LG ComboWash vs GE Profile UltraFast RANKED

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Join Steve and Dennis as they dive deep into the world of washer-dryer combos, comparing two groundbreaking machines: the LG All-In-One and the GE Profile UltraFast.

In this review, we explore the pros and cons of each laundry appliance to help you make an informed decision for your kitchen upgrade in 2024. From a brief history of washer-dryer combos to comparing features like size, apps, and performance, we cover it all. Discover key insights into LG's innovative features like AIDD and GE's robust service app.

Learn about test results and warranty comparisons to understand the long-term implications of your investment. Whether you prioritize user-friendliness, reliability, or affordability, this video provides valuable insights to guide your appliance purchase.

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Chapters

0:00 LG WashCombo vs GE Profile UltraFast RANKED
0:53 Brief History of Washer Dryer Combos
1:29 Comparing Features
2:17 Size Issue for LG
2:57 LG's Good Features
3:29 Comparing the Apps of GE and LG
4:17 Looking At Test Results
4:58 Warranty & Service Comparison
6:18 What to Consider Before Buying Either Model
7:41 Final Ranking Results

[kennethkennedy]

The first time I seen the GE all in one I told myself I would never buy one. Now two years later I'm looking to buy one. I have done my home work guys and GE model is the winner for me. I love LG even the price is good for one of these units but the time it take to wash and dry and only a 1 year warranty vs a 5 year warranty on the GE well its a no brainer. We love our LG washer and dryer, but we are going with the GE all in one. Thank you, guys, for discussing both LG and GE. units. Love the videos and especially all the information. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[MadLadsAnonymous]

Just watched the video and read the blog. Thanks for the comparison. We were leaning LG after reading about lint issues on the GE, but after your comparison, we might grab the GE (hopefully a pair) for the warranty and faster cycle times.

Another point in favor of the GE:

There's an option to add 3 additional gallons of water to both the main wash and rinse cycles. One video I saw of a wash with this option made the tub look like a commercial washer: water was sloshing around and the load was well-submerged.

This is GREAT for folks who use additives like washing soda and percarbonate. The LG does allow for at least 2 more rinses, but the load won't be submerged the same way.

[wills]

I have the GE, 300+ loads. Family of 5. Thing is a beast. Would never go back to a washer dryer.

[MsSusanB]

We have the GE. We love it. We do clean the filter every wash and dry, just as we did with a normal dryer. So no big deal. I was blown away at how good it was with washing and drying. Only annoying thing about it is, the bottom filter. So happy we got the pedestal, as this filter can have lots of water in it when cleaning.

[claypyrotech]

I had my GE for a month and been really happy with it and very impressed.

[sparks]

About 50 loads in the LG so far. It’s been better than I had expected and with the price difference I’m happy so far.

[cw]

Hands down THE most trusted source I have found on the internet. Excellent job and well done. Thank you!

[natecaplin]

Re: depth and extra 4” recommended behind unit to wall, to clarify, LG says that about ALL its washers including the non heat pump WashTowers, specifically to have adequate room for the water supply and drain hoses.

But in practice they don’t really need anywhere near that much space behind them for the hoses. Also, the rears of these units aren’t flat and have certain parts that stick out deeper, so the hoses, which have recessed connectors and on which you can and should use L-shaped supply hoses, can be tucked and draped behind the less-deep areas, don’t require more than 1” of depth to the rear wall.

Long story short, if the WashCombo is x” deep and a WashTower or other w/d is also x” deep, they will fit in the same depth space, and you definitely don’t need 40” of depth for one to fit well.

[MrGooch]

I have water hookups and a drain pipe, but no out vent. I have no choice but to opt for the combo unit. I bought the LG and thus far it's been great. Cleaning the lint filter after each wash and dry cycle is not a big deal for me.

[Longjohnsilver]

I bought the LG. I sent it back. There were a lot of issues, but at the end of the day, it does not do what it says it can do. If you have a huge load of towels, then buy a clothes line because that stuff is going out in the backyard to dry. If you do exactly 10 pounds, then will it dry in 2 hours? No, it will not. It’s more like 2.5 or 3. We used if for a couple weeks until they came to get it, but we found ourselves doing small loads (less than 10 lbs) and then it worked OK and was able to complete a cycle in 2 hours. Another problem was a 10 lbs load required us to stop and rebalance the load during the spin cycle. This is apparently normal for this device. They even give you instructions for how to properly stack clothes in dryer to try to prevent this or if it happens. That does not work. The only thing that does work is to do smaller loads like 5 to 8 lbs. Overall it was not a bad machine for an all in one, but it was simply not going to work for us and our needs and was too expensive for what you get.

[billb]

GE has had its ups and downs in appliances for sure and we've lived them as our house built in 2004 was all GE. However, we've used Samsung, LG and others for washers, dryers, refrigerators and dishwashers. What we've found is none are great for longevity, but the GE wasn't diverged from length of reliability either. The original oven is still in service (flat cook top had 1 burner replaced in all these years). So we took the leap and got the GE washer/dryer Combo. Just hit 40 loads completed and we l love how it operates. Its performance is what we expected and we really focus on keeping it clean as required due to feedback found online.

What I can't say is how reliable it will be. We got it on a big sale but hope it will last at least as well as the last set even if we have to do some repairs. About 12 years is all we've gotten without hugely expensive repairs on LG or Samsung, but I expect this one may need more repairs based on it being new tech and first generation. We'll see, but so far it's awesome.

[DaZMan]

Have you seen or done any testing on the LG's self cleaning coils? If that works well I could see how it makes a difference in longevity. Also, do you know why/how the GE is able to advertise 0" clearance needed in the rear while LG requires 4"? It seems crazy that they would make it unable to fit in most conventional closets

[ronkemperful]

Great video. For the LG with their longstanding issues with compressors I would have to wait before thinking about buying one. But owning a conventional LG front loader I have been happy with my machine. However, even with my LG I've had clearance issues, because I had to remove the folding doors to my laundry closet to accommodate the greater depth that the LG had over my old Maytag. That is a reason why I might consider an all-in one heat pump, if it is more compact in depth, so I can put those darn doors back on.

[heathermighty]

Could the 4” of clearance in the back of the LG be because it’s assuming the hoses that don’t have the “elbows”?

[michaeldaugherty]

Very informative video . Good back-and-forth with the host.

[riakata]

GE has pretty genrously space fins in the coil unit which in the long run are going to make cleaning/build up much easier to fix. The LG fins are basically a stacked microfin array which is going to get plugged eventually and be impossible to clean without damaging the fins.

[TheAllEngineering]

I would be more concered with which one performs better over time, not at time of testing when new. I recently replaced my washer and dryer and did not want to take the risk on combination units like these when the reputation in the past has not been good for this type of machine.

[patricialawson]

I have the GE Profiler
I'm 72 years old and it's perfect for me .

[SusanDunbar-rh]

If you do a deep dive thru the manuals, LG also says you should have 12.5” clearance above the top of the washer..
(In addition to the extra 4” in the back). Lg’s installed depth dimension with door open may also impact where a custom can install…

Question for you tho, can you tell us what the wash times v. Dry times between the two brands were? (Rather than combined)
It might help me decide which has the better dryer function. Is LG’s largely based on higher heat? Or is GE lower heat, but bigger fan assisted air flow?

Generally I like LG appliances & their washers, but agree GE’s customer service & warranty on this combo is far superior in this case.

[zdiak]

Can you buy a Y adapter for the waterline if you were to buy 2 of these LGs side by side?