think it’s going to be a very successful product. I hope several other companies will follow suit quickly. As I stated before I think this will become a huge product all over the world, including throughout Europe. It takes up a lot less space than two separate machines. Yes, it won’t fit where people currently have a washing machine in their kitchen in the UK , however for new housing apartments etc. the space can easily be found for this one very versatile energy efficient machine John | ||
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Post# 1189672 , Reply# 113 9/9/2023 at 10:11 (230 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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And now I know why I am completely wrong So, it was this video I got the compressor footage from: Turns out he just spliced in some footage of a fridge and just showed the compressor. That's where I got the number from. So sorry for missing that details. Research continues! | ||
| Post# 1189687 , Reply# 115 9/9/2023 at 14:23 (230 days old) by Mrlaundry1011 (South Wales, UK) | ||
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Looks like the new LG 25kg/13kg has a filter too, but this time on top like usual in a Japanese/Korean market with Panasonic and Hitachi etc | ||
| Post# 1189730 , Reply# 116 9/10/2023 at 05:38 (229 days old) by neptune1 (Northern Virginia) | ||
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Washer/Dryer combo Why can't manufacturers make a VENTED washer/dryer today like they did in the sixties? The Lady Kenmore vented washer/dryer combo was a pretty good machine. | ||
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Post# 1189748 , Reply# 117 9/10/2023 at 13:16 (229 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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For this machine to get a market share, they should put in a heater first. Although boil washes are seldom done anymore, every machine still has the option to do so. An Indesit that didn't have the option was a disaster for the sales figures.
I already mentioned the foot print. A lot of houses has been built in the last few decades here, so this combo will not fit there. More housing will be built, but it's expensive to build here, so every square meter counts. No architect in his right mind will design a bigger bathroom in order to make room for a combo that is way too big for our standards. And then the price. $2,777.- is a lot of money. Given the fact that GE doesn't have a distribution netword in Europe for household appliances (nor in a lot of other markets), means it will be more expensive here. At least €3,000.- or more. Noone is going to fork out that amount of money for a machine from an unknown brand with no service network that is way too big while you can have a decent washing machine and heat pump dryer (with the option to stack it) for around €1,200.-. Actually I doubt that GE will try and market it here. | ||
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Post# 1189792 , Reply# 118 9/11/2023 at 06:22 (228 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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New GE heat pump combination washer dryers
Hi Louis I don’t know what plans GE has, however, one of the reasons payer bought General Electric was to get their foot in the door with bigger appliances and they had their eye on the European market. I don’t know how that’ll pan out.
I’m sure they would have to add a heater, and of course make it 220 or 240 V etc. anyway apparently according to the last teardown video this machine actually does have a water heater in it but in any case all front load washers, either have a heater or have the capability of having one easily. In any case a larger machine would be a big hit for anybody anywhere, the ability to be able to wash and dry, much larger items and loads is always a plus and machines worldwide are generally getting larger not smaller, including refrigeration. John | ||
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Post# 1189800 , Reply# 119 9/11/2023 at 11:53 (228 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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I think that Samsung and LG *might* give it a try. I do think, for some people, it could have an appeal. With the right marketing it could make sense. But you wouldn't start a complete new distribution system for a single appliance. Haier does not cross sell any US machines here, but both LG and Samsung do or did. So they might just give it a shot. | ||
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Post# 1189854 , Reply# 120 9/12/2023 at 11:37 (227 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Looks an interesting Big piece of washer dryer combination unit , good seeing how many different people are embracing it . I like the guy with the ASMR channell videos , also this family mum who interestingly could sell this unit
on the merits of "finally time delay start finish technology has finally revolutionised laundry, she loads up each night and sets the finish 5 mins before getting up , washed dried - Job Done. Like any product its the little things like time set delay start , max long spin speed before dryeing , thermal spinning , turbidity sensors and weigh / load / detergents auto dispense advantage etc . All stuff we have had to a degree for years, but Heat Pump Tech takes it to the next level. . Ive just got the LG 10.5 / 7kg dry, auto dose, 360d Turbo wash , condenser dry model and for just me in a small apartment its absolutely ace !! ?si=dadaW0AUdJWIOXJV | ||
| Post# 1189885 , Reply# 121 9/12/2023 at 21:07 (226 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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so basically...the last video is a big family... they use a workaround and just load it throughout the day and then time delay it to run at night and time it so that it's getting done by the time they get up...it sounds like they do it every single day...so no laundry build up...It definitely would change the way people do laundry.
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Post# 1189896 , Reply# 123 9/13/2023 at 05:52 (226 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Full size combination, washer dryer’s, reply 120
Hi Mike, thanks for posting the video. It’s interesting. She’s certainly not a good spokesman for GE however too many mistakes, but she does point out that this type of product would work well even even in a large family
When the combination washer dryers were introduced to the world in the US in 1952. This was the promise was the end of wash day. You would wash clothing whenever needed as necessary, there were a dozen different combination, washer, dryers, engineered, and built in the US that all did what they claimed they washed and dried an 8 to 10 pound load of laundry. Unfortunately, they were introduced to soon and did not sell as well as expected and of course they had initial problems just like automatic washers did in the 1950s unfortunately because sales were poor, the manufactures could not put the money into redesigning and improving the product and most manufacturers got out making them only whirlpool re-designed the machine completely and continued to make it till the early 70s, General Electric continued to improve the quality of it and work the bugs out of it, but they never made the fundamental redesign away from a machine that only spins at 200 RPMs. it was still an informative video she brought out a Lotta good points. I feel sorry for her kids if she’s the only one teaching them. John | ||
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Post# 1189900 , Reply# 124 9/13/2023 at 07:39 (226 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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GE Combo
Hi John
Why would you say she is not a good spokeperson for GE ? would she not be an "Average Mrs Mum Laundry User" In which case while she may not be a textbook user by our standards shes found out what it needs to do for her requirements and it works for her - clean dry clothes and a happy mum ? Your comment did make me smile though as a few years ago I was working with P & G for Ariel at their technical centre and I asked the question "Why Dont You Include Any Of Our Guys In the Focus Groups" the Director burst out laughing and said " You lot would be the absolute worst for testing new products because you probably know how to use them better than we do - We Require Worst Case Scenario to make sure it can work in when used by Joe Public ? Ha Ha .. Couple of things I noticed about the GE is for an inverter motor its rather loud on spin and my only worry (which is a requirement for me as in semi open kitchen area) is the noise level albeit for a few mins on spin but on the long period winey compressor / fan noise on drying, my latest LG WD is really quiet with the direct drive system. The best thing I have clocked with my LG is the inverter pump system which is almost silent compared to the incessant Chug Chug of many drain pumps today , which when on a dry programme can be irritating !! | ||
| Post# 1189925 , Reply# 125 9/13/2023 at 15:57 (226 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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I notice a lot of reviewers say that the clothes are sort of humid feeling when the drying is done...but that they are dry.. I wonder if that type of drying makes wrinkling minimal or worse?
Yes... You would definitely need to work out some things before setting delay if you want it to be done "around" the time you get up.. It sounds to me like they don't worry with sorting...everything wore that day goes into the machine and washed at night.. So that would take sorting out of the equation which BUGS me if that's what they do. That's the only thing that I would need to figure out wash jeans and heavy items together (this day) before bed Wash mixed load (this day) before bed Wash towels this day (before bed) I dunno tho - something about getting up every single day and having to deal with a load of dry laundry is just ugh to me.. I like to get mine done the way I do it now.. some days I want nothing to do with laundry. | ||
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Post# 1190089 , Reply# 128 9/16/2023 at 08:57 (223 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1190091 , Reply# 129 9/16/2023 at 09:43 (223 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Combo Washer Dryers
Another thought provoking video..
But what I cant get my head around , Washer Dryers are always a compromise, due to the amount of tech required and the amout of clothing being dried in one go.. So, Why would you ever want 2 of these if you had the space for 2 units over a full size heat pump dryer ? This post was last edited 09/16/2023 at 11:24 | ||
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Post# 1190166 , Reply# 132 9/17/2023 at 18:00 (221 days old) by RyneR1988 (Indianapolis) |
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What I can't wrap my mind around is that in the comments on the Youtube vids I've watched of this so many people are all like I'll just buy two of them. Who the hell has over 5 grand to spend on two of these when one can get a very high quality set for less than half that? If you have the space for two of these machines why wouldn't you buy a nice set and save a ton of money not to mention be able to move laundry along a lot quicker? I'm sorry but buying two machines like this makes zero sense.
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 What I can't wrap my mind around is that in the comments on the Youtube vids I've watched of this so many people are all like I'll just buy two of them. Who the hell has over 5 grand to spend on two of these when one can get a very high quality set for less than half that? If you have the space for two of these machines why wouldn't you buy a nice set and save a ton of money not to mention be able to move laundry along a lot quicker? I'm sorry but buying two machines like this makes zero sense.
Guy at my work about 8-9 years ago was talking about how he bought 2 combo units like this (don't remember the brand). Knowing it was only him and his wife (they never had children, both parents passed), I ask what the reason for that was. He said his wife has terrible OCD and was frantic about the possibility of the machine breaking down and having to use a laundromat. I chuckled and told him the spare machine would probably be deteriorated enough to have problems right off the bat from sitting by the time he needed to use it. He replied that that the main combo already had 4 repairs and they've been using the spare semi regularly between waiting for repairmen to show up for a diag, waiting for parts, then again waiting for the repairmen to schedule and fix.
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Post# 1190266 , Reply# 134 9/19/2023 at 09:57 (220 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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I think this is a good comparison Both are ventless, both are heatpump, both are about the same price. | ||
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Post# 1190279 , Reply# 135 9/19/2023 at 15:05 (220 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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I went to BestBuy today and saw it for the first time. I was rather impressed with what I saw. Aside from the fact that the unit is large - I did like the bold lettering on the console. Seems to be easy to operate from the looks of it but who knows. I dont like the idea of having to hookup to wi fi but I guess everything is made that way. Im not impressed with the auto dispense but again they all seem to be going that way. The price tag was 2900. I would wait for a sale but right now I'm not looking to make a purchase.
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Post# 1190286 , Reply# 136 9/19/2023 at 17:07 (219 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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LG & GE comparison
Interesting comparison, and this guy made the least mistakes compared to the other ones he was the first one to accurately even know the voltage each machine operates on lol.
There are still many factors in deciding which one to end by and install. The stack units are in notoriously difficult install because you can’t get any of the utilities wants it shoved into the closet so the one unit GE is generally going to be a lot easier to install. Plus you have the space on top or above it to use for shelves, etc. and extra storage. I would have to guess that the LG will be much harder to repair and more of a repair problem in the long run because you have a lot more going on with both a washer and a dryer then with one simple combo . It also appears that GE has a much better filter for the drying system than the LG. To me, it basically comes down to whether you want to convenience of being able to throw in clothes and come back and have them dry or whether you still want to bother transferring laundry all the time, the LG would have the advantage of two separate machines and if you’re really wanting to get a lot of laundry done on a given day two separate machines of course will be a little faster. John | ||
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I agree with John in that I think it's completely personal preference, no right or wrong answer regarding which of the two units one would choose.
If I had to buy new of both washer and dryer right now, I'd probably splurge on a quality front load washer and just get a basic 29-inch Whirlpool dryer. I'd come out spending close to a grand less that way and transferring clothes doesn't bother me at all. My apartment is small and the laundry area is literally feet away it's nothing to me to get up when I hear the washer stop and switch the laundry over. I might feel different if my W/D was in a bbasement or garage, I can see in that case forgetting to transfer clothes all the time. Ryne | ||
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why would you buy 2 of these when you could just buy a nice set??
Here's one very good reason: Not having to deal with cleaning out a long dryer vent run that eventually gets clogged every 6 mos to a year.. Obviously if you have a perfect setup where the dryer vents directly out would not make sense. So so SOOOO many homes have LONG vent runs including mine...but I use a workaround to keep my vent run from clogging. | ||
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Post# 1190307 , Reply# 139 9/20/2023 at 01:51 (219 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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Post# 1190309 , Reply# 140 9/20/2023 at 03:20 (219 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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Post# 1190311 , Reply# 141 9/20/2023 at 07:45 (219 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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"why would you buy 2 of these when you could just buy a nice set??
Here's one very good reason: Not having to deal with cleaning out a long dryer vent run that eventually gets clogged every 6 mos to a year" True , My question as to why is based on a Full Size heat Pump Dryer if space for two units , no vent required !! | ||
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Yes, that would be optimal...buy a regular FL washer and a heat pump dryer INSTEAD of buying 2 of these.. Personally, I love having a regular dryer.. I'm one of the RARE people that don't have to have a matching set..(I just need them to be the same color) don't get me wrong. I would prefer matching.. but for whatever reason it doesn't bother me... which is very strange because I'm usually OCD about things like that. | ||
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Post# 1190426 , Reply# 144 9/21/2023 at 19:15 (217 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI) |
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There is a tax credit/instant rebate of up to $850 on heat pump dryers coming. It is based on your income level. The tax credit is available now, most states, not FL, will roll our the rebate program later this year. | ||
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Post# 1197200 , Reply# 145 1/15/2024 at 18:53 by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1198539 , Reply# 149 2/4/2024 at 08:43 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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New GE heat pump combo review, reply, number 146
Hi Pete, thanks for posting, I actually watched the whole review. It’s a little bit painful the poor guy that did it. I’m sorry he’s acting career didn’t make it.
I think the main problem he’s having is he’s having buyers remorse about how much he paid for it and when you have space for a full-size washer and dryer, he was a fool to give up the Maytag dryer, he just got rid of a pair of machines that cost about $1700 to buy this machine and he thought it was gonna do everything. He should’ve kept the dryer to have when the occasionally want to do really large loads, or if they were in a hurry, rather than all the whining, he never mentioned how much water and electricity this new machine is saving either maybe he can’t figure that out. The main problem he’s having with drying is the loads may be a little big but the machine is tangling the stuff, and this was my fear. You really can’t have a dryer with a slanted drum , it’s bad enough to have a washing machine with a slanted drum but you can untie things before they go in the dryer, but a combo I think is going to have problems with this. This may be the biggest flaw I’ve seen in this GE yet. The little bit of lint that he pulled out of the lid, filter, housing, etc. was not causing a problem , but he feels good by cleaning it. You’re only supposed to clean the lint filter every two or three loads every time you remove the filter lint gets past the filter assembly it’s not necessary it’s also not necessary to tape and glue the filter halves together that’s not where the lint is getting into the blue condenser. Also, his pictures of the blue condenser never showed , any significant lint on the condenser there’s no problem with the machine. He’s also completely confused by technology doesn’t seem to know how to schedule a warranty call understand how deliveries work, when he showing you how the tighten the locknuts on the front feet he’s turning them the wrong way, etc. | ||
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Post# 1198544 , Reply# 150 2/4/2024 at 10:25 by peteski50 (New York) |
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This is a new video - I wonder how the boot got twisted like that!
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Post# 1198547 , Reply# 151 2/4/2024 at 12:10 by donprohel (I live in Munich - Germany, but I am Italian) |
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Boot twisted Something like that was shown in another thread some time ago, and the only possible explanation seemed to be that something was caught between the boot and the glass door (user error) so that when the machine spun it caused that damage | ||
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Post# 1198555 , Reply# 153 2/4/2024 at 14:07 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Torn door boot on a front load washer
This can happen with any front load washer it’s definitely user air. They didn’t show what item was stuck in the boot probably a pair of jeans with a screwdriver in the pocket, lol.
The unfortunate thing is GE will end up paying for this user error this guy should be a whole lot, nicer with a whole house full of GE appliances. They might get tired of his bullshit pretty quickly Treating the service provider like that is not the way to get good service wait until that refrigerator starts breaking down. I’m afraid Pete, this video is not worth posting except to show what assholes people can be in this world. John | ||
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Post# 1198736 , Reply# 154 2/7/2024 at 13:15 by peteski50 (New York) |
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Post# 1198741 , Reply# 155 2/7/2024 at 14:01 by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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what combo52 said I agree what combo52 said. Also as I have pointed out so many times, people just shove everything into a single without sorting whatsoever or even emptying their pockets. And then they blame the machine. | ||
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Post# 1198742 , Reply# 156 2/7/2024 at 14:06 by peteski50 (New York) |
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I think GE should have made or should make a brush to clean out the inside of that filter assembly and supply it with each unit!
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Post# 1198743 , Reply# 157 2/7/2024 at 14:07 by peteski50 (New York) |
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