A 200 GE Model-T washer I got in

[maytaglover68]

I now usually get the newer GE’s and the Whirlpool VMWs for repairs, I got several VMWs today (none of them roaring today and most were repairable this time).

I got in this 2004 GE Model-T WCSR4170D5WW, they said it wasn’t spinning and I had to remove a sock from the pump, a sock got stuck in the pump causing it to not spin, once it was removed it worked great again. Bearing was good, transmission was good, and it still washes well. It spins good. It’s pretty quiet on spin cycle but the wash cycle is a little noisy like on all older washers.

This washer used a smaller transmission which is part of the reason why these were quite failure prone compared to Whirlpool, Speed Queen, and Maytag washers. There’s also have no lid lock and a brake which is another plus for the model T over modern washers.

Filter Flos were much better but these Model-Ts weren’t half bad.

I don’t think GE’s model Ts were too bad to be honest but if they were overloaded that caused failure to occur. Model-Ts use the suspension rods but so does any modern VMW machine.

Nothing was bad on it, the reason why it wasn’t draining was because a sock got stuck in the pump.

I personally own a 2009 Maytag Centennial direct drive personally that I recently bought used to replace my Whirlpool VMW with a bad gearcase and drive hub. One of the last direct drives made but it’s still direct drive and is a great machine. My direct drive even has the stainless basket and is model MVWC500VW1. Finally got rid of my 2019 WTW5000DW3.

 

[cfz2882]

pump style

presuming that was a PM "wet rotor"pump on that 2004?

 

[reactor]

My experience with a middle "T" set was very limited. I purchased them for a song at a local thrift store, due to their filth. Very, very dirty. They must have been used in a barn to wash horse blankets, lol. I estimate they were in the neighborhood of 16 years old. The dryer needed a new element. The washer worked fine.

I left them with the house when I moved. They cleaned up nicely (looked almost new) and the house purchasers asked to keep them, which was fine by me since I think I said $25 for each.

The dryer had a large drum and worked well, and was none-obtrusive, noise-wise.

My favorite part of the washer was the quiet, low vibration spin. I don't ever recall an out of balance load. My least favorite part also involved the spin...it just wasn't good good at extraction. The option to increase spin cycle length seemed to make no notice difference in water extraction. ...more of a selling feature than a true functional feature from my perspective.

The other bone to pick was the cheap plastic tub, that I am sure saved GE a bundle in production cost over time. Mine frequently developed a stain at the water-line that I had to remove.

I am sure sales must have been hampered by the cheap plastic tub, and the soul-less white generic look. I remember how disappointed I was when GE introduced these after their beautiful filter-flo's. Even the last few years run of the cosmetically downplayed Filter-Flo's look much more appealing than these bland model T's. I know that is subjective on my part.

I can see why GE appeared to have test marketed a more premium stainless steel tubbed machine in the 1998 - 99 model year with the GE badged TOL Raytheon Amana/Speed Queen design.

The model T's did the laundry, and were quiet . .I will give them that. My personal opinion is the bean counters were involved a little too heavily in their design. lol

 

[phillymatt53]

The other bone to pick was the cheap plastic tub, that I am sure saved GE a bundle in production cost over time. Mine frequently developed a stain at the water-line that I had to remove.

Aww, Barry, I could just picture you with a scrubby sponge and cleaner, with a nice colorful festive apron on......
Scrubbing away like some old lady.

 

[reactor]

Aww, Barry, I could just picture you with a scrubby sponge and cleaner, with a nice colorful festive apron on......
Scrubbing away like some old lady.

Ha. It was more like a quick wipe with a Magic Eraser, and a spray of Formula 409, while wearing my ratty blue-jeans, lol.