mrb627
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Malcolm
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New GE Top Loaders
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stricklybojack
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So..
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TOL has the wash plate...would that make it, or at least suggest it to be, a superior TL wash technology at least in this application?
Had they built a washer/dryer that worked/looked/presented as well as the cafe series refrigerator they make i might be sorry i didn't buy one instead of the SQ's we did buy.[this post was last edited: 10/6/2015-18:58]
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TOL has the wash plate...would that make it, or at least suggest it to be, a superior TL wash technology at least in this application?
Had they built a washer/dryer that worked/looked/presented as well as the cafe series refrigerator they make i might be sorry i didn't buy one instead of the SQ's we did buy.[this post was last edited: 10/6/2015-18:58]
I'm actually really impressed from what I see. I'd love to see how it actually works. The machines themselves look nice, although I had to do a double-take to make sure they weren't Whirlpools. That dual action agitator does look very nice and sleek, and I've been talking for years about wanting an HE washer that gave the option to use more water. As much as I love my Bravos XL, I will say that's one of the reasons I also wish I had room for my traditional Whirlpool, for those loads that I'd feel more comfortable using more water with.
And are water temperatures dumbed down too?
The agitator is a low-finned impeller with a centerpost and auger added. There are other brands with the same sort of agitator design.
joeypete
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I have to say I absolutely love GE's designs. I'm curious myself how these work. I def like the flexibility they offer with water levels.
At 1:05 you'll see P&G's HE Turbo graphic on the console. No doubt GE was compensated well for that prominent bit of advertising. I'll bet dollars to donuts the user guide recommends Tide or Gain HE Turbo detergents.
joe_in_philly
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I also see "warm rinse" is offered. That is uncommon these days.
A part of me is somewhat surprised that I'm seeing GE and Whirlpool design and build washers which are more of an East Asian style, like LG and Samsung washplate machines.
I'm glad to see that GE still has a centre post agitator machine, but it almost seems to me like they're following in the footsteps of Whirlpool's centre post agitator, except they put in an auger.
I wonder how well it washes and if GE uses a similar mechanism to Whirlpool where the tub spins back and forth with something locking the agitator in place?
Also, I do admit that a "Deep Fill" button is a great option, but IMO it should be a switch, not a button that someone has to press every time they want this feature. At least they are offering it.
I'm glad to see that GE still has a centre post agitator machine, but it almost seems to me like they're following in the footsteps of Whirlpool's centre post agitator, except they put in an auger.
I wonder how well it washes and if GE uses a similar mechanism to Whirlpool where the tub spins back and forth with something locking the agitator in place?
Also, I do admit that a "Deep Fill" button is a great option, but IMO it should be a switch, not a button that someone has to press every time they want this feature. At least they are offering it.
What other posters have added about the wash plate with a center post sounds right. The tub seems to have the "loose" suspension, common on all HE machines. If I needed a washer this very minute, would be willing to give this one a try. I think I like HE washing. I do a fake "magic minute" on heavy soil now. Rinse water and plenty of it is what my family needs. The fact that this GE can HE wash and still deep fill rinse is a winner . Thanks for posting Malcolm. -A
mrb627
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Silence?
I wonder if they are quieter than that Cabrio lineup.
I do like the design. Wonder if they are on sales floors yet.
Malcolm
I wonder if they are quieter than that Cabrio lineup.
I do like the design. Wonder if they are on sales floors yet.
Malcolm
joeypete
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They are available
They are listed for sale on Home Depot and they have several reviews. All very positive so far. I don't want any temptations to buy a new washer but I like these! lol
They are listed for sale on Home Depot and they have several reviews. All very positive so far. I don't want any temptations to buy a new washer but I like these! lol
mark_wpduet
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These look so cool!
But I thought GE appliance division was sold, NO? I haven't really been keeping up with it. I noticed he said these were still being made in Louisville, so I guess things haven't changed yet? I'm confused.
But I thought GE appliance division was sold, NO? I haven't really been keeping up with it. I noticed he said these were still being made in Louisville, so I guess things haven't changed yet? I'm confused.
joeypete
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The acquisition is being held up for regulatory reasons. The DOJ rejected their filing.
Found this 8/20/15 article on the DOJ suit against the merger/acquisition by Elux of GE. Apparently, the DOJ's primary concern is the home builder market and competition among cooking appliance manufacturing.
Links at the bottom of the article include fears of Elux moving work to lower wage factories, promised savings from Elux of $50 million and the (obvious) fear and uncertainty for KY workers. I'm sure many can already see the writing on the wall. Employment, wages and quality go down, sales and profits go up.
Links at the bottom of the article include fears of Elux moving work to lower wage factories, promised savings from Elux of $50 million and the (obvious) fear and uncertainty for KY workers. I'm sure many can already see the writing on the wall. Employment, wages and quality go down, sales and profits go up.
mrb627
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Home Depot
I will have to swing by my local Home Depot this weekend to see if any of these machines have made it to the floor.
Malcolm
I will have to swing by my local Home Depot this weekend to see if any of these machines have made it to the floor.
Malcolm
joeypete
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I seriously like them. What's nice is that GE really has the consumer in mind. Instead of saying "Oh sorry, we're regulated and this is what you get", they say "Oh sorry, we're regulated and you get this STANDARD but if you want to add more water, just push this button". They def have the 1 up on WP in that regard. I bet you anything WP will add a feature for the user to add more water. I think that's the biggest complaint amongst these new washers is the low amount of water...whether you need to conserve or not.
WP does offer a Deep Fill option, at least on some of their machines across the brands. The question is, what is the level that the GE fills to? To the top of the basket?
I wonder if the auger does help move larger and more bulky items around better or it's just there to assuage the wary "old school" buyer that they are getting a washer that's familiar. They don't lock the lid for just safety reasons. I would hope it gives a better performance than some of the Bulky-Bedding cycle vids on YouTube of t/l washers that can't turn over a bulky item even once.
When I had the Whirlpool wash-plate machine, the higher water level cycles worked fine with large loads, but a large volume of water for smaller loads let the clothes "float" on the surface of the water and washing performance was almost nil.
Some of the top load machines from LG and Samsung fill completely on certain cycles, Bulky-Bedding, etc. but I've not seen one of these that has a specific "Deep Wash" or "Deep Fill" option.
And then Bob's question is still pertinent, if the hot water is dumbed down to 100F or lower, what's the point of a tub full of cool-cold water? Perhaps for rinsing, which I would like the option of, but if you can't get hot water for washing - even tap temp at 120F filling a large drum like that would end up at least 20F degrees cooler by the time it's full.
I wonder if the auger does help move larger and more bulky items around better or it's just there to assuage the wary "old school" buyer that they are getting a washer that's familiar. They don't lock the lid for just safety reasons. I would hope it gives a better performance than some of the Bulky-Bedding cycle vids on YouTube of t/l washers that can't turn over a bulky item even once.
When I had the Whirlpool wash-plate machine, the higher water level cycles worked fine with large loads, but a large volume of water for smaller loads let the clothes "float" on the surface of the water and washing performance was almost nil.
Some of the top load machines from LG and Samsung fill completely on certain cycles, Bulky-Bedding, etc. but I've not seen one of these that has a specific "Deep Wash" or "Deep Fill" option.
And then Bob's question is still pertinent, if the hot water is dumbed down to 100F or lower, what's the point of a tub full of cool-cold water? Perhaps for rinsing, which I would like the option of, but if you can't get hot water for washing - even tap temp at 120F filling a large drum like that would end up at least 20F degrees cooler by the time it's full.
mrb627
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LG Top Loader
I think I saw a video review of an LG Top Loader that had a water level switch instead of sensing. I'll see if I can locate it.
Malcolm
I think I saw a video review of an LG Top Loader that had a water level switch instead of sensing. I'll see if I can locate it.
Malcolm
