GE Washing Machines

I will NEVER buy another GE washer. My mother, my daughter, a family friend and I ALL had the same horrific experience. The washer will fill, and fill, and fill until it overflows. You must push dial in to stop the flow of water then manually turn dial to rinse/spin and pray for the water to drain. Then you have to open the top/faceplate/control panel where there is a clear tube on the left. Unhook tube, BLOW into tube and it might work if you start a new wash cycle. Call GE to order the part connected to tube because that’s what’s bad, they REFUSE to help. Want to send a tech at $90 per hour. Won’t tell you part number. Won’t stand behind warranty.

Makes a lot of noise. Noise I never heard on any other washing machine' sounds like it's starting and stopping. Skips cyles, and then you have to go back and start over again. Unable to stop, once you start, without starting over. It's only 2 years old.

I purchased a GE washer and drying from Home Depot only a couple of months ago, and I've already had so many issues with both. I had the washer replaced three times, because it did not work or came damaged. Now literally a couple of months later, the drying has stopped working. I called Home Depot, who got in contact with GE themselves somehow (because I was never able to get anyone on the phone using their 800 #) and scheduled to have a technician come in. The technician was very rude and had zero customer service skills or etiquette for that matter. As I tried asking questions about the condition of my dryer, I was having a conversation with the back of his head the entire time.

We first had the top load Samsung without an agitator. The Samsung took an extremely long to wash and did a poor job. That washer was recalled for burning up so we purchased a GE top loader with an agitator. The less expensive GE machine cleans much better, but needs to be watched the whole time that the machine is running. This machine is definitely not insulated. This machine also seems to have a huge problem with the loads being unbalanced and when that occurs the machine makes VERY LOUD BANGING NOISES and literally walks across the floor.

I bought this from a local second-hand appliance store about 6 years ago. Have had 2 service calls which were not expensive. This is an upright washer and as long as I clean the basket every few months, performs very well.

The GE Spacemaker stackable washer/dryer is the worst w/d I have ever had. The washer does an awful job at cleaning my clothes and the dryer isn't much better. Definitely run as fast as you can from these.

We have had service on this less than 4-year-old dryer at least 4 times, three for the same issue. I hate it and will never recommend this brand to anyone. Our Amana washer is over 20 years old and we have had to service only once.

I have an older model, I like the fact you can leave it open and have water filling tank while adding clothes. I prefer to add water with the detergent first, then add clothes. It washes well, is quiet.

The washing machine is very loud and can be heard outside. I have to use the large cycle setting on every wash because the other settings do not have enough water. It’s like either large load or extra small load. And there’s no auto dispense for fabric softener which is a hassle. Worse decision ever made to have this washing machine.

Does not clean clothes; leaves stains so I re-wash multiple times; broke down twice within first month; bought at Home Depot; no returns! Thank goodness we bought the service plan! Do not buy this washer. Disappointing that it is shoddy American made.

All the dial choices make you think you’ll have choices for the amount of water for your load. NOT! With all settings - except “Bulky” the machine fills with 4 to 6 inches of water. With “Bulky” it fills almost to the top. So... conserving water is a laugh - unless you only wash a couple items - in 4 inches of water. The only “go around” I’ve found is to start with the “Bulky” setting, stand & wait ‘til it fills to desired level then pause machine, change to any other setting, then I un-pause, it’ll wash at that level. Then - during the rinse cycle- do the same - pause - switch to “Bulky” wait for desired water level to fill - pause- switch to another cycle - un-pause. How convenient is that!

Clothes come out all tangled and some inside out. Others I find socks or underwear in sleeves. Darks will come out with white silt on them even though they have been rinsed twice. Wish I had the old fashioned agitator machine that washed clothes clean. My old GE did a much better job. I am 90 years old so have had a lot of different brands of washers. Cost of this one was about 700 on sale.

We bought a GE washer and a GE dryer in April 2015. Both stopped working beyond repair by February 2018 and had to be replaced. The lifespan was less than three years for both. The GE repairman only came to our area once a week and was booked three weeks out. Therefore, each time a machine broke, it took us three weeks to find out that the cost to repair it was about the same value as buying a new one which is what we did.

Washer is supposed to service very large loads, but because the drum is so wide, not enough water fills to do those. Other than that, does a good job cleaning even on 'light.' Spins clothes quite dry so the dryer can dry most things in 20 min.

Absolutely the worst washing machine I have ever purchased. Continually went out of balance on loads that were not overloaded ie (four towels). Complained to GE two or three times. They finally sent some rubber pads to install under washer feet to help keep washer from dancing across floor. They advised they had designed the washers to spin at 800 revolutions per minute instead of 400 as their method of spinning more water out of clothes. This increase in the RPMs is primarily responsible for the problem. Prior to this purchase I had never even contacted a Washer Mfg for any problems. Their solution (the pads) although helpful have not prevented the problem. Very poor engineering as well as customer service. Keep in mind I am 70 years old and have had at least six or seven other washers in the last 50 years. This is like Goodyear deciding an oval tire would be a great idea.

GE Washing Machine Model GTW485ASJ1WS. Machine broke down 3 times in 2 years & its broken down again. This machine is nothing but trouble. Too much hi-tech for a washer. If you need a computer to inform you that your washer isn't working and after you figure out the code {or call GE} the message is call a repairman? The repairman informs you cost of repair is around $300.00. And if doesn't get her going of course they would be extra fees for any more parts plus labor. And he also informs me that is fee for 2-day is $100.00. Remember the machine has broken down 3 times before and its new replacement cost is under $600.00 Now you must decide. I can't express myself online what come out of my mouth. No matter what you decide I wish you good luck. Cause no one should have to go thru this.

Cleans very well. I only use the deep fill option on the washer. The dryer works great on any setting. The washer spins the water out better than any that I have ever seen. Purchased on sale at Home Depot. Excellent value for the money.

It is new, working well, washes nicely, can soak to get put stains. It is bought on lease. I recommend trying to lease over time. It has a deep rinse so clothes are fresh and not stained with softener.

Great washer and dryer. My wife did not want to buy a front loading washer with bad reviews but you have to clean the front washer out about once a month and she finally figured out the reviews was not reliable when our stackable washer went out. That is why we bought the front loader because they are stackable.

Twists up the clothes. Loud - I can hear it upstairs. It has a deep washer and not convenient for me. Larger than I expected. Regular wash doesn't drain water. I use heavy settings. Would not buy again.

The top loading GE washer and dryer we purchased replaced a Whirlpool set that we had for many years. Everything is good with the new washer/dryer except that the water level does not fill enough to cover the amount of laundry that the large washer has capacity for. I need to run a sink hose in the machine along with the autofill to get the water level up to where it covers the laundry. The rinse cycle requires the same attention. End up having to run a second rinse to make sure all the soap is out of the laundry. Why make a large deep high capacity washer with and not provide the water level to wash that amount of laundry properly?

The washer cleans well, it is just very noisy. The washer has many options. Some of the options perform better than others, but the spin cycle for all options is very noisy. I would prefer a deeper water level as well. Even the max level is only about 2/3 full.

Not so sure that these lower water washers actually live up to their advertising. Our experience is that one must use more water than instructed to get your washing clean. One cannot say much about the dryer as it seems to do a good job of drying the clothes.

Sheets always get twisted together during wash and rinse. Have to stop washer and untangle and balance load. If you don't, the sheets will tear. Have to wash soiled clothes more than once, even when pretreat. Timer has been replace because didn't spin out all of water. I always turn rinse when I wash, so I can put my Downy in when I want. With the rinse off, it will sometimes go through a rinse cycle. Like being able to fill on "Deep Fill".

The GE washer with the agitator which we purchased does a better job than the Whirlpool or Maytag which we had. The clothes are much cleaner looking and the washer capacity is large. Love it. The dryer works faster than the others we had and the capacity holds king size bedding easily.

Purchased new Washer and dryer, company delivered the units but could not installed. Told me they will come back the next day to install. Called the company to find out when would my appointment be and was hung up. They never scheduled the installed. Had to go through hoops just to get the installation appointment for the week after the delivery.

We bought a GTW460ASJ9WW top-loading washing machine on in November 2018. We were told about the new "features", which include not putting as much water in the washer and not as quiet as our old GE profile washer. I can deal with the water issue by adjusting the water level. However, it's noisier than the old washer, and the old one needed a new transmission. It is extremely noisy. It dances all over the floor, no matter whether it's loaded with a lot of clothes or a few. It sounds like a helicopter taking off when it goes into the spin cycle.

I was like a 5 yr old at Xmas when I finally could buy my first new washer and dryer. It's been 7 months and the washer is not washing. I'm so upset. It sounds like it's filling up with water but when you look because it sounds funny washing. There's no dang water in it. Someone's coming out in 5 days and I pray he don't have to order parts.

So I bought the GE washer from Lowe's in April 2018. I've had 3 control panels replaced. Now, 3rd party GE authorized repair dealers refuse to come back. They are telling me that GE tech line is telling them the machine is working? No one has been here over the current problems. The Bulky, Jean's and activewear settings are dead, will not work and now the machine will fill with cold water only. I'm starting to think they are afraid of losing their GE contract. What's far worse is GE tech line making false statements, because no one has been here for these recent problems. I don't know what game GE is playing at but as far as I'm concerned these 3rd party companies nor GE will get away with it! The washer worked for the first 5 months. Now every time I turn around it's something else. I filed a complaint with the Attorney General's Office for refusal to make a service call on a washer that is under warranty, and for making false statements.

Updated on 03/31/2019: Okay, back in January, I was told that they would send me a $50 check for my troubles. Tomorrow will be April 1 and still no check. I have responded to their original email (Teresa at customer service) and they have sent an auto-response telling me that a representative will get back to me soon. I've gotten three of these and yet, no one ever contacts me. Yeah...no check. So, not only is the product a large piece of garbage, but Customer Service will also lie to you by making promises and not fulfilling them. I don't care about the $50 but not it's a matter of principle. I won't let this go. GE... You really do suck.