Excuse me while I vomit.

[geoff]

This must be read. Although I haven't read it yet, the headline made me gag LOL. Just skimming through right now as we speak and want to know who the hell GE poled LOL.

Geoff

http://www.geconsumerproducts.com/pressroom/current/Appliances/lndry/most_dependable.htm

 

[user 12105]

GE most dependable washers?

Exactly Geoff,...who did they poll?LOL.Consumer Reports would sharply disagree.It's something how they can get away with false advertising.Poor GE must be desperate.

Pat

 

[peteski50]

GE most dependable washers?

I have to agree with you both. GE makes the worst TL laundry equipment. If they refered to cooking I think that is the best. It may be possible that their new laundry FL may be LG! But we will see what happens.
Peter

 

[Compwhiz]

WTF???....

My whirlpool has never veen repaired science we bought it in 98

 

[partscounterman]

Exactly!

I was at bLowes the other day and saw the stickers that stated "Americas most dependable". I'm made the comment that I wanted to throw up too. Got a funny look from another customer.

But really- How does the biggest piece of *poo* in the history of home laundry get a sticker like that on it? Are they drinking bong water?

 

[fixerman]

If in fact there was a poll, Either it was a poll designed to come up with the answer they wanted or possibly because no one fixes them, they just scrap them when they break so no fixing is necessary.

 

[fixerman]

If in fact there was a poll, Either it was a poll designed to come up with the answer they wanted or possibly because no one fixes them, they just scrap them when they break so no fixing is necessary.

 

[fixerman]

If in fact there was a poll, Either it was a poll designed to come up with the answer they wanted or possibly because no one fixes them, they just scrap them when they break so no fixing is necessary.

 

[fixerman]

If in fact there was a poll, Either it was a poll designed to come up with the answer they wanted or possibly because no one fixes them, they just scrap them when they break so no fixing is necessary.

 

[fixerman]

If in fact there was a poll, Either it was a poll designed to come up with the answer they wanted or possibly because no one fixes them, they just scrap them when they break so no fixing is necessary.

 

[fixerman]

If in fact there was a poll, Either it was a poll designed to come up with the answer they wanted or possibly because no one fixes them, they just scrap them when they break so no fixing is necessary.

 

[fixerman]

If in fact there was a poll, Either it was a poll designed to come up with the answer they wanted or possibly because no one fixes them, they just scrap them when they break so no fixing is necessary.

 

[fixerman]

If in fact there was a poll, Either it was a poll designed to come up with the answer they wanted or possibly because no one fixes them, they just scrap them when they break so no fixing is necessary.

 

[gyrafoam]

Anytime I need a lightbulb I always choose GE.

 

[fixerman]

Geez, 9 repeated posts. This has not happened to me before. Others have had this problem but it is a first for me. Wonder what is going on.

 

[westytoploader]

I checked out the W/D lineup at Home Depot today and there were a few plastic GE's there. They felt a little sturdier than the older "plastic" version, but remember, only a little bit.

When my building is finished I just might buy a BOL Plastic GE for the hell of it, to see if they really did change something. I highly doubt it though.

--Austin

 

[goatfarmer]

Feel strongly there,Fixerman? 8^)

kennyGF

 

[tolivac]

I didn't "barf" about the poll-just laughed--who are they trying to kid-their "poll"sounds really "rigged" by the sales counseling staff.I too looked at their new machines at Best Buy---their SS drum in their "TOL" TL model looked like a ribbed SS can to me.That can seam was too much.The other GE model there BB had had a plastic tank-Didn't impress me at all.From now on my washer shopping is going to be at the thrift stores and swap shops here for vintage models._and would love to see these machines running-I am tired of "static" washer displays-they used to "demo" them for you.And oh yea-seems like ALL of the TL washers at BB had the plagerized DA agitators.

 

[Erkjoey]

An acquaintance of mine just purchased a new G.E top loading set. When I asked him why he chose G.E he replied "The salesman said this is the brand they have the least service calls on". I was like, are you kidding me with this? What's up with THAT! And he purchased them from an independent appliance store.

 

[golittlesport]

It may be a testament to how quality at Whirlpool and Maytag has dropped for traditioanl top-loading agitator washers. The latest CR brand repair history has Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, and Kenmore all at about 10% of the machines needing repairs in the first four years. Surprizingly, it's Frigidaire who is the dependability leader at 8% repair rate. The data was gathered from consumers on over 100,000 washing machines.

 

[laundromat]

GE washers

I think what GE has done is taken the frequincy of repair listing on FRONT LOADERS where CR has them rated most dependable (and all of us know they have sourced out to Electrolux to build these for them)with fewer repairs followed closely by Kenmore and Frigidaire but didn't mention anything about their(GE) most recent models in the line up.That didn't make any sense at all.If their repair record in front loaders is so great,why weren't they listed in the line up???I can't begin to tell you how many of their TL's we get returned due to either DOA or customer stupidity(they rarely take out the shipping bar when they do the "Do it yourself"instalation.)because the don't follow the simple instructions that come with the machines.

 

[christd1]

Misleading....

laundromat- You have hit the nail on the head. How misleading is it to say...'our product is the most dependable...here is our new product that will be dependable too...(oh by the way, we don't make either one of these products and we are changing from Electrolux/Frigidaire produced product to Asian produced product)

 

[peterh770]

GE is trying very hard to reclaim market share in the coin-op world. They have allegedly fixed many of the problems that the new design has had up until now. From talking to several coin-op owners that have the most recent GE TL models, I'm inclined to believe that washer quality is on the way up and GE might deserve a second chance...

 

[user 12105]

For ge's sake

It would be nice to see GE make a comeback in laundry products.
I really hope they have addressed the reliability issues.

I have seen their TOL electronic washers and i must admit i thought they were very nice machines,if only the SS washtub didn't look like the inside of a soda can.

Not only that,but that seam in the tub...no thanks.

 

[kenmore1978]

Soda Can

Actually, today's soda cans are BETTER! They're extruded from one piece of aluminum and there is no seam anymore. When's the last time you've seen a seam on a soda can? Think about it

 

[user 12105]

Seeing how we have only a few american manufacturers left,we should give GE a second chance and hope they can rise to the top again.

 

[david]

GE's

Come Now! It's entirely possible for GE to make dependable washers and dryers, top loading washers that is. I know there were some real issues after the end of the filter-flo era up until recently, but it looks like the rate of serious repair in CR's time frame reporting is down to about 10% from over 15% not too many years back. I know a man who bought a set from an independent dealer and seems happy with them. They are probably fine for a single or couple who does regular loads and takes care of the machines, but I don't know how well GE's can stand up to larger family use or multiple occupants. Only two or three models in Feb's CR were rated as good in washing ability. CR skipped several GE models because they did not wash clothes well as most of you CR readers have noted by now. The lowly Admiral (a Norgetag product) was rated very good for washing ability and also was a noisy waterhog, but for 300 bucks, that ain't so bad. If its just a basic machine that does good-there it is! It's a Performa with Admiral nameplate tacked-on, less features obviously, but the matching dryer busted out of the dryer ratings on the opposite page with only good drying ability. Not so bad again! If cheap and basic but good is what a persons looking for, these are the ones.

 

[tolivac]

Why doesn't GE revive the Filter-Flo?It worked and I bet people would want it-and be willing to pay for it.And make it the old quality way.No more stamped SS tanks or plastic tanks--I think the deep "ribs" on the new SS tank was to reinforce the thin sheet metal used to make it for stiffness.Like to see the thickness of the metal in it.I think the sheet metal parts these days is too thin.-whether it be tubs or cabinet panels.

 

[Designgeek]

Cost of shipping. When things are made overseas, every pound counts. Also price of steel. And both of those are affected by the price of oil.

 

[user 12105]

Soda Can

Hi KM78,true there are no seams in a soda can,but you get what i was saying,the ss baskets seem more like cheap aluminum,very thin to say the least.