GE Washer Review, Demo - GTW335ASNWW (Best Cheap, Basic Top Load Washing Machine)
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- I was looking for a budget top load washing machine without any bells and whistles. I limited my search to reliable brands such as GE, Maytag, Whirlpool, and Kenmore. After reading positive reviews of the GE GTW335ASNWW, I was pretty sure I found exactly what I was looking for. Watch the video to see my demonstration and review!
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I dig your style bro. It was perfect for me as I just got the exact washer. You didn't BS on nonsense. You explained it simple and direct with a little humor. I worried about mine until I heard how yours ran the with same sound. Great job!
Thanks so much for watching, 4400Superman! Appreciate your kind words and glad you enjoyed the video. So far, so good with my washer, I've been very happy with this model (even though the sounds are a little random). Wishing you all the best bro!
WONDERFUL video! Thank you. I too just had to replace my 18 year old "simple" Kenmore and like you, looked for no bells and whistles and bought this one -I'm waiting for delivery later this afternoon. Between your video and another one, I was shocked at how it sounds - would have thought it was broken but thanks to you, I know what to expect. Thanks so much again! Awesome.
Glad the video was helpful! My GE washer is still performing flawlessly, what a great purchase! Wishing you many years of trouble-free laundry. Thanks for watching, Amy!
Thanks for the review! Just purchased this set today. I can’t wait to wash my first load (of many)..quietly
Good luck, Adrienne! I'm really pleased with this GE washer so far, it's been great. Wishing you many great washes ahead!
Going to be buying this washer this weekend! I see you replying to recent comments, and would like to say that I would love for a new video update on the washer. Thank you for the video!
This washer has been great, still working good as new. I think you're making a wise purchase. It might not have all the bells and whistles, but this seems to be one of the more reliable washers on the market today. I plan to make a video update soon, stay tuned and thanks for watching, kevndiaz!
I'm looking to purchase a new washer and I've been searching the internet for reviews, videos, etc. so that I make an informed decision. At this point, I am leaning toward the Maytag Commercial machine. Thanks for this video and your responses in the comments, very helpful. Also, kudos to you for always being so positive even when some viewers comments were negative! Says a lot about your character :)
Thanks so much for watching and for your gracious comment, Neicourt! I just try and give my honest experience. So far, this GE washer has been great for me. A commercial machine would be more durable and deal with heavy use far better than a residential model - a better choice if you're willing to make the bigger up-front investment. Wishing you the best of luck on your purchase!
I am happy with the base level GE top loader I bought in 2015. It is very quiet. Old fashioned mechanical controls. Lacks some features one might want, but it works well enough for me. I like being able to control the water level myself, and I can open the lid any time I want to. I wish GE had not discontinued it. Also still using Mom's 30 year old Kenmore. It is better built than anything today, and it has given me very few problems. They are often worth repairing.
Thanks so much for commenting, Nick! I agree, the old school machines were definitely worth repairing and lasted much longer than the new fancy models seem to. It sounds strange, but the ability to open the lid during the wash is a huge convenience! Controlling the water level is also essential, the auto sensors just don't seem to get it right. Wishing you all the best with your washer, Nick, thanks again for watching!
Thanks, I just purchased one and it's being delivered tomorrow. Can't wait to try it since my last one kicked out.
Hope you enjoy it, Kizzie! My GE washer has been problem free so far. I'm definitely happy with the purchase. Best of luck with your new washer, wishing you a great summer!
I bet you hate it by now....They're just terrible...lots of negative comments on social media. Mine is nothing but trouble...just broke down, again, today. Am dumping this pile and getting a speed queen... classic example of cheap man always pays the most.... 😡
Only 15 years old??? I am replacing my 45 year old washing machine! But, mine was a gusher, not a dripper. When it failed, it failed spectacularly. I started disassembling and it got pretty serious. These things have to support a lot of water, I am impressed how old this one was without failing. Thanks for the review, I just want at least one good account before buying a new one, and you were that account.
Thanks so much for watching, CrossThread! 45 years is really amazing, you got your money's worth in spades! This GE washer appealed to me because of its simplicity, less things to break in my opinion. Wishing you luck with your new GE Washer, let me know how you like it!
Hi Jonathan! I am a huge fan of yours - especially your airline videos! :) I was wondering when you would post more of those
Hey Anne, thanks for watching! Looks like I'm grounded for a while with covid, hope to be traveling again soon.
"We did not need to turn on the machines with our phones from another state..." Love it! Excellent.
LOL, cheers to those of us who appreciate simplicity!
1000 thumbs up. Lol
Thanks for the review I just bought this set from previous owner and was looking forward to hear how yours sounded while washing cuz it was way different from my previous. Hopefully is a long lasting 😉
Hope you enjoy it, Sandra! So far, so good with my GE Washer. I think we made a smart purchase. Wishing you a great summer and thanks for watching!
Key words for me, "Not a lot of bells and whistles". Thank you for the review.
You bet, thanks for watching Smiley!
Thank you for putting this video up!!. You do a great job! it' That gear sound at the beginning of the wash cycle sort of freaked me out. This exact washer was delivered and set up by the Home Depot guys today. I am doing my first load right now and not yet familiar with the sounds it makes in different cycles....I loved my Sears Kenmore which lasted over 10 years and was afraid that I had made a bad decision purchasing this model number with that gear sound.....Anyways, the load seems to be done..Hope my clothes are clean.. It is a relatively quiet washer actually.. Thanks Again, Heather
Thanks so much for watching, Heather! The noises coming from the washer made me nervous as well, but so far, so good. The old washers were better for sure, but I think we made a wise choice with this GE washer - simple and reliable. Wishing you a great summer and good luck with your washer!
Sounds like me - replacing my 18 year old Kenmore with this one and until I saw the video, didn't know about the weird sounds during the cycles. I would have freaked out - still scared to go thru a cycle. :)
I got a similar GE washer 3 years ago and so far it's been cleaning great. The noise was concerning at first, but my wife and I were relieved to find out that it was normal for a lot of brands to make the same agitation noise. After the first few weeks, we learned to basically tune it out for the most part and it hasn't been a problem since. I do of course run vinegar, baking soda and a small amount of bleach through my washer on the hottest water setting every once in a while which helps keep the machine clean and free of excessive soap buildup on the outside of the inner drum. Unless you buy a Bosch or Speed Queen branded machine, most washers are not made of the same quality they were 20-30 years ago and have cheaper Chinese made parts in them now. The features have improved, but the quality has gone down hill. I figured that if my GE machine last 7-10 years then I will try and invest in a Speed queen when this one needs replacing.
Hey Mark, I've had a similar experience...no problems despite the GE washer's loud agitation noise. Thanks for the bleach/baking soda/vinegar tip, I didn't know about that, and it sounds like smart preventative maintenance. Wishing you many more years of reliability with your GE washer and thanks so much for watching!
@@JonathanBrowneMenziesBefore using the baking soda mixed with vinegar tip, please GOOGLE the effects of that combo. Yes, they cancel each other. So, use them separately to tackle different problems. Baking Soda is a gentle alkaline abrasive, while distilled vinegar is an acid. Bleach is a potent disinfectant that can remove odors from any washer. When in doubt, please invest in a well-established, affordable product designed to clean a washing machine like Afresh or Active; I've successfully used both.
Never put detergent directly on clothes. Don't care what manufacturer's guidelines say. Most all other sources including people who do laundry everyday for years will tell you there's always the danger of staining clothes w/detergent. Always add detergent first. I have similar GE. Turn on and start cycle. Let some water enter. Lift lid and then add detergent so it'll distribute throughout water. (I use a paddle to stir it a bit.) THEN add clothes. I never use Precise Fill because you never get enough water to cover clothes. I always leave it on Deep Fill and Deep Clean and Max. That's the recommended way for you to control water level. I don't like leaving those things up to a machine that's 'telling' me I have enough water. I'll be the judge of that! :) Thanks for your video. Hope you're having luck w/your new machine.
Thanks so much for watching, Jay! You make a great point, I'm going to start using your method from now on (let some water enter, lift and add detergent, then add clothes). I like your suggestion of using a paddle to stir it up. I haven't used Precise Fill and I definitely won't now. So far so good with the washer, I'm very happy with it. Crossing my fingers that it lasts, good luck with your washer too!
Hi I read your comment I have the same washer machine same model. My question is just by doing what you mention does the water fills all the way up? I want the water level pass my clothes for better wash. I was wondering why the water level is not high enough. That’s why I got this machine thought it would do that. It cleans fine never tried bulky stuff like a comforter just hope the water level covers the rest of my laundry.
@@808Blessed1 Hi, I add the detergent just as it starts filling up. Stir it in. Then let it fill up completely. After it stops filling, THEN I add clothes/whatever. The nature of these new machines is even when you use Max fill or Deep Clean (which is supposed to add 3 gal more water) IMO it's still not enough to completely cover what you're washing. Sadly, there've been occasions where I've actually had to add water to cover what I was washing. Alternative is not to do extra large loads and wash more often. That, to me, is counterproductive to what these machines are built for: High Efficiency and less water use. Well if you're washing more often, (a) you're using more water and (b) using more energy. Duh!
@@jaylineffHi and Thank You!! Yea today’s new machine is not as good as the older machines. At least we can control what we want than being limited with the newer machines. Thank You for the reply back.
You’re right. Putting detergent in after the clothes (on top) risks staining them, especially if it’s liquid because, well, it gets absorbed. Plus your clothes May not get fully submerged and if that happens, the soap won’t mix in with the water and suds won’t form. Putting detergent in before will ensure two things. 1)The detergent will mix with the water first THEN touch your clothing which won’t stain them. 2)the soap will make its way up to the top of the water and clean ALL your clothes as it gets there. if you use powder detergent, it won’t matter if you add it before or after (though it’s always better to add it before) if you use liquid detergent, absolutely add it before. You can also do what Jay said to do which is to let the washer fill with water for about 30 seconds, add detergent, let it dissolve (or mix it with a paddle) then add your clothes. Though if your machine requires sensing the load, you won’t be able to do that as the clothes and detergent need to be added before starting the cycle and the lid will lock
Thanks, Jonathan! I just took delivery of this model, and that initial sound in the wash cycle had me wondering if the unit is defective. It's freaking my Doberman out too. Sounds just like what you have in the video, so I'm gonna run if all day with comforters and clothing and see what happens. I've got 29 hrs and counting to return it if needed. Cheers
Hey Christine, thanks so much for watching and commenting! I've been very happy with this washer, no problems so far and it's better than my old washer at getting out tough stains. The noises do take some time to get used to, but your Doberman will sleep right through the cycle soon enough. Wishing you years of trouble free washing! Happy holidays, Christine!
Omg my son just got this yesterday and my daughter in law just sent me a video of the weird whirring mouse the agitator seemed to be making. Is that the noise you’re talking about?
@@marianneharms5836 I figured out that the installers hadn't leveled the unit when they installed it. I leveled it and all is good. I'd describe the sound as when you pull a large zip tie tight. Only with it out of level, the volume was almost deafening. It's still the same sound, but low volume
Great Review!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for watching, Zachary!
As a thought, always...check the negative reviews, make sure there's never a common complaint. When all you listen to are the good reviews, its hard to find that one issue that other discovered the hard way
Hey Poop Pee, thanks so much for watching! I wanted the most basic washer I could buy and this GE model fit the bill. So far, I've been very happy with it. The common complaint is that the 'Precise Fill' sensor isn't accurate. This is a feature I never use, but those who depend on 'Precise Fill' may be disappointed. Are you happy with this washer? Thanks for commenting and wishing you the best!
Good step by step video
Thank you for watching, Anthony, really appreciate it. Wishing you all the best!
Nice video. 🙂 Have you cleaned the lint filter yet? I have the same model and it is a couple of years old now. I am thinking about cleaning the filter, and I am looking for a video to make the job quicker. I have not found one yet.
Not yet Jessica. Please let me know if you find a good tutorial video, I should probably do that soon too!
Trying to find a video to clean the pump…. Ever found one?
This is the only washer I see you can completely control the water level. I watched videos on the other basic washers, that unless you have the water on completely full load mode, that the water sensor mode is very low like those high-efficiency washers where you don’t get enough water to barely saturate your clothes to create lather with the soap. I think I’m gonna get this GE washer where I get enough water to lather my clothes at any load setting.
Hey Shereen, thanks for watching! I agree, enough water is really important. What's the point of having a high efficiency washer if you have to was the clothes twice because there's no lather? Over a year later and this washer is still running strong. Wishing you the best!
Shereen PLEASE!!! Don't buy this model. It's terrible. GE's are made by Haier, a garbage Chinese company that makes low end products. I have this model and it's been nothing but trouble since I bought it. It just broke down again, today. This will most likely be the second control board to be replaced in this unit. It doesn't wash well, the highest water setting still never seems enough for a full load, and the normal speed is like gentle speed on old washers. It's not vigorous enough to really wash the dirt out. You'll need to stock up on laundry pre-treatment products and use them regularly. I have been complaining to my wife every time I use this abomination (she's lucky...for 40 years of marriage I've handled all laundry chores). Rather than fix it again, I cannot believe I'm dumping a three year old machine and will replace it with either a Speed Queen or Maytag Commercial. Don't make the mistake I did.
My GE was delivered today with NO instructions!!
All I wanted to know was were to put the detergent? Your video helped a lot👏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌿🎃
Glad the video was helpful, Mahasti! Nothing more frustrating than purchasing a new appliance with no instructions. Thanks so much for watching and good luck with your GE washer. So far, no issues with my unit, it's been very reliable!
Just got this washer hope it last a long time!
Mine is still going strong, couldn't be happier with this GE washer! Great value in my opinion, wishing you many years of trouble-free washes! Thank you for watching and best of luck!
Your video made my realize that the clothes were soaking wet because we had not taken off the tape covering the lid part that goes into the machine. So the "lid lock" light did not turn on and it was not spinning fast cycles. There should be a sign that says "REMOVE THIS PRIOR TO USE" on this blue tape, took me some time to figure out what was going on.
Thanks for posting this, ingnir. For sure, others had the same issue. Wishing you the best and thank you for watching!
Getting mines tomorrow. Let’s see how it goes
Good luck with your new washing, djwillking, let me know how you like it.
The new washer that you got lots of luck with that. It will never last anywhere close to the amount of time the old one did. That Maytag was built to last. I hate to say but it might’ve been worth having the old washer looked at and repaired.
Hey petermaz, thanks so much for watching! I completely agree with you, the old Maytag was better made and probably would have lasted for years. The only issue is the rates appliance repairmen in my area charge - the cost of repairs would have been nearly the same as a new washer. Anyhow, hoping to get at least five years out of the new GE washer. Thanks for commenting and have a great summer!
Jonathan, how do you shut off the washer? On my old Kenmore, you would push in the knob and know it was shut? Anything to shut this one off or does it just shut on its own? After I turn off the water, should I leave the lid open? Thanks so much for the great video!
The top right 'start' button also acts as a 'pause' button if you want to stop the wash before it finishes on its own. The water stops automatically, I always keep it on the 'max' water level setting because I do bigger loads. Hope this helps!
I just repaired my Maytag. For that leek/drip. Its the water inlet hose. $18 part.
Hey Bryan, thanks for watching! Maybe I should have called the repair main. How old is your Maytag?
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Not 100% sure, but my guess is 1982ish. I does have 1 computer board in the lid control. So its early computer era.
Could there be a malfunction in the equipment
We had literal hell with the previous version of this one with it always going off balance, and jumping around, even without clothes in it, and refilling over and over again unless you babysat it and manually turned it off. After 9 repairs for the same problems, Lowes is finally replacing it with a new one on our warranty plan thankfully. The version you have looks to be working better than ours ever did but I would tell anyone looking to be sure you get the replacement plan with it. Money for us well spent. I heard you say that this was made in America? Wondered where you saw that? Thanks.
Hey R Disney, thanks so much for commenting. Sorry to hear about your issues with the washer. Hopefully GE reengineered the washer and worked out the bugs. The machine has been working fine for me, so far anyway. The owner's manual said it was made in America. I just double checked on the GE website, it says 'This appliance is made in America and contains 70 to 90% U.S. content'. How's your replacement washer working out so far? Wishing you good luck on the new one.
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Thanks for getting back. We have not gotten it yet. Sadly their service advantage plan really jerks you around typical insurance style. They drag their feet while you have no washer and make you wait days. Sadly right now we are without a washer and without clean clothing hoping the stock does not disappear and go on back order. While the replacement plan is important on the machine because they seem to have still a lot of bad reviews with the same problems we had, the company that supplies it is a typical insurance company and really stinks. Thanks again.
I got this washer and dryer set today. I did a load of wash and set it to max water fill. I don't think it even filled halfway. The clothes came out clean though so I guess everything is okay. The next load I do, I'm going to try the deep clean option and maybe add some extra water myself.
I always use the max fill setting and have never had a problem. Solid washer in my opinion, still going strong. Thanks for watching, Derek!
Same here, but I filled it with water first and the max fill did great for me with large loads. Took me a couple tries to get the settings down though, cleans super well!
Just found this video as I am in the market for a new washer. Would you still recommend this washer? Have you had any issues since owning this washer? I appreciate the feedback and your review!
Yes, absolutely still recommend this washer, no problems at all since I've owned it. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Hi! My son just had this delivered and installed yesterday. My daughter in law sent me a short video asking me if it sounded okay. It sounded like the agitator was making a whirring sound with each back and forth agitation. I didn’t hear this with yours. Home Depot installed and did not do a trial run (my son says). Any thoughts? Same model number. Thanks
Hey Marianne, thanks so much for watching! Mine has been working great so far. If your son's isn't making the same noises, that may be an issue. Does the washer seem to be cleaning the clothes ok? At least it's under warranty. Best of luck!
I found a GE site for top load issues and they have short videos of normal sounds. Theirs sounds just like the sounds in the “agitating” sections! Thanks!
My LG washer gave out after only 9 years, but it was such a complicated model that I didn’t think it was worth repairing and got this one. I like it BUT I hate the sound during washing. I try never to be by the washing room now lol
I agree, the sounds coming from this GE Washer are a bit disconcerting. Many people hear these noises and actually think they got a defective model. Staying far away during washes is definitely your best bet, I do the same thing LOL
I purchased this set as a Christmas gift to myself. The only thing i dont like is that it doesn't let you know when the load is finished. Otherwise I am happy.
Great gift for yourself, something you'll use for years to come. I agree, a bell would be helpful. Sometimes I set my phone alarm as a reminder. Thanks for watching, Tiffany!
isn't it a bit loud? my 10 yr old GE washer was quieter than this. thank you for the review and glad it worked out for you
No doubt about it, this washer is a bit loud and the strange noises were surprising at first. But this washer has been reliable, so at the end of the day, I'm happy with it.
Hi Jonathan! I'm planning buying a 24 inch space maker top load washer dryer laundry center from GE. I know the washer dryer combo's just a bit different from just a washer, but what would you say about GE's washer dryer overall quality/ reliability/ durability? Would you recommend a GE product?
Hey YN, thanks so much for watching! So far my GE washer has been completely reliable and trouble free. The washer works well and definitely cleans my clothes better than the old washer I got rid of. I know this specific model has high marks for dependability. I think GE washers in general are good, but I would still research your specific model. Consumer Reports is a good place to start. Best of luck and enjoy your new washer!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies, @Y N, I would recommend the GE high-efficiency top load washer with the direct drive transmission. Yes, it's a lot more expensive than the basic GE washers, but it's a major investment. It's a high-quality built machine with a lot of bells and whistles, AND most important of all, it gets your clothes clean, and the matching dryer is the best one I've ever seen and known of. This isn't to put down the washer that you have, so please don't take this the wrong way Jonathan, it's just that me and my family had a bad experience with a " modern " GE belt-driven washer, so I couldn't recommend one of those. In the case of belt driven washers, the ones I'd recommend is the Speed Queen TC5 2019 model, or any used old-school belt-driven washer in amazing condition. Oh, and I should mention this, any old-school or modern washing machine with a direct drive transmission will be reliable no matter what, so try to keep that in mind👍. Anyway, stay safe, God Bless, and Godspeed🙏.
GE dose not make appliances anymore. They sold the whole appliance park to Haier appliances a Chinese owned company who leases the name GE to sell the appliances they are making. GE, cafe, hot point, monogram are all just Haier with a GE logo.
Jonathan Browne Menzies - how you like it NOW?
I ask as I just bought one not yet delivered.
Many thanks for video.
I still like it Allan, works great and so far, very reliable. I think you'll be happy with your washer, best of luck and thanks for watching!
Is there a way to get this machine to pour water at the start of the wash cycle while the lid is open? We like to add our powder detergent Before adding clothes.
Thanks for watching, SubKay! I don't think it's possible for the machine to pour water with the lid open. But you can let it fill up for a couple up minutes and then open the lid to add your powder detergent. Good luck!
Hi thank you for this video… coz I bought one of this only my question is if you noticed after the water field up the soak light never turned on instead it’s wash right away how is that? Coz I love my dirty clothes to be soak first if you can figure that out I appreciated it that you god blessed…
Hey Evelyn, thanks for watching! I've never tried the soaking for a long period of time, I just put the normal wash. Have you tried it with the extra rinse, does this work any better?
Good aftenoon! Thank you for this vodeo. Please tell me how is the washing machine performing now? Any problems? Thank you!
All good, no problems whatsoever. As far as modern washers go, this GE model doesn't have many of the bells and whistles other units have, but I like that it's simple.... less stuff to break down LOL. Thanks for watching, Claudia, wishing you the best!
I have a hard time hearing, but at your rinse cycle can you hear the rinse water filling the tank? I can hear it on my old one, because it was loud. I am buying this model. I hope I am making sense.
Hey Juliet, thanks for watching! I believe you're hearing the water filling up in the tank. This washer does a good job, no issues so far. Having said that, I would caution against using the 'Auto Fill' because sometimes the sensor is inaccurate and underfills the tank. Best of luck with your washer, let me know how you like it!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Thank you so much. I am excited to receive this great washing machine. I will let you know!!!
Just got this washer...doesn't seem to fill up with as much water as old washer? Manual pics show 3 levels of fill and seem it only has one level...low medium? Nothing to middle or near top of agitator?
I always use the 'Max' setting on my washer and it's never an issue. However, the 'Precise Fill' option, which is supposed to be more efficient, never adds enough water. Good luck and thanks for watching Dianne!
My brother bought this one a few months ago. It does have its pros and cons. I don't like how it doesn't fill up all the way for large loads and comforters. It is also not good at getting pet hair off very well and some times white streaks are left on my clothes. I do like the speed cycle for when I need to wash a few items in a hurry. I found out the hard way that if you use softener, you have to have it on deep water rinse or the softener gets all gummed up in the dispenser and some will stay on the bottom of the tub. I don't like how you have to keep pushing pause to restart the washer everytime I need to open it. And you can push pause to unlock the lid at anytime. In my opinion I wouldn't buy this washer.
Hey Chrystalynn, thanks for watching! You're right, there are pros and cons to this washer. The number one selling point for me was the washer's simplicity. Most new washers these days have all kinds of bells and whistles that I don't want. You're right about the water not going high enough on large loads, that's definitely a con. Overall, I'm happy with this washer only because I don't know if there are any better options out there. Wishing you years of trouble free washing with this GE!
Chrystalynn did he purchase the one with the agitator as in this video or without the agitator?
I agree about the lack of filling up all the way. I think clothes should have room to move around, not sit still and have water gush through them. So, I started adding 2-4 gallons of water myself with any plastic bottle I had that was a gallon of two, like vinegar, etc. I plan to call the company and ask them why we cannot fill all the way, even when they indicate a "max" setting.
@@Trinity0702 I don’t know how I never saw this a year ago, suddenly seeing it because of another comment. Anyway, I do believe it not have an agitator, He returned shortly after my comment.
Just bought the same one. Just can't figure how to get the deep wash? .no wait time when I purchased it. Took home the same day from home depot. Dot notice any noise.
Sorry lol this wasn't the same washer as mine. Similar though
Thanks for watching, Mary. Wishing you the best of luck with your GE washer, I have no complaints...so far, so good!
Saddly to say my old whirlpool died on me yesterday 😢
Looking in to some videos about the new washers (honestly I don’t like the sensor but o well) and I bought this one today, used the first time and the sping lasted longggg and I had to turn it off myself, I am on second load so will see,
Clothes clean, dry as they supposed to.
Sorry to hear about your old Whirlpool, Cezy. This washer is pretty basic compared to most models out there. I personally leave the water level set to 'Max' instead of 'Precise Fill' so the water level is never too low. Good luck with the GE washer, so far mine has been reliable.
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Yes I have mine on Max what I mean it’s the spin cycle it’s long and I don’t like it. But so far so good clothes clean and not so annoying w the noise at all
Hi I have a similar washer can seem to figure out how to take out the Agitator can you please make a video showing us how to do that for us that would be awesome and so helpful Thank you
Thanks so much for watching, SWAG Sisters! Unfortunately, I don't have the skill to take out the agitator...I would have to call the appliance repair man. Hopefully somebody reading this will make a video to help you out. Good luck and I commend you for doing the job yourself!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies no worries thank you for responding
How large (cubic feet) is the washer? More iportantly, does it have a lint filter theat you can clean lie the old ones did? (great if you have pets who shed 0 by cleaning mid cycle it removes more oet hair from clothing) Did you look up repair record? How was it & what was the most common need f or reason for repair?T Great Video. hank you
Hey Birdy, thanks so much for watching! The GTW335ASNWW is 4.2 cubic feet. I don't believe this washer has a lint filter. So far it's been running great. This GE washer scored particularly high for reliability, that's why I purchased it. Hoping to get at least 10 years out of it. Good luck with your washer purchase!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies LOL If you can get 10 years out of that washer, consider yourself lucky. GE sold the appliance part of the company to Haier, a Chinese company some time ago, so it's a Chinese design.
Thanks Ray Romano!
You're welcome, Reza. Thank you for watching!
I bought one and I hate it for these reasons: It it very noisy when changing from one cycle to another. It gets out of balance with towels and sheets taking more than once to refigure. It did it with a small load of whites this week. Ive had the repairman out once to check it out. Im about ready to trade it in before the warranty is up.
I agree that this washer is noisy, but it's something I'll put up with for the sake of simplicity (not too many bells and whistles). My unit rarely gets out of balance, I just try and load it equally and not place too much weight on one side. The washer has been great for me, no complaints yet. But everyone has different needs, hope you find the washer that's best for you. Thanks for watching, Deborah!
Add me to the list of people who ended up here because it sounded so weird compared to my old washer that I was trying to figure out if it was working correctly or not. It's unnerving but ultimately quieter than my old Amana, so I guess that's a win
Thanks for watching! Everyone who purchased this GE unit seems to be surprised by the noises. I remember thinking my unit was defective at first. Glad the GE washer is quieter than your old Amana, that's a plus. Wishing you luck with your GE unit!
I really don't understand why so many people suggested fixing an old washer rather than buying a new one. I wouldn't spend any money on a 15-year old machine no matter how good the brand is, because you are not going to get a washer that lasts life long no matter how good the brand is. Even if you fixed the leaking problem, you'll end up having another problem sooner than later. I am sure many of the problems people mentioned for this GE washer are caused by improper installation or usage. Washers are not rockets, so the technology is mature...
Hey David, thanks so much for watching! I would only recommend fixing an old washer if the person is mechanically inclined and able to do the work themselves. In my area, appliance repair companies charge big money to make a house call. For me, it just made sense to get a brand new one.
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Hi Jonathan, thank you for replying. I just had this new GE washer installed. Our first washing trial had no problems at all. I was nervous about this GE washer because so many people complained about its noise, but it turned out its noise was even less than our previous GE washer that lasted 15 years. Washers have to spin and make some noise anyway, but an evenly distributed load can surely reduce the spinning noise.
I have a GTW460. Its the next model up. If you depress the deep Fill at the beginning of the cycle it will Fill the tub to the top when you press the deep Fill button at the beginning of the wash. I've washed comforters, pillows and huge loads of clothes this way. Never ever use the precise Fill!
So now that it is a year and a half later, how has this washer treated you? I ask because I bought the same one yesterday. Thanks.
No complaints so far, Tony. Very happy with this model GE Washer. As far as appliances go, I think it's a great value. Good luck, let me know how you like it!
THis model is GARBAGE...Chinese trash made by Haier. Search this model's users' experience online and on UA-cam...nothing but problems. My VERY lightly used model crapped out again today, for the umpteenth time. I hated it from the day it arrived. Dumping a 3 year old machine that has barely a year's worth of normal use for either a Speed Queen or Maytag Commercial.
Great video. I thought it wasnt normal for it to do swooshing sounds during wash. I though it was stuck
Hey Frosty Los, thanks so much for watching! I thought the same thing at first, the noises were a little unnerving. But so far, this washer has been great. How do you like yours?
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies its nice
What is the front right opening for? I know the front left opening is for bleach.
Front right opening is just the locking mechanism for the hood latch. Thanks for watching, fastrac6460!
I recently purchased the same washer. I realized I'm using way too much detergent! My problem is I hear an off balance sound. I'm a cheap skate and hate to use too much water! What have I done, to cause me washer to be off balanced on the light cycle?
Hey Sunshine, one common complaint about this unit is that the 'Precise Fill" setting doesn't provide enough water. I keep the water level on 'High' and just try to do full loads. For me, the washer sometimes gets out of balance if I'm washing something heavy like a bed comforter, but that's the only time.
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies
Thanks, for your advice. I wash on light cycle. I heard it off balance. It was so noticeable. This is what happened to my last washer. I'm thinking, maybe my floor is not leveled. Would this cause this to happened?
Hi, I was curious how you like this washer a year later? We were looking at it. 😊
I love it, still going strong one year later! If you decide to purchase this GE washer, just be aware that the strange noises are completely normal. A great value for sure, best of luck and thanks for watching!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies sorry I’m just seeing this! If we don’t have a laundry room and our outlets are in our kitchen/living area do you think the agitator is too loud?
Got mine yesterday. The water level doesn't fill all the way to the top for saturation. Any advice?
Make sure you keep the water level on the 'Max' setting. For some reason, 'Precise Fill' never seems to add enough water. Best of luck and thanks for watching, WoanSaFul!
How long does spin cycle take? I just got this and did a demo wash with no clothes inside as I was told too, I had to turn it off during spin cycle bc it was taking forever!!!😢 felt like 15 minutes. Is that normal??? Thanks in advance
Never timed it out exactly but 15 minutes sounds accurate, seems to be within the normal range. Thanks for watching and good luck with your GE washer!
got a new whirlpool ....ohh my god...it has sensors to level...the weight to operate..it sucks..never works...I will try this one ..looks basic that's the one I like...use to have an older one..for 10years it Looks the same at this model...tomorrow I will get it from Lowe's...thanks for this review
Good luck, Fernando. I've had this GE Washer for a while now, and no issues yet. Having said that, I wouldn't recommend using the 'Precise Fill' setting because it doesn't seem to add enough water. Keep it set to 'Max' and you should be all set. Thanks for watching!
if you put the water level on high, does it fill up the tub?
Yes, the 'high' level setting will give you full water coverage, even on a heavy load of laundry.
Wish I could have heard what the washer sounded like, you never stopped talking.
Hope the video was helpful, James. Thanks for watching!
SO! Now to the important review...how did it clean? Do they smell clean?
Hey Garras, thanks for watching! The washer works as intended and the clothes come out clean and smelling great (depending on detergent or fabric softener). I sometimes use OxiClean to pretreat particularly bad stains, but overall, this GE washer works as well or better than any machine I've used in the past, even the industrial grade ones at laundromats. Wishing you the best!
When is is one the rinse light does it spin around also because mine doesnt
Yeah, my understanding is there should be a spin after the rinse to dry out the clothes. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching, Alex, and good luck!
I would guess that you can unlock the lid in any cycle by hitting the pause button.
Hey Three O Five, thanks for watching! I'm embarrassed to say that I don't know the answer to that, but I'm going to try it on my next wash.
Oh, how hateful is the lid lock. Yes, push in and hold the start button for 3 seconds. And wait And wait And wait And wait And wait And wait so you can open the lid. Don't get me started on the damage done to clothes from the severe spin cycle - don't even think about using your clothesline because the clothes are so severely wrinkled, and this is by design to force you to use a dryer. I'm not making this up it's on their website!
@@pwoolard4150 DONT HOLD THE START BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS. That STOPS the cycle, not pause it. To pause just press as if you we’re going to start it
Cheap is the right word!
My unit has held up well, Jose.....no complaints here.
You're right about too much detergent... I think too much is worse than not enough....anyway, I wouldn't use cold water all the time.. Periodically use hot every now and then. I think this is one of the things that causes machines to build up gunk... using only cold water...that and overloading them.
That's a good point, I'm going to start using hot water from time to time to clear out the gunk. Thanks for watching, One Day!
Mine only has a lid for the agitator do i need to buy a fabric softener container thingy??
Not sure, Claud. Is it the same exact model? I never add fabric softener anyway. Personally, I feel like it's a waste of money. How do you like the washer so far?
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies ok yea it looks exactly the same but not sure,so far i really like it its big drum for large items like blankets and clothes smells good happy so far thanks!
How do you use the soak feature on this model? Thanks😄.
Hey Mary, I've never personally used the soak feature, but my guess would be to hit 'Pause' when the soak light turns on. That way, you can soak the clothes for a little longer before the wash cycle begins. Good luck!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Yes, that's what I've been doing. I think I've used Soak before but that was when I had first purchased this little workhorse of a machine, and actually read through the instruction manual. Now that we've updated the utility room, I don't know what I've done with the manual...grrrr....
Hows it holding up 2 years later? Thinking about buying one. My Samsung just took a shit.
Holding up well, SaintSabbathi. I'm very happy with this GE washer. Basic, but it gets the job done.
Hi - for the life of me i cant figure out - does my GE washer have a lint filter to clean? GE GTW 335ASN 1WW Thanks
Not sure, Bernice. Hopefully somebody reading the comments section can help us out with that question. Thanks for watching!
Do yours full up with water? Had mine for a week and when I open it on wash mode there's no water in it. Mine could be broke.
One common complaint about this model is the 'Precise Fill' setting doesn't add enough water. I always keep mine set to 'Max' water fill and I haven't had a problem. Definitely an issue if you're not getting any water at all. Any luck troubleshooting?
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Even on max it's low. Can't even get half fill. It could be low water pressure.
Why does the washer wash for an hour
I have this washer and all of a sudden it does not want to start. It lets me choose a mode but then locks and unlocks repeatedly like 5-6 times and never starts. The Pause light also stays blinking. Anyone know what might be wrong??
Hope someone is able to get to the bottom of your issue, thanks for watching!
Jonathan how does it get from wash to rinse
Thanks for watching, Emmanuel! I'm not a GE Washer product expert, but hopefully some of the people watching can answer your questions in the comments section. Happy Holidays!
Help with washer not spinning, or need to reset my washer.
This is outside my area of expertise, hopefully somebody reading this can give you some tips. Best of luck Delia, and thanks for watching!
Anyone know if you're able to remove the Agitator from these models?
Good question, Mathias. Hopefully somebody in the comments section can answer and help us all out. Thanks for watching!
So if during spin cycle it gets out of balance how do you fix this problem if you can't open the door to redistribute the cloths?
Hey Mary, thanks so much for watching! That's a really good point and I don't have the answer. My old washer used to get out of balance all the time and the washer would wobble and eventually bang against the wall (causing damage) although it hasn't yet happened with this washer. Maybe there's something in the design to prevent it. I'll let you know if it happens. Thanks again for commenting!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Your welcome. I'm trying to find a good washer and it's so frustrating 😫
Just received ours and really like the basic simplicity. Had the ridiculous "space command module" high dollar HE washer with more lights, buttons, programs and oh so annoying dings and chimes until it broke in less than a year. You can deal with a possible unbalanced situation by simply pushing the pause button the manual states. We have washed some large blankets and comforters with excellent results. So far so good!
@@chadmiller8725 Great
If off balance press PAUSE
Hey do you know what water hose size they require?
According to GE, this is the fill hose that fits this washer: WH14X10011
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies okay thank you so much for responding got yourself a new subscriber
could u give us an update on how is working now?
Working great, daniel.....good as new!
My 1992 Maytag lasted 26 years at which time it sprung a leak and dripping transmission fluid.
26 years is a pretty good run. Did you have the Maytag repaired or get a new washer?
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies I tried to get it repaired but was told it would cost a fortune as it would need a new transmission, tub bearings and tub seal. I was told U'd be better off with a new machine. I got the 2018 Speed Queen with it's mediocre washing perfirmance not knowing that they radically changed the design of the machine to upright tumbling back and forth.
Great washer but only after a year of use the the lid lock went out now having to replace it and it is not cheap all in all a good washing machine.
Thanks for watching, Anita! Sorry to hear that you had to replace the lid lock. Hope it was just a fluke thing and you continue to have good luck with the washer!
That's not a deep cleaning noise, it's a bronchial asthma noise. I suggest squirting some epinephrine inside of it before each wash cycle
Thanks for the suggestion, Atra! I'll give it a shot. Wishing you a great summer, thanks for watching!
Are these American or Canadian prices?
American
Watching because on the GE website it shows putting the detergent inside the center thing? I’ve never seen that before. Is that how I’m supposed to be washing clothes? Lol.
Hey lynzstark, thanks for watching! As I understand it, the fabric softener goes in the center. I just put the detergent in the drum of the washer beforehand. I could be doing it wrong though, hope others reading this will chime in.
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies maybe so! I'm still trying to fix mine but in every video that shows it being loaded, about 75% is going in the center. Could very well be softener!!
How do you get it to buzz when it is done? Can you?
Hey Cora, thanks for watching! I don't hear a buzz, but it may be an option I don't know about. Hopefully somebody reading the comments section can help us out. Best of luck and Happy New Year to you!
Where did you get the washer?
Just a local appliance store, they are usually cheaper than the big box stores.
That Maytag you had was actually speed queen made at the time which is a commercial quality machine and will last forever, has the best agitation cleaning system. These new ones are junk unfortunately. Fix your old machine…
Hey Daniel, thanks so much for commenting! I agree, the Maytag was a great machine and probably would have lasted much longer if I had it fixed. The only issue is that appliance repair guys charge an arm and a leg, in my area, I probably would have ended up paying at least $200 for the fix. Having said that, fixing it yourself makes perfect sense if you're mechanically inclined. Keeping my fingers crossed with the GE, Happy New Year!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Luckily your new GE isn’t too bad of a model and still washes well for a newer machine, but no kidding it’s absolutely ridiculous what these people will charge and most of them are untrustworthy and are untrained. I was very shocked to see a Maytag logo on a speed Queen made washer…Maytag I guess was really all over the place with other brands before they got bought out by Whirlpool in 2006. Happy new year as well and have a blessed year! Happy washing!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies That Maytag was very very rare. That was a commercial built speed queen with Maytags logo on it, because I’m assuming they got bought by Alliance very briefly which are the people who make Speed Queens. Us appliance enthusiasts have never seen this model before. So very strange but what a nice machine, even had the extra rinse. I would of definitely taken it!
If that machine is quieter than your maytag, your maytag had something extremely, seriously wrong with it. That base model GE is one of the loudest new washers being sold.
Thanks for watching, hyperlexis! I agree, the machine is quite loud. But it's still working great. I have to say I'm pleased with it so far.
Scrapping that old maytag was a huge mistake. A lot of people would pay good money for an old maytag even with the leak. Also, being a maytag, that leak would not have been very difficult to fix. Ever since speed queen ditched the 2017 model and started pushing the tr junk, there isn’t a single new washer I would buy atm, not even speed queen’s tc5 because of the electronic controls.
That ge you got certainly looks like one of the better new washers on the market, but you could have saved $400+ if you went on craigslist or ebay and bought an old whirlpool direct drive that will last you 15+ years and do as good if not a better job cleaning.
Hey StuftRock1, thanks so much for watching and adding some more information. You're right, the old Maytag would have kept going much longer with probably a minor fix. If I was mechanically inclined, for sure I would have tried to take care of it myself. Having said that, I'm not capable of fixing appliances and repairman aren't cheap around here. I hope they recondition the old Maytag and somebody gets a good deal out of it. We'll see how long this GE lasts, hoping to get 10 years.
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies No problem man. I certainly hope you have better luck with your new ge than other people I’ve seen had. From what I could tell, many people have had issues with the gearbox going out after a few months, but hopefully yours doesn’t have any problems at all.
@@solarflea4115, The reason why these particular washers have problems with the gearbox and what not and going out prematurely is due to the fact that they're belt-driven. They don't make belt drive washing machines like they used to. Me and my family did not have a good experience with one, and we didn't waste no time having it returned. Old-school and modern washing machines with direct drive transmissions are going to be your best bet, trust me, I'm not just telling you what I think you want to hear, I'm being 100% honest. The only belt-driven washer that I would recommend nowadays would have to be the Speed Queen TC5 2019 model. I hope this helps. Stay safe and God Bless🙏.
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies these washers hit the cabinet you could have sold that washer to someone who could have refurbish it and sell it to someone else
Final nail in the coffin on buying new. Ordering parts online and fixing my old Roper. Tub seal and timer can't be that big of a job and $250 in parts is half the price of the cheaper new washers that don't appear to be as good of a machine.
I have to push the softener button and the start button to start it. I cant just push the start button. This is a very noisy machine. My Speed Queen was quieter after 30 years. It seems like no matter how I fill the washer with clothes, it always becomes unbalanced during rhe spin cycles. I'd give it a 3-3.5 out of 5.
Speed Queens have a great reputation for reliability but they sure are pricey. Thanks for watching, KAL829!
Did your washing machine ever stop midwash, and do like a half spin? Kind of like it was trying to balance a load maybe
Not that I've noticed, Dean. Does your machine do this frequently or just during heavy loads?
Seems to be during heavier loads. I used normal wash. When I use the bulky setting there doesn't seem to be a problem. If it's unbalanced the spin light will flash. But it's not flashing during the agitation when it sounds like it's slowing down.
I should have clarified it better. It's not really a spin it's when it's in the agitation mode during washing. It stops washing for a second and then it washes even slower. And then it will speed back up after a few seconds to a minute
I pay $632 at Lowe’s Indian Land SC. July 21, 2021 and make a weird a noise
Hey Lima, thanks so much for watching! Is the noise normal (like the noises my washer made in the video) or something different? At least it's under warranty. Let me know how you make out.
You didn’t show us the demo 😅,, cuz I’m confused with ours
Thanks for watching anyway, I know it's not a perfect video.....but I hope it helps people decide if they want to buy this washer or not. Wishing you all the best!
good luck i had a ge washer that was only four years old until the tub rusted out will no longer own a ge brand again ge told me that all of the new top load washers they have has the same problem after three years of use they rust out and the price to have it fixed is more then what the washer cost thats why when my ge washer went out last month i bought a speed queen better machine and built better
Hey Mike, sorry about the tough break you had with the GE washer. Just curious, how often did you use your washer? So far, so good with my unit. I'll definitely look into Speed Queen for my next washer. Thanks so much for watching!
I came here because you never know what noise is the normal noise for a washer. Sounds like the one we got last week. My husband kept asking me to check the noise, he was very confused 🤣.
LOL, it's shocking, but these noises are normal for this GE washer model. Thanks for watching, and best of luck with your unit! My washer is still going strong, no problems.
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies that's so good to hear !! Thank you for the update on your washer!! :)
We just scrapped our old Maytag washer and bought a new GE....hope fully it goes well....the Maytag was 42 years old....! Built like a tank...I know, I took it apart...!
Hey Mark, wishing you good luck with your new GE washer. So far so good with mine, I'm very happy with it. At least you'll get a little something from the scrap yard for your Maytag!
Sensitive to noise, especially in the small laundry 🧺 space; current OLD model sounds like a spaceship 🚀 heading to Mars on the spin cycle.
It has done its service over the years
The “pause” and “lock” are welcome safety features
Local repairman came out, replaced rods…and left…now it only sounds like it is heading to the Moon 🌙
I called and complained he left my sister’s washer like it did. He offered to come back out…I’ve decided to cut my losses with him; if he’d leave thinking it was acceptable, can’t trust any future work.
Writing negative review in them next
Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much for watching, Cameron! Sorry to hear the repair man didn't do a great job. I agree, some of these guys can be hit or miss. At least the moon is closer to Mars LOL. Does the washer still clean the clothes as well as it did when it was new?
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies it does; something to so with “rods”
Definitely not just an uneven load
Can’t hear yourself think if in the laundry room
Why does washer wash so long
How yo turn on??
Press the 'Start/Pause' button.