Just got it delivered and installed. Machine works great so far. Water level NOT a problem for me, I did two loads one at max water level with Deep Fill turned on (held 3 seconds until light came on) it filled well beyond the clothes level so all was completely immersed (and more). The other load with "Precise Fill" and which was actually a little deeper fill than other HE machines I've worked with. I own a part time cleaning business and we do a lot of Air B&B's etc so I I've worked with a lot of different HE machines, and some do not use enough water in my opinion, this machine had the small load of clothes exactly to the clothes level, so all clothes were PLENTY wet enough to clean. Two things make me already like this machine...1) speed of fill, took mine about the same amount of time in this vid, and half as long as my previous machine. 2) rinse and spin cycle is very efficient, VERY FAST, had no problems with huge load and my clothes were completely rinsed and spun without having to do a deep fill rinse cycle. WOW. OK, So the machine makes some noise as it's washing....to me it's saying WASH WASH WASH...and doing it's job. I didn't buy the machine because it's quiet. So far this washing machine works fine....took me a few minutes to find the right combo of load size, Fill options etc....but it's pretty easy to figure out.

@bburnsga

Жыл бұрын

But it took NINE minutes to fill in this video -- that's terrible, in my opinion!! My Kenmore large capacity washer filled FAR more quickly that this!!

Thanks for doing videos like this. It really helps when trying to make a decision on which machine to purchase.

I love this washer so far. Thank you for all of your reviews. You really helped my purchase decision!!

You can't know how much I appreciate you sharing these instructional videos. New washers a re so confusing and I just want one that works well and will last.

The tub on this machine is huge. I just want to add that when I first got the machine I was getting a full tub of hot and cold water but overtime the hot water was less and less to the point I was only getting 6 inches of hot/warm water. I was ready to throw mine away until I saw a KZread video saying to clean the water hoses from both ends. I figured what the heck I’ll give it a try. OMG it worked! The hoses that attach to the water valve have mesh on the ends so if you have hard water the hoses get blocked with sediments. I cleaned both ends of each hose and my washer now fills to the top with cold and hot water

Great Video. I think this machine fills up better and washes clothes better than most new highly expensive sets. A lot of the new machines at $900. and over, fill with half that amount of water and sometimes Never wet all the clothes at all. The noise this machine makes is a Small price to pay for the better water fill and Long Thorough Washing that it gives the clothes. Thanks for posting.

What a useful video and channel you have, Kirk. Thank you for your effort in making these.

Folks, after much research I bought this for my elderly mother,89, who can’t learn new things, etc. we did a test wash using Normal/deep fill/2 spray rinses with extended spin. It took maybe an hour and WOW! Talk about water! So far it’s awesome. I think we can use the Speed Wash with deep fill as well. I’ll be back to report more. So far so good. For the record: It’s NOT too loud. Don’t know what’s up with the reviews and hysteria claiming it’s too loud. Sounds perfectly normal to us. My mom, my 2 adult kids, and me.

@cleophusfowler

Жыл бұрын

We also have one just like this. It's a wonderful machine that's easy to use, fills up with water, large capacity, cleans very well, extracts water very well for shorter drying time and as you say NOT too loud. I don't get it. Everyone sure has sensitive ears that's complaining about the noise or maybe it's as you say hysteria.

@bburnsga

Жыл бұрын

I bought one of these, received it yesterday. To me, it IS loud. And obnoxious. Maybe something one has to get used to, though I called for them to pick the set up, due to this noise, the hesitations, the beeps. And it takes SO long to wash a load!

@benjaminschultz2582

3 ай бұрын

I've researched extensively, and compared to other units, this line does seem to be the best overall in terms of its well roundedness. And yes, it does have options for a deep fill and deep rinse, which others do not. And it agitates better than the Maytag and Whirlpool units of comparable specifications. Not saying it's fantastic, but best all around.

@pianotutoring6954

2 ай бұрын

Came back a year later to say that dear mom passed away last September. The girls still live there and use the machine weekly. One word of caution, I had GE washers before that broke the transmissions very fast, so don’t wash large heavy rugs. It can handle several smaller sized ones just not anything bigger. It’s still quiet , has its own room with a door that closes but we’ve never heard any loud noise. I live next door and I personally own a Maytag commercial that is crazy strong but not as large and also doesn’t have more than 2 sized selections. It does fill up all the way and has a short strong cycle. Hope this helps .

I have this GE & I picked it so I can choose my own water level...two years without any issues. I like this machine over any front loader.

@GigaChadObject

6 ай бұрын

Blud predicted of comments seeing this comment after two years💀

@user-pz6ee8pk8x

5 ай бұрын

THE BODHI12345

Thank you for posting this vid! Just got mine delivered and installed and I'm currently playing around with it to understand how it works, since it's completely different from my old school moving dial washing machine.

Glad you're back recording this machine. I love this washer. Thinking about getting my grandmother one. Please continue to post more.

@RiverRatHeather

2 жыл бұрын

How much did they pay you?

@quentin2224

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverRatHeather Got mine for $656 at Lowe’s and we love it. Only issue we have is when we wash blankets it tends gets unbalanced on the spin cycle

Thank you for taking the time to video and upload. Just ordered this model after my 30 yr kenmore died (transmission). 😢 think I’ll be happy w this one according to your video. I opted out of the warranty from Best Buy. Hope I don’t regret that. Thank you.

This two hour video is the most exciting KZread video I have ever watched. My previous favorite was 2 hour video watching paint dry.

@kirkrivas8172

2 жыл бұрын

Nice comment! I wish I could capture a machine explode....

@pianotutoring6954

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

We just had this washer delivered today and I am washing the first round of laundry in it. I was worried about the awful sound it makes during the WASH cycle. I’m glad to know that yours makes the same noise. It took a month to arrive and I was scared it was damaged.

Mine is 3 years old...no problems. Gotta love a full tub of water and a dual action agitator!

The key to using this washer is to know when to hit the Deep fill button on certain cycles. As I said before absolutely no complaints. Also, I got the matching Dryer. The dryer dries much quicker than my Kenmore did and the auto dry sensors are spot on!

@neel293275783

5 жыл бұрын

I have not figured that out yet but think I have a problem. Machine never has more than 3” of water!??

@MrDaysfan82

5 жыл бұрын

@@neel293275783 turn off the auto sensing and use it as you would a normal old school washer. Press deep fill once after starting the cycle and it will always add the correct amount of water.

@grandJim2070

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrDaysfan82 How is auto sensor turned off ?

@pianotutoring6954

Жыл бұрын

@@neel293275783 on the far left, set at Max fill, then choose a cycle that has the black backgrounds. Then press Deep Fill until the light comes on next to it. We chose a normal . If I could add a picture you’d see it filled up to the top of drum, more than enough water. I’m very happy.

@AVToth

Жыл бұрын

@@grandJim2070 I turn off precise fill.

I live in the south with high humidity and my work clothes get saturated with body sweat. Washing them in a HE front loader would not get them clean due to lack of water. They would look clean and smell clean but as soon as they got damp they smelled like a wet dog. I couldn't stand to smell myself. I looked at numerous top loaders thinking that would be the solution. WRONG! The newer machines don't use adequate water or agitate enough to get soiled clothing clean. Do the powers that be think everyone works in an air conditioned office? I went to a local washing machine repair/salvage/resale shop and bought an "old time" washer. It has 3 water levels and an extra rinse cycle option. High water level is just inches below the lid and it agitates the heck out of my work clothes getting them very clean. It only had a 90 day warranty but has been working for close to 2 years. This was the best purchase I've made in years.

@rindershow212

2 жыл бұрын

You said everything I was thinking!! These new "so called " machines agitate,s like feather!! The older machines got the job done because of the extreme back&forth torque movement. After seeing the way these new machines move around .. I am disappointed!!

@scottwilliams7249

Жыл бұрын

I know I’m probably late to this, but the type of detergent you use will also play a role in how clean the clothes feel or smell. This is where Persil and Tide tend to stand out. Persil is my personal preference, but they both break down enzyme and bacteria left in your clothing from Sweat and BO. This results in your clothes not smelling sour after they get damp. Just something to consider. But washers do play a major role in whether or not your clothes smell/are clean.

@reginasabia8162

10 ай бұрын

My first day with this machine. Cannot believe the difference in cleaning from my cabrio with an impeller.

@brianharrison3676

10 ай бұрын

I always feel very confused by this. How come our front load washers small or super large capacity in Europe have never had any of the issues that US front loaders have. Like never. Were they built to fail?

@StijnNLDutch

3 ай бұрын

@@brianharrison3676cause we have the major top brands brands here. Bosch/siemens/miele. I have never seen people in the us have those kind of machines we have, they always have cheap lg or samsung washers. The us is now discovering heatpump dryers 😅

I like that it has an extra long wash cycle. I’ll bet that it’s great for bed linens and stained tablecloths.

I ordered this machine yesterday, it should be here Saturday. Thanks for the videos.

@victoriapless5036

3 жыл бұрын

How do you like your washer after a year?

@daughterofyah6209

2 жыл бұрын

@@victoriapless5036 right! I am curious to know.

Just bought this washer because of this video. Thank you!

@ericgarcia6728

4 жыл бұрын

Are you happy with it?

@cherylwest5444

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericgarcia6728 I'm not happy with it. It is too weird. My old basic washer was better. I have had mine a week. I do not like it.

@christinelabrum8257

2 жыл бұрын

@@cherylwest5444 why don't you like it? reasons?

5:03 rinse 16:22 agitation 59:58 spin

I just got this machine about 2 weeks ago. I used this video along with, probably all of the others, to make my decision. I like it much better than my front loader I had. The fill level is fine in it. The drum is so wide that it still has plenty of water to wash a very large load. Also, the sound is louder in the video than you hear in actual use in a real home environment. It's probably louder in my garage with all the hard surfaces near it than it would be in my house where the sound would be dispersed and absorbed by softer materials like linoleum and carpet that are nearby.

@lindadebourbon4205

4 жыл бұрын

Just got mine today and it is soooo loud it is going back.

@thomaslytle5519

4 жыл бұрын

linda debourbon I got mine today. It’s no louder than any other new machine. It’s a great deal quieter than any other washer I’ve had

@TheJupiterKnight

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I just got my new one today. Replaced an older GE washer, the old one was very loud (laundry room is in the house in hallway and could hear it and it was annoying). I couldn't believe how quiet the new one is. I kept checking on it to make sure it was working. LOL

@paulmartin8271

Жыл бұрын

@@lindadebourbon4205 Just got mine the other day and YES ... It is loud but it is only one of the few that actually uses enough wash water to clean the clothes and a deep rinse to remove detergent residue so it's a "trade off." I am fortunate to have a separate utility room and when I shut the door, the noise is quite tolerable.

@kristinafrancis382

Жыл бұрын

Is your machine still going strong? Any issues with it?

Thank God I found your channel I was about call and warehouse to come pick this crap washer up then I realized the wife daughter niece turned off the cold valve 😂 there was no water during the fill smh but thanks you taught how to do the setting cycles 👍

@kirkrivas8172

4 жыл бұрын

This washer also does something very strange. If you have very low water pressure and and your machine only fills up a few inches in the designated time, it will start to wash ready or not. Most machines will stop filling based on water level, this one starts washing after a given time, if you have low flow rate it will not wash properly. Dont get me wrong, it does have a pressure switch to turn off water if the level is too high. I really appreciate your comment!!!

@lllewis2506

4 жыл бұрын

@@kirkrivas8172 good to know. You're welcome

@paulmartin8271

3 жыл бұрын

@@kirkrivas8172 Is there a "low pressure limit""? Here in Gulf Breeze, FL we have very low water pressure from Midway Water. Is there a way to adjust the "timed fill" setting? I have the 2012 version of this washer and I have to haul buckets of water to it. I'd gladly pay $1,000 for a version of this washer that filled up based on water level rather than a time limit. Also, can you raise the lid during the rinse filling cycle (in order to add fabric softener). I'm just getting prepared for when the one I have "dies." [HE washers just plain suck ... they don't get clothes clean and they don't rinse properly].

This is a decent inexpensive washer.. I replaced my old GE for this one. was skeptical at first but once i saw its performance I was very impressed. It uses enough water and the agitation is good too although mine doesn't have a dual agitator.. like the option of the spray rinse too if you don't need to use the deep rinse The longevity is questionable.. Would overall recommend

Thank you so very much for doing this! I always had the old washers top loaders that filled up with water. About 3 to 4 years ago my husband surprised me with brand new Samsung front loader washer and dryer. I was very surprised and loved them until I started using them. I HATED THEM. Just last week we sold them and went to BrandsMart to buy myself the old washer and dryer. Couldn't really fine exactly what I was looking for but I got this exact washer that you have here plus the dryer that goes with it. I really do appreciate what you're doing it helps me out a lot on figuring out what my settings will be.

I find these GE washers have larger drums that the Whirlpool variant and i like the Agitator design but i also find it sounds unrefined and loud compared to the WP. The agitator is not as smooth meaning how the upper agitator sounds and feels cheap / lose where as . You see the upper agitator wobble more during spin that the WP version and the WP also seems like it turns way easier like it glides. To me this machine is great but has a slightly cheapish build to it and i don't like how it fills i rather a flat stream of water than the waterfall style i think that will restrict fill speed. I think the deep fill button may work for the precise fill option or select cycles. Would love to see GE refine the drive system to be quieter / smoother, refine the Agitator action a bit and maybe do a digital control panel with buttons and a display. i just may buy one of these here in trini if it gets cheap enough.

Oh it has a tune it plays at the end of the cycle?? Thanks for the video! Can’t wait to get mine now ! 🎉

0:02 Start of wash/Start of the video 4:12 Fill 13:10 Start of Wash 19:13 Start of Rinse 41:07 Spin 800Rpm/Lid locked 42:37 850Rpm 44:28 Spray rinse 45:40 Fill for extra rinse 53:27 Start of Rinse (2nd) 56:32 Lid lock 56:43 Draining 58:10 Ready for spin 58:42 Draining for the last time 58:43 Final spin! 800Rpm 1:00:16 850Rpm 1:01:42 9000Rpm 1:15:35 End of spin 1:15:38 Lid unlocked/Cycle complete signal

@RiverRatHeather

2 жыл бұрын

That's insanely way to long......

@bucketsworld100yearsago3

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverRatHeather so?

@powerbottomboi5255

2 жыл бұрын

@@bucketsworld100yearsago3 Most people dont want to wait forever for clothes to be done

Great review. During the spin cycle, I thought the agitator was going to turn into a duplicate of Captain Kirk!!

I just purchased this machine today and I'm astounded by how big the tub is

@shawnise

3 жыл бұрын

I just got one two and I have to use a step ladder to get everything out. (I'm 4'11 so yeah, it's big)

I might be crazy I bought a Whirlpool had to add a bucket of water just to get clothes wet returned it swapped for a Maytag same thing, now got a GE Much better I think nice amount of water

First, thanks Kirk Rivas for posting this video because my new washer made/makes so many strange noises and behaves (what I thought to be) so erratically I was going to call GE/Lowes and either return it or get it fixed ... but it behaves just like the one in this video. The really good news is that it fills to the top and uses plenty of water to effectively washe the clothes which includes heavily ground in soil from gardening. My whites come out stunning (I use OxiClean powder in addition to detergent). My previous washer was GE's ten year old predecessor version of this washer and it was quieter but would not fill with enough water and I was sick of having to haul five gallon buckets to fill it up. The one serious flaw in this machine is that the spin between the wash and the deep rinse is only about 2.5 minutes and at fairly low speed so detergent is not properly removed before rinse starts leaving the clothes soaked. You can see the result in the video by noticing that there are suds floating in the rinse water at 53:46. My previous GE went to the same maximum 700 rpm spin speed (about 4 minutes) between wash and deep rinse. To accommodate for that, I just set the thing for two deep rinses to ensure removal of all detergent residue. That being said, since the washer comfortably holds such incredibly large loads, I'll be doing only about 60% as many loads of laundry per week so it's essentially an even trade off. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use the spray rinse options - use only the deep rinse option - because the spray rinse leaves way too much detergent residue in your clothes. (see Kirk's other video of this washer without deep rinse and see how little water is used in the spray rinse cycle.)

@johndoe-vc1we

Жыл бұрын

Would you be able to tell me what temperature cool and warm are in degrees F? This machine as I understand does not have an internal heater and relies on mixing the hot and cold fills to do it. But I cannot find anywhere what the wash temperature is. It will be based on the hot fill being set somewhere between 120-150F. If it is closer to 150 then warm will be warmer than if it was set to 120. If you have an IR thermometer you can measure this since this machine works with the lid open.

@bburnsga

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if your lid stays locked even after the spin cycle is over & it's in the rinse cycle...? I have called Lowes to have them pick mine up. Thus far, I do NOT like it. When my load was finished, there was fabric softener all the way down the agitator, & some in the bottom of the tub -- and I DID do 2 rinses.

@paulmartin8271

8 ай бұрын

Yes .... that lid lock is ridiculous ... stays locked because there is no brake when you open the lid while it is spinning after the spin cycle is over. Since the spin cycles between wash and rinse are inadequate in terms of speed to force the fabric softener to dispense properly, the ONLY way liquid fabric softener works in this machine is to dump it directly into the final deep rinse water as if fills. Just one more example of the poor engineering that went into the design of this washer.

You want to know what is a better test? A set of queen or king size sheets, plus add a few smaller things like pajamas and t-shirts. Will the air bubbles go away? I expect them to get twisted, but it will be interesting how. Will the machine go out of balance during the final spin??

I love my 460....no problems and clothes are always clean!

@utfgamingyt8294

4 жыл бұрын

MrDaysfan82 What about the 330

@utfgamingyt8294

4 жыл бұрын

No it is 465

@MrDaysfan82

3 жыл бұрын

465 is the same machine...just a 4.2 cu/ft tub

Thank you for the review kind sir!

That is much more water than the maytag that we have currently. It doesn't remove all the soap and ruins clothes. I hope to be happy with this new model.

This is the exact washer I'm researching. Thanks for the video! I realize you did something to keep the lid from locking in all the cycles. But, without doing anything like that, can the lid be opened while the water is filling the tub and will the water continue to flow with the lid open?

I was ready to call the appliance store and have them come get it because of the growling noise it made just didn't sound right to me but I'm glad I saw this video thanks

Thank you for this I'm looking to buy a washer. You would probably need more water than this to wash a small comforter.

Damn that thing is LOUD. In the process of buying one. Glad it will be in the garage.

@jas0707

3 жыл бұрын

Very loud. I returned one as a result.

@ada2542

2 жыл бұрын

@@jas0707 Was this the same model he has in the video? GTW465ASNWW. Im getting ready to buy this one.

I love on the spin it’s moving so fast it looks like it’s warping time and space

@ericeballos7905

2 жыл бұрын

I feel it's not fast enough it always leaves soap now I have to use liquid soap.

@paulmartin8271

8 ай бұрын

The spin speed between wash and deep rinse is WAY too slow and does not adequately remove all detergent. The final spin speed after the rinse is fine.

This looks like a badass washing machine. This vs a LG front load is a tough pick.

Hey Kirk....thanks for your comments to my questions. Was wondering.....is there a hack to make the washing machine keep on going when the lid is raised????? Could you please let me know about that....cause I like to see how the wash is agitating and if it needs leveling. Our old Maytage had like a tab that I could depress with a metal rod to keep it going.

@chrisrodriguez6305

4 жыл бұрын

most washing machines have a magnet in the lid in the upper right hand side, if you open the lid then put a magnet in the right side corner closest to you, where the lid closes into, it will continue. i use a fridge magnet or hide a key case that has a magnet and that works.

@wisdomrules8474

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisrodriguez6305 I'll try that. Thanks. Someone else bought another lid lock. The part cost him $10 or less.

I've had mine since Friday and hate it already. My old GE 1 that i got in 2013 wouldn't fill enough water to wash large loads, but spun great and i always used the Drain and Spin feature again at the end to drain more before i dried my clothes. With this new one it won't spin on deep rinse without getting off balance and Spin light flashes? It's level because my Husband put his level on it. Lowe's didn't even check before they left. I've washed 3 loads of clothes and washed on Whites on Normal and even tried Whites on Heavy on 2nd load later and again today. I get plenty of water to wash clothes setting it on high or Max level. But draining and rinsing is driving me CRAZY!! The spin light flashes and have to run drain and spin 3-4 times to get it to spin right?? Today it was worse and didn't wash near as much in a load and had to take some clothes out before it would spin on high. Not even doing this every time i do laundry...

nice vid. a lil long but very informative. ty. how did u bypass the lid lock?

So the washer still runs with the lid opened? I like this. I am getting ready to purchase this washer. But still not sure about how to control the amount of water. Based on what I see in this video, there's too much water going into machine, and also, the agitator seems to go slow. You stated at one point that the clothes will move from top to bottom, I cant tell in this video. What cycle do I use to make it agitate faster? I had had a Kenmore and I loved it and it worked fine for 15 years till the motor died 3 weeks ago. I was unaware of the new technology at the time of my new purchase of the LG HE and do not like it at all. It takes way to long to run a load of clothes and doesnt seem to be getting my clothes clean. Its going back due to delivery issues. So now Im not sure what to buy.

I have this same washer. The washer works great but i can't figure out why the fabric softener won't dispense properly.

Hola, le pregunto, las toallas grandes y pesadas de playa se usa el ciclo de towel o el de bulky???

Thanks for WM post looking to buy one

Super helpful. Thank you.

How accurate is the precise fill? That is what GE says you should use. However, when I use precise fill it barely fills with water, a small load only gave me less than 1/2 inch of water. That can’t be right?

Can you add the soap then start the fill cycle to suds up the soap and add the clothes after it suds up?

Thank you so much for this information

Followed your directions and still cannot get the water to deep fill. Water will only fill to top of clothes, which are about 1/4 up the tub. Should the "deep fill" fill the whole tub?

Is there a trick to being able to keep the cover open as it washes? I believe mine stops when the cover is lifted

@paulgorsky5517

2 жыл бұрын

He taped a piece of wood or plastic into the switch to simulate that the lid is closed.

I recently purchased this machine. How is the machine in the machine spinning with the lid up? I have the lid open and the machine has stopped after the water drained. Also, should the basket move a lot? I am old school and my previous washer basket did not move at all. the is new to me.

I just purchased this model from Lowe’s, it will be delivered today. I hope I picked the right one

@keylolo3484

Жыл бұрын

How is it so far?

@kushbandit8701

Жыл бұрын

@@keylolo3484 I love it. The noise doesn’t bother me because it’s in the basement. It cleans perfect no issues at all. Love how large the tub is, and all of the presets on the panel.

does this machine auto-level like the kenmores?

Does it fill with water while the lid is open normally or are you bypassing something?

Looking for answers washer sensing no staying on stops filling

My washer on super size only fills up about a third, and does not clean my sons jeans.

@Kirk Rivas Why do some of these washers have a slightly modified model number? For example, on the store's display model the price tag listed the same model number as is listed in this video, but when I opened the lid, the manufacturer's name plate had a model number of GTW465ASN0WW, another machine's name plate said GTW465ASN1WW. Are these all the same machine, or are they made to different specifications?

@daughterofyah6209

2 жыл бұрын

It’s different sizes and colors

How did you get it to fill all the way??? I have the exact machine and only fills up to the 3rd dot from the bottom...

@rhoodj

3 жыл бұрын

HOLD THE BUTTON FOR 3 SEC UNTILL YOU HEAR THE BID AND SET IT UP.

I bought this machine because it filled well and used more water than most but I’ll be honest after owning it a year it does not wash large loads well even with the large capacity tub. Also mine goes off balance often

What happens if you start on Low water level - then push the pause - then change to Medium water level -> then Continue? Does it just add water or will it drain and restart the wash from the beginning?

The manual claims, copied and pasted: " NOTE: The Deep Fill button can also be pressed after the washer has completed filling and is in the wash phase if additional water is desired. To stop the extra fill, press the Deep Fill button again and the water will stop." Pretty sure I saw you do this but it didn't work? I've spent so many hours searching for my new washing machine that will completely fill with water that I'm sick to death of it all!

@bronwynclear3485

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! My man is a firefighter and I need a washer that uses full water to get the dirt and ashes off. I was told they do not make them anymore. EPA rules, or California rules, or something equally stupid. They need to listen to us users and customers!

@debp.4571

4 жыл бұрын

OH YES! I am in the process now, and I hate it! I think about it day and night too when I wake up. SOOOO many hours. Apparently one cannot get a normal machine anymore. The GOV'T said so in 2015. They have to lock you out so you can't see the quart of water they use to not wash your clothes! I can't take it anymore! Where is the washboard?

@arlenerod5353

4 жыл бұрын

@@debp.4571 I agree with you! I've been researching washers and dryers since our washer went out in April. I am replacing a 23-year old Kenmore set, so needless to say, washing clothes has changed dramatically! I thought this would be a relatively painless purchase, but every positive review seems to get buried in dozens of negative reviews! I've researched every HE washer, agitator vs impeller, front-load vs top-loader, watched so many KZread reviews (which I greatly appreciate since you can't wash a load of clothes at a big box store) and I feel even more confused as the days go by. At this point, I'm tempted to fix our old set! Like everyone else, I just want a washer that washes clothes in more than 3" of water! I could write a book on washers/dryers at this point! What did you decide to buy?

@arlenerod5353

4 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain 🤣

@debp.4571

4 жыл бұрын

@@arlenerod5353 We wished we had fixed our old washer. We did try that first, with a new knob, but didn't work. We considered everything, used machine, expensive Speed Queen. Our washer suddenly died, during pandemic, we were desperate. Got an LG delivered, top loader, impeller, 4.5 cubic ft, sight unseen. Had to take what was available at Lowes immediately. Spent the next 30 days researching, wanting to return it, came to the conclusion that they all do this same thing these days, so kept it. Was seriously considering exchanging it for this GE washer, but the loud cheap sounding noise and lots of complaints about that turned me off of it. I am learning to deal with the LG. At least it is not a lemon (I have read too much!). I have learned which settings work the best, and use those. Deep fill, extra water, extra rinse, bedding, heavy soil. Don't think bedding setting needs to only be used for bedding! Oh no! And I thought an agitator was needed, but realized they aren't the same anymore either. I also think the gov't is wrong thinking any of this conserves energy. The cycles are long, we all use the most water we can. It is all b.s. in my opinion. I just feel better not thinking about it constantly. It drove me nuts. At least this machine is quiet, and looks and feels nice. I am working on convincing myself it is good enough!

So the basket doesn’t rotate while filling?

I have the 2015 model and it has to be replaced (luckily under the Geek Squad warranty) but likely from two moves damaging it some. This is literally the best washer and I'm replacing it with this one after looking at the new LG with an agitator and new Whirlpool HE with an agitator. This just gets things so CLEAN! The newer ones from other brands aren't the same. But most importantly, I like that I can choose load size and if I need a little bit more water, deep fill adds to it. New models from other brands are either precise fill or full machine and a machine full of water for a medium load is just as inefficient as a huge load with barely any water. Clothes need some friction in the washer to loosen stains, but need the water to actually clean them and rinse them clean. It's like people can't determine for themselves how full the machine should be... it's just going to cause people to use MORE water! This is the perfect machine and I hope they don't stop making it.

@Snowystardust12

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This helped me understand what the Deep Fill button can do.

@christinelabrum8257

2 жыл бұрын

what is the geek squad warranty?

Hi i just got my machine today. but like its washing with very little water. Its not filling like yours does. I wonder why?

Do I add my Detergent and my Fabric softener at the same time ?

Great video, as I really wanted to know how high the water level would be with Deep Fill before deciding if I was going to go with this one or a similar sized LG. One important question though, how did you override the lid lock to get it to run with the top up? From looking at the upper lock piece at the store, it looked like it can just be unscrewed and removed, as there didn't seem to be any wiring or magnets involved, so I'm not sure if you did that or something else. Any info in that regard would be greatly appreciated.

@colleenstone8930

4 жыл бұрын

Start the washer with the lid open, it will not lock until the first spin. BTW, this is the worst machine I have ever owned..Clothes are so tangled, must wash smaller loads as untangling husband’s long sleeve dress shirts an extra chore.

@mark9118

2 жыл бұрын

@@colleenstone8930 Need to use a gentle wash setting for clothes that get tangled. That causes the agitator to operate a slower speed. In most cases, it will clean just as good on a gentle cycle.

Kirk don’t forget the blanket test! Also, what does the deep clean cycle do?

@kirkrivas8172

5 жыл бұрын

A customer just bought this unit, I have to wait until I order another one, should be in a week

Help, it seems that when it rinses it doesn't stop spinning to fill. So no fill again to rinse.

I saw a KZread video & guy said the noise comes from a low sitting tub/bottom & if you have the washer sitting in a tray (with raised ridges inside it), it rubs against the ridges & makes the noise. Can either: - replace the tray with a smooth surface inside the tray - remove the tray totally - adjust or screws on the 4 legs to raise the machine. Important: If adjusting the screws.... use a leveller to make sure the machine is "totally level" again when done!! Hope this helps.

I'm hella excited lol. Your killing it out here Kirk!! Any chance you can reveal your setup? The quality of your videos are always on point.

@kirkrivas8172

5 жыл бұрын

It's an older video camera, Panasonic AG-HVX200. When it was new it sold for over $3,000, but I bought it used a couple of years ago for under $600. I like it because it shoots in 24 frames per second for cinematic effect and you can over ride most of the auto settings. I like making my own adjustments on the camera. I got interested in video cameras because I wanted to film my sons' baseball games and events. I work a lot of hours and miss most of my sons games, but when I get a chance to go I want to film the game/event in its entirety for keepsake. It shoots high quality video but does not support full HD. It can shoot up to 1080i and 720P which is fine for my purposes. The really expensive video cameras shoot in 1080p and 4k. For fun I sometimes bring out my super VHS video camera to create an old school setting when filming really old washers. It will be while before I can afford to buy a high quality video camera that can film in 4k, so i make due with what I have. My setup includes a lamp mounting to my video camera and I use a decent tripod ($200)while filming the washers. Phones can probably shoot better video, but this is much more fun.

@EobardThawne-bk8jo

5 жыл бұрын

I mean hey if you're gonna do it, you gotta have fun with it and it seems like you enjoy it. For now I don't see any need to upgrade..they really do come out fantastic. Unless you personally want to upgrade for the events you get the chance to attend I can see that..then you'd be killing two birds with one stone as well ! Anyways, thanks for the solid response. You always come through in the clutch. Have a great day week cap'n Kirk!

Do you have a Frigidaire affinity washer: fafw3574kw0? If so, can you do a test cycle?

Do you guys know of any other washer that fills as much water as this one?

Where do you input your other liquids like softer and bleach?

Kirk, will you be testing the commercial version of this washer, model GTW525ACPWB?

@daughterofyah6209

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a commercial one??!! 👀👀

They are a bit noisy but they seem to do a good job. Parts are usually much cheaper to buy than Whirlpool. Easy to work on too. Transmissions on most of today's top loads seem to look VERY similar but the price isn't. Pumps seem a little more rugged too.

Something else that I found tremendously helpful was I went back to using my regular detergent. NOT that HE basically sudsless stuff. The suds are from surfactant. Surfactants are what lower surface tension and allows the water and soap to penetrate deeper into the fabric. When people have to strip their laundry they are basically filling their bathtub with detergent they should be able to use in the washer but can't because it takes more water to rinse out the suds and DIRTY water. Before the new HE, wash a jumbo load with a coffe cup full of water machines, the detergent, amount of water PLUS agitation did a "strip" every time a load is washed. Soaking your clean clothes in the bathtub because they have accumulated so much filth is ABSURD! It works but it shouldn't be necessary and with HE models it really is necessary.

Good review with 'great detail'👍 Even though it's 'extremely long', can FFWD or 'Scroll Segments' through various 'fill/spin' cycles to expedite reaching the end😉

If I end up buying this machine I hope our clothing doesn't get so dirty that it requires washing for 25 minutes! And what a bang the machine made at 38.55 when the washing finally stopped.

I wonder if it's normal for the Low water level to be only 1-2 inches high...? Also, when I took out my load, there was fabric softener all the way down the agitator, on the edge of the spiral. Also, in the tub bottom! Yes, I did the 2nd rinse. This is just not acceptable to me. Also, any time I lift the lid, of course it stops. When I close the lid, water runs for a few seconds, sometimes 2 or 3 times.

Where does my frabic softener go ?

OMG the sounds. This is best used in a basement or garage setup.

@OckGypsy

5 жыл бұрын

I have a similar machine and it is used in the garage.

@mackdeen7021

4 жыл бұрын

Not any worse than my dishwasher which is in my kitchen. Appliances to me are supposed to make noise. Yeah...you can spend more money to get a QUIET whatever....but for the price I'm willing to deal with a little noise, you don't have to even be in the house, go mow the grass, or better yet go pick up a six pack and celebrate doing the laundry with a few cold ones and go to the porch yard or just crank up the sound system..

@johnmeredith7128

4 жыл бұрын

@@mackdeen7021 Thanks for a sensible post! There is FAR too much complaining here about the noise level. It is no more than most washers at this price point. Quiet comes at a higher price, but that doesn't mean the clothes will be as clean.

Can infuse this machine in the bathroom only with shower head I tried filling it up but it only discards water. What Jose do I need to connect only one water side to wash ?

At the rinse cycle, can you hit pause to open the lid to add the 2 capfuls of Lysol laundry sanitizer and keep it on pause for 16 minutes (per instructions on the bottle) and then close the lid and then it just resumes the rinse and then spin cycle?

@emilysgka

3 жыл бұрын

I know you've probably figured it out already but for other curious, if rinse works the same as wash, yes. You have to pause it and close the lid. If you do not close the lid and the washer is paused with water in it it will drain your water after 15min. With the lid closed it will allow water to sit for up to 24hrs before it will automatically drain.

My washer is the same model and brand new from the store , just tested and notice that the levels of water are to low and can't get it to full level with a full load? any advices

@kris0369

4 жыл бұрын

Open and close few times it reset everything but at least it adds more water. Last night I was having problem we just got the washer last week yesterday was my first time using it. It fills low water I'm disappointed its energy efficient but seriously how can it wash when water only fills only 40% full?

Please need help. We got this washer and the issue I'm having is when it goes to the rinse, the door lock. I never put fabric softener in the center agitator I usually do when when it does the rinse. How do you unlock the lid when it does the rinse cycle. Or how to trip the sensor part to run the washer like you did it

@hollid175

Жыл бұрын

Put your fabric softener in the fabric softener cap and turn your setting to deep rinse add fabric softener . It will be released during that cycle. Hope this helps

Why dows this washer not add water when it sense the water level dropped due to movement from agitation?

Thank you. I'm looking to get one of these instead of those fancy high tech ones. I like selecting my water levels.

@pauletteschiowitz8989

3 жыл бұрын

This is completely computerized

How do you keep the cover open mine locks

Cleans better than any front loader that’s for sure...

Kirk it's not a bad machine But I don't think that i could listen to that noisy wash action for too long before it got on my nerves!!! I liked the older GE that had the Hydro wash action that was so much quieter... Thanks for the video and have a great weekend!!!

@petermaz701

5 жыл бұрын

Robert I totally agree with you it seems like a decent machine but that wow wow noise would drive me insane. I can’t understand why they couldn’t design it a little quieter and the Hydro waves were definitely quieter.

@quentin2224

5 жыл бұрын

@@petermaz701 Well at least you would know the washer is on and washing. Sometimes you never know what could go wrong with a really quite washer. Just my opinion. But I like the washer noises the washing and the spin

@richl9623

5 жыл бұрын

I just bought this machine today. The noise isn't loud when the lid is down to me. Relearning all the new features. I've used the deep clean on the colors section with a 2nd rinse and spin. Not sure if it's supposed to fill again on the rinse and spin a extra time or not. The agitating is a whole knew ballgame for me. Used to the constant movement. But wow our clothes are coming out really clean. If any one has some feedback on whether it fills up again on extra rinse and spins again could you let me know. Thanks! Won't lie I was tripping when I first heard it swaying back and forward instead the constant agitating like my old Maytag did. Glad you posted this video as it help me hear all the new sounds.

@mackdeen7021

4 жыл бұрын

Mine is not any more noise than A LOT of machines I have worked with. Most HE machines do not have an agitator like this one, that actually MOVES the water around. For the price I spent, to have an HE machine that cleans, I'll deal with the noise. My GE dish washer is another story....that thing sounds like a car wash...but these are appliances that are being used for like an hour max two or three times a week....who cares!!!!

The Coop artist when it starts spinning

@utfgamingyt8294

4 жыл бұрын

Jexander Arvelo When

How did you get so much water? Mine NEVER went above 1-2 inches below half way. And when I did a normal load on precise fill I only got about an 1/2 inch of water, not even enough water to reach the start of the drum.

@hollid175

Жыл бұрын

Select Deep Fill to increase water level

Agitation is better than Maytag and Whirlpool regular grade washers. And there's a deep rinse on virtually all of GE's regular grade washers. Winner.

Seems like a good machine for the money, not quite sure of the longevity but it will serve its purpose in the meantime.

@clydieoats3439

4 жыл бұрын

My machine sometime don't go through the cycles

@edknn3515

4 жыл бұрын

My model is the one this replaced. Died at 3 years 2 months old. GE offers no tech support other than to schedule a $100 trip charge then diagnostic fee. With parts it will probably end up costing more than a new machine.

Does the wash cycle really sound like the Death Star warning klaxon?

@tweetybird2059

4 жыл бұрын

No

@channelisborked9023

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@tmwtpbrent14

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but much worse and louder. Mine sounds like a board being sawed.