Did this video help you understand the GE UltraFast Combo better? Let us know in a comment below!
@gregscott44799 ай бұрын
Why is it called UltraFast? It takes 4 hours to dry half the load you would normally do
@dirkda24518 ай бұрын
now i know were the warm air in my Haier is coming in same place totally different washer/dryer🙂 weirdly i don't have a lint filter
@user-sj2cm9hj4f7 ай бұрын
Please do one with LG that it recently launched to compete with this. That one doesn’t have blower fan and have induction motor
@BoulevardHome7 ай бұрын
@@user-sj2cm9hj4f This one will be in the works very soon!
@ww458184 ай бұрын
Did a class on servicing this with our distributor, they showed us the fastest way to disassemble and what to repair. They say the evaporator is NOT serviceable. So I beg people, GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY! Parts on this are not cheap, and techs are going to charge high labor for this appliance repair. I do like the ventless system, and it’s great for small homes, and it gives me error codes pretty easy. But keep up with the routine stuff as much as possible. That filter can bite you in the butt and ruined other parts.
@ronl246310 ай бұрын
Fear of compressor going out but you got a refrigerator whose compressor runs off and on 24/7?
@PhilKulak8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I don't get that. We've gotten pretty good at making compressors. I can't even think of the last time a compressor went on my car, fridge, AC unit, deep freezer, etc. They are everywhere and seem reliable.
@quarantainment2938 ай бұрын
Well, a made in USA KitchenAid that has ran for 20 years instills more confidence than an overseas manufacturer that had had nothing but problems.
@tuvoca8256 ай бұрын
Fear the bootseal. Looks exoensive and likely to tear if the struts get weak or they wear out or something tears it or.... yeah. And it is overly complex with all the parts that can go bad. We need to get back to simple and cheap. No more expensive electronics... make it a universal board. Sturdy parts. Modular options. Top load. Etc. It might not smell as much though, hopefully. But... simple and durabke and easy to fix. No wifi data collection or other mediocre bells and whistles we never use to charge us more.
@tuvoca8256 ай бұрын
@@quarantainment293GE is better than LG and especially Samsung. They actually improved a dying company that had adopted Samsung refrigerator compressors and revived them. They are Chinese owned but decent most ofnthe time these days. Samsung... no. Whirlpool is my fave for big box stores. Speed queen is still queen though. GE is decent. But this one looks like a cashciw for repairs, and he kinda warned us so... it's consentual
@loganlampkin65068 ай бұрын
I have one and use if for daily use with a larger family of 5. I bought it the first day that it hit consumer shelves. For a large family and daily use i would absolutely recommend it so far. No switching over laundry. It does take much longer with large loads (up to 4 hours). That is fine though because you can load it before you go to bed, when you wake up, and in the early afternoon if needed. Maintenance is key though, ive had to clean the pump filter (on the front near bottom) multiple times and vacuum the coils off softly taking the lint filter out and sticking a hose in there. With bi monthly maintenance it works like a dream. Lastly the upper dryer portion, compressor condenser and all, can be replaced as a whole unit. Its easy to swap out and for repairs. Understanding the mechanics of this machine (which you demonstrate nicely) i would not hesitate to buy this if you are in the market. It also makes an energy inpact greater than just the heat pump gains. It doesnt pump out conditioned air from the inside of your home causing a vacuum inside your house to suck air to the inside of your building envelope. That alone is saving you A LOT in energy. Thank you for the deep dive.
@yienmaster048 ай бұрын
We have this exact unit as well, and it has been fantastic. Everything you mentioned is spot on. It's a bit like a German car, IMO. The maintenance schedule is a little more involved, and it doesn't seem like it will tolerate abuse and gross neglect from the user, but it's overall a much more pleasurable experience than having two machines. This machine gave me so many "they thought of everything" moments. Feels like a luxury item, but doesn't cost any more because it replacs two machines that add up to its cost anyway.
@BoulevardHome8 ай бұрын
We're so glad to hear you've been having a good experience with this unit! We've had many people tell us about their good experiences as well since this video has been released. We're hoping it can stay that way for a long time! And glad to hear you're keeping up on its maintenance; many people forget to do that.
@Kne24506 ай бұрын
What kind of vacuum hose fits in the lint housing unit? I’m still looking for one
@danielaktas41059 ай бұрын
Had this for 5 months, got it on sale for 2k, I do 6 loads every weekend, and I’m never going back.
@BoulevardHome9 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you're liking it!
@patcola73359 ай бұрын
Unfortunately this is made in China but so is my GE portable dishwasher and it works well enough.
@patcola73359 ай бұрын
@traybern Got to hope for the best. The more I think about it I should have went with the Whirlpool but I like to save some $$$ if I can.
@mattcomer59759 ай бұрын
@traybernOh please. Grow up.
@MrGooch27069 ай бұрын
It's only me so I do a couple of loads per week. This is perfect. Plus I did purchase it with the 5 year warranty.
@fernandopenah11 ай бұрын
Actually it looks pretty well put together and in a modular fashion. It’s basically a Washer with a built-in Dehumidifier. The coil after the lint filter is likely both the Evaporator and the Condenser in a single Coil assembly -Cools the air to wring the moisture out, then heats the air up. The moisture that was removed precipitates into a pan where is collected and pumped out via the washer hose.
@Executableapplication2 ай бұрын
We stacked our washer/dryer and added this where the washer used to be to help supplement doing laundry. Family of 6. Been great so far.
@BoulevardHome2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that, hoping it works well for you for a long time. Thanks for watching!
@gnewt754 ай бұрын
Nice in-depth review. I've got one and I'm getting my water source from a faucet. One hose to the sink faucet. In normal cycle, the wash works great. The issue is using clothes in any other cycle. The machine starts to fill water into the drum, then stops and then after 5 minutes with no water going in it gives me a fault error code 8. WITHOUT clothes in the drum, other cycles work. It's really strange.
@mrcoollu966210 ай бұрын
I honestly thank as a new appliance tech this was very helpful
@claypyrotech74735 ай бұрын
Just got mine and for 2 days it done a fantastic job
@user-up4lv7lp3v7 ай бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
@BoulevardHome7 ай бұрын
You're welcome, glad we could help!
@shou6359 ай бұрын
I bought mine for daily use. Works well.
@BoulevardHome9 ай бұрын
That's great to hear, thanks for sharing!
@alfrazz179911 ай бұрын
Great presentation. As a Home Depot appliance specialist, I often refer prospective customers to view your videos as they are a great source regarding performance, reliability and the pros and cons of any appliance. Thank you.
@BoulevardHome11 ай бұрын
We're honored that you send your customers our way! We always strive to provide the most reliable information we can. Thank you so much for the comment!
@dregenius10 ай бұрын
Big Blue appliance specialist here, checking in. lol
@GeniusSL7 ай бұрын
For 1-2 persons with limited space this machine is perfect imo. Looks to be well made from the insides, I'm curious about how reliable they prove themselves to be! I hope to get my hands on a used unit of them european heatpump washer dryers to take a look inside! Heat pump dryers are around in Europe for around 20 years now and usually lasting long enough for every day use, if properly taken care of. Got both of mine for free (needed some small repair and cleaning), they do their job great so far. The downside of them: If the refrigerant is gone, a repair is not worth it (and usually not possible). Great video, thanks for the look inside! Happy new year😎
@BoulevardHome7 ай бұрын
Thank you and Happy New Year!
@bmwlover5611 ай бұрын
Kind of surprised they haven't moved to a direct drive motor to get rid of the belt.
@michaeldamu947011 ай бұрын
All things being equal the belt is a better system - that 'give" when the belt engages is quieter and causes less wear and tear on the motor and other components; plus less vibration! If the belt is easy to replace it is definitely superior; I had a Whirlpool dryer that was very old, used by a number of tenants, and was bumped around through several moves...the belt replacement was cheap and easy to do myself. I have purchased MANY sets of LG appliances (I flip houses as a side hustle) and their "feature' like direct drive are all marketing nonsense. My current set of appliances _all new, four years old), had the stove need repairs twice, the dishwasher had so many issues the parts alone would have been $300+_, the pump went on the washer....the black stainless steel appliances is peeling on all of them. I will NEVER EVER buy another LG appliance.
@RoySamuel11 ай бұрын
@@michaeldamu9470, there's nothing to wear and tear in a direct drive motor different from a usual belt-driven system .
@swampcabbage323910 ай бұрын
@@michaeldamu9470the OLD was more reliable for damn sure...I k iw what you mean given newer main boards and parts are starting to be fukking retarded and use htz
@Ikey04-ge9gy10 ай бұрын
You must’ve got a bad set. LGs dishwashers and fridges suck but their microwaves, ovens, and laundry units are usually chart toppers for reliability and performance. Also, a belt drive is actually noisier than direct drive, due to the brushes they use. And they certainly don’t help with vibration either. The worst part is, if you wash something heavy enough, the motor may struggle so hard that the belt will end up either falling off or being shredded. No risk of that happening on direct drive. Direct drive motors are just better
@officialnotonlyjames10 ай бұрын
LG may be the only 2 in 1 to have a dd
@FindingMoreInLess9 ай бұрын
Fanastic video! I want one even more now!
@BoulevardHome9 ай бұрын
So glad to hear that, thanks for sharing!
@rickybobby72764 ай бұрын
I guess it’s good if you have one of those tiny homes otherwise you could just get stackable front loaders. I’m not sure how there’s an energy savings when the thing runs for twice as long but only draws half the amps. It was cool to see the insides that thing is insanely complex, but how does it clean compared to a similarly priced top loader with an agitator which gets you something like the Maytag commercial that is phenomenal at cleaning.
@BoulevardHome4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the question! Anything with an agitator will most likely clean better, simply because agitators are more aggressive on clothes. But comparing this to any other front or top load washer without an agitator, we would say it cleans just as well. Thanks for watching!
@ryan524037 ай бұрын
What do you think of this vs the new LG WM6998hba?
@sjf123211 ай бұрын
I saw in interview with Ken Rudolph who is the man behind the combo unit at GE. He said there are hardware pieces built into the machine that they will be able to launch with a software update. So I guess the question is, is there a water heater that they haven’t activated yet? And is there anything else that you noticed in the teardown that may not be activated yet?
@BoulevardHome11 ай бұрын
That's a really interesting question! We didn't notice anything that may not yet be activated, but of course that doesn't mean there isn't anything there. We just wouldn't be able to say for sure. Thanks for the comment!
@sjf123211 ай бұрын
@@BoulevardHome according to GE there isn’t a heater for sanitizing, but in the breakdown you say that there is one. Was that a mistake?
@youknowitsmetheone9 ай бұрын
@@sjf1232I would like to know this as well, I saw the same video and thought the same thing. Someone is wrong and I would like clarification haha
@darleneelvidge63809 ай бұрын
I ❤ it!! This machine it looks so 😎 and so powerful in every way. Can’t wait to own one? Where I bought a new house we’re only allowed stackable washers and dryers in our laundry rooms on the main floor of our house. But I have balance issues so I think this is going to be “Grreat” for myself to use at all the time? It’s only myself and my dog in my house, and I will not be really be using it to much. But I certainly will be getting a extended warranty on it for sure. I got a brochure where I live in Canada, and I think GE give a 10 year warranty on it. And they’re a lot cheaper to buy this All in “One” then buying a washing machine and a dryer separately. By the time I’m ready for “One” they will have any “Bugs” figured out for sure. That’s for pulling it a part and showing what’s in it? I will be buy all GE Profile appliance’s for my new house in due time. They’re rated # 1 in Canada.
@michaelplunkett805911 ай бұрын
Great for a senior, condo, master closet setup.
@tomn36109 ай бұрын
GREAT video!!! So happy I came across it today. I am a very inquisitive and curious type of person. So with you showing the insides and how everything is connected, and how it all works was absolutely fascinating for me. And yes, I believe in spending the extra money for an extended warranty....just from past experiences with major appliances. Thanks again, and happy holidays to you your family and friends! 👍😄😊
@BoulevardHome9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you found our video as well!
@user-sj2cm9hj4f7 ай бұрын
Please do one with LG that it recently launched to compete with this- WM6998HBA All-in-One Washer Dryer. That one doesn’t have blower fan and have induction motor
@BoulevardHome7 ай бұрын
It's on our list for sure! Stay tuned.
@user-sj2cm9hj4f7 ай бұрын
@@BoulevardHome thank you. Eagerly waiting! Please compare with this GE in terms of heat pump/compressor size and how it is drying without fan. It’s much compact so seems it will have smaller systems
@thinktoomuchb402810 ай бұрын
I thought this unit didn't have a sanitize cycle with a heater for the water, opting instead for a sanitize with oxi approach.
@BoulevardHome10 ай бұрын
That should be correct, Blake may have misspoke in the video. Thanks for pointing that out!
@thinktoomuchb402810 ай бұрын
@@BoulevardHome This is a very useful video, but that could be an important detail to many people. If the video cannot be edited, maybe pin the comment or write your own and pin it, and put something in the description.
@anderstekniugle18784 ай бұрын
Im surprised it hasnt direct drive. I think combo machines with condenser system doesnt dry very well and takes a long time. I wonder why theyre not making vented washer dryer combos, if it is vented it will dry faster and much more effectively.
@oakleydubois67267 ай бұрын
You seem very knowledgeable so I really don't question that your opinion is educated. However, I really wish you'd use this washer a bit and see if you still feel uncomfortable with it for a family or daily use. I also wish you did actually include some estimates for common fixes. This is super appealing for a lot of reasons, but also causes a lot of anxiety with concerns of new tech and expensive fixes. I'd love to see some more detailed usage and how economical it could be to fix.
@BoulevardHome7 ай бұрын
We didn't test it for family use per se, but we did run some test loads here if you're interested in seeing the results: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rc-XpNKHz5OwkYE.html
@geeval391011 ай бұрын
Great show! I have one and have one question. What is the max wattage of operation. I know that it will be in the drying mode. My concern for knowing is for operating the system during an extended outage granted that we still have water. I have inverter generators for backup. So far I know that it uses 11 amps, 120v, and the calculated yearly wattage consumption is 535 kW. Thanks!
@sjf123211 ай бұрын
15 amps x 120 volts should be a maximum output of 1800 watts
@jtnoodle11 ай бұрын
That seems way high, but if true, that's a deal breaker for me. My current over under unit uses about 325 kWh per year. That's on the high side.
@sjf123211 ай бұрын
@@jtnoodle Volts times amperage equals wattage. So you may want to check your math.
@AudioSpaceGeek9 ай бұрын
120v x 11amps = 1320 watts Yearly will depend entirely on your exact use of it.
@Noved-jv2miАй бұрын
Inverter board 6:00
@MyJman378 ай бұрын
Would love to ask if you have any recommendations on extended warranty coverage? I recently just purchased one of these units from lowes and am completely unsure wheter ir not to add there extended warranty coverage or puchase extended warranty through Ge themselves? Any input from a man of you caliber and knowledge would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and great video as well!!
@AndrewLijoi-lm7fz3 ай бұрын
Does this unit need multiple water hookups
@jermainec24627 ай бұрын
3k And i'm only supposed to use it sometimes in my so called "vacation home" ....😂...must be nice 😂
@endyrodriguez12867 ай бұрын
I was cleaning the dryer filter area and the rag falls into the hole, there’s a way to that I can take out without be opening everything?
@BoulevardHome7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately it doesn't seem like there is. You might have to call for help on this one, sorry!
@Puertoplateno16 ай бұрын
@@BoulevardHome Thank you, very helpful and interesting video.
@user-zc3rk6bo2d11 ай бұрын
I raise German shepherds and have had problems with the duet in cleaning out washing machine filters. How hard is it to get to that on this unit?
@AlienSasquatch143 ай бұрын
I have two corgis and 5 months in we had to have GE service come out and they had to take the machine apart to clear out a clog in some tube up in the dryer part. All filters are well maintained so not sure how this hair got in the tube. I am sure this will happen again so not a good fit if you have lots of hair going through your laundry in my opinion.
@USCtrojans268 ай бұрын
Accidentally dropped a brush in the filter vent while trying to clean out the filter. It’s now just sitting there out of reach. Any suggestions to try to get it out or is calling a tech over and having them disassemble it really the only option at this point?
@BoulevardHome8 ай бұрын
We'd recommend you call a technician unfortunately. Good luck!
@Chris-ho5zb7 ай бұрын
shop vac
@splitrock8 ай бұрын
Have you experienced a bricked unit from a software update? My 2 week old profile combo has a flashing power button with no control of frozen buttons.
@radiantsmiler36898 ай бұрын
By the way, the GE rep ordered the following parts to fix my 3 month old Profile Ultra combo: MOTOR (WH03X29524) MOTO INVERTER BOARD (WH22X36270) MC BOARD (WH22X35701)
@tuvoca8256 ай бұрын
4 boards. One is an inverter. One for the compressor. Massive main board too. And then maybe anither for... the fan... did I hear that right?
@HomeGuySolutions5 ай бұрын
Have you confirmed that the unit does not have a heater on the bottom?
@CBBC43510 ай бұрын
I imagine cost of ownership would be high over time, given the repair complexities and parts costs.
@BoulevardHome10 ай бұрын
That might be true, time will tell! Hopefully the unit holds up well.
@littlegreeny851011 ай бұрын
Nice teardown but I don't believe the washer has a heater or true sanitize cycle.
@Loreality11 ай бұрын
Yes, the manual says tap hot is all you can get.
@sjf123211 ай бұрын
That’s an interesting question. I saw in interview with Ken Rudolph who is the man behind the combo unit at GE. He said there are hardware pieces built into the machine that they will be able to launch with a software update. So I guess the question is, is there a water heater that they haven’t activated yet? And is there anything else that you noticed in the teardown that may not be activated yet?
@Loreality11 ай бұрын
According to the parts diagram there is no water heating element present.
@Mike-y6gАй бұрын
Sealed systems are difficult to make because they are so compact
@radiantsmiler36898 ай бұрын
Of the 3 disappointing months I’ve owned the GE Profile Ultra, I’ve washed only 4 loads and I had to call for service because the combo stopped working 2 months ago, while I called service too detect the issue. The GE Tech was here 3 days ago indicating he had to order replacement parts. With the amount of $ spent, there shouldn’t be any issues with it. I’m the only person using it and this has been disappointing. Returning isn’t an option after 48 hours. That was a red flag I was informed about after delivery. Beware!!!!
@BoulevardHome8 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear about your issues! Hoping you can get them resolved quickly.
@joesmith9429 ай бұрын
Is the heat pump under-sized compared to a stand alone dryer?
@tim31728 ай бұрын
Undersized (one word) how? Vs a standalone (also one word when used as an adjective) resistive electric dryer? Heat pumps don't output as much heat as heating elements (with the obvious benefit of being more efficient), but that doesn't make it undersized.
@MadLadsAnonymous11 ай бұрын
It looks like a promising unit, but a few gripes: • No true Sanitize or Steam option! Why, GE?! • Size...4.8 cu ft is paltry. Hope they bring a larger 5.8 unit with Steam option. • I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere yet, but are there *separate* Rinse and Spin cycles? That would be gravy!
@patcola73359 ай бұрын
What are you washing that 4.8 cu.ft. isn't enough ? I had a Whirlpool front loader with 4.5cu.ft. capacity and that thing could wash a queen sized comforter with room to spare
@MadLadsAnonymous9 ай бұрын
@traybern Not true. You can disable the drying cycle for each load.
@mattcomer59759 ай бұрын
@traybernYou clearly do not understand the concept. Sure, there are trade-offs with this unit - there are PROS as well as CONS. Calling it a "MASSIVE RIPOFF" and "STUPID" is a little bit much. It is an all-in-one so it takes up a lot less space. It doesn't require venting. It doesn't use standard electric elements for heating so it doesn't require 240v and it's going to be a LOT more efficient from an energy perspective than a regular dryer. So fine, it's not what you want - don't buy it then! But at least be educated enough to understand the pros and cons and not just SHOUT silly things in comments.
@mattcomer59759 ай бұрын
@traybern You joined KZfaq in Jan of 2023, you can't spell, your grammar is terrible, and you can't communicate a single thought without SHOUTING. I am starting to suspect you're just a shill or a troll. Whatever. You do you. Beat your clothes clean on some stones and hang them out to dry if that's what works for you! You seem oddly and suspiciously vocal about all of this, almost like you have an agenda of some sort.
@tim31728 ай бұрын
@traybern Why are you typing like you're screaming at the sky about nothing? It doesn't make anybody take you seriously.
@brent5718 ай бұрын
Why do you say the door is not reversible? It was going well for me until I saw I had to take the entire front off to get the door latch.
@tim31728 ай бұрын
Look at how the door is shaped, where the air inlet from the heat pump is, and ask yourself if the door hinges can be reversed. Hint: if it could, then the inlet would go straight into the inwardly-curved piece of glass. Hint 2: air can't travel through glass.
@daniellanzotti23918 ай бұрын
Europeans have these for years with no problems, just like wall inverters we need to get with the times and dump the 2 machines. Once this goes for under $2k Im in...rave reviews btw
@brenteads21548 ай бұрын
Anyone getting water up by the lint filter? I can’t figure out where it is coming from
@marvinmadman6 ай бұрын
Ours does. Error 353 as well.
@brenteads21546 ай бұрын
@@marvinmadman it seems like I only get water up by the lint filter when I don’t run the dry cycle and only run it in wash mode. I have not gotten an error
@marvinmadman6 ай бұрын
@brenteads2154 we are having trouble with it drying properly. We've used it a lot though. Somewhere are 900 cycles.
@marvinmadman5 ай бұрын
@brenteads2154 our heat pump assembly just got replaced. Water does get up to the lint filter with just washing. It's a combination of water splashing around and the air that moves around the drum with the spin cycle. Air flows through that big duct hole you see through the filter opening.
@Xingqiwu3876 ай бұрын
This washer/dryer SEEMED perfect and we had all but decided to get one........UNTIL we started reading about the failure of the lint filter to keep the condenser coils clean! This company had how many years to perfect this technology?? But NO, they still require users to go in with cardboard, glue, and duct tape to fix the company's failures. Just incredible. Maybe if they spent more time worrying about such essential features instead of allowing users to communicate with their bath towels via smart phone, problems like this wouldn't keep popping up. GE? NO THANKS!
@Lettertomanagement9 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s 100lbs lighter than a regular washer and dryer stacked on top of each other 😳
@JohnAK729 ай бұрын
Seems like GE has been really working hard to advertise this combo unit recently. Personally I do really like your-in depth video opening up things and showing what's under the hood, however, what I'm not into is the fact that GE is sold sold to a Chinese company called "Haier". Personally speaking, I know their products and also Haier's as well. Believe me or not this machine represents a less reliable design. Good to mention that blue door seal been around for quite a while by Haier and absolutely not a new thing. The upper section of the washer containing the heat pump resembles a relatively low quality built probably not being service friendly at all. To put it in a nutshell, combo units are notorious for collecting lint in their seal which would get wet, covered in soap and solidifies over time. Plus I don't trust Haier products brought to costumers under GE brand!
@thedivide36888 ай бұрын
The insides look good...but I find the exterior really ugly. I like simple straight modern designs. These curves are killin me.
@BoulevardHome8 ай бұрын
Maybe someday they'll have some other aesthetic options for it. Until then, this is what we got!
What do you mean by "window cleaner"? , they diverted the circulation pump to hit the glass ?cool drywr , woukd be a nightmare in a vrbo for an owner given filter maitenances
@midlifemom582911 ай бұрын
Isn't it common to have 2-in -1 in Europe?
@MieleW257311 ай бұрын
We have them for 40 years or so😅 but most people buy a normal separate dryer
@Loreality11 ай бұрын
True.
@calculusentropy11 ай бұрын
Do I understand you that the heat pump is for scavenging heat ?
@BoulevardHome11 ай бұрын
From Blake: "It’s the heat source. It’s like refrigeration in reverse. It takes heat from the condenser, and uses the fan to move the heat through the clothing to dry." Thank you for the question!
@SpartanIV10 ай бұрын
The heat is extracted from within the unit. It's more-or-less thermally self contained. The heat pump takes heat from the warm humid air as it is sucked up the intake from the drum. As the air cools down, the water in the air condensates and is pumped out. The cooler, dryer air then flows over the other half of the heat pumps coils and is warmed up by the same heat energy robbed from it previously. Then the now hot and dry air is blown into the drum to heat the clothes and absorb more moisture from them. Then the cycle repeats until your clothes are dry!
@Ikey04-ge9gy10 ай бұрын
I don’t mess with these things… they seem kinda complicated inside and I have been seeing increasingly more videos on these units having issues on social media… I also noticed that negative reviews starting disappearing on Home Depot of these things. Very sketchy
@dregenius10 ай бұрын
You wanna see negative reviews disappear, check out literally any Whirlpoop product, especially their hopelessly worthless VMW tin-can-top-loaders... we all know they're complete and utter trash, yet the average reviews are astonishingly high.
@LoriUren10 ай бұрын
Yep, like mine.
@technicolorProducer9 ай бұрын
great observation...and the number of 'sponsored' videos really increase the average.
@ricowade49878 ай бұрын
Is this thing made in China??
@3trilogy11 ай бұрын
You already said it in a previous video. "If you buy a high end appliance, expect a high end bill." This would be great for those living on the first floor of an apartment complex who are tired of feeding money to the local laundromat. The extended warranty might make this a worthwhile purchase. Because of the weight a landlord/manager would probably respond with an emphatic,"No!", if a second floor tenant asked to install this machine.
@tim31728 ай бұрын
Elevators don't exist? Or floors that can't take the weight of 302 lbs (machine) plus... 20-25 pounds of laundry and about 50 pounds of water don't exist? (Neither are true.) And Best Buy, Costco, and Home Depot will install this unit up at one (1) flight of stairs, or one entire floor for free. Additional flights cost more.
@spinnymathingy314911 ай бұрын
Combi unit As a washing machine technician with 37 years experience, I’ll share my practical experience and thoughts. There is almost no reason I would recommend this product. First up a separate FL washing machine and separate dryer (weather it’s a vented, condenser or last on my list a heat pump) would be a better option both by being cheaper to purchase, easier to maintain and service, more practical to use. Ok, as for combination washer-dryers,, in the long term an absolute disaster for the consumer, here’s why, as the washing and drying process are in the same cavity the lint from the dry cycle gets stuck on to the soap and water residue from the washing cycle (in between the outer side of the washing bowl and inside the water collection tank and air vents) now the linty hot exhaust air travels there before any filter, as I mentioned before sticking in this outer bowl area, here it starts to rot and go mouldy. And within a couple of years starts to flake off and get onto your clothes looking like greasy stains (that’s what the mouldy lint-detergent mix turns into. Secondly there’s the servicing of the unit, as it’s so enormous it’ll take a 2 man job to move it and disassemble (effectively doubling the repair cost) it and more than likely that’ll be a trip to the workshop as most laundry’s are too small to disassemble this kind of machine. Then the weight of the unit, it’s around 300 lbs. that is double the average washing machine, if you have a stair case to access the laundry, forget about finding someone to deliver it Any way, just my personal experience 🤷🏻♂️ I’d always recommend a separate washing machine and separate dryer, if front load stack them on top, if you have plenty of ventilation then get a vented dryer, if you have room for a top load wash machine GET ONE. As the best FL washing machine is a TOP LOAD washer IMHO 👍🇦🇺🤘
@BoulevardHome11 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your insights! We will definitely see how this unit holds up over time.
@robertboone786011 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@spinnymathingy314911 ай бұрын
@@robertboone7860 yeah, I think I ranted a little too much 😉
@mikeedwards262110 ай бұрын
All good points. Separate units seem to make a lot more sense.
@timjohnson39139 ай бұрын
Great post, but the biggest thing I think you are missing is your statement: “more practical to use” referring to separate washer/dryer. I think the fact that you don’t have to move the laundry from washer to dryer is what makes this combo unit more practical for people. No more wet laundry sitting in the washer overnight. Other minor advantages: No 240 outlet needed. No venting out. Less energy required. In regards to the weight of the thing, 1 person with a dolly and straps really can’t move this thing a few feet to work on it? Regardless it seems like 90% of the repairs would only require vertical space above the machine.
@TwoCaptainsOneShip7 ай бұрын
This is a confusing video to say the least. Honestly…if you are buying for a family…I’m guessing 99.9% of people who buy a machine…buy it for their family and you are saying…don’t buy it…very weird…I wonder who their other .01% of the customers they are trying to reach are…?
@katedukhlenko11 ай бұрын
The worst service experience ever!!! GE Appliances treats its paying customers like enemies! Save your time - do not uses their repair services! It cost me 3 weeks of waiting and 3 scheduled appointment to which the GE Appliances TECHNICIAN DID NOT SHOW UP! And the company did not even try to inform us he is not coming!
@technicolorProducer9 ай бұрын
warranties in general are usually nonsense - unless it is a major issue you really have to invest a lot of time and energy fighting these deadbeats...I found LG support to be useless. Bit the bullet and find a local shop or just buy cheap ones and replace them on a regular basis
@peterpeter566610 ай бұрын
this machine reminds me of when i fix german cars . overengineered headache!
@Kandralla8 ай бұрын
I can tell you one thing. Don't listen to this guy for advice. He has no clue how the thing works. - Didn't actually explain one of the main features (being vent-less). - Makes up some BS about a window washer. - Identifies the main water supply line as the fabric softener line (doesn't question why that line would need to be 1" ID.) - Somehow walks away with the idea that the thing will be hard to repair event though actual repair people seem to think it's pretty well put together. You wanna do product reviews, great. But if you can't be bothered to actually figure out how something works you shouldn't be posting tear downs where you talk about how things work. The thing is perfectly fine as a main washing machine. Who buys a special machine for their closet?