Good morning from New York have the same machine with minor problems ..I had the GE ultra profile combo so had both machines for now ..the Samsung ACTUALLY dries the clothes and the GE leaves it slightly damp to damp ..GE is faster in both washing and drying to me ..but Samsung has been the better machine but good luck
I had a stand alone heat pump dryer before this all in one unit. I was also surprised at how dry and hot the clothes feel at the end of a cycle. Although I think that extra time drying contributes to the longer cycle times.
We have 2 amd love them , but one has started leaking detergent, the nipple that connect to the detergent box appears to have broken off. The box has never been changed since we got it so weird how that happend. Anybody else experience this?
The US energy guide treats it like a washer only, for some reason they can’t fairly rate it as a combo, this is true of other combo’s on the market. The Canada one seems to be rating it more correctly. In the energy guide site it’s referred to as a washer. It would be nice if they just gave two labels, one for the function of washing and one for the function of drying.
@@mikeferryall1424 I have this model and this explains the labels, but it doesn’t explain the screenshots of your supposed energy use. One cycle you had said it was 22kwh for bedding. The compressor in this combo only pulls like 600 watts and total for the machine is 700 watts, assuming the electric resistance coil isn’t being used in the wash/self-care cycle. It would have had to run for over a solid day to use that much power on one cycle. I’m sure it’s a software glitch. Samsung isn’t exactly Apple when it comes to software, I can’t even access one page of their energy use section of their iOS app. Have to access it from the machine. In iOS it skips right past it, best I can do is take a screenshot in the half-second it’s on the screen. My cycles range from 0.8-1.5kwh, usually (and I’ve checked it with a watt-meter the unit is plugged into, the numbers are pretty accurate). If you haven’t already, go to settings and make sure the software is up-to-date. I had to update mine when I got it. If you don’t want it connected to wifi you can disconnect it later or delete the network.
@@causarumcognitio Before the first update, the usage monitor was WAY off. After that update, the numbers started to make more sense. To get the numbers it was displaying early on, I would have needed to pull 30+ amps for the entire time the unit was running. Since this is running off a 20 amp breaker, I knew it couldn't be accurate.
@@mikeferryall1424 I don't think I've had mine as long as you but in my impression, the Al Wash and Dry cycle seems to work like the normal cycle, but doesn't dry more than needed and also applies the energy saving function to vary the speed of the compressor. Clothing that has really dense material or is designed with balls of fabric (like a dress) needs to be set to "More Dry". But that Al cycle works for a wide variety of loads. Obviously it only uses algorithms at most on-site, but it's very versatile in how it detects the weight of items, adjusts drying based on humidity and I think it's remembering previous cycles it was used for and how they turned out. Keep in mind, if a machine can weigh a load before it gets washed, it's probably weighing them again when it thinks the load is dry. There are reasons that method can fail. This video, if you haven’t already seen it, has a lot of useful information for any owner or prospective owner. I personally don’t trust or like Samsung for appliances. I would have felt better with an LG, but this is without doubt the most powerful and largest combo dryer on the market. More importantly: the condenser cleaning system is the best. I’m going to get a water softener because, among other issues, the hard water could clog the condenser cleaner device. We only have 7 grain hardness but it’s killed things in the past. Not risking a $2,000 laundry machine. For the lint, I’ve seen videos about the GE unit that make me pity the owners even though they have that nice warranty, they have so much lint cleaning maintenance to do that isn’t even in the manual, basically running a giant bottle-cleaning brush to the back-left every cleaning. Meanwhile, we use our combo way more than a normal household and the coils are amazingly clean. ua-cam.com/video/vao_KqCzLUE/v-deo.htmlsi=ilV3NSz1PqPdn63M
We are guilty of leaving dry clothes in the unit or laundry basket for days after a load is done. We don't use fabric softener either. We don't notice any more or less wrinkles with this machine.
I can only schedule an end time. I would prefer to schedule a start time. With an end time scheduled, the machine estimates the best start time. I have a time of use electric rate plan. I want my loads to start when off-peak rates start. With the current scheduled end, sometimes it runs long and hits a higher electric rate time.
Right now this isnt the fastest, but it is the best (and most affordable). The other two options have design issues that lead to failures, and poor drying performance.
Hey Mike thanks for all your videos on the samsung combo question to you and others who have the Samsung combo machine why did you pick Samsung over LG and GE doing research for a future purchase thanks!
We chose Samsung because we got a great deal through the Samsung Insiders program. If you need a new appliance and don't mind doing a review, it's worth checking out.
I have done that when running a load mid-day. The AI is basically an eco mode that tries to use as little power as possible to do the job. We run most of our loads overnight so total time isn't much of a concern.
How about the “ unbalanced load “ rocking when it is in the rinse / spin that I saw in the other normal wash video ? Does it get worse? I’m on my second machine and it does it. It’s scary like it’s unbalanced for a minute..
It was the water pressure regulator for my house. It was 24 years old and was no longer reducing the city water pressure. I was getting 100 PSI of water pressure which is too high and may cause plumbing issues. My regulator should have maxed out at 75 PSI. I swapped out the regulator and am now getting 50 PSI of water pressure. Here is a useful tidbit buried where no one will find it! A Watts N35B can be directly replaced by a Watts N45 regulator. Turn off the water, unscrew the large nuts on the old regulator and pull it out. The nuts stay on the pipes. Just slip the new one in (with new o-rings) and tighten the nuts. The N35B doesn't have rebuild kits available, which is a moot point because it needs to be completely removed to rebuild it. The N45 has a drop on rebuild kit and can be rebuilt while still attached to the pipes.
Ours started to leak water (a lot of water) out of the bottom after using it for about 6 weeks or a 40 loads. Costco is replacing it, but I wonder if this is common.
I have only read about a leak from one other owner. Except theirs was a split hose that ran water to the heat exchanger sprayers. That machine only leaked when doing the heat exchanger spray. Apparently the top isn't too difficult to remove as the commenter was able to replace the hose on their own. I hope yours makes it way back to Samsung so they can identify the root cause of the leak and improve the design.
The unit ships with a small blue silicone cup, called the aqua pebble. Put the powdered detergent in that then place the cup on top of the laundry and start the cycle.
@mikeferryall1424 so you didn't use the detergent dispenser at the bottom? I asked samsung support and they told me to fill the dispenser up with the powder one,,,, they didn't mention about the aqua pebble....
Good morning from New York have the same machine with minor problems ..I had the GE ultra profile combo so had both machines for now ..the Samsung ACTUALLY dries the clothes and the GE leaves it slightly damp to damp ..GE is faster in both washing and drying to me ..but Samsung has been the better machine but good luck
I had a stand alone heat pump dryer before this all in one unit. I was also surprised at how dry and hot the clothes feel at the end of a cycle. Although I think that extra time drying contributes to the longer cycle times.
We have 2 amd love them , but one has started leaking detergent, the nipple that connect to the detergent box appears to have broken off. The box has never been changed since we got it so weird how that happend. Anybody else experience this?
The US energy guide treats it like a washer only, for some reason they can’t fairly rate it as a combo, this is true of other combo’s on the market. The Canada one seems to be rating it more correctly. In the energy guide site it’s referred to as a washer. It would be nice if they just gave two labels, one for the function of washing and one for the function of drying.
Thank you. That explains the US/CA label difference and my energy consumption!
@@mikeferryall1424 I have this model and this explains the labels, but it doesn’t explain the screenshots of your supposed energy use. One cycle you had said it was 22kwh for bedding. The compressor in this combo only pulls like 600 watts and total for the machine is 700 watts, assuming the electric resistance coil isn’t being used in the wash/self-care cycle. It would have had to run for over a solid day to use that much power on one cycle. I’m sure it’s a software glitch. Samsung isn’t exactly Apple when it comes to software, I can’t even access one page of their energy use section of their iOS app. Have to access it from the machine. In iOS it skips right past it, best I can do is take a screenshot in the half-second it’s on the screen. My cycles range from 0.8-1.5kwh, usually (and I’ve checked it with a watt-meter the unit is plugged into, the numbers are pretty accurate). If you haven’t already, go to settings and make sure the software is up-to-date. I had to update mine when I got it. If you don’t want it connected to wifi you can disconnect it later or delete the network.
@@causarumcognitio Before the first update, the usage monitor was WAY off. After that update, the numbers started to make more sense. To get the numbers it was displaying early on, I would have needed to pull 30+ amps for the entire time the unit was running. Since this is running off a 20 amp breaker, I knew it couldn't be accurate.
@@mikeferryall1424 Yeah, I was thinking the same thing about your numbers given it’s a 120 volt machine.
@@mikeferryall1424 I don't think I've had mine as long as you but in my impression, the Al Wash and Dry cycle seems to work like the normal cycle, but doesn't dry more than needed and also applies the energy saving function to vary the speed of the compressor. Clothing that has really dense material or is designed with balls of fabric (like a dress) needs to be set to "More Dry". But that Al cycle works for a wide variety of loads. Obviously it only uses algorithms at most on-site, but it's very versatile in how it detects the weight of items, adjusts drying based on humidity and I think it's remembering previous cycles it was used for and how they turned out. Keep in mind, if a machine can weigh a load before it gets washed, it's probably weighing them again when it thinks the load is dry. There are reasons that method can fail.
This video, if you haven’t already seen it, has a lot of useful information for any owner or prospective owner. I personally don’t trust or like Samsung for appliances. I would have felt better with an LG, but this is without doubt the most powerful and largest combo dryer on the market. More importantly: the condenser cleaning system is the best. I’m going to get a water softener because, among other issues, the hard water could clog the condenser cleaner device. We only have 7 grain hardness but it’s killed things in the past. Not risking a $2,000 laundry machine. For the lint, I’ve seen videos about the GE unit that make me pity the owners even though they have that nice warranty, they have so much lint cleaning maintenance to do that isn’t even in the manual, basically running a giant bottle-cleaning brush to the back-left every cleaning. Meanwhile, we use our combo way more than a normal household and the coils are amazingly clean. ua-cam.com/video/vao_KqCzLUE/v-deo.htmlsi=ilV3NSz1PqPdn63M
We have 2 of these. They are absolutely brilliant.
have you noticed that clothes come out much more wrinkled? I bought downy antiwrinkle fabric softener and it improved the wrinkles by quite a bit.
We are guilty of leaving dry clothes in the unit or laundry basket for days after a load is done. We don't use fabric softener either. We don't notice any more or less wrinkles with this machine.
Family has one and loving it 😍
He mentioned that you couldn’t schedule your loads, but then later on after the screenshots you mentioned that you could. please clarify
I can only schedule an end time. I would prefer to schedule a start time.
With an end time scheduled, the machine estimates the best start time.
I have a time of use electric rate plan. I want my loads to start when off-peak rates start. With the current scheduled end, sometimes it runs long and hits a higher electric rate time.
Right now this isnt the fastest, but it is the best (and most affordable).
The other two options have design issues that lead to failures, and poor drying performance.
Hey Mike thanks for all your videos on the samsung combo question to you and others who have the Samsung combo machine why did you pick Samsung over LG and GE doing research for a future purchase thanks!
We chose Samsung because we got a great deal through the Samsung Insiders program. If you need a new appliance and don't mind doing a review, it's worth checking out.
How often does the machine tap the easy button
That's how I know it really isn't AI! It never hits it, even after easy loads.
I deactivated the ai energy saver and it dries 1 hour faster.
I have done that when running a load mid-day. The AI is basically an eco mode that tries to use as little power as possible to do the job. We run most of our loads overnight so total time isn't much of a concern.
How about the “ unbalanced load “ rocking when it is in the rinse / spin that I saw in the other normal wash video ? Does it get worse? I’m on my second machine and it does it. It’s scary like it’s unbalanced for a minute..
We run our loads at night and haven't noticed. Sorry I can't be more helpful on that issue.
Yes. It’s normal. Seems to move the basket too much before accelerating but then stabilizes. Seems to be part of the design.
Hello, can you please be more specific about the problem with the 'reasonator"? Others may benefit from your experience.
It was the water pressure regulator for my house. It was 24 years old and was no longer reducing the city water pressure. I was getting 100 PSI of water pressure which is too high and may cause plumbing issues. My regulator should have maxed out at 75 PSI. I swapped out the regulator and am now getting 50 PSI of water pressure.
Here is a useful tidbit buried where no one will find it! A Watts N35B can be directly replaced by a Watts N45 regulator. Turn off the water, unscrew the large nuts on the old regulator and pull it out. The nuts stay on the pipes. Just slip the new one in (with new o-rings) and tighten the nuts. The N35B doesn't have rebuild kits available, which is a moot point because it needs to be completely removed to rebuild it. The N45 has a drop on rebuild kit and can be rebuilt while still attached to the pipes.
Thank you
Ours started to leak water (a lot of water) out of the bottom after using it for about 6 weeks or a 40 loads. Costco is replacing it, but I wonder if this is common.
I have only read about a leak from one other owner. Except theirs was a split hose that ran water to the heat exchanger sprayers. That machine only leaked when doing the heat exchanger spray. Apparently the top isn't too difficult to remove as the commenter was able to replace the hose on their own.
I hope yours makes it way back to Samsung so they can identify the root cause of the leak and improve the design.
Where do you put powder detergent
The unit ships with a small blue silicone cup, called the aqua pebble. Put the powdered detergent in that then place the cup on top of the laundry and start the cycle.
@mikeferryall1424 so you didn't use the detergent dispenser at the bottom? I asked samsung support and they told me to fill the dispenser up with the powder one,,,, they didn't mention about the aqua pebble....
@@kitsumkwan we only use liquid detergent in the bottom reservoir.
After the washing you don't get the error of having to check if the water supply is fully open and to drain the water trap at the bottom?
I haven't received any errors from this machine yet.
@mikeferryall1424 gotcha! I think my cold water didn't have enough pressure but ima fix that today and see how that helps
@mikeferryall1424 I just got all the plumbing done letting it all cure now I hope it continues through both cycles without an error
@mikeferryall1424 yep thats all it was, it goes through both cycles with no problem
@@brandonrogers3653what did you need to replace?