GE UltraFast 2-in-1 Combo Maintenance- YOU NEED TO DO THIS to Keep It Running Well & Drying FAST!
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- If you've purchased the new, wildly-popular GE Profile Ultrafast 2-in-1 Washer Dryer Combo unit, it requires that you take care of it for perfect running operation.
If you don't, you are likely going to see excessive drying times, damage/degradation of the heat pump system, and a shortened lifespan of the machine and parts.
However, the steps to make sure yours runs perfect is really, really easy, and here's how you do it all.
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Timeline of tips:
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - How to Remove & Clean Your Lint Filter
01:21 - Cleaning the Lint Housing
01:50 - Run Hot Water on the Lint Filter to Clean It Out
02:23 - How to Open & Clean the Foam Filter
03:02 - How to Open & Remove the Detergent Dispenser(s)
03:39 - Clean and Wipe Gasket After Load
03:59 - How to Run the GE Self-Clean Cycle & What to Add
04:49 - How to Clean the Drain Pump Filter System
05:57 - Table of Maintenance Tips and Schedule
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If you own one and haven't discovered the flaw in the machine yet you better soon before you are looking at a big repair. Pull the lint filter out and look in the opening of the machine with a flashlight... to the right. Look at the build up of lint on the evaporator that's happened in a matter of weeks. You'll likely see 4 big spots of built up lint. If you look you'll find that they line up with the clips on the pull out lint tray.
Good news is I've experimented with the clips to try to stop the lint from bypassing the filter and I think I solved it. I've found if you block fronts of the clip you can stop the problem. To test it out for yourself, you'll first have to remove the lint lumps that have already embedded themselves in the evaporator. I used a toothbrush on a stick to tease it out of the coils and pull it out. Don't bend the metal!
Now, you can either try drying something again after you clean it out and you will see the lint reappear exactly where it was just after one cycle... or to just cut to the chase you can place strips of the electrical tape over the clips on the lint pull-out trap closing the slits, the top and bottom. Wash and dry your lintiest rug and you will see that NO lint makes it through. I'm going to put flexible silicone caulk in the front of the clips as a permanent fix.. that front opening seems to be the issue.
I noticed one or two of these things when I took the heat pump apart. Great suggestions for sure. I need to run this machine a ton more to see if I can reveal these flaws too and address them like you did.
Thanks for sharing info , you are right , On my machine and after couple of uses i have the 4 big lint built spots you mentioned.
I want to do the silicone adhesive as you did but where i should use the adhesive ?
not sure what you mean by saying clips .
Is there any way to give more details about how and where you used the silicone ? Thanks
Wow thanks a bunch!!
Wow, you’re remarkable! I’m sharing my future thanks now😅 for helping me/us with the future high functioning longevity of the w/d combo.
Can you share a photo of your fix?
Man thank you so much. A guy delivered mine today and told me these were terrible and replaced all the time. It seems people just need an expert like you to explain this to them.
I just got one. I’ve only used it twice, but it’s a game changer. You have to think. Only fill 2/3 full, don’t pack. Make sure you wash jeans, towels, light, light items separately, in other words do like grandma did and sort the laundry. It’s wonderful!
This is exactly the kind of video that I wish would be available for every appliance and electronic device so that consumers can be fully informed before puchasing and then know how to properly maintain them (either self-directed or via professional service) to enhance longevity and optimize performance.
I just had my GE all-in-one delivered today. Doing my due diligence watching some UA-cam videos and despite seeing some reviews that are negative and steering folks away, I think it's important to remind people that ALL machines and mechanical devices require MAINTENANCE! Cars, vacuum cleaners, washers, dryers, etc.!! If you take CARE of things, they'll last a lot longer and you'll be more satisfied!! I thank you for the video 😊
Proper maintenance would solve 90% of the failures on the machine
@@bensappliancesandjunk for these heat pump machines they should make it easier to clean the fins, not just the filter
Such an underrated channel. You certainly a master of your art
Thank you so much for your reviews. I just found you but I can tell people trust you from the other comments. You were actually one of the reasons I decided to buy this. My first load is currently running
We are considering buying this combo unit, having first learned of your channel from investment joy I trust your content. Thank you for putting out this informed content it is greatly appreciated.
I have had my ultrafast ge since June and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!
and thanks for the vid, I def learned something with the bleach and self cleaning!!
Brother Ben doing what he does best…taking care of his flock 😊
Great tips!
One thing I have found after 15 years of front loader washers, is to leave the front door completely open for a full 24 hours and then in the partially latched position (LG washers) until the next load to prevent mold/mildew build ups.
I have a front-load Samsung - it's 5 yrs old. Besides leaving the door open, I learned to also remove the slide-out dispenser drawer completely when I'm done doing laundry - I dump out accumulated water and sit it on top of the washer until the next time I wash a load. I was amazed how much water just sits in the drawer after a cycle - bad design of that drawer I guess. I was dealing with awful mold issues inside the compartment as well as on the drawer until I figured that out. I still need to spray the interior drawer compartment with a bleach water solution every so often.
I'm guessing that wouldn't be so critical with this machine as the drying cycle should remove any water that we'd be concerned about with a traditional front load washer.
I've used front load washers for 30+ years and never had an issue with mold, even in coastal Florida. I do the same, leaving the door open when not in use. Never had an issue with multiple brands now.
You can close the door with this one! Any blue material you see on the UltraFast is Microban, which helps prevent mildew and bacteria build up. Also, the dry cycle keep things nice and dry inside, so water will not be sitting around like your typical front load washer!
@@nataliegraham9552I have had an LG front loader washer for almost 10 yrs and have done the exact same things. It seemed obvious to me.
I agree. I'm gonna wait a while before purchasing. Just see what technology brings next. But it's a very detailed video, thank you.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you Ben. I'll pass this on to my friend.
Good video. What you demonstrated is exactly the same routine i did with my Miele Twindos washer and heat pump dryer (two machines, not one). I no longer have the Miele because i live in a house not a high rise condo, but ive been looking at this GE all-in-one to save space, and because I think they're using similar technology to the Miele.
Great information.
I found all info that I needed on this clip.
Waiting for the complete tear down video,
Many thanks in advance
Just bought one getting delivered next Weds thanks for this video!
Thank you, just bought the GE washer/dryer.
Great advice for care of regular washer and dryer as well.
Love mine, thanks for cleaning/maintenance tips!!!
Just wanted to comment that I appreciate what you’re doing. I’m trying to maintain my LG AIO and this is the closest video I found. I’ll say the thumbnail made me worry it was one of those AI voice channels, that may hold you back, or who knows maybe that’s format is pushing you.
Thanks again
Nice work! Thank you for your efforts and knowledge
Thanks for showing this !
Great information Ben thank you so much.
Great tips I’ve seen that unit & some of the sales people told me those particular units where selling like hot cakes . One person purchased two of them. That 2 in one unit is a good choice if you don’t have room or space is limited ect . Not to not mention the savings in utilities.
Another good one, we've found we clean the filter before each load and wash the foam either every other or every third time the display or app reminds us to check the regular filter.
I screenshot the handy table at the end to stick to the side of the unit as a reminder. I also didn't know about the hot water through the regular filter on this or any other dryer.
Awesome! Way to go!
Nice video but this applies to any washer dryer to clean the lint trap and the water pump filter. I've had one about 3 weeks and it the greatest thing ever. Yes you can only do one load at a time is the biggest complaint. But your not hanging around swapping loads every hour. Throw a load in run some errands come home to dry clothes. Throw em in at night wake up they are dry. I know it's new tech so buy the extended warranty for 279 bucks and full coverage for 6 years. I'm loving mine.
Although if you throw em in at night they are usually all wrinkled from cooling off in a scrunched up position
@@MarcM143 you can do a delayed start so it starts a couple hours before you get up. You can also select an anti wrinkle setting that will continue to run and fluff the laundry without adding anymore heat.
We have had our “machine” over two years. My wife cleans the lint filter after every use. How hard is that! We have not had a single issue. We bought the very first machine at Home Depot.
I wanna see these out in the field for awhile
Thanks! I just bought one today
Thanks for the video! I can't believe it took me so long to find your channel. For a DIYer like me, this video and the other one you have on the GE Ultrafast is amazing.
I will be having full teardown videos soon on the unit to access everything for a DIYer too
Thank You!!
Hey ok this is where buyers will never do this to keep maintenance on machine
Excellent video tutorial
To prevent the mold build up, just leave your door open when the washer is not being used.
Thanks so much for these helpful videos! We've had this machine since September and have done all the required cleaning and maintenance faithfully, but last night-during the self-clean cycle, no less-it suddenly turned off with 4+ gallons of water in the drum. We got a code 18 and cleaned the drain pump filter, which had a tiny bit of lint inside and nothing more. I powered the washer back on and tried to run the self-clean cycle again, thinking it would empty the water, and got the same result. Once I bailed out the water and cleaned/replaced the drain pump filter again, I then ran a 90-minute timed dry cycle with some wet fabric to dry out the drum. The unit dripped steadily from the front right corner, near the filter access door, for about 45 minutes. Have you ever seen error 18 with nothing in the drain pump filter? The unit is under warranty but I'm hesitant to call a technician if this is actually a simple fix.
Thanks
I agree with the other person I'm going to see these out in the field for a while unless you already have an idea of how long they've been out I don't watch much of this you only wear I get my information is from you my friend. But they look pretty solid to me
Lack of space. This washer/dryer was the type of appliances that I was looking for my 1 bedroom condo. You must leave 1/3 of tumble empty. Then, you must add extra drying time for towels. The smart detergent/ fabric softener feature does not provide enough. So I put the right amount myself. Overall, it cleans my linens perfectly. Overall, if you have a small space and need as washer/dryer this one is an excellent choice.
This is aggravating. Lint is everywhere. I have to keep a vacuum cleaner next to my combo GE Profile washer dryer. What also gets me is that when using this to clean bedding and towels, they come out not smelling fresh. I've got 40 loads of through it already and no change. I also ran the cleaning cycle. I started using my old washer and dryer again. Thankfully I kept my old washer and dryer. I'm going to try blocking the clips as you've suggested to help mitigate lint bypassing the filter.
Got one being delivered on Thursday. We have an extremely high potential of Evergy switching our billing to time based billing (meaning higher $ per kWh based on the time of day) we currently run a Maytag set from 2003 that we bought at an estate sale for $300. While I have done my absolute best to maintain these beasts, they are showing their age.
Not to mention the strain they are putting on the circuit. It’s just my wife and I and we do get busy with work to where we forget to move our laundry over to the dryer. Also the washing machine builds up gunk every load and it just become a pain to maintain. I have to deep clean it every 6 months.
What’s great is, I won’t waste as much water or electricity having to run one load of laundry multiple times for forgetting it’s in there or for the slip ups that my current washer and dryer have. This will also allow me to seal up the dryer vent a lot more since it won’t be in use and that will help in preventing the heat creep coming from my laundry room which will keep the AC from running as much.
I paid the $2600 with 0% interest of 30 months at nfm for the GE Profile 2 in 1. I’m excited! The maintenance required for this seems so much more pleasant than what I currently have.
One thing to note is that this is an IoT device, IoT devices should be on a separate network from your main network. For compatibility and safety sake. You can still configure your main network to communicate with devices on your IoT network but also configure it so the devices on the IoT network can’t reach out to your main network.
I have tested TP link smart home stuff where the root user on the device doesn’t have a password set which is a big no no.
@railerswim Could you elaborate more on device should be in separate network for someone not as tech savvy with networks.. routers and other tech things? Thanks!
with dogs, I need to clean it every 30m during 1 load! That's my current "normal" dryer!
I can see so many people completely destroying this filter trying to clean it just because they're impatient have no clue what they're doing.
I have a heat pump washer/drier. The filters are not user friendly. They also still let a lot of lint build up on the impossible to reach fins
@@mipmipmipmipmip you mean back and where it inserts I had to design my own vacuum attachment to reach back to clean lint out of washing machines I just found some plastic at the hardware store trimmed it with a knife. I whittled it a little bit and I can stick it back in there and suck everything out but you got to be careful obviously you know.
A regular dryer also needs the filter cleaned every time, most people not realizing drying time increases as fabric softener builds up and restricts air flow unless you clean it regularly. And the vent cleaned on a schedule that depends on knowing how often your vent gets clogged (mine is 24 feet vertical and has to be done twice a year and is next to bedrooms upstairs).
All of this maintenance is what I currently have to do on my traditional side by side. I will never have to have my vent cleaned again, though! The only new thing for me is the pump filter cleaning since I’m changing from a top loader that doesn’t have that.
My setup is similar to yours...I ran across a blog where a lady and her husband posted their issue and their solution... they lived in a condo and got tired of having to clean the vent run...First, they had their vent run cleaned..but then, their idea was to find a gallon nylon paint strainer and sort of line the paint strainer, like a trash bag into the tube that connects the dryer to the wall so any lint that would escape the dryer gets captured by this second filter... About every 4 loads (this is where most people wouldn't be able to do this) get back take it out, vacuum it, put it back. I've done this for YEARS and it's kept my entire vent run clean. Dryer never overheats and clothes dry fast...Thank goodness my dryer is easy for me to get behind and do this and it takes me about 5 mins start to finish. I'm the only one who does laundry so I never forget to do this and it works great...but this wouldn't be for everybody.. I think venting through a roof of the stupidest design!! All dryers should vent straight out the wall
For anyone reading the comments, I just tore the heat pump housing apart to document the lint/ect. 46 screws later, here's the verdict:
Lint did in fact get into the condenser just past the foam mesh filter. However, the condenser fins are VERY robust and strong. You definitely want to use a vaccum cleaner to clean the fins out, or use a very, very light brush (if an attachment exists for a vaccum?) that should be enough.
Also, there was way more wet lint at the very rear of the housing that got crammed into there via the filter. I'd make sure to try to clean all the way back if you can. Do that, and I think this condenser lasts a long time because the system, IMHO is VERY robust when compared to say, a refrigerator.
I have been using a dryer brush and it gets all the way back there. Picks off the lint really easily. None of my vacuum attachments are long enough to get all the way back there. GE calls out using one of their appliance brushes to do the same thing and I had a few laying around.
At 350 pounds good luck moving this beast if it is in a tight spot.
@@DrRussPhd I am doing teardown videos on it, and that part is a NIGHTMARE. You want to pre-game on this heavily, as you want furniture pads under it to move it, ect when working on it.
@@bensappliancesandjunk I've had a look at the service manual of the Electrolux/AEG 24" heat pump washer dryer available my way across the pond. In my layman view, it looks like an absolute nightmare, with a lot of components squished in, and the heat exchanger is offset on a 45 degree angle at the top of the cabinet. At least the Haier/GE equivalent has a bigger cabinet, as well as extra height to accommodate a beefier heat pump assembly.
@@danielnesbitt9565 FWIW I've finished the documentation on the heat pump disassembly (videos to come soon). Took it apart and put it back together with zero issues and no fault codes after a full run, which was harrowing as the documentation from GE was good, but not perfect as you can tell they changed a few things since they wrote the initial documents.
IMHO, its the most logically built system you could hope for in a heat pump. 6 screws remove the entire assembly from the cabinet once the control boards are off/ect. 15 screws hold the clamshell of the heat pump on, but once thats removed, its all serviceable.
Like you, my biggest worry was that this HPD arrangement would be a nightmare. I've seen how Europeans design theirs, and it frightens me. I can say that this is easily built for servicing. I do not like the added complexity of the system, but its the best arrangement you could hope for I think.
I am the target for this machine. Small family, building a small net zero passive house so no venting. I can remember to clean filters but somehow forget to move laundry from washer to dryer.
Sounds perfect for you I was limited on space at a cabin too. It's a big relief not having to worry about swapping loads and baby sitting the machines. Throw it in and done. If your looking to save on utilities I also installed a heat pump hot water heater, uses about 1/4 the electric of normal water heater. I saw my electric bill drop 25 to 30 dollars a month.
Does the black filter ever need replacing even if u regularly clean it?
As with most heat pump dryers unfortunately the fine lint and fine dust sneak by the mesh/sponge filter building up on the condenser coils. As they build up around the coils after each use the drying process is impaired. 50 loads to clean sponge filter? 5 dries and clean out the mesh filter? A pipe dream.
@bensappliancesandjunk I was cleaning the inside filter area with a swiffer duster and it came off the wand and fell in that hole to the left side of the filter. Where does that hole lead too? Can that start a fire? It would seem like it would be light enough to blow itself out up against the filter, but it hasn't yet. I have a tech coming out in next few days and I dread when he will need to take the whole thing apart. I wonder if a hose attachment to a vacuum could suck it out of there?
Does this washing machine have any water restrictors on them. Trying to stay away from anything that has any type of water restrictor on it.
I didn’t know there was a pump filter and used it for 6 months and never cleaned it. It’s completely clogged, what can I do to unclog it??
Glad I own a Speed Queen.🤔😒😒
Me to. Best machines on the planet.
My blue plug is screwed in too tightly and its ackward to get lervage on it since it's on the floor. Any suggestions?
The unit gives a lot of reminders about when to clean things. Do you not use those?
my dryer just runs continously without stopping and the dryer says "load sensing" is this normal?
0:49 - seems odd that there's a locking tab there. I'd probably modify it so I could just pull the filter straight out without having to press the tab and clean it after every cycle.
When dealing with it for the first time it really, really threw me off. What worries me is how many people may pull it out half way, wipe it down, throw it back in and think they're done.
I am getting this machine shortly. I notice that the plastic water leak tray i purchased will partially block the pump filter compartment. Anyone have good ideas how to solve this issue...other than getting the stool that comes with it and other than not using the plastic leak tray. Thanks!
Does this unit have a lint trap for the wash cycle?
I have a questions for anyone who has this.I was cleaning the lint console with what I now realize will silly with metal hanger and piece of damp paper towel and said piece fell in the section inside. Any suggestions on how to retrieve?
Hello! Hope you’re doing great. I’ve done about four loads since I got my combo about 1/2-2/3 of the load shown at minute 4:36 and it takes 4-5 hours to complete the washing/drying cycle. If you don’t mind me asking, how long did it take for the mentioned load for you? I have done all the steps you mentioned and can’t wrap my mind around why can be happening. Thank you in advance.
Make sure your drain tube is down 7 inches more or less causes higher drying times
If you're thinking about getting one, keep in mind you cannot choose the temperature at which the clothes dry. I was going to buy one until I found this out. It's a shame, but I can't risk damaging my delicate clothes
From all the trading I've done, the drying system is extremely gentle on the clothes.
Apparently it's the nature of the drying system that doesn't allow you to change the temperature... But seems there's a consensus that you can use this dryer even with clothes that should be otherwise air dried.
I just got my unit yesterday and I'm loving it! 😁
You can select a lower or higher temperature for drying. You can also select the water temp and the level of dirt for the clothes to wash.
Edit: that said, I would still remove delicate items before the drying begins. You can have the machine notify you when the wash cycle is completed. Then you will have to manually stop the machine to remove the items you don't want dried - OR you can just set the machine to wash only, then remove items and set the machine to dry.
There are downloadable cycles too. Haven't gotten much into it, but perhaps there is one for the dryer temp.
I don't dry delicate clothes in the dryer. I usually hand wash them and hang them up..
Lol😂 I love how you used chocolate sauce for the underwear.
I had a question about keeping the evaporator/condenser coils clean. Out of habit I clean the filter by hand after every load. Despite this, I’ve notice lint build up in two places on the coils. The two build up areas are about the size of a half dollar and are located primarily in the top right and bottom left corners of the coil face. So I guess my question is whether this is normal and if there is a safe way to remove that lint from inside the filter housing (eg. and special vacuum or brush designed to protect the coil fins)?
You'd want to use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment. I am unsure what's on the market / available at this time. I have taken apart the heat pump package to inspect the coils for a future video, and I can tell you they are quite rigid, so I think that some abrasion on the front with a vacuum will be fine, assuming it was a soft silicone or plastic.
Do you have to use bleach and the powder?The washer cleaner??
2:25 the video says 5 loads for the foam filter but you said 40-50 loads. Which is it?
I say ur video comparing the 2 . If the GE has the bigger heat pump , why does it do so bad at drying the clothes ? The LG had em bone dry
While its a really great concept, I would avoid this model like the plague! I bought one in September 2023 from Costco and it was amazing to start a load and wake up to dry clothes. I also love the energy saving aspects to reduce costs. Unfortunately 3 months after getting mine, it stopped heating and I am now entering my 4th month of it not working after 4 visits from techs that aren't familiar with the machine (and we live near Atlanta so you wouldn't think that would be an issue), waiting for weeks on backordered parts, and now they are saying I need to have the entire heat pump module replaced. All I get is the runaround and no resolution from anyone. This morning she indicated that it isn't even spinning all the water out and they come out dripping and there isn't a way to run just a spin cycle like you can with other units so we can then move them into our old dryer to dry them like we have been doing for the past 4 months. And yes, we have checked the drain filter isn't clogged, enough clearance, etc as well as have the 4 techs. I regrettably recommend you avoid this model and if I could get a refund I would.
Greta video. Do you ever review stand alone ice makers?
Not yet, but thats something I absolutely want to do!
1. Is the door reversible? aside from angle of the door glass and its trim it kinda looks like the same design as the GE Ultra-Fresh washers which have a reversable door..
2. Will it still wash a load if the compressor is not working? i.e. can I still use it as a washer if the dryer part is non-functional?
No. I believe the door is wholly not reversable
Cleaning main plastic mesh filter is pretty much what I have to do with our current gas dryer, so I don't really mind that. However, I can see the black foam filter cleaning becoming annoying after a while, especially the whole "unclip its housing from main filter's housing" part, plus the foam filter will deform and shrink over time and the clipping/unclipping process might also break the black foam filter housing after few months. Plus there might be extra maintenance needed when the mold (mixed with small dust/lint particles which won't be filtered by those coarse filters) will start to form on the evaporator coil part of heat pump.
Overall it's probably not something I'd buy, just based on the annoying maintenance processes.
How does this work in very humid environments? ( heat pump/dehumidifier) thsn’ you
It will work completely fine as its a heatpump dryer
Two concerns: 1) No filter is 100% effective, so how do you go about doing a more in depth cleaning? 2) How can this (top mounted?) compressor handle vibrations due to high spin speeds (something a fridge or AC compressor never has to deal with)?
I dont think that the compressor suffers a lot from that as it’s not running when the washer is spinning. And when the machine is installed on a proper concrete floor, it will barely vibrate
Its gonna fail trust me these chinese evap coils are junk the 134a coils are better than the r600 coils “a debate right now if the r600 isnt corrosive” but every cabin i go to with any all in one with the compressor system the complaint is wont dry uit takes around 6-8 hours for one load a big load like tourists put in….in a 6 bedroom cabin with a pool it just cant keep up total junk
Not everyone is installing this on a proper concrete floor@@MieleW2573
Another great video Ben 👍🇦🇺
I’m just wondering, what would be someone’s need to purchase one of these over a separate washing machine and separate dryer, certainly more convenient to use separate machines as several loads can be done simultaneously 🤷🏻♂️
And the purchase cost of separate machines (possibly cheaper? And easier to maintain
Anecdotal experience here so take it with a grain of salt. I live in a higher end area with people who have cash to burn. I've noticed people buying this and putting it in master bedroom closets or linen closets. The lack of an exhaust vent makes placing it a little more flexible.
I’ll raise my hand and answer. Number one reason is my dryer vent is 24 feet vertical and a professional clean in my area is $425+ (if I can find someone who will go on a steep roof), and my laundry closet design means the dryer has to be pulled out into the hall to access the vent. I really don’t want a dryer fire next to the upstairs bedrooms. No transferring laundry. I’ll never have wet laundry forgotten in the washer. I have physical problems that make lifting wet laundry hard, sometimes impossible. This will ease my life. Also looking forward to putting a load in at night and putting it in the closet in the morning.
The benefit of this unit really is 3 fold; no venting requirement, no extra electrical requirement, this runs on 120v normal amperage circuit, energy efficiency (smallest reason IMO). A machine like this would allow me to put a washer/dryer in my upstairs master walk in closet. It shares the wall with the bathroom so water supply and drain are already in that wall and since there's no additional venting or electrical requirements I could easily add one there.
@@Agent22817 hi, could I make a few comments regarding the practically of this unit. firstly if it’s going to an upstairs location (unless there’s a lift) it’ll be unlikely delivery will be available as the weight of this unit is over 300 pounds. Same goes for when it needs to be repaired or stripped down to be internally cleaned (a regular occurrence for condenser dryers) due to its size it’ll require to be taken to the workshop for this situation, you won’t find a washing machine repair guy who will do that for you, not saying he’s lazy, but for the time and effort required, that’s a 2 man job just to move it then a truck with a lifter on the back to load it 🤷🏻♂️that’s just to get it to the workshop,
(Keep the cost of this unit in mind) because the option is a separate washer, with a separate (ventless) condenser dryer, the benefits are many, easily moved, far cheaper, you can wash and dry at the same time, when one appliance wears out and needs replacing (most likely the washing machine, ) you only have to purchase that one. Then there’s maintenance and servicing, this machine will be an absolute nightmare to dismantle-repair.
Anyhow, sorry for my ramblings, 37 years in the washing machine repair business makes me cringe when I saw this new GE here.
Live in condo and this was my only choice because it fits in the space I have. It is ok, lots of maintenance🤦♀️, my clothes are clean but don’t smell as good as they did with my old, reliable (17 years without one repair) Maytag Neptune front load tower😢 long learning curve for this 75 yr old😂🤷🏼♀️
I thought cleaning the lint was supposed to be done on every use of a dryer.
My self clean does not work...it will not fill with water on this cycle....😢 any ideas or has anyone else experienced this problem...
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For the self clean, did you use bleach AND the wash bomb together?
No, separate steps
Nice video. I'd like to see a full normal wash and dry default cycle with laundry detergent and fabric softener with a full load of colors.
I'm rigging up a gopro for it tomorrow but the issue is that you can only load it so far before the camera gets clothes on it and can't film
@@bensappliancesandjunk That will do. Maybe the standard 10 lbs load will do with laundry detergent and fabric softener on the normal default wash and dry will do.
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Is there a way to keep the drum light on and have the rest of the room dark and film it that way?
@@The_Rifster nope, not at all. I've tried a dozen different ways. There's a reason why there's one, only one, video online of footage inside of a unit, and it was nearly empty. The increase in clothes increases the likelihood something gets snagged and wrecked in the process. However, the initial test of my system is pretty promising to get maybe 5lb of laundry inside.
Hi again! I've noticed lint caked into the blue seal gasket. I need to wipe the microban seal every time after a load is done. Have you noticed this as well?
yes OMG It's so annoying.
Just got it today, and this is the main concern we have right now.
@@BlackDiamond1239 Yes! We are used to this now. We just use a wipe and clean off all the wet stuck on lint from the blue seal. No one really talks about it in the reviews. It's part of owning a combo.
@nek7705 thank you for your comment. We were worried it wasn't normal, but 5 loads were done already, and we've gotten used to it. Other than this, we are in love with this machine!!!
@BlackDiamond1239 That's great! We are a family, so I tend to have two washes a day.
Being able to set a timer and waking up to completed laundry is the best feature. (and taking advantage of lower elec. $$ rates). I would recommend cleaning the filter and chamber after EVERY use. I just saw another video where, after 9 months, the owner got Error Code 353, otherwise known as a critical compressor overheating. The repair man told her she would have to wait SIX WEEKS for parts to come in to repair the machine.
I've had my machine for 7 months and hope it lasts years.
I've heard there are cycles going to 30 hours or more, just to dry a load. How's that electrically saving!?! That's absurd in this day & age!!! May as well pin your clothes on an outside line!!! Quicker and it's Free! Even hanging inside and running a tiny space heater is more efficient than a 30 plus hour drying cycle. Unbelievable!!! What a lie being spun about being more environmentally conscious. All this junk ends up in landfills after very short time. Stuff should last forever if we've REALLY improved from years past, since that stuff used to last years and decades. THAT was monetarily smart and environmentally conserving!!! Replacing appliances shouldn't be an every few years thing. All the shipping is bad for the planet too. An id never do maintenance after EVERY cycle, you're not practical!!! Most working people don't have energy or time for that nor should have to. You spend thousands on something it should not require so much more out of you.
anyone seeing that the lid metal latch is really loose and moving back and forth??
Can theses units be placed on top of a pedestal to raise them to a suitable level for us elderly to be able to use and maintain the unit?
Yes. They do have a pedestal available for ~$300.
The UltraFast is a bit bigger, and already taller, than other front load units so it cannot be installed on a pedestal. However, we do have a 7" riser available for a little more height!
What's your thoughts on the LG WashTower?
I really like them. I wish I had one for review, but my impression is very good
We have this combo. While drying the gfci outlet gets tripped. What’s causing the tripping and how may we prevent it from happening? Our combo is plugged into a regular 110 gfci outlet.
Is it the only thing plugged into that one circuit? It sounds like you may have something else drawing power. Ideally you want a dedicated circuit, and at the very least do not have anything else turned on that is plugged into that circuit.
@@RedErin It’s the only one. It has its own breaker.
i thought it needed 120?
Aren’t you supposed to let the foam fully dry before putting it back in?
I was wondering this too
Can you do a video on the lower end 48” gas ranges? Zline, Forno, cosmo, Hallman, Thor.
I'd have to buy a few first to show them off, that may be a little beyond my price range for now.
@@bensappliancesandjunk bummer! If you’re able to look at them online without purchasing to low-key recommend, or X one out, please let me know! That would be so helpful since everyone’s reviews are that they’re all bad or all good.
@@theperfecttide6036 the one I'm most apt to try is ILVE, honestly.
@@bensappliancesandjunk such a gorgeous one. The only complaints I’ve heard is uneven baking from the back (hotter in the back). Try it please!!!! No pressure lol.
@@bensappliancesandjunk are their parts easy to find in the U.S.?
I have a few questions... I have many different vacuums but none of them seem to have an attachment thin enough to fit inside the lint trap housing and I'm not sure I'm comfortable using one so close to the coils but I have a big wad of lint stuck in the very back, any idea how to reach it? I have 4 hairy pets and 3 hairy males so the rubber gasket on the front gets covered in hairs and I can't get them off without spending half an hour I don't have. I've used my vacuums, water and cleaning wipes and a dust towel. Anyone know of a way to clean the hair without it being time consuming? When my load is finished and I open the door the left over water runs out getting the gasket wet and some of the laundry I'm pulling out. Is this normal?
If you go to an Asian market they have these really thin, long tongs with alligator teeth, I would try those
i purchased a hose from Amazon that allows access to the vey back of the machine to remove lint gently
@@user-mf1fk1uh9bcan you share the name of the product. Also does it help clean the condenser
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The machines have taken over when you spend more time maintaining them than you do working with your laundry.
Every appliance needs maintenance. I really don't think that's a lot of work considering ppl who don't maintain a regular dryer can cause a fire. Just my opinion. Anything of value needs to be maintained.
I'd clean the filter pump filter every week or two. That thing can catch some pretty nasty stuff esp if you have pets or kids that like to leave God-knows-what in the laundry basket.... I really wish they would make that cover easier to remove to promote more proactive cleaning.
I agree. I clean mine 2x a month when I run a clean cycle.
Indeed! I found a popcorn kernel stuck in mine! It almost made Jr through as I had to pop it back out the way it came with some force.
I just got this today and I would really like the tub light to stay on anyone know if that’s possible? I have not found a button and or a option on the app
Hold down the "Wrinkle care" button for about 5 seconds, it will beep and the internal light will stay on for about 5 minutes.
@@janbottorff4642 not as much as I would like but much better thank you
Come to the Covina HD and ask for me.
May I ask about a Frigidaire Refrigerator ?.... Build date 2001-2004 range.... Freezer on Top ( 20 cubic inch) why does my Defrost Heater continue to fail ..... Thank You Sir !
The unit tells you when you clean it and i got 4 loads before the unit told me to clean it.
I notice a lot of hair sticking to the blue rubber gasket every time I do a load. I Have to constantly clean it.
Any fix for this? We notice this as well
I constantly clean it. I have not found any other solution so far.
Hm, it's a bit disappointing with how messy the pump filter cleaning appears to be. In my current Samsung unit, there's a small drain hose that you use to help remove the majority of the water. Now, that can take an awful amount of time... especially if you lack a pedestal to give you good height for gravity to work its wonders. I use a small wet/dry vacuum and just couple the small hose to the vacuum with my hand. Now, even with that, I do still end up with *some* water on the ground, but I could just imagine how messy it would be if I had to get all of the water out. It also doesn't help that I've had to clean that after the washer is reporting a clog, so there's plenty of water. Had to have some choice words for people leaving candy wrappers in their clothes. 😠
Yes, I agree. I guess I didn't say it on the narrative bit, but Samsung/LG both have that rubber hose and it makes cleanouts SO much easier. I am unsure if that is patented or what, but its so easy to use those as opposed to what GE does. However, at least there's a cleanout: Many modern Whirlpools have none.
@@bensappliancesandjunkWow, I had no idea that there would be no cleanout at all on some brands! When it was just me, I rarely had an issue with the filter over years, but especially with shedding pets, the amount of gunk that gets caught in that filter is quite noticeable to the point where I couldn't imagine not having one.
Although, speaking of the filter does remind me of one situation. At one point, someone left a coin in their clothes, and it went through the filter, or maybe more accurately, it *tried* to go through the filter, but it ended up stuck before the filter housing. To fix this, I had to tear a good bit of the washer apart to even remove the coin. Thinking about that incident made me wonder if this unit looks like it might be slightly easier to access the filter housing or if the opening is a bit bigger to avoid such issues?
GE should have sponsered this lol
I wish!
Wanted to put this into my rental. Seems like a disaster waiting to happen.
Million dollar question would be if the renters maintain it. If they don't, it'll be a disaster. If they do.... It may be OK
I really want to get one, but @ $2600 + tax, it's a huge no from me.
It was $1999 around July 4th. They've got a pipe dream of an MSRP of $2900 and then they can advertise 'sale pricing' as a demand lever. I suspect that we would see that pricing return for Labor Day.
Give it a year, and we will have some more serious competition from the Samsung/LG crowd. I think it would make more sense to put the heat pump under the drum - more ergonomic without a pedestal. Right now, the standard is $600-$1000 per metal box. I think that if the market goes towards combo units, we would see pricing trend towards $1500 for a super box that does it all like this.
This is exactly the same issue that heat pump based water heaters have as well. Even if you "clean" the filter routinely the coil is clogged with dust and dirt. These all seem to have the same crap design. Until these things mature in the market more we'll stick with the tried and true electric\gas models.
If I was a single or just had girl/wife then this machine is perfect. Otherwise speedqueen until my wife makes me buy lg cool looking thing
Where's the teardown video?
I am tearing down 80% of the component and documenting it all at once. Should have 1 video out about it later this week, followed by another 20 with individual component removals.