New GE Ultra Vent Front Loader at Costco

[sudsmaster]

I was at a local Costco the other day and to my surprise saw a TOL GE Ultra Vent front load washer (Model 850, gray color) on display. Price was reasonable for that model, $1100. But, no matching dryer that I could see, although I figure Costco could get one.

 

It's a nice machine, with a liquid detergent dispenser in the top drawer, and a  huge 5 cu ft capacity. Microban treated front door gasket, too. I was tempted but since I'm so penurious I'm thinking I'll wait. Still...

 

Anybody else have one of these?

 

I see the washer/dryer pair are available in white online for $1900. Electric dryer. The other colors are on back order... I'd want the gas dryer, which so far doesn't show up on the Costco site.

 

What attracts me to this GE model is that the door is reversible, which is a must for my laundry closet. The only other major brand that has this feature is the Electrolux, but those can be harder to find.

 

https://www.costco.com/ge-5.0-cu.-ft.-washer-with-microban-and-7.8-cu.-ft-electric-dryer-with-ultrafresh-vent-system-with-odorblock-and-optional-pedestals.product.100525016.html

 

[rp2813]

Why didn't they give the dryer's window surround fake vents so it would better match the washer?

 

[vacerator]

Fake vent?

Is it made by a fox, or a hound? Awesome avatar Ralph! Think anyone might try to or move that far east? Even if that's innacurate, they're a mere schill.

 

[sudsmaster]

Why didn't they give the dryer's window fake vents?

Because it would be stupid?

 

Plus, this way you can tell which one is the washer at first glance?

 

LOL

 

 

[combo52]

New GE FL Pair

$1100 for something that might last you ten years and another $1000 for the matching POS GE dryer, you guys should be out in the field trying to repair this crap.

 

One of our customers bought a TOL GE FL pair about 6 years ago, the GE gas dryer was nothing but problems, GE gave up on it and we tried to repair it twice, out it went and a SQ gas dryer replaced it, about 9 months later the washer followed the dryer out the door when it started sounding like a saw mill [ turned out to have bad motor bearings ]

 

Her new SQs will serve at least 30 years in this large home, both GEs were sold for scrap. 

 

I know that a lot of the features on the GEs sound like fun and I would take the chance if they actually made my life easier [ like actually drying a big load without switching the clothing to a dryer ] But these machines will take longer and be more problematic than my SQ FL washer and the last thing I want to find when I come home is a broken appliance, LOL

 

John L.

 

[sudsmaster]

I believe these new Ultra Vent GE washers/dryers are of a different design and manufacture than the older ones you've experienced.

 

However I'm in no hurry. If my Neptune died tomorrow I have three Mieles and a Frigidaire (older) front loaders to compete to take its place, LOL.

 

So I can wait for the kudos or complaints about the new GE line to surface. I've seen an unconfirmed report that they are really made by Haier, but when I looked at them in shops I can see anything that indicates they were made in China. As I recall, Haier has a factory in the USA.

 

 

 

[imperial70]

where they are made doesn't matter

How they are designed is what matters. Designed crap will be crap built.

 

[sudsmaster]

Could be.

 

I believe I've read that this is a Haier design.

 

 

 

[jaums]

GE/Haire

Haire bought GE.

Per the "GE" website (Q&A section), these new design washers and dryers are designed in the US, the dryer made in the US, the washer in China.

https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-4-8-cu-ft-Capacity-Smart-Front-Load-ENERGY-STAR-Washer-with-UltraFresh-Vent-System-with-OdorBlock-and-Sanitize-w-Oxi-GFW550SSNWW

 

[gelaundry4ever]

the stunning question will be...

How well will it wash on the normal cycle? if it does well on that cycle, what stains will this and other cycles and options remove?