andrewinorlando
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Estesguy - GE claims a full 360 degree agitator stroke on the hydrowave machines. You had mentioned 270 degrees...doesn't yours give you the full 360? Maybe it's just hard to see when it's washing?
I have a feeling on some of these machines where people experience suspension "noises", or walking washer syndrome, one or more of the shipping bolts were never removed that hold the tub in place. These do have 'em. And apparently, from talking to GE techs, the machines balance themselves very well during a spin...using the same type of balance ring many other top load machines use (including the Calypso...which I have still never seen go off balance in 7 years...even washing a single pillow.) GE techs claim these machines are very reliable, with few service issues for a new model. The older (late 90's/early 2000) model GE washers with plastic tubs and plastic geared transmissions did not hold up well. These are NOT the same machine in any way, shape or form.
I have a feeling on some of these machines where people experience suspension "noises", or walking washer syndrome, one or more of the shipping bolts were never removed that hold the tub in place. These do have 'em. And apparently, from talking to GE techs, the machines balance themselves very well during a spin...using the same type of balance ring many other top load machines use (including the Calypso...which I have still never seen go off balance in 7 years...even washing a single pillow.) GE techs claim these machines are very reliable, with few service issues for a new model. The older (late 90's/early 2000) model GE washers with plastic tubs and plastic geared transmissions did not hold up well. These are NOT the same machine in any way, shape or form.