GE Washer Ultrafresh Full Review GFW650 GFW550 GFW850

Update after 2 month of use and GE tech solve the issue.
I really love this machine however a biggest issue was, it smelled damp even using best washing liquids out there. From day 1 I had same exact issue. I had service scheduled with GE and found out that Costco delivery service guys messed up connections. They installed hot on cold and cold on hot, so all the time it was hot water that heating up whole machine and load and eventually smelled bad.
Machine build with class. Its really heavy in its segment that tells quality story itself. Auto dispenser (smart dispenser) is great to use. I wish there is another smart dispenser for fabric softener so we can almost never open liquid compartment. This is best water saving washer. I wish it take more water since I comes from top loader washers. I wish there should be an option for water level and load selector as we are not that dump people who cannot determine load level.
I am using Tide liquid detergent along with Downy softener and Downy unstoppable.
This machine is super quiet and biggest reason that I love this machine is does not leave lint on clothes. Fabric looks new at every wash due to lint free washing and we should not rely on dryer to remove lint.

[kentjax]

We have the 550 set of these and simply LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEM! We got the pedestals for them too. These are a great combo.

[treybelles]

Just sold my GE ultrafresh after having it for only 5 months. I was really excited to buy one. Wish I could go back in time and skip this model unfortunately. Tried literally every setting, different detergents, self clean cycle with bleach ect. It seemed to function just fine, clothes never seemed clean. Everything always had a slight mildew smell. I would always leave the door open after taking the clothes out. Inside the washer still looked brand new and even smelled clean and new when sticking your head inside the machine, the clothes coming out was a different story. I couldn't take it anymore and purchased a Speed Queen TC5 2023 model. It looks old and ugly but all my clothes smell like nothing now, the way I like it. It got to the point I almost wanted to just throw the clothes away month after month of never being able to get that mildew smell out. I must of watched every youtube video on washers, front and top load. I couldn't be more happy with my new speed queen tc5, it's not much to look at, but it get the job done very well.

[BIG_DUDE]

I guess I have a different model or something but I was disappointed at first with this washer because of the low water level but I noticed that on the front of my washer, it has a button that says “more water”. When I press the “more water” button when selecting my cycle, it will give a very satisfactory amount of water, much more water than normal. Be sure to check which model you have to see if your model has that button.

[sambobb]

Nice review & explanation. Thanks.

[Nik_The_Greek]

It works fine. You must didn’t see water in front load washing machine, it’s normal.

[markusgarcia]

After 2 years, some of my residents' washer machines have draining issues. Inverter board, drain pump, door switch, front computer button panel, and cleared the drain hose have been repalced.Force drain on diagnostic on number 12.Still doesnt work. Order a cpu on May and of course, backorder until August. These units are garbage. Ironic!

[brianharrison]

Hey. I can hear you say that you normally add a few gallons of water to the washer yourself. In the US people just do not get how you don't need gallons of water to wash clothes. Our washers in the UK have been front load HE since the 90s!! When I lived in the states I hated using the apartment washer so much that I took my clothes to the laundromat to use the front loaders. The top loaders are useless! Back to water, you really only need what the washer puts in. Less water equals more concentrated wash water equals better cleaning. The US really has had a load of issues in regards to front load washers. I was dumbfounded that people were complaining about mold and that manufacturers had to come up with ways to stop it. I mean, come on now, you just leave the door slightly ajar. It really is that easy.

[jaylmw]

you should put a cloth filter on the end of that hose

[jeromedavis]

I'd like to see a load of colors on the normal cycle with laundry detergent and fabric softener.

[Noel]

My ge washer has a really high pitched motor whine during the spin cylce...is that normal? I couldn't hear if yours was the same

[MrJt]

thank you i just dont no if i can get use to that little water i want rinsed really rinsed clothes thats is a turn off to me. I know Samsung has more than one rinse option on their front loaders, but i also have heard they are not so dependable.

[geode]

Listening to your video and others it sounds like this washer has a high pitch noise that is louder during spin cycle than other washers. Can you confirm that this washer makes more noise from the spin cycle due to the holes in the vent? Thanks a lot

[MariaChavezGonzalez-bo]

HI, can you please share the model number of your GE washing machine

[ursimplythebest]

How do you add the scent beads to front load?

[mariachavez]

What is the model number of your washer

[cpiano]

What is the bad smelling from? That doesn't sound good.

[johndoe-vcwe]

12:39 Max loading for either a top loader or a front loader is 70% of the volume. I call this the mixie rule so people get it. So how can a Samsung top loader take twice the load of an equivalent front loader? it cannot. The wash action in the front loader will be better in terms of stain removal compared to any top loader. The cycles however will be longer as less water is used compared to a top loader that will get the load done faster, if not quite as well. Five fingers or a hands width from the top of the door seal to the dry clothes is the max loading of your front loader.

[sashabrown]

You should change the title of your video, it only covers a review of your specific washing machine, not a comparison of three different machines.

[One-Day-After-Another]

for anyone who reads this in the future.... do you notice when people do videos like this, they almost always use the normal cycle? The government and manufacturers know that's the cycle most people use... This cycle is what the energy regulations go by... so if you use the normal cycle... (I call it the government cycle) you'll get the most stingy amount of water... I avoid normal