Link to the GE 2-in-1 Washer! bit.ly/3QxO5KF If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer them in the comments, or future videos. Please understand that there's probably a few things missing from this video due to time constraints, rather than any intention, so I'll be following up with a lot more content in the future!
@bopitbull3957
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you answering my question I loved the tank and fix my own washing machines for quite some time I got two in the garage. This machine I think I'm going to purchase because this is going to work perfect for my basement. Then I can terminate the vent hose and complete rig job that I did so it ends up going into my garage which is not good. Say play the guitar as I can't have that moisture going into a water bucket or anything like it was set up prior to me moving in here so I'm going to purchase that for sure I don't know the cost of it but I think you left the link in the bottom I'm going to take a look at it thank you
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
@@bopitbull3957 just note that this thing unboxed is 302lbs, so make sure you have a REALLY GOOD dolly to put it in a basement. This is, by far, the heaviest thing I've ever seen in my life. Feels like a pure brick of concrete really lol
@DietBajaBlast
Жыл бұрын
This is an affiliate link with a lot of trackers! Be careful people!
@dasfahrer8187
Жыл бұрын
Nice unit, but there are enough time sinks in life w/o adding more stuff that can be reduced/avoided by buying a different set.
@bopitbull3957
Жыл бұрын
@@bensappliancesandjunk I have a commercial dolly that can handle it no problem.
@thardie
Жыл бұрын
I'm a little surprised how much you got stuck on the filter. Like you pointed out, if you don't clean that in a regular dryer, you're going to have an issue, so that doesn't make this unit any different to a regular dryer. On my regular dryer, I clean the lint filter after every load. I'd treat this unit the same way.
@BradiKal61
Жыл бұрын
Im with you! having a lint screen thats not cleaned every load is a huge pet peeve for me
@OWENROTHLERNER
Жыл бұрын
I clean mine every 6 months or so.
@JaredJanhsen
Жыл бұрын
I thought you were supposed to check and clean the lint trap after every load? At my last home my roommate owned the washer/dryer and his Samsung had a reminder to check the lint trap between every load. My Maytag dryer has a bit larger lint trap. I check it, but it really only needs cleaning every other load that goes through it.
@rosie684
Жыл бұрын
@@OWENROTHLERNERlol wtf
@618Todd
Жыл бұрын
One of the huge benefits of this unit is that it's ventless. I mean you can put this sucker just about anywhere. I'm surprised that wasn't mentioned. If it was i missed it .
@larrybrown4774
Жыл бұрын
I purchased this washer and to put it simply, its amazing. It's saves space, its quiet, and it gets clothes clean. The convenience of just putting a load in first thing in the morning or before you go to bed and have it completely finished when you come back or wake up CANNOT be overstated. Typically, im a top load washer guy because I like lots of water to wash towels, blankets, and really dirty stuff. I cannot say that this washer cleans as effectively as a top loader when washing the same volume of clothes so I just do smaller loads with the "more water" and "extra rinse" settings on and things come out fresh and clean. There is also a "more dry" setting as well, to help things get very dry. This washer is like having a laundry service, it allows me to do other things while my clothes go from dirty to completely clean and dry. Also, no venting or 240v outlet needed... what?!! Since time is our most valuable resource... this washer/dryer is well worth the money.
@raymari7658
10 ай бұрын
Did you have to vent the dryer outside as you do aregular dyer. We use a gas dryer, which is very efficient.
@wsmith3849
9 ай бұрын
The video showed a water drain line NOT a dryer vent hose.
@dabasheaba
9 ай бұрын
I’m going to purchase this bad boy
@acebailey7615
7 ай бұрын
@@raymari7658 No, it has no vent. Kinda neat!
@larrybrown4774
6 ай бұрын
There is no dryer vent. Clothes are effectively rotated and dehumidifed.@@raymari7658
@SpartanIV
Жыл бұрын
I got this machine for ~$2,000 during a 4th of July deal. We have very limited space and were planning on getting a Miele or Bosch stacking set until we saw this come out. The bigger capacity was really the big selling point for us vs the Miele and Bosch's. We've had it running for about a month now and no complaints. We are diligent with filter cleaning but we do have 2 dogs and 2 cats so hopefully it keeps running well for us. I'm a very handy person so if it comes down to it, I should be able to take it apart and thoroughly clean it every few years if that's what's needed. Our normal sized loads are typically 2 hours or so to wash and dry, but we have had a load or two that stayed at the "1 minute" mark for 30 minutes or so before it finally finished. We really like that it's one-and-done and that you can't forget to move a load from the washer to the dryer now. Regardless of how long it takes to dry, we still save a ton of time ultimately because it starts drying as soon as the washing is done.
@pauljones8796
Жыл бұрын
I think you dodged a bullet on the Miele. I had a set that lasted 22 years and replaced with a new set of Mieles. My wife absolutely hates the new Miele, the heat pump dryer sucks. I had limited room at my cabin just enough for the miele but the wife hated the Miele so much we didn't want another one. This fit the area perfect and totally love it. It dries so much better then the Miele. Probably won't last as long but half the price of the Miele.
@raybod1775
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment about GE washer. I’m redoing my kitchen and now will definitely make a place for this washer/dryer to avoid going in the basement.
@josephechel6274
Жыл бұрын
@@pauljones8796 I have the newer Miele washer and dryer the TX1680WP is the dryer model. I upgraded from two LG front loaders. Dryer was electric. I got them for a real bargain from PC Richards at the scratch and dent warehouse with minor blemishes. I think they are great but like your Mrs. my GF hates them. Only because of the capacity. She was used to washing and drying larger loads. Anyway they worked well in my opinion. She wanted me to put the old ones back in. When the GE one and done came out not to long after I bought the Mieles I bought it. Took a little while for her to get used to it but I believe she likes it now.
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
@@raybod1775 just note (which wasn't in the video) that the height is non-conventional. This is a good bit taller than most washers at 48"
@jima3129
Жыл бұрын
You have 2 dogs and 2 cats in very limited space? 😅😅😅 Hair City on that coil. Lolol good luck.
@michaeljennings6647
7 ай бұрын
Wow I'm a HVAC mechanic who specializes in heatpumps and uses them to heat my home and never would have thought of this ever though it makes perfect sense, genius!
@janenefreitag6625
Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to Thank You for this channel! I've worked for Lowe's for just over a year and your channel has been instrumental in my learning about appliances! I have repeatedly been thanked for being so knowledgeable by customers and that is thanks to you and your channel! I have done additional research but your channel still remains my best source. I suggest your channel to every customer to check out before believing me if they have any doubts at all! Thank you, thank you, thank you!❤
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
Awww that's great! I'm so glad to help you out!
@mrs.antihero
Жыл бұрын
I've seen a few other reviews of this machine, but to be honest, yours was the one I was waiting for. I've been watching your channel for a while now and I trust and value your knowledge, opinions, and deep dive, detailed analysis of all the appliances. I also appreciate your jokes, references and fun, sweet compliments of your wife. A couple of things I don't believe you mentioned are that 1) it uses a standard electric plug, not the giant 220 dryers usually do, and 2) no venting. Overall, this seems like a great machine and a cool innovation, if overpriced (but then, it is still new to the market and might come down over time, hopefully). If I ever have that kind of money to burn, this one is on my short list. Thanks for your review!👏
@Ice_Solid
Жыл бұрын
Overpriced? I seen it on sale for $2k. That is about the same for a washer and dryer. Some power companies give you a rebate as well.
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
@@Ice_Solid I've heard you can get a tax credit/rebate for $600-700 on the machine over.
@ocda3
Жыл бұрын
@@Ice_Solid Definitely a good point! A friend of mine recently bought one and was eligible for a rebate from her electric company. You're right, it really isn't much different in cost than buying a nice washer and dryer separately. Only gripe was that, at the time she bought hers, there was a sales tax holiday on appliances, but with a price cap. Separate washer and dryer would've each fallen below the cap, but the combo unit was over. Obviously a very specific case though.
@ocda3
Жыл бұрын
@mrs.antihero This was a surprise to me too! My friend recently bought one for a space that did not have a vent provision, so that was a big plus! Unfortunately there was only a 220v outlet there, and we weren't prepared for that.
@jessajimenez6646
Жыл бұрын
I find it weird that it is just recently the 2-in-1 washer dryer seem to be hitting the US market. It has been in use in some countries 15-20 years ago, so I think of it as an old innovation.
@lesliehunter1823
Жыл бұрын
Our Admiral front load combo from the late 50's worked perfectly and tirelessly for years of 2-4 loads a day. In those days we washed EVERYTHING after 1 use and ironed EVERYTHING including tea towels and diapers.
@BenRajan
Жыл бұрын
Even as a child I always wondered why washer/dryer combos weren't more prevalent. It seems like such an obvious thing to want. It does both jobs in half the space. Yet it's pretty rare to see them. Even when trying to find some online I only see around 4, this ge being one of them.
@BradM73
10 ай бұрын
Washer/Drying combos are very common in Europe and have been for decades. When I used to travel to Europe 20-25 years ago, no one that I can recall had both a separate washer and drying. They were all combo units in order to save space. I did have a friend who also had a separate dryer, but their washer was a combo unit. I don't know why they're not more popular here. They're much more efficient with both using less electricity and usually less water. But the tech isn't new, and GE is decades behind other brings from Samsung, LG and others.
@punkierockerbruster
10 ай бұрын
@@BradM73Japan and Korea too
@MINIMAN10000
10 ай бұрын
In the US leaving the dampness is seen as a problem, it's why vents are so common. They are also known to have maintenance problems. So you have a high maintenance high cost machine with worse quality drying.
@BradM73
10 ай бұрын
@@MINIMAN10000 I've not known that to be the case in my experience. And because everyone (or at least most people) has dual washer/dryer combos in the EU, they're not uncommon and less expensive to repair. But generally they weren't very problematic. It wasn't unusual for a load of laundry to take 3 hours there, but they are more power efficient and still get the job done. It's a common misconception in the United States and Canada that combo units are some new technology. They're not.
@chrisdixon3945
9 ай бұрын
As a maintenance person all I can say is the more complicated the appliances the less time they're going to last. As of right now I got 2 combos to fix/ replace?? Never seen them before and I don't like them. I think the early appliances was the best ones... they lasted 30+ years.... none of this new stuff last that long at all
@AndTecks
Жыл бұрын
If you are watching this, your age is showing.
@MiloJohnson-jd8qz
5 ай бұрын
Facts 😂😂😂 can't lie as I've gotten older things like this excite me 😂😂😂
@dwil9743
5 ай бұрын
28. Was excited for this video too. Then I’m like Jesus last year I wanted a pressure washer, I must be getting older
@MaitooHauirae
5 ай бұрын
Haha bloody hell!! 🤦🏼♂️ definitely old .. dammit!!
@sqd8r
5 ай бұрын
😂 I can take that as a compliment. I can finally afford a washer dryer at this price.
@gimpsgonewild
5 ай бұрын
Yet here you are
@thecooljohn100
Жыл бұрын
This is an amazing review video... A FULL TEARDOWN?! Brother you are working hard to make high quality videos for us! Thank you very much.
@HenryBloggit
Жыл бұрын
You know you’ve reached middle age when you find yourself watching KZitem videos about washing machines.
@ninjaknight-jn9ky
6 ай бұрын
I'm 23 please don't say that.
@philippe2210
5 ай бұрын
hahshahahah im 17
@AriT105
2 ай бұрын
@@ninjaknight-jn9ky dang im 21
@johnsterling2006
23 күн бұрын
I’m 35 and was perplexed when I was shopping online for a new washer and was like “Raggy a 2 in 1” lol
@Bethydawn
13 күн бұрын
Or 31 😂
@MasterOfHalo25
Жыл бұрын
been waiting for a real appliance repair man to cover this unit! All the other videos seemed so sponsored that I couldn't trust what they had to say
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the review. I have no clue who is or isn't sponsored on this unit. I had probably 3 dozen people SPECIFICALLY ask me to review this one. And that's an incredible amount for any single, speciifc unit that isn't may a general brand one like "Review a Speed Queen!". In hindsight, I wish I could have been the first ever to review it, and I'd have been open, honestly, to not paying the $2,500 to review it and get it gifted, but that's not what happened but certainly everyone will be better off for it I think. I hope I tried to be fair and even-handed on this with what I could do in a single video, though. There's a lot to like on this, but also a few things to dislike, and I think that people will gloss over the problems, but also not admit to why those problems could exist and how to solve them, too.
@sammarmon3965
Жыл бұрын
Great, great review. I've definitely been intrigued with this GE Profile One and Done, specifically because this would simplify our kids doing their own laundry. Obviously the price is a big issue. If a premium washer costs $1000, add a ~$300 dehumidifier, and air plumbing, it's not hard to see economies of scale (and hopefully competition) bringing the pricing down. Right now they are trying to take advantage of first to market with an efficient & practical large capacity combo unit, taking the pricing of a premium washer/dryer set at ~$2K and then adding whatever premium they can up to their 'MSRP' of $2900. It sold for $2K around the 4th of July, and I think I'll wait until Labor Day to see if we see a return to that more enticing pricing. The best points of this are: 1. not having to switch laundry between two machines and the space savings of a combo unit 2. 115V electricity(no special wiring needed)/low wattage consumption/ventless efficiency which improves overall home efficiency. 3. large practical capacity and reasonable cycle times The drawbacks: 1. New to market with unfamiliar complexities/longevity concerns 2. Pricing is getting out of hand 3. loss of pipelining efficiency where you can cycle full loads through a washer and dryer set in ~ an hour per load.
@CeliaG9999
Жыл бұрын
The front end loaders have been out for years and the prices are still pretty steep.
@blueweb00
Жыл бұрын
It's Labor Day, and I see this machine going around $2,500 ;(
@seano3946
10 ай бұрын
Yeah? Easy to just throw the components together? Make one then
@johnk986
3 ай бұрын
I am an HVAC instructor, and I have had one of these for close to a year now. Still working well and biggest issue is drying and we have found if you use the settings bulky for bedding, jeans for jeans it works better. We clean filter every load, but there was a large build up on left side wall where it come out of fan I did get it out with a refrigerator condenser brush
@AEOlvido
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding review, Ben! My sister's dryer unit conked out recently, and she and I were in the market to split the cost on replacing it and the matching washer (both are nearly 15 years old). Browsing through an RV supplies site, I saw a blurb about "combo washer/dryer" units and was curious about how they worked. Thanks a million for the breakdown and explanation on the technology. Keep up your awesome work!
@CroneLife1
Жыл бұрын
This is brilliant stuff. Giving Consumer Reports a run for their money with stuff like this. Plus you let your sense of humour come through. :)
@fraglo
Жыл бұрын
I completely agree with bopitybull. I must be an old timer. I dry all of my clothes, which is typically three loads. Afterwords, I take the filter out and clean it. The dryer has lasted 30 years and operated flawlessly. The only reason I’m buying new is I’m moving and need electric vs gas. I think you hit the nail on the head when you said all people want to do is put things in and turn the switch without ever having to do anything more. I can’t remember any time that my father would replace some thing unless he tried to fix it first. Back in the day you could do that but not anymore.
@patriciaguyer3288
11 ай бұрын
You definitely gave me peace of mind. We hope to age in place and negotiating the stairs to reach washer/dryer in the basement has become a bit dicey. We bought, this machine as a compromise to solve aging mobility issues. We figured it cost less than a full remodel of a room in our home. We were able to place it in our climate controlled all season room. Re: filter, I faithfully am used to cleaning it after each load anyway.
@joshuacrider781
9 ай бұрын
I just bought one of these units I do commercial HVAC for a living and when I came across this unit the heat pump triggered my curiosity. I couldn’t be happier with it’s performance and loved seeing the tear down in this video now I don’t have to tear mine apart to see how it ticks 🤣
@gojeffgordon24
Жыл бұрын
KZitem randomly suggested your video. One of the best washer dryer reviews I’ve ever seen! We have basically the washer only part of this one from GE. Based on our standard dryer use, I would guess this is saving 1 to maybe 2 kWh per wash and dry cycle. Not a lot by itself, it would add up over the years. The peak wattage used is certainly less as the standard dryer hits 6,500 watts on low heat mode. I understand you are getting two units for the price of one, but would really want to see some kind of sale on this to buy it. Our GE washer is only a few years old so not exactly in the market anytime soon….or at least I hope not.
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
These have already been on sale for as low as $2,000... Down from their initial MSRP of $2,899. I also have been told what wholesale on these machines is currently. There's a hefty margin on them through retailers, so the real-world price on this has a LOT of wiggle room. GE dealers are making heaps of cash right now which is rare, because appliances have notoriously bad markups.
@marcohanna8335
Жыл бұрын
@@bensappliancesandjunk Do you think $2000 is a fair price for this machine? I was able to get a local appliance store to quote me $1999, which is near the lowest I’ve seen, with the exception of Costco offering it for $1700 for a couple days.
@pellynapeolean
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been anxiously waiting for this video! Your content has given me so much valuable information that I’ve been able to pass along to customers and help them be better informed and prepared for their purchase. This video has helped tremendously, thank you so much!!! Very excited to show this to my coworkers!
@volleyplay1
Жыл бұрын
I bought this machine and it is awesome and dries just fine. I washed a king-size quilt and it washed and dried it perfectly and I did not have to take it out like my old dryer.
@gilrose12345
Жыл бұрын
5 years on the heat pump unit. Cost to replace or repair is $$$$.
@dregenius
Жыл бұрын
@@gilrose12345It's a dehumidifier. Everyone who's owned a dehumidifier will tell you that they last at least 40 years in a basement lol. This is not a "heat pump" like in HVAC where you have hundreds of feet of coper line that some apprentice used stay-brite 8 on that leaks inside walls lol.
@gilrose12345
Жыл бұрын
@donovanlewis3053 I have tried nearly every hp dryer on the marker and they perform poorly overtime! Especially the 120 volt ones. HPD's need to be 240 volts - like in Europe.
@gilrose12345
Жыл бұрын
@@dregenius Actually it is a heat pump dryer and its very complex. To replace that entire unit alone would cost you $1,500 with labor. Good luck doing that 6 years +
@gilrose12345
Жыл бұрын
@donovanlewis3053 GE added a large fan to make up for the lack of power due to the 120 volt. My new Beko 4.5 cubic ft 240 volt hp dryer does a great job in just 40 minutes- all jeans and cotton towels!
@kir0nz
Жыл бұрын
I have a combo front loader(Midea) with a heat pump dryer. It does not dry towels fully, and I have read online that this is usual for a smaller unit. In 10 years of use I have only had to replace the drain pump. Other than being slow(4 hours for wash + dry of 5kg clothes) my only complaint is that it has always been noisey. However, it is far more gentle at drying than my old skool Simpson dryer from the 80's. That thing might never die but it turns everything to cardboard. I only ever use it for towels.
@ryshask
Жыл бұрын
This is fantastic... I live in apartment where we get the smell of toxic dryer sheets into our apt.. I was looking into how to better seal off the backflow... But this solves the problem completely by allowing me to block off the vent entirely! I've noted this video for when I purchase and will check back to see if there are newer units you've reviewed. *edit* I got mine! It's 300 lbs!!! thank god for installation service.
@RotGodKing
Жыл бұрын
I'm not even in the market for a washer or dryer but i watched the whole thing
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@marcusstewart3044
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ben. Here in UK (and continental Europe) heat-pump dryers seem much more common. It's surprising US hasn't bothered much with them given the money-saving (though elec is MUCH cheaper in US than Europe, where it's approaching 40 cents/Kwh here). I have an LG HP dryer and washer and have found them fine. My only concern about a combi is that it could overall be less reliable than sep units (if my dryer breaks I can still wash). Although, as you say, common fail points are electrical on modern washers, sooner or later the bearing goes on front-load washers, and at £2000 / $2500 I'd absolutely require a separatable drum to facilitate bearing replacement (the problem with modern FLs is sealed drums, preventing otherwise serviceable washers being repaired, thus the criminality of scrapping for the sake of a small, cheap part). I'd also like to see replaceable spiders at this price (assuming it could degrade, as notoriously happened with Samsung washers only a few years old). For that cost I think I'd prefer to stack an LG washer and LG HP dryer, which at UK prices would be c £11-1200 / $14-1500 for both. But for people less geeky, who want seamless washing/drying, this looks good and your judgement is reassuring. I wonder what Consumer Reports' evaluation will be? Best wishes, Marcus
@bluearcherx
Жыл бұрын
wow, that's 4x more per kWh than a lot of places in the US.
@marcusstewart3044
Жыл бұрын
@@bluearcherx Yes, it even more expensive in Germany. In UK it reduced a little recently to 30pence / 38 cents - so there's a great incentive here to save on drying costs.
@MrSilence99
Жыл бұрын
Ours is 9 cents per kWh where I live in the US. Can't imagine paying that much for electricity.
@alexander2685
Жыл бұрын
So true.
@frax1826
Жыл бұрын
Imagine having actual healthcare. Or infrastructure that isn't falling apart. You get what you pay for generally, and we are cheap as hell. We get paid cheap as hell, and we spend a lot on cheap garbage that will just end up in a landfill.
@bryanrussell6679
Жыл бұрын
I have a washer/dryer combo made by Marathon Laundry. The main difference with it is the dryer is vented like a regular dryer instead of having a dehumidifier. Overall, it's a good machine. The reason I bought it was because I live in a 240 sq ft former lawnmower shed. So space, or lack there of, was key. It still takes longer than a normal dryer would, but it gets the job done. Plus you can easily program more drying time into your washing/drying recipe.
@blaydCA
10 ай бұрын
Did you get it at auction? I hope it gives you good service, since it appears they are defunct and everything went to auction in August 2023.
@bryanrussell6679
10 ай бұрын
@@blaydCA That explains why they aren't answering emails. I'm not surprised to hear it though. It works ok. But I honestly wouldn't buy it again if I had it to do all over. The first machine they sent me looked like a prototype model. It looked very different from their advertised model. It had trouble getting heat from the heating element into the tub. I complained about it and a little over a year later, they sent me their newest model. It works much better, but it still doesn't dry as well as a regular dedicated dryer.
@rafflesmaos
11 ай бұрын
10:20 pretty interesting to see LG compressor in a GE machine! Also I too am a fan of GE being repair friendly, as I had a GE microwave break just after warranty. Even though it was entirely the fault of GE (faulty connection), it was great of them to include a schematic that helped with the troubleshooting. Thanks for the review, this unit is fantastic, especially for energy efficient new construction without gas. Definitely going to get one myself in the future, unless something similar comes out that is not made in China 😀
@khizarqureshi8840
8 ай бұрын
I think all monopolies try to help each other fleece out of consumers. Fyi no matter how rival it may seem. iPhone still uses Samsung displays😅
@leobravo7762
Жыл бұрын
Just bought one of these for our new home due to the fact the laundry room is much MUCH smaller than our old one so we need something compact this review as well as reading comments on different videos has let me learn a lot about this machine and I am excited for it to come so I can finally do my laundry myself again 😅
@karenhoneaskeen3779
28 күн бұрын
I actually bought this because of your review. I’m very pleased!
@Lv-nq9qz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I just bought a new washer and dryer this year, and settled on an LG pair, but this combo unit caught my eye. The reason I didnt go for it was the price, and I feel like being the first model, its bound to have bugs and issues that will be worked out in later models. So when my new ones kick the bucket (hopefully not for a decade or so) il definitely consider an all in one unit (it'll probably be the standard by then anyway).
@ocda3
Жыл бұрын
Worth noting is these heat pump combo units have been standard in Europe for at least a decade. I wouldn't worry too much about it being new and unproven tech.
@Norman_Fleming
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I would never put as much in as you did on your second test. My wife would KILL ME for abusing her washer.
@dianeb95
Жыл бұрын
My current washer & dryer are over 10 years old (washer probably close to 15), so I’ve been keeping my eyes out for replacements. This unit would be great for us as a senior couple with a small laundry room. I only do 2-3 medium loads per week, so even at $2500, the cost per load over the next 10-15 years would be minimal. Definitely keeping this one on my short list, & looking forward to your continued reviews on it! Thank you!
@nailsofinterest
Жыл бұрын
I've owned 2 of LG'S versions (moved n left in the home). LOVE them! Clothes come out clean fresh and dry! Now if they would put them away lol😂 No filter to clean...just occasionally a basket to dump out.
@megadan66
Жыл бұрын
Keep your old appliances. They will a lot longer than anything you will buy today...
@_PatrickO
Жыл бұрын
@@megadan66 The biggest issue is the low water washers. But low water is not really a concern with a side load washer. For top load washers, the only one I know of that is any good is the ge 4.2 cu ft that has the water level knob. Most new top washers have no water select knob and want to tumble your clothes with barely any water in the drum with the level set by autosensing. Plus with an all in one side load, you can put it on a stand that sets the door height at the level of your chest. No bending over to reach anything.
@georgeoh5361
Жыл бұрын
This washer dryer will not last more than 5-7 years.
@lionintu
11 ай бұрын
@georgeoh5361 haha quite the pessimist. I'm going with 10.
@SustainableDreams
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for being awesome, and sharing. And the wife comments rock! Looking into this model. We had 3 LG versions before, one used two new. The new ones had constant issues fixed under warranty, and then out of it. and eventually our entire unit was replaced. The thinQ app did let you download actual custom cycles, but it used to take 6-8hrs to do a full smallish load. I'd never buy LG again. The 1-5-10yr warranty on this one is appealing, as is the larger capacity and low energy use. Thanks!
@Tigerfan50
Жыл бұрын
We've had our Profile for about 3 months. So far, we love it.
@familyj4715
7 ай бұрын
Now 9 months still good?
@dmarie1157
Жыл бұрын
If cost savings is a priority, put up a decent clothes line!! It's the best!
@jameslester6785
Жыл бұрын
This sounds like a great combo. I believe this runs on 120 volts so that's a big plus for energy usage!
@marcusstewart3044
Жыл бұрын
HP dryers use at least 50% less energy than traditional ones and 'cos they dry at lower temp they're kinder to fabric, though they do take longer.
@PlumbNutz
Жыл бұрын
120 volts does not use less total electricity than a 240 volt appliance. Ohm's law...
@jameslester6785
Жыл бұрын
@@PlumbNutz I guess I didn't make my point very clearly. Having a heat pump that runs on 120v allows the unit to run at a much higher efficiency and thus use less energy.
@ouch1011
Жыл бұрын
I will be getting something like this when my current washer/dryer setup decides to die. Our utility room isn’t very big and 2 units in there basically gives you just enough room to walk in and out. It would be nice to have a little more room for storage or even a place to fold clothes. I think the biggest benefit to a unit like this is that you can put it anywhere that you have water, drain and a standard outlet. No special dryer power outlet or exhaust vent required. You could put this under a counter in a kitchen or in a bathroom, even in a garage. It also doesn’t draw in hot or cold outside air like a standard dryer, and of course it uses wayyyyyy less electricity. I don’t consider the time for a full cycle to be a big issue, it just requires a minor rethink on how you do laundry. Instead of loading it all in the middle of the day and expecting to fold it immediately afterwards, load it before you go to bed and fold it the next day. That’s what I do anyway, but as it is, I have to load it, wait for the washer to get done, transfer to the dryer and then go to bed. Having it all in one would be much better. Shifting things so that they happen overnight makes way more sense. I do this with tons of things already since electricity is much less expensive overnight since the grid load is less (things like drying clothes, running the dishwasher, charging my EV, etc)
@Serendipity_Glows
Жыл бұрын
If you leave dried clothes in the dryer all night, then fold in the morning, doesn't your stuff get insanely wrinkled? I fold immediately when dried to avoid wrinkles
@iiSmiley
8 ай бұрын
The energy consumption of this machine is amazing!!! Definitely worth the cost for someone living off the grid and/or using solar panels. Also, I can't emphasize its convenience enough! It just feels nice to start the machine before going to work and start a de-wrinking cycle before getting back home and just folding the clothes.
@7_of_9
10 ай бұрын
This beast is using less electricity than my desktop computer!!!! GE engineers did a fantastic job
@johnmathias5450
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review! Thanks for going so in-depth to explain how it works. We don’t need a new machine (yet!), but when we do, I’d like to think I’ll come back and use the links you’ve provided. Again, thanks for showing all the details. Love it!
@ianpobanz12
Жыл бұрын
I really love the idea, but I think I’m gonna stick with my speed queen set👌🏼🤷🏻♂️ now if speed queen makes a 2 in one I might be interested🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
This isn't a machine you'd want to replace 2 current machines for. But is absolutely head & shoulders better than anything else thats a single/combo unit I tink.
@TonicofSonic
9 ай бұрын
The best dryer in the world in my 20 year old whirlpool that still works with zero issues. Paid 50$ for it 4 years ago!
@kenjitasaka
6 ай бұрын
It feels weird to me that people don't clean their filters after every single load.
@krobson17
Жыл бұрын
For those of us that like to start a second load in the washer while the first is in the dryer, an all in one unit would actually make laundry take longer. I guess you could always buy two of these 😂
@the6ix665
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the real genius would be a double machine that automatically loads the clothes into the second machine and starts it
@grtych
Жыл бұрын
Especially when one wash and dry cycle is 4.5 hours.
@sharonh667
Жыл бұрын
And then takes them out, folds them and puts them away 😂
@aggiewoodie
10 ай бұрын
That’s actually what I’m thinking- getting two.
@mrtodd3620
Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine that this machine would work for a large family, but it might be nice as a second unit in the master suite, or as a primary machine in a vacation home or ADU.
@RomvnlyPlays
Жыл бұрын
Aka people who leave their clothes in the washer or dryer because they’re not responsible
@shereemorgan1430
Жыл бұрын
I lived in Germany in the 80's and they already had the all in one machines. They were way ahead of many countries. Thanks for the video, I am thinking about purchasing one.
@AtlzBestM26
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! this is a great video. I've had GE Ultrafast for 6 months and the biggest let down has been the SmartHQ app. You CANNOT remote control this until you turn on the machine and press remote control on the machine itself. the app still shows you what's running and time left etc, but you cannot control any options from the app unless you've enabled remote control on the machine (per GE, its a safety thing). Setting up delay start is the absolute worst! You have to go through like 5 menu options so i've given up on using delay start to schedule nightly loads. GE!! Fix this. However this machine can stir up noise at full tumble, its not a super quiet machine (I had a std LG washer/dryer before). The filter cleaning is a MUST EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. If you pack lot of tiny and large clothes, its high speed tumble will cause some tiny clothes to be still damp but that's a lesson you learn over time with your specific loads.
@thinktoomuchb4028
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for going more in depth than any other reviewer! All dryers clog with lint somewhere. As we saw, the filter compartment needed to be cleaned. But how much lint is getting past the filter and can you get at it to clean it? How much does a new sealed system cost? I need to buy a new combo soon!
@geappliances
Жыл бұрын
The UltraFast creates less lint than average dryers because it's easier on clothes! Plus, the unit will notify you on the control screen AND through phone notifications, once connected to the SmartHQ app. Easy peasy! 😝
@billstegemann5843
Жыл бұрын
@@geappliances Thanks for this response. It's great that the UltraFast creates less lint! But should some lint get past the filters, is there a way to access and clean the evaporator and/or condenser coils?
@BoulevardHome
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always, Ben! We just did a test of this new unit ourselves and we found it to be great! It surpassed our expectations in terms of performance.
@laleilha
10 ай бұрын
Here in Brazil LG (and I believe Samsung as well) has the two in one models. What makes them very compact is that the drying method is not blowing hot air out but condensing the damp air with a cold water coil and draining it the same way as the rinsing water. That way they can be installed in closed rooms with little ventilation, apartments, under the sink or bathrooms. I love mine and won't trade it for nothing.
@MightySapphire
8 ай бұрын
It is that way in Europe as well. It's about time the US caught up.
@stevemcknelly5036
9 ай бұрын
Matt Ferrell did a video on the Miele Heat Pump dryer. One of the things he noted was that basically giving the slightly damp clothes a few snappy shakes and they felt dry. He attributed this to the high moisture levels inside the drum.
@justinfowler2857
Жыл бұрын
GE: Its a fully swappable part. Also GE: We don't sell that part.
@krismartin1181
Жыл бұрын
Yep
@The_Rifster
Жыл бұрын
I’m wondering if this type of drying process is easier on fabrics than a traditional dryer.
@geappliances
Жыл бұрын
You wondered right! Instead of high heat, the UltraFast uses fast air, which is easier on clothes, creating less lint, less static, and longer lasting clothes! It's comparable to air drying your laundry on a clothesline!
@davidhorne2326
11 ай бұрын
We bought GE Cafe appliances for our new home. We quickly discovered that was a big mistake, as things went south in a hurry! Clothes washer, refrigerator,dishwasher, compactor, and microwave broke. After talking to an appliance repair person, they informed us that GE had sold off their appliance business to Haier, a Chinese firm. So no more GE for us!
@kennethlopez9871
Жыл бұрын
This is my dream . A type of appliance that helps me in a minute.
@NiricDigital
Жыл бұрын
I have a LG Signature Washer Dryer combo and we like it but it’s been challenging for a family of 4 with cats. One feature he didn’t mentioned which is great, is that this heat pump dyer tech doesn’t use a dryer exhaust vent. So no need to hook it up to the wall but also it’s nice it’s not intaking and pumping out all of your heated/air conditioned air out of our house like a standard dryer would. Synergies well with our geothermal system to minimize electric costs. Lately though my unit has developed a scraping sound during the dry cycle only which is annoying for sure but it seems to perform the same. Anyone have any ideas of what the issue is?
@djplonghead5403
Жыл бұрын
Might be a coin or something stuck my the drum.
@finch4328
Ай бұрын
Congrats on getting mentioned in The Wall Street Journal from this video!
@bensappliancesandjunk
Ай бұрын
Yeah! I just saw that article pop up. The lady that wrote it called me like 2 months ago with questions I tried to help out with.
@fearlessfreep
9 ай бұрын
My brother lived in Japan for a few years where combo washer/dryer units are the norm. His was a heating element (I believe) and not a heat pump. It was him, his wife and three young kids and it was a hassle to do laundry. Each load took 2-3 hours and it was just one load at a time. He had to be judicious on when he washed bedding since starting that load at 7pm at night might mean a late bedtime when everything was dry.
@stevegordon5243
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great and honest review! I think this unit will be great for alot of people. My only concern is how long will it last in the real world. Hopefully a long time!
@Skormm
Жыл бұрын
I have one, it feels like it's built very solid and a lot of common sense features on it that I really enjoy. And my clothes smell so fresh now. I don't have to worry about the moisture getting locked in like my old front load washer because this one dries after it's done washing.
@woodstream6137
Жыл бұрын
@@Skormmhasn't thought about that, bonus!
@MieleW2573
Жыл бұрын
@@SkormmOn any front loader you need to keep the door open after wash. Also on this GE
@Salanan
Жыл бұрын
Still watching so idk if you eventually covered this or not, but i'm at the part where you're taking the clothes out of the dryer and you're saying they're slightly damp. If you read the user manual, it indicates that they will damp due to the nature of drying at constant temp, but take the article of clothing out, give it a shake, and suddenly it will feel perfectly dry.
@darkpixel2k
9 ай бұрын
I have one. It's great. To deal with the moisture, just "shake" your laundry. Shake a few times it like you're trying to get dust out of it, and it'll feel dry.
@johnppg
7 ай бұрын
Mine is good.. tape the foam filter on the right side..& clean every time it’s used.. I fabricated a vacuum attachment that I use to carefully vac the coils off & the chamber.. I like to keep things Very Clean.. It runs great .. Once the cloths come out , they feel damp & warm.. Once you shake & fold their dry.. Also No static.. Nice! The other thing is that I leave the door ajar & leave the filter on top of the machine.. You will feel the dampness escaping.. I put back in the next day.. Yes the light shuts off after a few minutes with the door open.. Check the gasket at the door, make sure it’s clean, a quick wipe is all that’s needed..
@tehpanda64
Жыл бұрын
wow that's an impressively low energy bill. I love the idea of 2 in 1's because I always procrastinate on the transfer to the dryer and so my loads take hours longer than they should, but I am hesitant because I heard they normally don't dry very well.
@BleuCollarFndryMTL
11 ай бұрын
My son just bought one so we can give our opion soon. Great video.
@BigEightiesNewWave
7 ай бұрын
I use no Watts at all, been going my clothes in a large bucket/hot water, wring them out, and hang to dry. Gym type quick dry clothes are surprisingly easy to do.
@KaceyGreen
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I have this and love it, works great for the way we wash. Do have to be careful not to fill it too full so it has room to breathe,. Also the area before the filter looks a mess from some of our lints and dirts
@KaceyGreen
Жыл бұрын
No Joke, yours is the first review I've seen that takes anything off beyond the lint trap, will watch your care and feeding video next
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
Thats the entire reason I did the video. I realized that if I was going to review this, I couldn't just review it and say "oh it works like XYZ in my house" because there are multiple reviews like that... What I can do differently is tear it apart and try to explain some of the things on a deeper level, as best I can, on why it may be a good consideration outside of the washing capabilities, given those are identical to other GE washers out there, and they've been a known quality for a few years now (for better or worse)
@tgafire87
6 ай бұрын
I really like this. Not having to transfer loads is great. Also for my case the room savings would allow me to add an extra freezer to my wash room.
@MikeHarris1984
Жыл бұрын
I empty my lint every load anyways. And I even sometimes with a load of towels, stop it, empty the lint trap and restart. I have a brand new Samsung upright (I'll never own a front load POS) and the set is amazing. Love the wifi stuff to feed my home assistant info/controls.
@imkaitran
Жыл бұрын
Super appreciate the teardown man! Amazing time and effort!
@qapla
9 ай бұрын
Nice video. You are the only one I have seen so far, who took some of the unit apart. As for having to clean the filters ... the lint filter on a standard dryer should be cleaned for each load so that should not be a concern that this one also needs cleaning. As for the foam filter that needs periodic cleaning, even though it took some time and effort as you demonstrated, it took far less time and effort than having to pull the dryer out from where it sits to clean out the vent hose ... something that should be done at least once a year, if not every 6 months. We have recently purchased one of these and, so far, we have been happy with it and have not noticed "damp clothes" when we remove them from the machine.
@UVIcki
Жыл бұрын
I want to wait and see what the longevity is and whether or not people who bought them are still pleased a few years down the road. After that I am really interested in possibly purchasing one down the road.
@Fine_i_set_the_handle
9 ай бұрын
My drier pulls around 5kw while drying, using my smart meter i spend about 5$ a month drying clothes if I were to purchase this drier I would spend 1$ a month. Making savings 48$ a year. Not worth switching over too but maybe once my set gets old this could be worth purchasing.
@acidburstman
10 ай бұрын
Very impressed with thoroughness of review lol. Was not expecting the taking apart of machine
@xjdisuehd
Жыл бұрын
If I'm not wrong you got the air flow pattern wrong. On the compression cooling cycle - air is first passed over the evaporator coil to cool it down and remove moisture and then over the condenser coil to heat it back and to a higher temperature to increase it's water holding capacity. This works out as more work is put in then the actual cooling kw removal. For eg. Ambient air temp : 25°C Cooled down to : 15°C Heated back upto : 32-35°C An easy way to make it more stupid proof would have been to increase the air velocity and throw in a cyclone separator or obstacle purifier to so that dirt etc. would fall down through a chute outside the enclosure. But that'd would been an additional cost of $60-70. If you're a household with 2 or more kids, and will maintain this thing good and keep it for a decade, you'll save enough money. Also, you can time this machine so if you've got time of day rates, or solar on your home you're able to tun this for essentially free, maybe $0.05 per a 18lb load for the water cost.
@tim3172
10 ай бұрын
For perspective, where I live (Northern Virginia) a standard load in my separate washer and dryer costs about 40 cents (non-summer) to 50 cents (summer electric rates). This will cost about 12-14 cents to run a load. A solid, electric, washer and dryer set from GE is $1600-$1800 (. This settles at $2200 on sale ($2600 off-sale). That's $1600 + .5x vs $2200 + .12x, which has a breakeven point of 1528, meaning it takes 1528 wash cycles (one a day for 4.18 years) before you save *any* money. I, personally, do not have natural gas service. However, in my area, it would cost about 8 cents to dry a load of laundry using NG. I.e. you'd never save money using this setup. He says you can save "hundreds" per year... if you're running hundreds of cycles per year or live somewhere where electricity is *exorbitantly* expensive. This machine weighs about 302 lbs per GE, so keep that in mind when thinking about navigating it down stairs to your laundry room (if applicable). Now, of course the great thing is this can be placed in most locations with a water, drain, and normal 110-volt outlet. (As shown, it doesn't exceed 1100-1200 watts, perfect for a 15-amp circuit.) It might allow apartment/condo/or small townhouse dwellers to have an at-home laundry facility for the first time ever. It could also simplify how tower apartments are designed: think of how much savings would go into: not running gas/220-volt lines, not running vents, not cleaning vents annually, practically eliminating dryer fires, etc. But, for the normal consumer... unless you're running a ton of laundry through it, it's a tough value proposition. Maybe if/when it reaches price parity with a normal set. Oh, and I hope it goes without saying that you'd not want to replace working units with this to "save money". If you keep using your current setup, you'd break even at ~5800 loads.
@Raven5763
9 ай бұрын
One and done is the perfect name. We have owned 4 high efficiency washers and our original dryer is still working. If you have a problem with the washer you will most likely be throwing the whole thing away.
@Dibs1978
Жыл бұрын
Bought my LG 2 in 1 eight years ago. If left on auto, does a wash and dry of 7kg load in 1:50. Not sure why I keep seeing adverts for the GE, like it is revolutionary. May be a new push in the US market, but not really new to the rest of the world.
@Kinkajou1015
Жыл бұрын
You should totally reach out to Technology Connections. He did a video on electrifying your entire home, I'm sure he would be interested to know the raw data you get from this because the heat pump dryer tech was something he mentioned in that video.
@Petrolhead99999
Жыл бұрын
I agree with your assessment. If the unit was run without the filter, it would likely compromise the heat pump within a few loads. Anyone who has cleaned a dryer duct can attest to how much lint and junk gets through the unit, even with a screen installed. The filter appears to be high quality, but I would imagine that there is a non-zero amount of lint gets past and then settles on the cold side of the heat pump.
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
I've ran about 5 loads through it. I am going to film the heat pump replacement soon by-the-book as how GE suggests it (its a whole package, you just take the plastic tub, compressor/coils and all and drop the new one in). But before I illustrate how to remove the plastic box, I'm going to take the cover off and film the coils for a future video. "Heat Pump vs. Tumble Dryers"
@jackieraulerson2005
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Seriously considering this dice no venting and 110v
@danowolf
10 ай бұрын
Everyone should clean the filter every time. If you have EVER had a dryer fire for any reason you will understand.
@kbaz6658
11 ай бұрын
Noticed this unit in a Home Depot ad in the weekly ad delivered in the mail. Which brought me here. I hope this isn't a sign that my current washer or dryer is about to fail tomorrow. Is it just me that always separates clothes by the drying time/type of material??? I never wash towels with t-shirts or any other clothes. Thanks for the thorough review. Was wondering how it works with no vent. Now I know.
@Computerleet
Жыл бұрын
I'm very tempted to grab one of these to replace the poorly maintained 20 year old Maytags that came with my house. Using a combo unit in Japan pushed me over the edge since I very often run a wash and forget to move it over, even with aloud AF done chime. Just waiting for it to drop down to that $2000 price point we saw in July again.
@bryangodfrey6397
9 ай бұрын
Looks like I gotta watch more of your videos. Efficiency and having only 1 to do both sounds good to me.
@jamesa8851
Жыл бұрын
The other huge benefit to the heat pump is that it’s not sucking all the air conditioned air out of your house and exhausting it.
@rael_gc
10 ай бұрын
Smaller Washer Dryer combos are a bit popular here in Brazil in crowed regions (you have no space for air drying) or cold regions. They have a red sign in the door to indicate the load level in the drum (usually at 70%) that we should not pass if we want to (properly) dry. But I realized that that red mark is useful to wash too: if the drum is really at full capacity, the clothes will not properly rotate, so the washing will be compromised. Don't mix different kind of clothes if you want proper drying. Example: wash/dry underwear, socks, t-shirts, shorts together, don't mix them with heavy tissues clothes, like towels, which should be washed/dried with other towels, due the moisture sensor.
@marusholilac
10 ай бұрын
I guess I'm a Luddite. My two old-timey units each take 35 minutes to do a load of wash or dry, so I can do a load of colored and a load of white in 105 minutes and go about my business. The use of a 120V supply (not mentioned) and the ventless feature (also not mentioned) are the pluses that most intrigued me. My current dryer vents thru my DOOR, since I have very thick masonry walls.
@thebadgerette69
11 ай бұрын
I have an electric dryer and when drying I always toss in a white dry towel with the wet clothes. Makes a big difference in dry time.
@Finndian
Жыл бұрын
If you own one and haven't discovered the flaw in the machine yet you better soon before you are looking at a big repair. Not sure how this reviewer didn't notice. Pull the lint filter out and look in the opening of the machine with a flashlight... to the right. Look at the build up of lint on the evaporator that's happened in a matter of weeks. You'll likely see 4 big spots of built up lint. If you look you'll find that they line up with the clips on the pull out lint tray. Good news is I've experimented with the clips to try to stop the lint from bypassing the filter and I think I solved it. I've found if you block fronts of the clip (not the top and bottom of them) you can stop the problem. To test it out for yourself, you'll first have to remove the lint lumps that have already embedded themselves in the evaporator. I used a toothbrush on a stick to tease it out of the coils and pull it out. You can either try drying something again after you clean it out and you will see the lint reappear exactly where it was... or to just cut to the chase you can place thin strips of the electrical tape over fronts of the clips on the lint pull-out trap, the top and bottom of them is not necessary. Wash and dry your lintiest rug and you will see that NO lint makes it through. I'm going to put silicone caulk in the front of the clips as a permanent fix.
@rippinstock
Жыл бұрын
Going forward you can weigh the clothes when they come out and you can measure the water retention.
@p0lar_bear
Жыл бұрын
you know when your baked when you are watching machine videos
@appliancerepairamerican
Жыл бұрын
Ben, you are an inspiration. so cool to see you channel taking off, congratulations !
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@appliancerepairamerican
Жыл бұрын
@@bensappliancesandjunk I Just purchased your “Washer Bomb” dig it, thank you for your awesome content
@Ckoudous
8 ай бұрын
I have thought about getting one of these, wife prefers 2 because she can have one going while one drying, which is fair enough, though the number of time we forget to switch it over makes me think it will still be better
@joelspitsnaugle
10 ай бұрын
I have the LG version of this machine (WM3770HVA). The Lint trap design of this GE is great. My LG requires draining a plug below, then pulling the filter tube out, which is always slimy and gross. Even with clearing that out every so often, I've had to replace the drain pump about once a year or every other year for the last 4-5 years Ive had it.
@brandoncoyle7110
10 ай бұрын
This seems like a way better combo than most RV combo units. I would love to put this in my RV for work travel. Not sure if it would add any problems for a unit not really designed for RVs.
@retsofsivartnetloc9012
Жыл бұрын
So what your telling me. As a person who changes or cleans the filter after every load, this thing is perfect. My only concern is accidental shrinkage I have a normal two unit, and I wash everything on cold cold dry tumble. I just want to wash my daughters uniforms and not have to scramble to get new ones because this is super complicated.
@Xingqiwu387
7 ай бұрын
Great review! This is appealing, but the very LAST thing on earth I personally want or need is another friggin device that tethers me to my smart phone. NO WAY!
@rev68
Жыл бұрын
I'm renting at the moment, but I'm definitely going for a 2-in-1 when it comes time to buy a home again.
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