G.E. Ultrafast Combo meets a dozen bath towels. Will it dry???

[@petroleum-dynamite]

I’ve heard about this washing machine so I went to KZbin to see some reviews. Now I just realized I’m watching someone do their laundry. What has my life come to. I’m going to have to buy one of these magnificent machines so I can watch my own laundry tumble through the soapy water with the cool light inside of it.

[@migbham1]

IKR? My television is collecting dust!

[@zenbyo]

I recently watched a 48 minute vid on dishwashing detergent while trying to pick out a new dishwasher. It happens.

[@brittman914]

Thanks for posting this video. My wife was curious about how well these worked. I love anything that has a compressor inside of it, so the tech behind the heat pump drying is amazing

[@MieleW2573]

Normal heatpump dryers are around for 15 years or so in Europe, maybe longer. It’s a proven system :)

[@michaelplunkett8059]

Great for a couple.

[@disbanzai]

I have this machine, and it's amazing. I can not believe all the hate people give it, without having used it. I spend less time doing laundry now, it's just a mindless task. Throw it in before bed, it's done when I wake up...same for work. I get this idea that people wanna power through big families, but honestly, this seems better...just get two. It also really is more gentle on clothing.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

It just seems a little too small. They need to bring a second gen in a 6.0 cu ft!

[@migbham1]

Are you kidding? In one of my videos here, there's a double sized king comforter (meaning that it touches the floor on 3 sides of the bed, and this unit cleaned and completely dried it. Too small??

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

@@migbham1 Interesting! I'll check that out. I did see one on the floor and poked inside. Just seemed small. But I'm digging all the testimonials.

[@Noexcusis]

I'm gonna get one this Thanks given.

[@migbham1]

Check out my earlier video and you can see it drying the massive comforter. It's the largest capacity washer I've owned... 20 bath towels easily, and the best part is that it actually dries them, and doesn't just kinda dry them.

[@carr964]

I've had mine for four months and love it . I can say we have seen a reduction in our electric bill.

[@migbham1]

Same here. Our household of two is saving about a dollar per day, on average. It's a splendid machine

[@blisteringherb]

I just got this machine yesterday and did 4 loads. 1 clothing, 2 sheets/towels, and 1 comforter. I was pleased with the quick wash setting which only took about 1hr20m. The comforter did come out damp, but it wasn’t a big deal. I really love the convenience of dumping the laundry, pressing start and that’s it.

[@migbham1]

It's an awesome machine. If you launder the comforter by itself and use the bulky bedding cycle, I'm betting that it would come out quite dry. Enjoy your new machine!

[@bludika]

Lmao what’s the point if it comes out damp?

[@minwah1]

​@@bludikathey were damp in my regular dryer too. Plus in there I'd have to open the door, rearrange the king comforter and restart to ensure a full dry. Not with this. And....nothing comes out all twisted together.

[@ronsmith9303]

We purchased ours 2 weeks ago and love it I can’t say enough good about this machine it’s amazing!

[@migbham1]

Surprisingly good, isn't it? Especially that first completely dry load that you pull out! Congratulations!

[@jonsutubechannel]

one month in....how well is it doing?

[@migbham1]

I'm six months in, and it's every bit as fantastic as it was before the new wore off, with only one caution. Be fastidious about cleaning the lint filter and channel so that you don't get build-up on the heat exchanger. The performance and efficiency are amazing.

[@RoaringOrange]

​@@jonsutubechannel Dude, every time I pass by it, I feel happy and grateful

[@dlmurray55]

​@@migbham1The lint filter for any machine like this will be the most important factor of how long it will last and work well. A lot of people don't realize how important it is to clean and likely will be the main issue people face when saying it doesn't work good but just like any machine you usually got to maintain it. I'm likely going to go for this machine because it's a space saver and also doesn't require a vent so it can be placed in many places. I do wonder how long before you might have to refill the refrigerant which I do believe will be a thing in this technology, I just hope it's not extremely hard to get to, which I wouldn't think so since the coils are on the top.

[@maxatomic1]

I've had one of these for nearly a year. The only problem I've ever had is that when you throw a couple of towels in with other wash and do not use the towel mode, they do come out pretty damp. But really no complaints. It did resolve three issues for me: 1) Using less water-This is an older house and the drain would not keep up with the old top load washer. (previous owner sent it to a sink instead of a drain pipe.) The water-use reduction of a modern machine resolved that issue. 2) I'm re-doing the wiring and saved quite a bit by not having to run 30 Amps to a dryer. I did use a 20 Amp circuit and 10 Gauge for it, but doubt that I really needed to. 3) Ventless... It is not on an exterior wall, so the venting was real "rube" arrangement. Ventless...the moisture is condensed and sent to the drain, if you are wondering how. I feel like these three items saved me at least 1K in renovation expenses. But if you are trying to do 6 loads or more a day, it's not for you. You need 3 hours per load. But if you are doing 6 loads a week, you'll love it.

[@bobcarty1433]

I've had mine for over a year now and it works great. After every load I clean the lint filter and leave it out until the next load. I leave the washers door open so there is no chance of musty smells. Also routinely check the pump filter located in the front bottom. If this gets plugged it will effect your drying time.

[@Mike-cc3bc]

I have had this unit for about a month now. I love it but Heres the honest info some wont tell you. Lint gets by the lint trap and collects on the fins, i clean mine after every load and it still happens. Even when you use the more dry option the clothes still feel damp when removed from machine, unless you let them sit in there for a bit when the cycle ends. Thats all i have found so far. Other than that, the unit is a beast and does make life easier.

[@migbham1]

The lint is going to be an issue for people who aren't faatidious about vacuuming out the filter path regularly. Fortunately, I've already had the cover off of mine, and access to thr fins isn't as bad as you might fear. I've not had the same experience with you on lack of dryness, though. Every single load has come out perfectly dry. I wonder why the difference?

[@Mike-cc3bc]

@migbham1 I also keep a small shop vac next to the unit for the dust and debris that's there when you pull it out. I have really only noticed the dampness when I empty unit as soon as the load finishes. Still love the machine.

[@alayne74ify]

I usually set it to more dry and once complete shake out each item. There's also a timed dry; I used this last time a did bulky bedding and set it to maximum time- everything was completely dry. I clean theint after each use and will pull out any that's hung up in the compartment, but I've yet to see an over abundance left on the fins.

[@GarrettWorcester]

I already have the Profile Combo💖 , but I still like to watch the various assessment videos here on the 'Tube. Also, thanks for reminding me that I need to buy a larger trash can for the laundry room!

[@migbham1]

Hey there! Thanks for watching and for dropping the comment. If you want, you can have my large trash can. Pretty much nothing goes into it other than lint screen cleanings, and it takes forever for it to get even halfway full. 😍

[@cja2192]

I bought two of these units on sale from NFM on their July 4th sale a few months back and we love them. We have active lives along with active kids so it felt like laundry was never ending so we purchased two units to do double the laundry at a time🤘🏼

[@migbham1]

I'm guessing that your closet floors and laundry hampers are most often empty? Aren't they phenomenal machines? I got mine during the July 4th sale, as well.

[@RoaringOrange]

Just got mine, coming on Monday! Excited!

[@jonsutubechannel]

works well? comes out clean and dry?

[@RoaringOrange]

@@jonsutubechannel yeah. For towels just do the heavy spin, extra dry mode (adds 20 min)

[@Chris-ho5zb]

I just purchased two yesterday waiting to pick them up. How did you setup the dual water line and drain system?

[@bogdannb]

In Europe heatpump dryers are very common. They are gentle to laundry and use almost no electricity❤

[@migbham1]

I don't believe that to be accurate. The European models have evaporators, but they do not have full fledged heat pumps. If I'm wrong, please point me to a brand that does.

[@MieleW2573]

@@migbham1Our heatpump dryers and washer/dryers are exactly the same as this system :)

[@migbham1]

@@MieleW2573 Go figure. Learn new something every day. I had no idea.

[@migbham1]

@@MieleW2573 So I've no doubt that the dryers in Europe have been using heat pumps, but I'm unable to find another combo unit that dries with a heat pump, other than the recently released LG. Is there a European model combo that dries with a heat pump you'd care to share, since I don't find one by Googling?

[@mrlaundry101]

@@migbham1there’s 2 main ones, the AEG L9WEC169R or the LG LSWD100E

[@jeanlucdrion1152]

Im impressed i have to say. Especially with the spin not being too noisy.

[@migbham1]

It's really a surprisingly quiet machine. The loudest part is when the drain-pump runs. So far, I'm quite happy with the decision. The only negative I've experienced relates to keeping lint off of the heat pump coil, but I find that to be completely manageable. Others are going to have problems with this down the road, though.

[@blujay9030]

@@migbham1how do you keep the lint off?

[@migbham1]

@@blujay9030 Several different ways. I do not wait for the unit to instruct me to clean the filter every 5 loads; I do it after each load. I also use the crevice tool on a battery powered Dyson stick vacuum to reach into the slot and suck out any pieces that fall free from the lint filter. Lastly, though I've not yet needed them, I ordered from Amazon a set of two long coil cleaning brushes made by GE. I believe that it was about $18.00 for the set. If/when I see any lint beginning to collect on the coils, these two brushes will reach and allow me to brush it off. Lastly, and certainly more extremely, I love taking stuff apart. I've already had the case off of this unit so that I could discover for myself what sort of job it might be if I ever needed to really access the coil with anything more than a brush or crevice tool. I don't think I'll ever need to do that, but if I do, it's a ten minute job.

[@1TLA7]

I’m putting two of these in my laundry room when it’s done I CANT WAIT!!!!

[@thomasjacques5286]

I still can't believe the EPA Energy Usage listed at $19/year. We bought a new LG Wash Tower replacing a 15-year-old Maytage Neptine full-size stackable unit and were amazed at how much more efficient the LG is. But this GE is insanely efficient. We have consumption meters on our solar system and can monitor individual appliance usage. We are retired and this unit would be ideal for us. By the time the LG needs replacing, I'm sure these units will be on the second or third generation and even better.

[@AlRoderick]

You got to take the close look at that EPA label. The test includes the cost of heating the water. The label says 19 on an electric hot water heater and 16 on gas. They base those numbers on typical electric and gas water heaters. I wash in cold water basically always so I'm going to beat that number. It would also be a different number if you paired it with a heat pump water heater or getting your hot water co-generated by a geothermal system.

[@migbham1]

They are insanely efficient. One other item that the epa rating doesn't include is the gain in efficiency my HVAC experiences from not having my conditioned indoor air sucked into the machine during drying and blown out into the yard like happens with traditional dryers. I have a household of two adults. It's just my partner and me. I haven't yet dived into the minutae of kw/H, but our power bill has run a dollar per day lower since we installed this unit in July.

[@AudiophileTommy]

The ratty towel are the best every time ! 🎉

[@migbham1]

The ratty ones are the only ones worn enough to get into my ears and belly button.

[@E4S65]

This might be obvious but it’s worth mentioning anyway. If you’re concerned about getting backed up with laundry, you could just pair this with an existing/normal dryer, you don’t have to use the built in dryer. You can get best of both worlds with automatic overnight wash and drying or just use it as a washer and power through using the other dryer!

[@migbham1]

Hi There - in fact, that hadn't seemed obvious at all. 😘 I'm afraid I don't understand how the laundry would jump over from this unit to the stand alone dryer during the night. The drying performance and speed of this unit is better than my previous stand alone unit, so drying isn't a bottleneck. Maybe you're talking about for folks who don't want their washer to be tied up while the clothes are drying? If my family were large enough that this was an issue, I'd probably buy a second one of these, tbh. Thanks for commenting!

[@E4S65]

⁠@@migbham1My idea is if you want to upgrade to an all in one but are concerned about getting behind on laundry, (say you have a whole family in your house hold) you could just keep your existing dryer(assuming you already have one) as a back up option. Normally you would use the All in one for both washing and drying but could still use the old dryer to dry while only washing in the all in one. This way you can still wash and dry at the same time if needed to catch up on laundry but it’s just a back up option.

[@cary277]

You were very detailed, thank you. Soled me!

[@migbham1]

A year a two months later, and I still LOVE the machine. It still works every bit as good as it did when it was new, with one caveat. Do a bit of searching on here for "GE Ultrafast Combo Lint Filter Mod." The stock lint filter does, indeed, allow lint to pass and begin to accumulate on the fins of the heat exchanger. There's a guy here on KZbin who has solved that problem, and he sells a kit that takes ten minutes to install and completely eliminates the issue, making the machine perfect. Folks who don't make this modification probably will wind up with diminished drying performance. I'll be surprised if GE doesn't implement something very similar on their next model, but with this small lint filter enhancement, the machine is just fantastic.

[@ricowade4987]

that put me at ease as it was much quieter during wash cycle than i expected.

[@awilsonrct]

Hello @migbham1. Thanks for all the videos that you have posted on this Combo unit. We are considering purchasing this unit and as an Engineer I tend to over-research major purchases and your videos have certainly helped me in this regard. I do have a question about drying temperature. Given that the drying is done with a heat pump (I assume similar to how a dehumidifier works) I would guess that the air that circulates through the drum is not hot like in a typical dryer. Is that correct? When the dryer cycle finishes are the clothes cool to the touch?

[@migbham1]

Hey there. Sorry for the delay in responding. You are correct in that the air that recirculates is dry and warm, but never hot. It's quite a bit gentler than the toasty air that comes over the resistive coil in a normal dryer. The clothes are Just warm, but not hot, wheb the cycle completes. I've fully dried delicates in this unit with zero shrinkage or damage.

[@Thedonsmoney25823]

How is it, is it still working in 2024

[@mikejagla7299]

My GE Combo W/D failed to dry clothes after 7 months of use. 7 tech visits, new heat pump, new mainboard, it still fails. Even after the W/D cycle and adding another 45 minutes to the dry time . . . fail. GE Cares fighting tooth and nail to NOT issue an RA #. Regardless of outcome I will NOT be going with GE due to horrible post sales support. How many of you have 4 days of PTO to give up while tech guess at issues?

[@Thissandthat]

Holy smokes, that’s so much suds 😮! I’d be worried all the soap residue might not get washed away 😱

[@migbham1]

Sooooooo much suds! I'd be lieing if I said that I wasn't a little worried, as well, at the time. What you were seeing here was the byproduct of me having washed for the first time a load of towels that had previously been washed only in my older unit, which never rinsed well, coupled with having used the "extra water" feature on the new G.E. After I finished shooting this video, I ran the entire load back through another full cycle with zero detergent and a bit of distilled vinegar. They're all like new again! Recent experience has taught me two things: 1. There is no real benefit to using the "extra water" feature on this unit; clothes get more clean when the detergent is inside of the garments rather than out in all the extra water. 2. If you're going to use the "extra water" feature anyway, it's far better to set the auto-detergent dispense level to "less." Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Thissandthat]

@@migbham1 ah very very smart! Yes more water isn’t always better, and definitely less is more in most cases with high quality HE detergents. It always make me cringe when I see people pour a ton into their washer! Talk about itchy clothes, plus bad for the environment.. not great for the washer either! With your adjustment I bet your clothes are so clean now! Congratulations on the new purchase btw!

[@melissaturner3505]

Hello, I’m on my 4th load, day 2 of it being set up. No sure how I’m feeling about it. Do you have water dripping from the hole at the top left of the gasket once your load is finished and dried? I believe it is the hole where the detergent/softener comes from. I feel like the inside should be dry once finished but this isn’t the case for me 🤷🏼‍♀️.

[@migbham1]

@@melissaturner3505 I do get a few drops when I open the door, but it hasn't been an issue. I just leave the door slightly open after the laundry finishes so that there isn't moisture sitting inside.

[@Kne2450]

@@melissaturner3505What happened? Did you call GE to ask about this?

[@0mysticat0]

I'm in a condo on the second floor and considering this machine as I don't have a vent, and uses lower electricity. Would the noise be significant to the downstairs condo? And if so, do those loud sounds last for hours at a time?

[@miele939]

The way the washer runs is very LG like

[@dustinburgess5212]

i love you.....i mean...thats all i can say....thank you so much for this i'm ordering my unit for sure now

[@migbham1]

Wow! I love you right back, but I bet you'll wind up loving your new appliance much more than you could ever have loved me. 😊

[@thefingerofgod69]

@@migbham1it’s a love story of boy meets washer/dryer combo… 😂😂😂

[@migbham1]

@@thefingerofgod69 Indeed. The same story has been retold in my life over and over. Boy meets any newish gadget and must have it, normally to the demise of his checking account.

[@thefingerofgod69]

@@migbham1 😂😂😂

[@PhearaXT]

The problem is you can’t put dryer sheets and/or dryer ball in this machine after wash cycle.

[@miele939]

Im in the UK and I have a top end Miele heat pump dryer. If you clean ALL the filters with a vacuum cleaner after each load your machine will perform like a new machine every single day as mine has done for nearly 2 years. If you don't it will quickly deteriate and then die. Like all machines its how you look after them

[@migbham1]

This is ABSOLUTELY true! There's not enough mention of this in GE's documentation, in my opinion, and I predict that normal consumers who clean only their lint filter and only every 5 loads when prompted are going to pretty quickly experience gradual diminishment in their drying performance.

[@rs3370]

I've had this GE unit for three days and already I can tell this thing manages lint so much better than the conventional style dryers. I keep a 5 gallon cordless Ryobi shop vac in the laundry room just for vacuuming the filter on this GE between loads. Plus side is I have a really nice lint collection for fire starting in our outside fire pit now!

[@migbham1]

I'd never before considered saving my lint for this purpose. Thank you!!! Isn't it also amazing how much less lint it generates because of the low heat and more gentle tumble? This tells me that more of my fiber is remaining in my garments and that they will last longer.

[@rs3370]

@@migbham1 yes! It seems so much more gentle on clothes. Another added cost savings when you think about it!

[@migbham1]

@@rs3370 For sure... especially on the dry cycle. It's way gentler than the high heat traditional dryers, which basically cook the water out.

[@chrisfaison6371]

No fabric softener in your towels Mr!!!!!! Lol I love this machine. I’m tempted to get a second one. I still find myself leaving the doors to the dryer get and drum though. Something about the left over water there makes me nervous. Especially since I live in Florida. Mold loves it here!!!

[@migbham1]

Hi there! And I agree with you on both points. Fabric softener deactivates towels and turns then into useless pieces of fabric that just push water around. In my fabric softener dispenser, I use a laundry rinse that has no softeners in it. It's citric acid based and is more a a fabric rinse and detox than a softener. Really dont need a fabric softener at all with this unit because it doesn't generate the amount of heat needed to cause static cling. I also leave both the front door and dispenser drawer ajar for the reason you stated. Microban isn't magic. It's a deterrent, but the best mildew preventative is to not have damp, dark spaces closed off from air circulation. All said, my laundry experience these days is so much more enjoyable, and my garments are treated much more nicely, especially in the dry cycle. I'm a state away in Georgia, btw, so we get some, but thankfully not all, of your humidity.

[@migbham1]

Btw, depending upon how tempted you are to get a second one, there are two on sale right now in my hometown of Athens, GA for 1200.00 each. Each one needs only a new door bellows, which was damaged during shipment.

[@chrisfaison6371]

I was just joking about the fabric softener. However, I need to research your approach! Thanks for the heads up!! I’m going to see what happens on Black Friday

[@janssillespaillat9301]

@@migbham1 good evening I am from Georgia, I live in Gwinnett county .. and I am looking into buying one of these FL machine

[@migbham1]

@@janssillespaillat9301 Good evening, neighbor! I'm just a minute away in Clarke County. I wouldn't sell mine for anything, but I did discover two of them at a local scratch and dent appliance store in Athens last week priced at $1200.00 each. The only damage I saw to them is that they both need a replacement door gasket. Let me know how you get on. I think you'll love your machine.

[@thomasdutton6894]

My one issue so far is my towels come out feeling pretty scratchy compared to my old washer and dryer. Any thoughts from anyone in the comments? I've been trying a few different things (extra rinse, more water, a second wash without soap, and also shaking off the towels before the dryer starts. The last part did help some but still a bit scratchy. I don't want to use fabric softener when I never used to need it

[@makaveli5257]

Use a little bit of distilled vinegar in the rinse cycle

[@migbham1]

Distilled vinegar, as another user stated, is excellent at removing soap residue. There are a few relatively new laundry rinses made by Downy and Tide that also do a great job of detoxing and removing build-up. I use them in my fabric softener resorvoir, even though they are not at all fabric softeners. They contain mainly citric and acetic acid, and just a hint of clean fragrance. Lastly, assuming you're experiencing the same not quite fluffy and soft complaint that I had, initially, the biggest thing that helped me was reducing the spin speed on the towel cycle from the default high to medium. This was the game changer on my towels. The fibers just get too compacted in this unit's high spin. Once you change the spin speed, you can save it as the default for towels by pressing and holding the towel cycle button for a few seconds until the little heart icon appears on the screen.

[@candicephipps7599]

thanks for all this info. I've had the same issue with scratchy, stiff towels however I already Do add vinegar to laundry detergent @@migbham1

[@WarrChan]

Yes. Having 2 would be nice.

[@TheTraveler976]

Wow cool I would love something this all in one!

[@jarodadlington5224]

How did you turn the light on in the drum? I can't seem to find how to do this.

[@peters4219]

Thank you for posting this is a great video. It did seem to use to much soap. Do you know how many rinses it did on this towels cycle?

[@migbham1]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching! I made the same observation on the soap, but I believe that it was a combination of having used loads of water coupled with me having pulled out a bunch of towels from my closet that had been last washed in my previous unit, which never rinsed the laundry well. It performed two full rinses, but I'm betting that if I put the towels back in and did a cycle with no detergent, they would still suds. I probably need to detox them and just do a wash with a bit of vinegar. I'd never seen suds like I saw in this load.

[@MrThe1234guy]

I use the smart dispenser. It lasts for so many loads before I have to worry about putting soap in or softener. In the settings you can choose to use less soap normal or more. I usually just use normal. You can also change if it's lightly soiled or heavily soiled.

[@janicegarcia7952]

The only thing I don't like is that mine shakes to much

[@migbham1]

Do you have it on a pedestal, per chance? When I bought mine, the installers told me that they are very difficult to balance on top of the pedestal unless the unit is sitting downstairs on a concrete slab foundation. I sent the pedestal back, but once I leveled the unit on my second floor laundry room floor, it's quite smooth, even with a large load of heavy items.

[@minwah1]

Yep, all true. After messing with mine, pedestal 2nd floor hall laundry on real 1955 hardwood floors.....we finally have it so there is only a slight shake in the first spin where it's weighing them, or on extra high spin. Use a level and get as close as you can, but yep I get a lil shake now vs OMG this thing is really shaking!! I love mine.

[@kanguruster]

They don’t even sell G.E. white goods where I live and yet I couldn’t stop watching! Do you have a toaster? That might make a compelling short :-)

[@migbham1]

Believe it or not, I am 50 years old, and I've never in my life owned a toaster..

[@bcbock]

Seems like a LOT of soap. I bought the previous, non-all in one model a year before this. I wish I could have waited for this one. I like the idea of washing and drying without moving laundry, even if it takes a little longer.

[@migbham1]

You're observant. 😘 The sudsong was a combination of three things - having used the extra water setting, which was unnecessary, having only just switched to a new (to me) German made liquid persil but not set my auto-dispense to less, and lastly, laundering a bunch of towels that needed detox from several years of use and washing. I wound up running them through another cycle with no soap and 1/4 cup of white vinegar in the "wash" cycle.

[@rahilraza1344]

Over 2 hours ?? How dirty are the towels SHEESH

[@lesliehaak4645]

i have a question? after dry cycle my door and my inner seal is drippin wet. shouldt it be dry? i take close out and damp even with extra time to dry. ive had it 4 days. no kinks in hoses and plenty of room behind it

[@lesliehaak4645]

also when it arrived it had water in door and the filter was wet

[@migbham1]

That definitely doesn't sound right to me.

[@dingodog7566]

I wish these machines would become available in Canada.

[@HelenEttlin]

True

[@migbham1]

It kind of stinks that they aren't available. As a US citizen with many Canadian close friends, , I've felt quite guilty more than once to learn that a friend was waiting on a Bosch dishwasher or similar that I could run around the corner and grab at the big box store. I suspect that many Americans don't realize that our friends in Canada have to wait in line because the manufacturers seem to give preference to filling US orders first. It's something from which I benefit, but which I don't really like...especially given how kind Canada has been to us wheb we've needed help. I have a friend who lives near Toronto in a town called London. She was the one waiting forever on a Bosch dishwasher. Fortune had it that her son was accepted to a boarding school in North Georgia near where I live. She drove all the way here from Canada in a Suburban to move her son into the school, and we happily sent her back home with the Bosch dishwasher on which she had been waiting for over a year. Cheers, my Canadian friend!

[@beverlywagner6598]

A lot of maintenance with the filter and the coil on the right side

[@migbham1]

The lint filtration is definitely going to be a sticking point for folks (like my mom) who empties the lint trap on her conventional dryer about once per year. 🤔 I truth, there's not what I would consider a "lot" of maintenance. Just clean the lint filter when you've finished a load and stick a vacuum crevice tool into the slot once in awhile. But without a doubt, the filtration could have been and probably will be designed to be a bit more maintenance friendly on the next iteration of the product.

[@tennillej9601]

I wish we had these in Australia I'm not sure if we do it's amazing! Mega jealous

[@migbham1]

Don't be jealous. You guys have Kangaroos and gorgeous men with awesome accents!

[@Mishu657]

why is there black scratches on the glass did it hit it

[@migbham1]

@@Mishu657 Hi there. I'm not sure I'm seeing what you're talking about. There are no scratches on the glass at all. If you're talking about the black marks you see around the edges, especially at about eleven o'clock if the door was a clock, those aren't scratches. The door has a shiny, metallic mirrored finish around the outside edge, and there are reflections showing up that might look like black scratches to you. Is this the spot you're seeing?

[@ThomasLunsford]

Great video, thank you! What was the actual load duration?

[@migbham1]

Hi, and thanks for the comment. Goodness... I don't know for certain what the duration was on this specific load, but most are between 1:50 and 2:30 to wash and dry. What I will say is that the time estimate it displays at the beginning after it measures the load type and weight is surprisingly close to actual... like within 3 or 4 minutes.

[@Tackla77]

​@@migbham1That load definitely took over 3 hours to complete

[@migbham1]

@@Tackla77 Really? "Definitely"? Where in my laundry room were you hiding and watching? Do you own one of these units? And what if I were to tell you that, since July, there hasn't been a single load that has taken even three hours and that I have unequivocal proof of that statement?

[@atomstarfireproductions8695]

Out of curiosity what detergent do you use that can get that sudsy?

[@migbham1]

Too much of any detergent will cause the oversudsing you see here. I was running a load of towels that hadn't been washed and vinegar rinsed in awhile, so they had suite a bit of buildup on them. I used Persil (the German kind... not the kind we get here in the states), but having enabled extra water also contributed to the extra suds. In case you aren't already aware, the soap works much better when it's in the garment, rather than outside in thr water like you see here. 😅

[@atomstarfireproductions8695]

@@migbham1 is German Persil detergent really better than American Persil?

[@migbham1]

@@atomstarfireproductions8695 I find it to be, yes, in terms of cleaning performance, fragrance and lack of build up in my machine. You can find it on ebay.

[@kerrydoll9814]

Is it loud or is that an echo from the enclosure?

[@migbham1]

It's not loud. The loudest part of the cycle is when the drain pump engages, and it sounds like any other front loader. Mine is in a rather small room with hard floors so there's some echo. My bedroom is right across the hallway, and we never hear it running at night, which is when we normally run it. I'll pull the laundry room door about 3/4 closed, and by the time I'm 5 steps away, I can't hear it at all.

[@RJ-yl8dy]

Can you have two in the house running at the same time?

[@migbham1]

Absolutely. You can run two off of the same circuit you use to run your single dryer on. The use a shockingly small amount of electricity.

[@oatlord]

I wonder if this helps keep mildew in the washer tub under control as well?

[@migbham1]

This unit is fantastic in that regard. The fact that the washer is also drying helps a bunch, but all of the parts that get exposed to water are made from microban. I'd originally wondered if this was gimmicky, but I've been using the unit multiple times per day for 9 months, and not a single spot of mildew.... Not on the door gasket, not in the dispenser trays, nowhere.

[@bigwheelsturning]

Where's the water and soap suds???? Will keep my 1985 Kenmore washer and dryer set.

[@migbham1]

Tell me that you didn't even watch the first 6 minutes of the video, but rather came here to be jealous and hate without telling me. Here's a hint... The "water and soap suds" are at 8:10, and I assure you that they're both more copious and effective than they are in your vintage Kenmore.

[@bigwheelsturning]

@@migbham1 My old Kenmore will still be going when your's is in a landfill. I watched the whole thing.

[@migbham1]

@@bigwheelsturning Sure it will. And you'll use as much energy and water in that old Kenmore in a load as I use in a year, but my laundry will be cleaner and will last longer. So... Did you ever see the suds and water that you say had eluded you when you watched?

[@alexnone3374]

After it’s done with the cycle, is the rubber gasket by the door fully dry or do you still have to wipe it like on a conventional front load washer?

[@davidswagger3085]

After you're done with the washer for the day you simply put it on vent cycle. It even reminds you to do so. I think it's about a 3 or 4 hour cycle but if you regularly do that you don't have to wipe a thing and you're washer will never smell. Even if you leave door shut unlike most front loaders.

[@migbham1]

My unit doesn't have a vent cycle, and my user guide recommends no such thing. Are we sure that we are using the same unit?

[@davidswagger3085]

@migbham1 you're right, apologies. I have the Ultrafresh. Apparently yours has a new ventless technology that's 50% more efficient than normal dryers. I guess your unit gets naturally dried out as a result of its dry cycle in same tub.

[@GeneralKenobi69420]

Jesus Christ, that washing machine looks like it costs more than my car

[@migbham1]

It's a washer and a dryer, and the cost was slightly more than what you'd expect to pay for a washer and a dryer. 😉 The savings in electricity in my two person household are $360/year, so it's nowhere near as pricey as it might look. P. S. You should see the car. 😊

[@ryanhuang8498]

German Persil, really good detergent!

[@migbham1]

The best! Amazing how much better it is that even the Persil we can buy here in the US. Good eye, btw!

[@ryanhuang8498]

@@migbham1 Sadly after the pandemic the detergent has become so expensive that I cannot afford it anymore. A box of color Megaperls used to be $38 a box for a 3.2KG one. Now it's over $90 a box of the same size. Great detergent,I miss it.

[@jefferyhart3105]

2 questions, but first, my wife sent me a "hint" for an anniversary gift this week, but I digress. Question 1, is it just 110 Volt? Question 2, i did not see anywhere to hook a dryer vent up when researching this unit. Does it use a traditional vent?

[@jemtec1]

I can answer that! Its 120V. No dryer vent required! All done in the 4.8 cu.ft drum!

[@migbham1]

So sorry that I didn't reply in time for your anniversary! I've been in India and just returned home. Glad that another friend answered your question and am hoping that you all had a lovely anniversary! The efficiency of this thing is marvelous. I now have a spare 240v outlet in my laundry room, and the dryer vent is capped, which means that my conditioned room air isn't pumped outside with every drying cycle.

[@migbham1]

One more note in case you're scratching your head like I was when I learned that there is no vent to the outside... The water from the wet laundry during the drying cycle all goes straight down the drain. The heat pump condenses it from the warm air and sends it to the drain as the air is recirculate through the condenser of the heat pump.

[@rp35476]

No vent and 110 volt

[@mistyjohns8196]

Does ur machine shake when spinning? Mine does 2 the point it moves stuff thats on top of the machine and mine is level

[@migbham1]

This isn't normal. Mine is quite smooth. Is yours level from front to back, and also left to right? Is it sitting on the riser pedestal? I did wind up returning the pedestal for this very reason, but it's been great since I just sat it on the floor.

[@thomasdutton6894]

If you haven't done this, yet, run it on self clean mode (so, nothing inside). If it does not shake at all, then it was a load balancing issue. If it does, then there is likely something wrong (something not removed when installed or an issue). The first time I used mine, it did shake kind of bad. After confirming it was fine during self clean, it must have been load issue. I haven't noticed an issue since the first load I did. Mine does shake a tiny bit when it is spinning but stops pretty quick as things get rebalances.

[@jay23cr]

10:29 Is that noise the start of the spin cycle pr the heat pump kicking in?

[@migbham1]

Neither. The sound you're hearing is the drain pump, which runs during the extraction/spin cycle. It's the same as the drain pump in a normal washer in function and volume.

[@TwoCaptainsOneShip]

Thanks!!

[@michelletwigg5928]

I never seem to see anyone mention the drain in the front on the bottom that needs to be drained.

[@migbham1]

It's a filter that needs to be cleaned after you run a self-clean cycle. It's super easy, but you do need to follow the directions in the manual, which you're right - includes placing a small basin in the floor to catch the approximately 1/2 cup of water that comes out when you remove the filter.

[@minwah1]

Only every few months or if it's clogged. My 75 year old dad just did theirs. Plenty of youtube videos showing this easy maintenance.

[@klemk5659]

How do you turn the light on??

[@migbham1]

Just press and hold the wrinkle care button for three seconds until it beeps. The light will remain on for three minutes before turning itself back off.

[@Bigbacon]

how does this work with bed sheets and comforters?

[@migbham1]

FABULOUSLY!!! So much better than the stand alone dryer. My comforter is a king sized one that touches the floor on three sides, so it's massive. It washes, double rinses and dries edge to center to edge in under 3 hours, and it's REALLY dry. Unlike with the previous dryer, I don't have to dry for an hour, take it out and unwad it, put it back in, etc. The Ultrafast alternates directions while it dries. That, combined with the bevel on the inside glass of the door keeps the comforter from wadding up in the first place. And because the drying is using warm, but not hot, super-dry air, and because the clothes aren't being tossed around violently, there's zero static cling, from my experience. Just the dryer alone on this unit is worth the price, in my opinion. Night and day better than when I'd used the previous, dedicated dryer. The massive comforter comes out completely dry and ready to crawl under.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

So the water level at 8:30 is based on the sensed load size? If the load was a larger volume, would it have added more? And you mention the same amount of water added in Rinse cycle. That's a solid amount of water an agitation! Feels on par with a good top loader with agitator in terms of sudsing action. Thanks so much for doing this! Super thorough. HNY!

[@migbham1]

Hi there! And thanks for taking time to not only watch, but also listen to such a lengthy video. 😘 The water level you referenced was based on what the unit sensed, plus the three additional gallons it added to both the wash and rinse cycles because I turned the "extra water" setting on and saved that setting with my towels cycle.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

@@migbham1 Appreciate it. We're also looking at the brand new LG combo unit, but I don't see how to add extra water. This option IMO is handy for washing and rinsing loads with additives (baking soda, oxy clean, etc).

[@migbham1]

@@MadLadsAnonymous It absolutely is helpful for that. I've not seen the LG. I will go and check it out now. Does it also use a heat pump on the drying cycle?

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

@@migbham1 Yes, heat pump design. Rated 5 cu ft. I think model is WM6998H. I can only guess to add more water you'd have to manually select a larger load size than is actually in the tub. I need to email their Support and ask. I love using additives, that's why the significance.

[@migbham1]

@@MadLadsAnonymous Very cool. I'll go and read about it now. I'll be curious to see how LG is handling the lint filtration. There's a definite opportinity for improvement in this area on the GE.

[@waydirtysanchez]

I’m pretty nervous about buying this. I worry about longevity

[@migbham1]

That's a legitimate worry, especially at this price point. The warranty is good, but only time will tell whether the thing is actually durable. I'm 6 months in and no problems yet, but you wouldn't be unwise to wait another year just to see if there are common issues that spring up... assuming that you don't need to replace your existing units now. Guessing that the retail price will drop by 30% by then, as well.

[@minwah1]

They've used most all these parts in other appliances for 10 years or more. ❤

[@Sp3nny02]

How do you get your light to stay on so long

[@migbham1]

Press the wrinkle care button and hold for three seconds. This will cause the light to remain on for three minutes.

[@jeromedavis8575]

I like! You should do some tapping on this mschine for ASMR.

[@migbham1]

My housemates will find out how crazy I am. 😊

[@jeromedavis8575]

I don't care. I have people tell me I'm crazy for liking washers and dryers. I don't care.@@migbham1

[@Chimon4ever]

the answer is yes, why wouldnt it? hey lets buy an all in one an expect it not to perform 100% surprise pikachu face when it does

[@jonsutubechannel]

You should put the on a tripod and released another video. shits kinda relaxing haha

[@migbham1]

You may very well be having an ASMR response. 🤔Glad I'm not the only strange human who enjoys sitting and watching the laundry go round and round. 😘

[@larryrenaud6076]

Thanks for the video Question for you Is there a quick wash and dry feature? Like total time 30-40 min option TIA

[@migbham1]

It does have a quick cycle option. To wash and dry, by default, starts at 1:10, but it will adjust down or up, depending on the size load it senses. I've never seen it take more than 1:15, and the fastest I've seen it run with a couple of t-shirts and socks was 0:55, washed and fully dried. Hope this helps!

[@johntaylorjr4344]

That's a lot of suds for an HE detergent. And it's surprisingly noisy. But it apparently does the job. Question. Does this machine feature the anti-microbial technology?

[@michelletwigg5928]

I read that it does.

[@rs3370]

Yes, the whole gasket is Microban. It sounds loud in this video, but it really is much quieter than the eight year old Samsung front load units we had before.

[@migbham1]

Loads of suds because I used too much soap and too much water. Loving not only the Microban door gasket, but also that the dispenser drawers and inanards, all of which stay wet and dark, are made from Microban. I took both drawers out last night to clean for the first time since July. I was expecting to have to peel off sheets of black slime like with my previous Samsung, and to my amazement, it was as clean as a pen!

[@simonelamanna1863]

Woll program video ? Thanks

[@migbham1]

Hi there, and thanks for watching. I'm afraid that I'm not quite sure I understand what you're asking for. Are you asking if I am able to wash wool?

[@pa2467]

Definitely too much water for that load

[@kkp9068]

When these break big $$$$$$:the best washers are the basic ones,im in the field

[@migbham1]

I suspect that you say that out of neophobia. It's a machine, and it's made of parts. A drain pump for this doesn't cost any more than a drain pump for any other front loader. If the heat pump fails, then the cost to replace it is the cost of a heat pump. Having already had the cover off of mine to inspect the heat exchanger, they are no more difficult to work on than any other front loader. That notwithstanding, why should someone with the means to drop $3k on a combo unit balk at a repair bill? 😊 I'm not in "the field," but in 51 years alive, have never had any failure on any appliance that I didn't repair myself. I do understand that I'm atypical in that regard.

[@kkp9068]

@@migbham1 wait until the board goes$$$$$$$

[@migbham1]

@@kkp9068 I assume that I'll either have it replaced under warranty or replace it, myself. I doubt it'll cost more than the $360 the unit has saved me in electricity during the first year of ownership.

[@intergalacticnova8639]

Spoiler, it dries.

[@kodymackey5197]

I might get one of these when my set that I have fails, this is of course if a vintage alternative is not available such as a whirlpool direct drive or speed queen with mechanical controls. Do you think you could do a video of a full cycle from start to finish? I am just observing what is going on as the cycle progresses. I am visually impaired, almost blind but I can still tell what is going on.

[@migbham1]

I'll have to find my tripod and record my next load. Given your visual impairment, does it matter to you if the light inside of the tub stays on the entire time? Trying to figure out whether I will need to remain tethered to the machine so that I can turn it back on every three minutes. 😉 I hope that you're having a lovely weekend!

[@kodymackey5197]

@@migbham1 no, the light doesn't matter. thank you.

[@johnmatuszak8447]

No thanks I’ll stick with my 8 month old lg front load washer and dryer. 4 loads done in 4 and half hours. Can’t imagine over 8 hours to wash and dry 4 loads in this unit, that’s nuts! Just my thoughts on it!

[@migbham1]

To each their own, and I appreciate you sharing your thoughta and experience. I suppose the difference in experience depends on whether and how much you enjoy attending to your laundry. To get those four loads done, I will have had to visit my appliance only five times, and each time other than the first, I emerge with an armload of dry laundry. If I had a large family with kids, there's no question that I'd want two units, side by side, but as it is, I now spend about 15 minutes per week doing laundry. I've never had a use case of needing to do four loads in one day, and given the massive capacity of this unit, I'll never do more than two in a day. I'll never again have to remember at the end of the day that I forgot to move the sheets to the dryer. I put the laundry in and forget about it until it's ready to fold. I've also got nearly three months of data showing me that I'm saving an average of a dollar per day in energy usage. Enjoy your LG's! I've never had their washer/Dryer (got rid of 6 year old Samsungs), but I adore my LG refrigerator.

[@platinum9898]

Wrong, traditional washer dryer takes 6-8 hrs compared to this combo at 8 hrs. Not much difference with much more benefits.

[@CissieNeil-x6w]

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[@rahilraza1344]

The clothes dont tumble efficiently with extra water 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@shunna5198]

Why is everyone talking so fast and all of these videos for this machine?

[@DemonXplaid]

That seems like too much detergent or not HE? I set mine to low detergent setting

[@migbham1]

Way too much water ("extra water") and bath towels that needed to be detoxed.

[@ulloasf9755]

Heat pump replacement anyone??

[@migbham1]

Not so far. It's running as well and efficiently as it did the day I bought it.

[@stephaniepelkey6643]

Way too much soap

[@rahilraza1344]

Sorry but i hate waste of water

[@Theloverboy2987]

That's too much soap.

[@migbham1]

Indeed. About four times too much. This was an early load, and because it was towels, I decided to use powdered Persil instead of the auto-dispense liquid. Got so focused on making the video that I neglected to turn off the auto-dispense, which was set on high. I wound up taking these through two more cycles with zero detergent, adding distilled vinegar to the first additional cycle to get all of the detergent out. Epic fail. These days, when I use the auto-dispense, I have it set at "less." Our water is a touch on the softer side, so it doesn't take much. I really prefer powder, but my experience with this machine is that the powder makes a bit of a mess in the detergent drawer.

[@VJTrucking]

this is cool but i like to wash one load while drying another

[@migbham1]

You can do that with this model. You just need two of them. 😊

[@VJTrucking]

@@migbham1 not for that price. Home depot and Lowe's won't even let me use my military discount on it

[@migbham1]

@@VJTrucking They are expensive. I hadn't previously realized that they were selective about which items they would discount for our service people. I got mine for a bit under $2k during the Independence Day sale. I'm sure that they will decline in price within the year. Sincerely... Thank you for your service in defense of my freedoms! 😘

[@VJTrucking]

@@migbham1 no problem and thank you!!!!!

[@jeanlucdrion1152]

I'm ok with that. Although Rotospray recirculating water spray stream would be fantastic. Remember those 1960s Lady Kenmore Combination wash n dryer.

[@frogmanpipes9561]

Ok now let's see it in action. Only with dirty clothes

[@migbham1]

In action? You're asking for another two hour cycle? Or are you suggesting that the machine will clean only clothes that aren't dirty?

[@frogmanpipes9561]

@@migbham1 I'm suggesting that it won't clean dirty clothes. Clothes that have mud and light stains.

[@migbham1]

@@frogmanpipes9561I don't know what to tell you other than that you're mistaken. It'll also perfectly wash jizz out of socks. Don't ask me how I know.

[@spinnymathingy3149]

As a washing machine technician with 37 years experience, I’ll share my practical experience and thoughts. There is almost no reason I would recommend this product. First up a separate FL washing machine and separate dryer (weather it’s a vented, condenser or last on my list a heat pump) would be a better option both by being cheaper to purchase, easier to maintain and service, more practical to use. Ok, as for combination washer-dryers,, in the long term an absolute disaster for the consumer, here’s why, as the washing and drying process are in the same cavity the lint from the dry cycle gets stuck on to the soap and water residue from the washing cycle (in between the outer side of the washing bowl and inside the water collection tank and air vents) now the linty hot exhaust air travels there before any filter, as I mentioned before sticking in this outer bowl area, here it starts to rot and go mouldy. And within a couple of years starts to flake off and get onto your clothes looking like greasy stains (that’s what the mouldy lint-detergent mix turns into. Secondly there’s the servicing of the unit, as it’s so enormous it’ll take a 2 man job to move it and disassemble (effectively doubling the repair cost) it and more than likely that’ll be a trip to the workshop as most laundry’s are too small to disassemble this kind of machine. Then the weight of the unit, it’s around 300 lbs. that is double the average washing machine, if you have a stair case to access the laundry, forget about finding someone to willingly deliver it Any way, just my personal experience 🤷🏻‍♂️ I’d always recommend a separate washing machine and separate dryer, if front load stack them on top, if you have plenty of ventilation then get a vented dryer, if you have room for a top load wash machine GET ONE. As the best FL washing machine is a TOP LOAD washer IMHO 👍🇦🇺🤘

[@migbham1]

So... There's validity to the concern you shared about the lint building up. I'm able to keep my air path and heat exchanger clean, but there's already lint building up between the seal and the tub, as you described. Home Depot delivered my unit to my second floor laundry room, and Best buy delivered my next door neighbor's basement, so there is no issue with delivery people delivering the units. Also, just yesterday, I was wondering what it's going to be like one day when (not if), I need to disassemble the outer cabinet so that I can access the inside of the machine to clean. It took all of 5 minutes in my laundry room with a single tool (a cross tip screwdriver) and the control panel and entire top cover came off with one hand. So they're not difficult to work on, nor does it need to be moved (removed the entire top of the unit from the front, no screws to access on the back. I mean, if you don't want one, by all means, do get one, but don't destroy your credibility as an appliance repair man by making up things to be afraid of. This is how people wind up getting a $500 Bill to replace a door bellows and wind up not trusting repair technicians.

[@spinnymathingy3149]

@@migbham1 let me guess, you have never taken the spin drum out of a front load washing machine, have you? Because that’s the only way to clean out the mould and lint build up. That’s where it collects. My comments were only to inform, not for any personal gain, unlike what any salesperson would say

[@migbham1]

@@spinnymathingy3149 In fact, I have. And it's not a job that I'd be excited to do again. As I mentioned in my original reply, I can already (after three months) see the truth in the first part of what you wrote on my own machine. But it's not true that retailers won't deliver it up stairs, nor is it true that it is difficult to disassemble.

[@sivagame]

Costco delivered it to my second floor laundry room. It has been working like a champ so far.

[@sivagame]

@@migbham1where do you see the lint build up. I got my unit just a few days ago and I clean the lint filter up top after every load. I vacuum the area where the filter is as well.