how is this supposed to clean your laundry
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Looks like only the BOTTOM of that pile of towels in that machine will get clean-give that thing an AGITATOR and more WATER and maybe-just maybe we might get somewhere.Think the member that uses a Maytag agitator in a tank of water by hand will do much better job than that GE machine.That GE machine is nothing but scrap metal already!
I wonder if they produce this thing in a stacking unit. We rented a beach condo back in February that had a stacked GE pair and I thought the washer was broken because it sounded like the one in the clip. I think it did a normal fill, though. I'm betting it was broken. It's a GE after all. The pretty much come that way from the factory.
Indeed, you can see the rollover. Whatch at the beginning of the vid the greenish towel with the label at the 1-3 o' clock position. You can see the label dissapear.
A lot of these V-axis high efficiency machines look like they could be extremely rough on clothes.
I can't really see how that action would clean anything to be honest.
I think when you're getting down to those levels of water, you really need to start moving to H-axis.
I can't really see how that action would clean anything to be honest.
I think when you're getting down to those levels of water, you really need to start moving to H-axis.
What the hell is that supposed to do?
This BS makes a Cabrio look good, and the WP will be more efficient and less troublesome. It's quite simple really. If you want clean clothes with less water use, GET A FRONTLOADING WASHER!.
WK78
This BS makes a Cabrio look good, and the WP will be more efficient and less troublesome. It's quite simple really. If you want clean clothes with less water use, GET A FRONTLOADING WASHER!.
WK78
frontloaderfan
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"What the hell is that supposed to do?"
I believe it's supposed to fool U.S. consumers and the government into thinking GE has come up with a revolutionary and water-saving (!!!) way to "wash" clothes. Whether or not they actually get clean is completely immaterial. Washers are built to satisfy government specs, not clean clothes.
I believe it's supposed to fool U.S. consumers and the government into thinking GE has come up with a revolutionary and water-saving (!!!) way to "wash" clothes. Whether or not they actually get clean is completely immaterial. Washers are built to satisfy government specs, not clean clothes.
retromania
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I guess the detergent does most of the work!!!!!!!!?!
lightedcontrols
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Most of the time even the detergent won't get the clothe
Machines like these put a lot of wear on the clothing that comes in contact with the "agitator" device, and washability is absolutely terrible. I have customers replace these awful machines. Rotors, stators, and controls go bad about a month out of warranty. I've replaced 6 of these washers with SQ's this week. My customers love their new Speed Queens!
Machines like these put a lot of wear on the clothing that comes in contact with the "agitator" device, and washability is absolutely terrible. I have customers replace these awful machines. Rotors, stators, and controls go bad about a month out of warranty. I've replaced 6 of these washers with SQ's this week. My customers love their new Speed Queens!
frontloaderfan
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Lightedcontrols:
I believe that says it all. You should send GE a statement to that effect, not that they'd care, of course. They're too big to care.
I believe that says it all. You should send GE a statement to that effect, not that they'd care, of course. They're too big to care.
frontloaderfan
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Question:
I realize this has probably been asked before, but wouldn't it be possible to put a conventional agitator into one of these HE, low-effectivity washers? Just pondering...
I realize this has probably been asked before, but wouldn't it be possible to put a conventional agitator into one of these HE, low-effectivity washers? Just pondering...
Certainly possible. Whirlpool basically only changes the software on agi vs. impeller washers.
mark_wpduet
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Do u ever wonder
if all of these energy saving appliances are actually harder on the planet that the appliances of yesteryear??
They used a lot of energy and water, but lasted decades and rarely had to be replaced....
OR
Today's types of washers which will end up in a landfill in probably less than five years.
I think it would be cool to know what's ultimately more eco friendly -
- A water hog washer and diswasher/ high energy hog refridgerator that lasts 30 years
OR
- Having a high turnover rate for modern appliances. Build them....use them five years, dump them, get another one, rinse- repeat.
if all of these energy saving appliances are actually harder on the planet that the appliances of yesteryear??
They used a lot of energy and water, but lasted decades and rarely had to be replaced....
OR
Today's types of washers which will end up in a landfill in probably less than five years.
I think it would be cool to know what's ultimately more eco friendly -
- A water hog washer and diswasher/ high energy hog refridgerator that lasts 30 years
OR
- Having a high turnover rate for modern appliances. Build them....use them five years, dump them, get another one, rinse- repeat.
mark_wpduet
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refrigerator
not refridgerator
not refridgerator
Yes mark_wpduet,
I wonder that a lot. Which is why I opted for the old school Speed Queen water guzzler.
Perhaps I am wrong, but I think that having a durable appliance is far more eco friendly that one which breaks only to be tossed into the rubbish bin.
Same thing applies to boob tubes. My "old" CRT Toshiba still works. I work with a chap who has had 3 LCD LED, PCD or whatever the heck we call a flat screen today in the last 7 years. Tell me how that makes sense...........anyone?
Well gotta get the whites out and into the dryer. Wait! Hear that? Algore just had a fit because I used a non Algore approved device to clean my whites! Egads! Plus I used CHLORINE BLEACH! Double egads!
I wonder that a lot. Which is why I opted for the old school Speed Queen water guzzler.
Perhaps I am wrong, but I think that having a durable appliance is far more eco friendly that one which breaks only to be tossed into the rubbish bin.
Same thing applies to boob tubes. My "old" CRT Toshiba still works. I work with a chap who has had 3 LCD LED, PCD or whatever the heck we call a flat screen today in the last 7 years. Tell me how that makes sense...........anyone?
Well gotta get the whites out and into the dryer. Wait! Hear that? Algore just had a fit because I used a non Algore approved device to clean my whites! Egads! Plus I used CHLORINE BLEACH! Double egads!
GE Infuser TL Washer Washing a BIG Load Of Towels
While not my favorite washer it certainly looks like it is cleaning very well to me, the clothing is turning over in a very concentrated solution of detergent and the towels are getting a good physical scrubbing. I know of no better way to get really dirty items clean, ever see anyone use a Wash-board? the clothing certainly were not immersed in water during the scrubbing process.
On Marks video { Lighted Controls } showing his new SQ TL washer that is very gently [ and slowly ] turning over a load of clothing, no real cleaning is taking place, it is more of a power-soak. In a regular TL washer you would have to use at least 6 TIMES as much detergent as you would need in a low water use TL or FL washer and at that rate you would need at least a 2nd deep rinse to rinse as well as the Hi Efficiency washer and that alone would use more water than the complete cycle in the newer more efficient washer.
While not my favorite washer it certainly looks like it is cleaning very well to me, the clothing is turning over in a very concentrated solution of detergent and the towels are getting a good physical scrubbing. I know of no better way to get really dirty items clean, ever see anyone use a Wash-board? the clothing certainly were not immersed in water during the scrubbing process.
On Marks video { Lighted Controls } showing his new SQ TL washer that is very gently [ and slowly ] turning over a load of clothing, no real cleaning is taking place, it is more of a power-soak. In a regular TL washer you would have to use at least 6 TIMES as much detergent as you would need in a low water use TL or FL washer and at that rate you would need at least a 2nd deep rinse to rinse as well as the Hi Efficiency washer and that alone would use more water than the complete cycle in the newer more efficient washer.
