GE top load high efficiency washers

[mrb627]

Whirlpool

You might be better off looking at the new whirlpool cabrio. Their what & how logic would make more sense with what you are trying to accomplish.

Malcolm

 

[warmsecondrinse]

I agree with Wayupnorth...

Honestly, I think you are trying to find sense and logic in a situation that simply doesn't make any sense and is illogical.

I inherited one of these GE machines. It used almost no water and all clothes had to be washed twice. Also, I noticed little difference among the cycles; some just swished a bit longer than others. There was almost no turnover

I also noticed contradictions: The machine supposedly sensed each load and added the appropriate amount of water. Yet the manual for repairmen clearly stated that fill was on a timer and that low water pressure and clogged filter screens in the inlet hoses could cause an insufficient amount of water to be used.

I gave up and got myself a mid-90's Maytag. I really think you should stop making yourself nuts trying to get answers that don't exist. If you want a top-loader, get a Speed Queen, a Cabrio, or go vintage. Otherwise, get a front loader.

Jim

 

[murando531]

I agree as well. I wouldn't take a GE appliance if it were brought in wrapped in gold free of charge, unless of course it was a pre-'94 FilterFlo in mint condition. GE has been hanging by strings for years in regards to the quality and design of their products, and who's to say what they'll become once Electrolux begins making changes of their own.

The Cabrio/Bravos/Oasis machine, along with its Fisher&Paykel cousin, are the best TL low-water use washers in my opinion, and either a Speed Queen, an older TL, or the new generation Whirlpool agitator machines are all great traditional washers.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Something tells me...

So you were saying that the darks and normal/lightcolors as well as the jeans and whites cycles have about the same actions on GTWS8650dws. If so, how powerful is it. I have read consumer reviews saying that it cleaned the dickens out of their clothes. What exactly are you saying?

 

[imperial70]

"What exactly are you saying..."  Don't forget you are reading posts from the internet. 

 

 When I bought a PFWS4600LWW (A GE front load machine that is out of production) I went online and got the service manual.  In there I found more detailed explanation of what to expect.  Perhaps the service manual for the 8650 is the same?  Call GE and ask where you can obtain that manual or do an online search.

 

 

 

[user 3941]

The line you are looking at seems pretty decent. I don't think I would buy a top load HE washer that didn't have some sort of recirculating pump to spray the clothes with cleaning solution.