How I Add More Water to a GE Washer, Finally CLEAN Cloths!

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How I Add More Water to a GE Washer, Finally CLEAN Cloths!

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The Art Lady's Home

Күн бұрын

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@tonygoodwin3875 14 күн бұрын

I have that exact same machine with that EXACT same issue & have been boggled out of my mind on how to fix the issue. until now…. FREAKING GENIUS!!.. thank you 👍

@brianmatthews4323 Жыл бұрын

It's a shame we even have to hack these expensive, brand new machines.

@Techknowverse 11 ай бұрын

that isn't hacking. Learn English.

@brianmatthews4323 11 ай бұрын

@@Techknowverse Quit being a pedant.

@dreadfdntf2004 10 ай бұрын

I watched a youtube video of the same way, so I did it and I'm so happy I did. My clothes are so much cleaner.

@christinesteinbach4310 2 жыл бұрын

My father has the same model. I do my laundry there sometimes. I noticed the low water level too. I searched online and this GE has a timed fill. So if you have low water pressure it will never be enough water in the drum. Other machines have a leveled fill, so even if the water trickles in it fills, but just takes forever. My dad did something to increase the pressure and now it fills up. I use the deep fill option by holding the button for three seconds. When I moved to an apartment with shared laundry, I switched to white sheets and towels. I use bleach or a cup of vinegar to keep any odors away. I like the “spa” white vibe. I’m going to try your hack someday if I get my own laundry back again.

@drafter3412 Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one to think this is just nuts? MANUALLY filling a 21st century washing machine? I might as well go back to grandma days and bring out the the ol' enamel tub and wringer.

@jamesorsby7553 8 ай бұрын

😆😂🤣

@katiekraning7248 6 ай бұрын

1000%!!! GE? Why do your machines suck?! And also, HE washers and legislation....why aren't you analyzing real world user data?...if everyone is spending time manually filling water, creating hacks, and making videos about how to actually make a washing machine wash clothes...the "efficiency" of the appliance is moot, and possibly more detrimental than prior methods. Do the real research. The creator here says she doesn't believe researchers who say the clothes are clean. I don't quite know what they measure or how they tell, but I agree that the clothes coming out of this washer feel unclean and actually stink worse than going in. Sometimes having to run THE SAME LOAD 3 times to get it clean ish enough for the dryer. This is not saving any time or energy. "HE" decisionmakers need to get into the laundry rooms of actual humans with actual stains and wear vs. lab presumptions.

@tangelababb5298 Жыл бұрын

So glad I just found this I was so frustrated that my clothes, sheets, towels etc still smelled.

@hardshadow4982 Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edJ0qsWLnqjYmac.html nah he has the answer

@dianehopps8770 9 ай бұрын

We are going to do this! Tired of wearing washed dirty cloths! We were totally ripped of by GE! We are installing another line!

@NurseEmilie 9 ай бұрын

I have a new LG washer and I did one load and couldn't even see the water when it was washing - It has a glass lid and I can see it. It disappointed me so much that I've gone several weeks and haven't used it since. Finally I realized I was going to have to do a wash, so today I took 2 empty milk jugs and put the towels into the machine and then added 2 milk jugs full of water. The machine ran in a lot of water, plenty, as it had weighed wet clothes and sense the weight and the good part is - I didn't add extra water for the rinse cycle, I didn't have to. Plenty of water ran in and rinsed the clothes quite well. That's because the weight it senses at the beginning is the amount it will use for the rinse as well. The only bad part is my laundry room is in the basement and I have to carry two jugs of water down the basement stairs and I'm not a spring chicken and it's a little hard for me to feel safe carrying those two jugs down the stairs.

@sueoneal2249 10 ай бұрын

I have the same sorry machine

@Tru1ish 7 ай бұрын

I have the exact washer n is a nightmare. I hate I bought it‼️ I'll get the hose setup today‼️ Ty. In order to fill, I figure it you have to open n close the door then press the power button four times to get extra water. I need clean clothes n towels as well.

@tigarforever Жыл бұрын

I'm having the same issue. The water level wouldn't be an issue if the agitator (thing in the middle) was as powerful as the older models.

@petermaz701 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you. Great hack! I noticed that you had the fill on large instead of extra-large doesn’t it fill with a little bit more water then?

@katedaniels9623 2 күн бұрын

A private shop explained that these new machines were government mandated back in 2012 to be efficient by a certain date. (Remember low flush toilets which took 3 flushes to flush- also mandated). So these terrible electronic far more expensive machines are thanks to government saving the environment or something…

@theartladyshome1169 2 күн бұрын

@@katedaniels9623 yes that’s what a representative from Lowe’s said to me. But the deep function is supposed to fill up and it just doesn’t. The manual says 19 inches of water. But for some reason, even at the proper settings, and holding down the button past 3 seconds , it does not fill up that deep and there’s no way I can wash a full load of clothes in 19 inches of water. I returned this machine for another and now man really fill up my machine.

@katedaniels9623 2 күн бұрын

@@theartladyshome1169 hi. Im hoping to repair my 20 year old kemoore bcuz its not spin drying properly, but im looking up hacks just in case I have to replace it.

@theartladyshome1169 2 күн бұрын

@@katedaniels9623 I wish I did the same. I hastily got rid of my old machine, thinking the new one would be better.

@keepitmoving777 Ай бұрын

I totally agree with you! This new machine is ridiculous!!!!!

@tmmmc9805 Жыл бұрын

Just to let you guys know when it weighs at the beginning it figures up the amount of water for the entire cycle including the rinse cycles as well. If you do it this way you’ll have to add water at every step but if you wet the clothes before you start the cycle the laundry will be heavier and the machine will think there’s more when it weighs thus maximum water level and you can walk away from it and it stops when it reaches the deepest level it can.

@dianehopps8770 9 ай бұрын

I tried this and it didn’t work

@starwyatt8473 3 ай бұрын

I JUST GOT A BRAND NEW WHIRLPOOL WASHER AND I AM SO DISGUSTED! I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT MANUFACTURERS CAN INVENT SOMETHING THIS USELESS! THEY CALL THIS HIGH-TECH WASHERS ENERGY-EFFICIENT BECAUSE IT WILL SAVE ELECTRICITY AND WATER. ( (WHEN I USED THE WHIRLPOOL THE FIRST TIME AND SAW THE CLOTHES ABOVE THE WATER, IT KNEW IT WAS BAD SO, JUST LIKE THIS LADY, I WAS CARRYING BUCKETS OF WATER FROM MY SINK TO FILL THE WASHER ENOUGH WATER!). I 'D RATHER PAY A FEW MORE CENTS FOR ELECTRIC AND WATER AS LONG AS MY WASH IS CLEAN!) RIGHT NOW, I HAVE BEEN RUNNING FULL CYCLE IN THE WASHER WITH DETERGENT. AFTER IT'S DONE I REPEAT THE ENTIRE WASH WITH ONLY THE SOFTENER (IF I DON'T DO THIS, ASIDE FROM THE MANY COMPLAINTS HERE, I NOTICE THAT IT CAUSED ME TO ITCH AND I'M SURE IT'S BECAUSE I WAS WEARING CLOTHES WITH DETERGENT AND SOFTENER RESIDUE ON MY SKIN!). I WATCHED THE DEMO OF A SALESPERSON IN THE STORE. HE WAS USING A GE TOP-LOAD WASHER (IT SEEMS ALL TOP-LOAD BRANDS NOW HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT. HE SAID YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING WITH FRONT-LOAD MODELS' LOW WATER LEVEL. I BET WHOEVER THOUGHT OF THIS IDEA IS SOME IGNORAMUS WHO HAS NEVER WASHED CLOTHES AT HOME IN HIS/HER ENTIRE LIFE!). TO ADD MORE WATER, THE SALESMAN ADVICE IS TO START THE MACHINE AT ANY OPTION AND WAIT UNTIL IT FINISHES FILLING WATER THEN IMMEDIATELY SHUT IT OFF. THEN RESTART THE MACHINE AND IT WILL GIVE MORE WATER BECAUSE THE WET CLOTHES ARE NOW ARE HEAVIER THAN WHEN THEY WERE DRY (TALK ABOUT ENERGY AND WATER SAVING! I USED TO START MY OLD WASHER, WHICH GAVE AS MUCH WATER AS I CHOOSE, THEN LEAVE TO RETURN TO A CLEAN WASH [NOT ANYMORE SINCE NOW I HAVE TO BABYSIT THE WASHER]!). SINCE I LIVE IN AN APARTMENT, I DON'T KNOW IF MANAGEMENT WILL ALLOW ME TO TRY THIS LADY'S METHOD. I THINK I'M GOING TO ASK A LAWYER IF ALL OF US WHO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM CAN MAKE A COMPLAINT AGAINST THESE MANUFACTURERS FOR SELLING THESE USELESS MACHINES!

@Leenightwolf 14 күн бұрын

What difference does that make?

@TickityBooHomestead Ай бұрын

we have the same machine with the same problem everything coming out still dirty

@ariesqueen9582 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@angelmartinelli9983 9 ай бұрын

It's not a hack, it's what the washer is supposed to do, mine always fills 3 quarters even on the super fill, this washer sucks period.

@sandywest7664 7 ай бұрын

These machines were changed to save water and save the planet,so they say,there is no way cloths are getting cleaned when the water doesnt even cover the cloths. I dont know why i didn't think of these a few years ago when i bought this same machine. And try and buy an older machine,you cant find them. Thanks for this video.

@Krzrrazrrokr Жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 GE washer which is very similar to this one but it has more knobs, and it fills full on its own. I didn’t have to do anything to it. I don’t even use the deep fill option. I just set it to extra large water option or precise fill. It gives plenty of water. I’ve had this washer full to the top with clothes, washed king size sheets and comforters, cat beds, big body pillows, rugs, etc and they all come out clean. I’m scared to buy a new washer once this one breaks because I like a machine that uses enough water.

@ericac7702 Жыл бұрын

Thats Awesome! Can you please share which model and modle number. In search for one now.

@Krzrrazrrokr Жыл бұрын

@@ericac7702 GTW460ASJWW

@evil1by1 9 ай бұрын

That sounds worth repairing. Doesnt matter if the repairs are more than the cost of a washer if the new ones don't work. Unfortunately thats where the greenie weenies are forcing us.. back to using and repairing older and potentially less safe things when we have the tech to make new ones that work as well or better simply because they keep passing laws forcing manufacturers to make shoddy appliances in the name of saving mother gaia.

@fruitypebblez4309 5 ай бұрын

I had the same one. I bought it in 2015. I just bought the same one thinking it would work like the other but it does not. I got tricked into buying what i thought would be the same as i had before.

@gallopwithme2449 2 жыл бұрын

Your lucky. Mine has a sensor and if it is overfilled in immediately empties it. So frustrating. I just start filling up my tub with powder tide and throw everything in there and let it presoak. It’s the only way I can get it to really get clean.

@zac7062 Ай бұрын

Can It Work On Kenmore Elite Oasis

@Arnd2it 3 ай бұрын

What I didn't hear in the video is WHEN you add the extra water. (Before you start the machine or do you wait for the "wash" cycle?)

@theartladyshome1169 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been adding water at the beginning of the wash.

@davidhightower2921 Жыл бұрын

You are a genius!

@anthonynoga Жыл бұрын

I probably would just try to find a new machine. I won't be able to use a hose...

@hardshadow4982 Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edJ0qsWLnqjYmac.html nah he has the answer,,,,

@Techknowverse 11 ай бұрын

I don't know why you have a problem, our washer is the same exact one, because and it puts too much water, or not enough on auto level. It says, low fills up to 1/3 water, medium fills 1/3 to 1/2, high fill above 1/2 to 2/3 , and max fill all the way up for water level.

@marewaltwms1 4 ай бұрын

Low water levels don't get your clothes clean it not high efficiency if you have to wash it twice. Especially if you live in hard water areas.

@Amarmi579 6 ай бұрын

I've manually filled it but my sooo smart washer machine figures it out and drains the extra water 😮

@biashacker 25 күн бұрын

Trust me you always want to use plumbers tape.

@user-wb3cl1uh3f Жыл бұрын

Great hack; however, my water valves are behind my washer, so I can't reach them.

@jamesorsby7553 8 ай бұрын

You could've avoided doing all of that had you purchased a Speed Queen top loader, because it fills the washer tub all the way up from the get go before it agitates.

@BlueMoon-pz9pp 7 ай бұрын

Are you currently using a Speed Queen you speak of? If so what year did you buy it? Do you mind sharing the model #? I'm tired of filling up 5 gal Home Depot buckets to add to my GE washer.

@jamesorsby7553 6 ай бұрын

@@BlueMoon-pz9pp The Speed Queen TC5003WN fills all the way up, and uses the old school ripple vane agitator.

@scottgood7888 Жыл бұрын

I'm confused as to why you connected your hack hose to the hot water outlet instead of the cold. Unless of course you choose to wash all your clothes in warm water.

@theartladyshome1169 Жыл бұрын

I teach Art to 800 elementary kids each week, so I want to use hot water for the germs. Also, it seems to help with the stuff I get on my clothes from teaching art.

@ChosenOne9387 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that you have a deep fill button on your washer. Press it to add 3 gallon increments or hold it for 3 seconds for deep fill

@kelliroberts9096 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried that, and it still doesn’t fill. Since the day I bought it. Any ideas?

@netra0878 Жыл бұрын

I tried it also still don’t fill I have to keep opening hoping enough water will even cover 5 inches

@toxclegend Жыл бұрын

This model doesnt do that. It has to say specifically “Deep Fill” to do that

@hardshadow4982 Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edJ0qsWLnqjYmac.html nah he has the answer

@Techknowverse 11 ай бұрын

I have the same washer, that isn't deep fill, it is Deep Rinse. which is different.

@kelleylee6342 4 ай бұрын

how do you reach the brass valve? do you have to pull out the washer every time?

@theartladyshome1169 4 ай бұрын

My valve is to the very left of my washing machine and there’s nothing next to the washing machine so it’s easy for me to reach

@marychambley3601 3 ай бұрын

Ive been told when these LG & Samsung washers have problems and need parts that repair ppl can’t get parts right now. Parts are imported I’m assuming. The labor is through the roof! These HE (high efficiency) washers are just no good. They don’t clean worth a flip, not enough water to even clean your clothes! Ppl complain about most all washers and I’m so tired of these companies making crappy products and lying to us and charging outrageous prices for us to end up with a pile of damp dirty clothes!!!! The old washers were the best!! PLEASE MAKE THEM LIKE THAT AGAIN! Don’t buy high efficiency nothing. Ok thanks for letting me vent. lol.

@jenniferpowell3644 4 ай бұрын

Or you can just quickly wet the clothes with a galllon of water using an empty detergent bottle. That works too if you dont want to hook this gadget up.

@nonamite6872 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the plumbing attachment please?

@margueritecruz6909 Ай бұрын

It’s shameful that these trusted name brands actually make in efficient machines that don’t do the job in order to claim the e produced an energy saver model. 😒👹

@misae4429 Жыл бұрын

Hi omg I’m so stressed can I return it I just got it this Wednesday august 23,2023 don’t like it I regret buying this washer. I have never bought anything G E and never will again 🤦🏻‍♀️ 6:48

@ArtLadyChannel Жыл бұрын

I returned mine. I ended up buying at a cheaper machine that did the same thing! The sales guy said all machines only fill with a few inches of water. They are called energy efficient. So…. I hooked up a hose to the washing machine valves, and I manually add more water.

@bigrob4840 10 ай бұрын

Could I just add the clothes, soap, & manual what as high before turning anything on w/ out it it draining. Another channel said to add water slowly; otherwise, it'll sense it being manual & start draining it. That'll suck. I love how high yours is.

@theartladyshome1169 10 ай бұрын

I have mine set on a large load, and I manually add water while the machine is filling to a bit more than halfway. The machine continues to fill until it stops at its predetermined amount. I set mine on a large load so it’s not going to sense anything. For the rinse cycle I just let it run its own course. I’m concerned about clothes being washed and once they’re washed they drain and then they just naturally rinse, which is fine with me with less water. Before I did this, the clothes it didn’t get clean, and didn’t smell fresh. Came back with almost a sour smell and you definitely couldn’t put a lot of clothes in the washer.

@SONICLIGHTNINGSPEED Жыл бұрын

This is some bs. I have a brand new machine not filling properly. I calling someone. This isn't professional. A new machine and I can't wash my clothes

@jayzee3303 Ай бұрын

This concept of very little/not enough water to do a proper wash, seems to be the order of the day for all "modern" brands. It's disgusting. Users are finding all ways to put more water. Front loads can be filled through the detergent dispenser, eg: about 5 mins after the wash cycle starts.

@barbarabellamy9007 2 жыл бұрын

What do you do for the rinse cycle?

@theartladyshome1169 2 жыл бұрын

For the rinse cycle I just let it run by itself I don’t add more water.

@ScroogeM_duck 2 жыл бұрын

It automatically uses more water for the rinse than the wash cycle

@tigarforever Жыл бұрын

@@ScroogeM_duck Mine doesn't

@tigarforever Жыл бұрын

She would need to listen to when it starts to fill up a second time so she can get out her garden hose.

@birdieberry1860 11 ай бұрын

I'd like to know how to keep water in this washer to soak clothes overnight! Has anyone figured out how to soak longer than 2 hours. I

@jenniferpowell3644 4 ай бұрын

Leave the lid open

@mariejoseecastelbasquin6604 4 ай бұрын

JÉRUSALEM FRUKTY GOD JÉRUSALEM FRUKTY TURGEAU PLANTES

@nickleman.6229 11 ай бұрын

Why does the machine sound like that? I have the same machine. Thanks

@wellsmichelle31 5 ай бұрын

Mine sounds the same. Yours?

@jerryw.millssr.7989 Жыл бұрын

My GE is always hacked for plenty of water and l have to wash my clothes 2 or 3 times. JUNK JUNK

@conurse Жыл бұрын

Same Machine...same problem...only fills half way

@user-tu9pi7ud9b 6 ай бұрын

You could have just changed the water temperature to colors and avoided all of that.

@vadahaynes365 9 ай бұрын

Yes Its Just a piece of junk a lot of work to do when its suppose to be new me id rather have a wringer washing machine

@jessikapiche6097 5 ай бұрын

These are terrible machine, basically scams... it takes all your clothes and make them into a ball and in the end you end up with an unbalance load and spinning broke the machine... If i was rich i would sue...

@jessikapiche6097 5 ай бұрын

it is not just GE it is also Maytag. Terrible!!! 800$ and it is always shitty as hell. They don't wash, they don't spin correctly, they entangle the clothes, WHO FUCKING TEST THOSE MACHINES BEFORE SELLING THEM??!!!

@rosajohnson-v6l 2 ай бұрын

i have also had some of my clothes and bathroom rugs come out of the washer with tears and rips. seriously.