Hello all washer fans, what is your favorite speed on a GE washer? I like the normal speed because of the dramatic action. I especially like the sounds, especially with the ramped activator and the machine set to small. What are your favorite sounds? I also like when it spins. Matter of fact, I like all of its trademark sounds.
GE filter-flo favorite speed and sounds
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I like the buzzing spin sound it makes along with the clanking spin brake sound. (the clanking brake reminds me of my favorite machines: Norge/Wards!)
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What is your favorite spin speed and why?
What is your favorite spin speed and why?
Fav' Spin Speed on Grandma's GE Filter-Flo:
The Normal one my grandma seemed to always run hers on (I don't think she'd ever used Gentle) it made a pleasant sound and a portion of the cabinet seemed to vibrate in a diagonal pattern...
One time we were in the kitchen over her laundry area and the washer made a banging noise from an unbalanced load so we rushed over to it while she shifted the load causing the series of knocks...
But I think the agitation makes a soothing 'Mmmmhhhhrrrr' sound as well...
-- Dave
The Normal one my grandma seemed to always run hers on (I don't think she'd ever used Gentle) it made a pleasant sound and a portion of the cabinet seemed to vibrate in a diagonal pattern...
One time we were in the kitchen over her laundry area and the washer made a banging noise from an unbalanced load so we rushed over to it while she shifted the load causing the series of knocks...
But I think the agitation makes a soothing 'Mmmmhhhhrrrr' sound as well...
-- Dave
spin sounds
I remember when it was on the spin cycle on normal. The metallic sound of the suspension rhythm would slow down as it got up to speed. The clanking would happen every few seconds.
I remember when it was on the spin cycle on normal. The metallic sound of the suspension rhythm would slow down as it got up to speed. The clanking would happen every few seconds.
i remember
the sheet metal rattle noise. You could hear it all over the house, especially with heavy fabrics such as towels and jeans.
the sheet metal rattle noise. You could hear it all over the house, especially with heavy fabrics such as towels and jeans.
More on my grandma's General Electric:
Yes, the sheet metal-rattle, seemed to be a diagonal thump-thump visably seen during the spin, we were in the kitchen over it once when it banged and clunked during an unbalanced load....
The agitation made a "Maaaalllll" sound, and disappointing to learn a left-opening lid model which hers as was some K Mart knock-off while the many Genuine GE's that Inwould see, and later Hotpoints had their lids open to the rear...
Somehow I could briefly change the speed from Normal to Gentle, back to Normal despite at that time learning it was bad to do, without that one time even at the machine in its final almost-15-years doing any harm... (it got replaced by a WCI-built Frigidaire due to pump issues, it had a couple or so before, while otherwise being a great machine)
-- Dave
Yes, the sheet metal-rattle, seemed to be a diagonal thump-thump visably seen during the spin, we were in the kitchen over it once when it banged and clunked during an unbalanced load....
The agitation made a "Maaaalllll" sound, and disappointing to learn a left-opening lid model which hers as was some K Mart knock-off while the many Genuine GE's that Inwould see, and later Hotpoints had their lids open to the rear...
Somehow I could briefly change the speed from Normal to Gentle, back to Normal despite at that time learning it was bad to do, without that one time even at the machine in its final almost-15-years doing any harm... (it got replaced by a WCI-built Frigidaire due to pump issues, it had a couple or so before, while otherwise being a great machine)
-- Dave
I remember
when the machine did a spray rinse at full speed. You could hear the suspension clanking, metal cabinet thundering and cold water spraying all at once. This is especially with a full load most definitely with jeans.
when the machine did a spray rinse at full speed. You could hear the suspension clanking, metal cabinet thundering and cold water spraying all at once. This is especially with a full load most definitely with jeans.
sounds
My favorite sound is when agitation starts off on slow speed and then the shift to fast. I just wish it lasted a little bit longer sometimes
My favorite sound is when agitation starts off on slow speed and then the shift to fast. I just wish it lasted a little bit longer sometimes
GE agitation startup
I remember that started on the GE washer during normal speed startup.
I remember that started on the GE washer during normal speed startup.
Always liked the sound of the FilterFlo water going into the pan and the hum of the agitation. My Mom had one, best washer we ever owned, as did my favorite aunt.
Barry
Barry
splashing sounds
I also love the splashing sound especially on small, whether sudsy or clear.
I also love the splashing sound especially on small, whether sudsy or clear.
