G.E. Profile Ultrafast One and Done Washer/Dryer Combo (drying sound level).

[@chefskiss6179]

It sounds like someone is vacuuming in the other room, like the muffled sound is coming through the walls, and that's when you're directly in front of it. Your 'normal' voice is actually louder than the unit. That's pretty amazing. I can't believe someone actually wants you to film a load, start to finish wash'n'dry and upload it just so they can see it... AND they couldn't even be bothered to click 'like' on this vid at the very least :/ But thanks for uploading this vid in the meantime.

[@migbham1]

Thanks for the note! The unit is really quiet. I don't fault the person for not leaving a like. I forget to do that very often, myself. It'd would probably be a bigger deal if I were an actual "creator." 😉 I'm still planning on filming the start to finish. I know that I would've found that quite helpful when I was considering buying mine. Not so sure yet about the asmr component. 🤔 Hope you're having a good weekend!

[@chefskiss6179]

@@migbham1 THANKS, hope yer enjoying your weekend too!

[@rockymtnman1760]

This is going to be my next Machine. I just can't see replacing two good washer and dryer machines that work right now. But all the video's I"ve seen on this have been great. Thanks!

[@migbham1]

It was a bit of a clenched watching the Home Depot guys hauling off Samsung front loaders that were still in working order. I don't blame you one bit for waiting. My units were probably only 8 years old, but I'd already had to replace drum rollers in the dryer twice, the heater once, the door baffle on the washer and the drum shocks once, and just decided to bite the bullet since I had a little discretionary cash sitting around. Presuming that this thing lasts and doesn't have trouble, I'm a happy camper. It's saving me quite a bit of time and energy, and just performs exceptionally with anything I throw in it.

[@vectorcollector4893]

You have absolutely no idea how helpful this was. As a blind person, I'm considering buying this. But I would love to know what it sounds like on startup. On the drive cycle

[@vectorcollector4893]

Supposed to say on the drying cycle.

[@migbham1]

Oh wow! I'm so glad it was helpful to you! Do I understand that you'd find it helpful to have a video that let's you hear how the machine sounds when it's powered on, as in the beeping and such, or are you wanting to hear the mechanical sounds? I will say this - not sure whether you're completely blind or have some vision remaining, but you may find the controls difficult. They are great for those of us with sight, but there are no buttons or knobs. It's just a smooth, membrane control panel that is touch sensitive. The individual touch areas are quite large, so there's plenty of room for you to place stickers with braille on them, but they are indistinguishable by touch from the factory. Please let me know exactly what else you would like to hear and it will be my pleasure to record it and help you. I'm still loving my machine, by the way!

[@vectorcollector4893]

@@migbham1 Mechanical sounds, especially the heat pump starting up.

[@vectorcollector4893]

@@migbham1 I have a little bit of vision, but as I've said before, sound is very important to me.

[@vectorcollector4893]

@traybern I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not.

[@AndrewLijoi-lm7fz]

Is there just one water hookup needed?

[@thegoodkindofweirdo]

Oh wow! 😮 They aren't joking about their patented "airflow technology" and that it really does blow. I mean, look at the movement on your comforter. This looks good 💯

[@migbham1]

No pun intended, but I was "blown away." 😉 Last night was the first time I've ever dried my giant comforter in fewer than three cycles, having to pull it out and flip it each time.

[@thegoodkindofweirdo]

@@migbham1 Comforters can get annoying like that 😩 Good thing this machine didn't disappoint you, I'm all eyes on it now!

[@migbham1]

@@thegoodkindofweirdo I'm seriously so in love with this unit that I don't have anything left in my house needing to be washed. Was thinking of going door to door in my subdivision asking neighbors to bring their dirty laundry over for a demo. 😂

[@thegoodkindofweirdo]

@@migbham1 Love your dedication 🤣💯 By the way, *speaking of demo,* I don't know if this is a big favor to make, but can you film the GE washing machine while its washing? I'm somehow interested how it does things. Of course, if you have free time to do it. 😅😊

[@migbham1]

@@thegoodkindofweirdo Sure! I'd planned on doing that when there's time. Are you wanting to watch the full cycle, or just see it washing for a bit?

[@sarahslysofski2346]

Do you feel like there’s a “whistle” coming from around the dryer vent area? I got mine installed today and came looking to see if it’s normal and found your video…. I feel like I can hear a whistle in your video, but want to see if that’s what you’d describe it as.

[@migbham1]

Hi there, and congratulations on your new appliance! Thanks for watching my video and taking time to ask a question. I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "dryer vent area." Assuming you and I both have the same GE Ultrafast all in one, the appliance is ventless, so there isn't a vent area. I wonder whether you might be taking about the slot where the filter is inserted?

[@sn2467]

Thank u for info, purchase the machine and waiting for my delivery 😂 Happy!

[@rodriguezrodriguez1579]

Congrats 🎉

[@migbham1]

Whoot!!! Congrats! Even though mine only took a week to arrive, I was so excited that it felt like a month. Eager to hear how you like it once you've got it up and running.

[@Inirit]

I just got one of these. I'm mostly happy with it, but how can you stand that droning noise the dryer makes? It's not ear-piercing loud, but it's difficult for me to tune out.

[@martychiarizio1108]

I get a buzzing or humming noise from the top of the unit while drying. Is this what you hear?

[@Inirit]

@@martychiarizio1108 The noise I'm talking about can be heard in this video, around 1:28 for example.

[@martychiarizio1108]

@@Inirit yea thats what I hear also. It doesnt seem to resonate too far from the machine so as soon as I leave my utility room its a non issue. In any case this machine is a lot quieter than my old one.

[@ianneale486]

Thank you for this video! I’m running mine for the first time and I’m finding the buzzing sound rather piercing. Trying to figure out if it’s a normal level or louder than intended. I’m working with a small laundry closet right by the living room so the impact is.. notable lol

[@migbham1]

Goodness, I hope that you're getting used to it. It's not really that loud, but it's distinct, and the rest of the appliance is so quiet that the heat pump is mostly what you hear. To me, it sounds like a refrigerator starting up, but I have the luxury of a laundry room with a door that can be closed. That said, I never close it. My bedroom door is just around the corner and it doesn't keep me awake. I could imagine it would be more audible if enclosed in a smaller space. The required clearance around the machine is really small. I wonder if you might get some relief from installing a solid wooden shelf just above the top of the machine and perhaps line the bottom of the shelf with a sound deadener like Dynamat? It does seem like the noise you describe comes from the metal lid on the appliance.

[@Jack-ny7kn]

Glad it's not just me. Just got mine fired up for the first time. I think it's the pump that's so loud.

[@TylerPoppe]

Does your dry mode sound sort of buzzy? That’s what mine sounds like. Also, how do you put your light on like that. Mine is always dark accept at the start or when door is open

[@migbham1]

The dryer sounds like there's a heat pump compressor running, whether you call that buzzy, I'm not sure. As far as the light goes, read the text that appears just underneath the Wrinkle Care button.

[@TylerPoppe]

@ ah amazing. Thank you for the light information this is fantastic. Didn’t see that. And copy on the sound.

[@ChrisEpler]

@GEAppliances With a unit like this you should have had a way to level all 4 feet with screws or some other method that does not require lifting. Getting the 302 lbs off those feet and adjusting is a 2-3 person job.

[@migbham1]

You don't have to lift the unit to level it. The leveling feet are threaded and you turn them with a wrench.

[@ChrisEpler]

@@migbham1 Not so easy when you have 2 units next to each other sitting in a stainless steel drainpan with a 1.5-2" lip...

[@migbham1]

@@ChrisEpler True, but how is that GE's design team's fault?

[@ZaneWulf]

Just ordered me one and I'm so excited

[@Matthew-RSa]

I can sorta hear in the video, does yours have a bit of a "buzzing" sound that comes from the back of the washer when it is spinning that gets a bit louder as it spins faster? Mine does that and I'm not sure if it is normal or not

[@migbham1]

Very faintly. If it's the same sound I'm thinking of, it's the compressor for the heat pump engaging.

[@jacobflanigan6343]

I think so far, the Fisher & Paykel top loading dryer and the GE One and Done washer dryer combo are the only dryers that the drum goes both directions.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

And the Lg heat pumps and combos

[@nikopneilyohara]

How did u level it. Someone else installed it for u

[@migbham1]

I installed it myself. I leveled it by following the instructions in the manual... Laying a bubble level on the top and leveling front to back and left to right by using a flat crescent wrench to turn each of the four adjustable feet.

[@dmsqwerty]

Any problems with drying taking a while? Average time to dry? Thanks

[@migbham1]

No problems whatsoever. In fact, the unit dries large items (large comforters, etc.) more thoroughly than my previous Samsung did because it dries them from edge to center without having to pull the item out and unwad it. Having previously experienced using a non heat-pump combo unit that flat-out would not completely dry towels, the drying performance in this unit has been the biggest surprise. I've not yet done any dry-only loads (they only get wet when I wash them), but my loads since July have run between 1:51 - 3:00 (max) to wash, double rinse, and fully dry. Because the unit is recycling increasingly dehumidified warm air at high speed through the closed loop, I perceive that it dries more quickly than my previous traditional dryer. I'm certain that it dries more thoroughly, and because the air is warm (not hot) and dry, there's no static, no shrinkage, and I've safely used the drying feature on more delicate items that would've been damaged previously by the high heat that goes with traditional dryers. Can't say enough good about the machine, honestly. I love it!

[@DennisJoy483]

Does the dryer function have different heat settings (low, medium, high)? If we wanted to dry something on high like a new t shirt to shrink it would that be possible?

[@migbham1]

Excellent question! Not in the traditional sense. This dryer does get warm, but it dries by moving lots (and I mean LOTS) of warm dry air repeatedly through the unit, but the air isn't hot enough to damage delicates. The heat settings are basically heat on (which is safe for all fabrics), or no heated dry. I doubt you'd be able to shrink a T-shirt in it.

[@thinktoomuchb4028]

Even dryers with filters will clog with lint over time. How do you get inside the unit to clean any lint out?

[@migbham1]

Hey there. Sorry for the delay in responding. Definitely still loving our unit, but after a couple of months of use, I can say with some confidence that people who buy these, but who aren't aware of the tendency of lint to accumulate, are going to have trouble. The design of the lint clean out, I'm betting, will be revised, and clogged coils are going to be a common failure mode for some folks. To your question - there are a few things I do in order to keep my coils lint-free, and the trouble is still less (to me, anyway) than having separate units. When I remove the filter to clean, I always take my little battery powered Dyson (hangs right next to the appliance) and run it around the edge of the filter frame. Lint seems to collect on that soft rubber. It comes right off in a jiffy, but pushing the thing back in without cleaning that seal is likely to knock the lint loose so that it can be sucked into the fins. Probably most importantly, I have one of those long dusters that is made for cleaning blinds and such. It has a handle and then a flexible length of about 2 feet that is covered with microfiber. Each time I clean the filter, before putting it back in, I poke the duster in all the way to the back and then pull it out along the path of the filter channel. This pulls out any lint that has not collected in the filter so that it doesn't get sucked up into the fins. I've checked several times with a bright flashlight and so far haven't gotten any lint on the fins. In case that does happen, I have one of those long flexible attachments meant to vacuum under appliances that I'll connect to my vacuum and reach in there and get it. You can probably tell by my reply that I've put more thought than the average laundry do-er will put into preventing lint build-up on the fins. I don't really see any obvious way to remove the top cover if they ever REALLY need to be cleaned. Seems very little doubt that they are going to clog quickly for folks who aren't aware of the design issue. I still can't say that knowing this going in would've prevented me from making the purchase, but it would've made me think a bit longer. It certainly has prevented me from recommending the unit to several folks in my real life (parents, a sister, partner's parents) because I know these folks well enough to be sure that they won't deal well with the maintenance I've described here. How's it going for you?

[@thinktoomuchb4028]

@@migbham1 Thanks for the info. I've got an LG combo circa 2008 that needs replacing. It has a condenser type dryer. The air is blown through an electric heater into the drum, then into a plastic tube that has ridges near the bottom. A bit of cold water is used to keep the tube cool, so the water condenses out of the hot humid air as it cools in that tube. The water is then pumped to a drain. It takes about 2 1/2 hrs to dry, but there is no lint filter to clean. However, after 4 years, give or take, that tube clogs with lint. You need to take off the top, unscrew the blower motor and pull out all the lint. Was thinking of getting the GE... but the LG lasted so long. The new LG version has increased capacity in about the same footprint. The GE is a bigger machine, but promises shorter drying times and should be more efficient. Not sure yet.

[@migbham1]

@@thinktoomuchb4028 Having used the LG in several Airbnb rentals, I can tell you for certain that the GE dries infinitely more completely than the older models without the heat pump. As long as you're aware of the need to dust the lint filter channel out once in awhile, it does a flawless job, even on my pillow top king mattress topper, which I previously had to wash in my garden tub. 😳 The footprint is about the same as the LG, but the unit is maybe 7 inches taller because of the heat pump. It's quite a bit heavier, also. Other than the design issue with the lint filter, the thing appears to be made incredibly well, and mine was made here in the US. Good luck to you!

[@thinktoomuchb4028]

@@migbham1 Thanks. I never had a problem with drying... until the tube clogged with lint. Once cleaned, it was fine again. Clothes come out much like how users describe for the GE combo: a bit damp, but just give 'em a shake and they're okay. It's still 2 1/2 hrs to dry (3 1/2 hrs is total wash/dry time), so the GE would save me about an hour, it seems.

[@One-Day-After-Another]

with standard dryers... the reason this happens is usually the vent where the dryer exists gets clogged causing lint to build up in the dryer because of poor airflow... the dryer should get minimal lint inside as long and there's always good airflow to the outside... not sure about these types of dryer... I second using a vacuum or anything you can get in there to keep that lint filter and the surrounding area clean WITHOUT damaging anything... Just do it carefully.. I always keep a bagged small vacuum in my laundry room because laundry creates dust...

[@THEMISTERMG]

I bought this and did your machine have a chemical smell after using it? mine did. My old new machine didn't have this chemical smell

[@migbham1]

Only the first one or two loads. I believe that the smell was probably the microban, but yes - I distinctly remember getting that strong smell when I first opened the door. It's completely gone on my unit now after about 9 loads. I love my machine. How is yours working out for you?

[@THEMISTERMG]

Just pulled my clothes out the dryer for the first time and I'm impressed. I had a slight issue where I slightly punctured the drain hose but other than that it's very good

[@migbham1]

@@THEMISTERMG It's bordering on magic, isn't it? Wait'll you see how little of your laundry was destroyed when you clean the lint filter.

[@jacobsladderpa]

How much heat is it generating? Is the room very warm?

[@migbham1]

No heat comes into the room. The unit is very well insulated and is sealed. It recirculates the same air repeatedly through a closed loop. The only heat that comes from the machine is when you open then door and pull the warm, dry laundry out. It's rather amazing!

[@ChrisEpler]

The rear and top get up around 100F and do radiate a bit into the room but not any more than a normal dryer that's for sure.

[@migbham1]

@@ChrisEpler That's not much more than a person radiates.

[@DrCognitive]

For anyone reading this, does yours make a loud clunking noise from time to time like it's changing modes or something?

[@migbham1]

No loud clinking noise other than wheb it is filling and switches between hot and cold water inlets. This is called a water hammer, and as a result, I spent $79.00 and installed a pressure equalizing/absorbing tank at my hot water heater.

[@DrCognitive]

@@migbham1 Mine makes such a loud bang it sounds almost like a gunshot (like a .22lr).

[@migbham1]

@@DrCognitive That sounds very abnormal to me. Is it at random, or at specific points during the cycle?

[@DrCognitive]

@@migbham1 Any time water starts pumping. Luckily, Best Buy will be replacing it this Saturday. We're hopeful the new one will work fine. However, this one was brand new.

[@migbham1]

@@DrCognitive Goodness. I sure hope so. I'd been keenly interested in knowing what on earth is broken if they ever happen to share this with you. Given the cost of the unit, I've gotta think that something bad is wrong since they're replacing the whole unit. So it's whenever it's draining water from the machine? Or whenever water is coming in? Good luck!

[@tracyschulman5364]

Does the light auto shut off or does it stay on until you switch it off?

[@migbham1]

It stays on for about three minutes and then turns off.

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@migbham1 How powerful is the airflow?

[@migbham1]

@@jeromedavis8575 Quite powerful, though I'm not really sure how to quantify it. If you watch closely in the video, you can see the edge of the comforter being blown quite hard.

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@migbham1 How hot does it get? I'd like to see a full wash and dry cycle on normal with laundry detergent and fabric softener in the proper dispensers.

[@migbham1]

@@jeromedavis8575 You realize that would be a two hour long video, right? I might create one and do some time lapse, but I don't imagine anyone would actually sit and watch an entire cycle. Maybe I'm wrong. The water temp is limited by your hot water temp from the tap, meaning that the unit does not heat the water.

[@emmanuel342]

I just purchased this GE washer and I was wondering if anybody else’s machine water sound was loud as it is sprayed into the wash load? To me it’s like a loud whistling sound 🤔🧐

[@migbham1]

Not on mine. The water entry sounds identical to the large front load washer I replaced with my new All In One.

[@AlienSasquatch14]

Yeah, just got mine and the water filling sound is way louder than my old machine. So much so that we have to close the room door now just because of how loud it is.

[@emmanuel342]

@@AlienSasquatch14Just to follow up I ended up returning mines and went with a traditional separate front load washer and dryer.

[@BluPhire4Hire]

I love mine! I've had my kids start washing their clothes and sheets on their own successfully.

[@migbham1]

Do your kids also love it, or do they long for the good old days now? 😉

[@Hunterbenx]

Lmaooo this is the exact reason I’m looking into it. Mine are starting to get real chores but I want to be somewhat enjoyable and less tedious for them

[@OldDirtyRobot]

I cant get this thing level. I've tried everything. It literally shakes like it has a brick inside of it.

[@migbham1]

Is it on a concrete first floor, or on a second floor? Do you have yours on thr pedestal? I hate to ask this one, but it's what I finally did to get mine perfectly level and balanced.... Do you own an actual bubble level, and if so, have you used it?

[@mr.m6315]

Are the 4 shipping bolts removed ?

[@ChrisEpler]

I'm having some leveling issues as well, did a heavier load as a first test and it was moving a good inch or two at the top. The guys that installed it didn't do crap to level it properly, very disappointed in who Lowes is using, buyer beware. We purchased 2 units to run side by side on 7" risers (i.imgur.com/Yz3RAuq.jpg) and I'm thinking about dismounting them as I actually have enough depth to get to the filter which I was worried about with my stainless drainpan which comes up an inch or so in front...Could help resolve balance/leveling issues... 1 of my units is going to need service as two of the buttons are non-responsive. Extra Rinse and whatever the button next to it is for the dry cycle. Other units buttons work properly so it isn't something like a button disabled in a certain mode thing. Besides the balance/leveling issues the heavy load came out humid (Not really 'damp') and like they said, shake it and it dries right away and then has a slightly cool 'evaporated recently' feel to it.

[@One-Day-After-Another]

Yep - you gotta remove those shipping bolts.

[@kathychriest7653]

I have the same problem on second floor with a pan. Have had installer out three to now and they get it level but it shakes like crazy during load sensing and then ramp up to high spin. I love this machine but am worried that the shaking will cause damage to the machine long term plus I can never let it run at night 😢. Any suggestions. GE says it’s because I have a pedestal and a pan - well then why do you sell the unit like this without stating will vibrate if not on concrete fly

[@jeromedavis8575]

A full cycle on the normal cycle with laundry detergent and fabric softener for asmr is in order, and so is tapping on the machine.

[@migbham1]

You guys are funny, taking me for a real ASMR channel. 😭 I'm so far past due for trimming my nails, that perhaps I'll just go ahead and create one. Nails tapping on appliance metal isn't a trigger for me, but I'm sure it may be for some folks. Let's see what I can come up with. 😘

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@migbham1 It is for me. Not just with the nails, but with the fingers as well.

[@migbham1]

@@jeromedavis8575 Is it the sound of the fingers, or more of a visual trigger?

[@jeromedavis8575]

@@migbham1 It's the sounds especially with both hands.

[@migbham1]

@@jeromedavis8575 I'll see what I can cobble together this weekend. I may well just do a time lapse wash/dry, and then another one where I explain all of the features, describe all of the high end surfaces, and closely examine warm, dry towels as they come out. I initially began this channel thinking I was going to create ASMR (who would've guessed, right?). I'm a total junkie and can't even sleep without it, but I swear that I become almost intolerably self-conscious when I try to record myself doing anything other than just a couple of minutes of the sort of stuff you see on my tiny channel.

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

If they ever do a movie on Indrid Cold, we have found the person to portray this being.

[@migbham1]

Oh wow. I'd never before heard of Indrid Cold until now. I had no idea how creepy I was!

[@willowgalewarden]

THE BODHI 12345

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

Chinese company haier has really upped GEs washer game since they bought them in 2016. Who cares if it’s not American made anymore. Though I am not a fan of washer dryer Combos and never will be, because of they high chances of failure, you can tell haier put a lot of brains into this.

[@migbham1]

Indeed, they've definitely put some Engineering into it. I may be mistaken and will double check myself, but for some reason, I was quite sure that this unit is made in the U.S.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

Saw one at Costco and noticed a made in China sticker. Some models may be assembled in america but still is a Chinese product.

[@anotherhuman8211]

Yeah, its that chinese companies have a bad reputation because they are associated with lower quality products. But, any company as large as Haier, from anywhere can make good products when they try.

[@kgoundan]

They still make appliances in USA in their Appliance Park campus at Louisville.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

@kgoundan that’s mainly kitchen appliances. Most of their washers and some kitchen stuff is made in China

[@krprine77]

I bought 1 a month ago never made it through the first use Ge as sent a tech waiting on part Ge said I can exchange it or return don't buy because no one knows how to work on it

[@migbham1]

Oh man, that stinks. To say I would be unhappy is an understatement. Your experience seems to be in the minority, though I'm sure that isn't any comfort to you. Mind sharing what happened during your first use and on what part you are waiting?

[@rosie684]

What happened?

[@Rich4LifeEazy]

How is the water levels? Do it dispense enough water?

[@migbham1]

They're just right. It auto senses how many clothes you put it and adds the correct amount for the load size. And for folks who want to have more water in it, there's a "more water" button, which will add an additional 3 gallons to the wash and rinse.