New GE FL washer line coming soon

Well DiamondTiara, I've had front loaders since 2006 and not one issue of mold or other disagreeable odor. I always leave my door ajar between wash loads. I don't believe in washing in cold or cool water. I wash in only warm (86-92 degrees F) hot (120F-140F) and extra hot is 140F-158F. I use powdered Tide Professional. And I use fabric softener in almost every load except for towels. But I don't go crazy with fabric softener dosing either. And I don't wipe down the gasket when I finish laundry day. Just leave the door slightly open. And top loaders can have aweful smells too over time.

I've owned one of these GE FL washers for nearly a year now, and the UltraFresh Vent System works exactly as advertised. I can safely leave the door shut; after running an 8-hour venting cycle in which the drum slowly spins on and off, everything is bone dry inside. Keeping the door closed is very beneficial, as it prevents any one of our three small dogs, or the cat, from unexpectedly jumping inside.

This washer features "SmartDispense," in which a tank in the detergent drawer holds up to 50 oz. of liquid detergent. The machine then automatically dispenses the right amount of detergent depending on the load size. I can even adjust how much gets dispensed (Auto, More or Less). This is incredibly handy, taking the guesswork out of manual measuring.

I almost always wash laundry in warm, or in some cases, hot water. However, late last year, I found out that cold water combined with an enzyme cleaner works wonders on dog bedding. This combination takes the odors right out.

Lastly, the LG FL at my old house had a tendency to develop a funky smell inside, despite me wiping down the door glass and gasket at the end of laundry day. Turns out that some dirt would build up in the bottom of the gasket. There was even a magnetic plunger that kept the door ajar, so that fresh air could circulate into the drum.

DiamondTiara said:

Gotta say - I'm not a huge fan of Front Loaders due to the more general care and upkeep one has to do. At least I've always imagined it was more care and maintenance then top loaders.

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In general, not crazy about front loaders because of the ergonomics, again are 1930’s technology. There are some great ones out there I’m sure, but in general aren’t all that good. Plus, need something with brisk and aggressive agitation since I live on an acre of land.

Sean,

The basic design of a top load container with some kind of agitation dates back to the 18th century. So does the design of a rotating drum with an H-axis like a front loader. Please explain what your point is where you mention 1930’s technology.

mrboilwash said:

Good to know there`s no Triclosan in those washer parts, but is there any biocide on this planet that doesn`t have serious side effects?
Zinc most likely means zinc pyrithione which is not only a popular anti dandruff chemical but also linked to antimicrobial resistance and a number of other things.
Silver ions sound so harmless but no one seems to know what the long term effects of nanoparticles on humans and the environment will be.
There`s nothing wrong with the use of biocides where it makes sense and is inevitable but do we really need to have the stuff everywhere in our lives like in washer gaskets or kitchen sponges? I`d rather not.

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I'm not worried about silver or zinc... if I can't see it, it can't hurt me, right? For that matter, I've never had the lead level in my system tested, but I'm pretty sure all the heat-gun stripping I did over the years of 100 year old paint will have elevated that, and I'm still more or less functional!

Thread from 2019.
“Lazarus…. Rise!”

johnb300m said:

Thread from 2019.
“Lazarus…. Rise!”

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My dad used to kid me about my smelly, old dog. I just told him we'll never be able to tell when he's dead, because he won't move any slower or smell any different... probably be the same with me... between the heavy metals and alcohol, I won't need to be embalmed!