GE Ultrafresh 850 Series Washer | Best Front Load Washing Machine | A True Geek’s In Depth Review

Although packed with features, this set falls short from being the ultimate “SMART” Washer and Dryer set. I’ll go through some of the standout features and give an honest review as to some of these AMAZING appliances shortcomings.
#ronthediyguy #sharonshesofabulous

[@TNA_bloom]

Great in depth review! Would you say it's worth the cost you paid for it?

[@rontalley]

At retail price, no…There are cheaper sets that will clean your clothes just as good (including the ones in this series). If you can get it for $2K or less, which we did, Absolutely! The capacity took our load count from a typical 10 loads per week to 6. Clothes are super clean, energy cost is way less and they are quiet and clean efficient. Miles better than the last set!

[@TNA_bloom]

Sounds like it's worth the investment. I will do a price comparison. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@davelevy4394]

@@rontalley We got the pair at Lowes, Black Friday sale, with delivery, installation, removal of the old machines, and a 5 year extended warranty (I almost NEVER buy extended warranties, but these are expensive to fix and it is fully covered for 5 years, no deductible) for $2300. Did a lot of research, and this was a great price. I went with Lowes because they had everything in stock (machines, stack kit, etc.) and could deliver / install next day.

[@louievictorio8790]

@@davelevy4394hi its my first time using our washer and im confused if there is something wrong, coz i dnt see enough water, all i see is it just wet the cloths and spin, do u have same situation? Thank u! Im just so stress coz our washer bfore is not like this and i can see a water level, but this one i dnt see any water level, its just a wet cloths spinning around

[@pinkleather6725]

@@rontalley is it loud and shaky like its been said to be in your opinion?I loved the idea of the washer for mold but it has alot very bad reviews

[@evaldonascimento4721]

Just purchased my GE 850 set. Your video helped me make the decision between 3 different brands. Great review!! Thank you!!

[@Only1_Me]

Thanks for the review Ron. Very informative!

[@johndoherty8090]

Excellent video Ron! You did a really great job covering all features.

[@timbacchus]

I always love the refresh setting on the GE dryers. Sure makes my dress shirts and paints look like they are ironed and smell so fresh.

[@yvonnegrady5530]

Thanks for helping me make a buying decision on the best washer & dryer for me excellent information you left nothing out. Again thank you!

[@joeythedime1838]

This has to be the best in-depth review of this GE washer/dryer set on KZbin - thank you!

[@rontalley]

You are more than welcomed!

[@erikajuradograham]

Thank you! This machine has the features I'm looking for, specially if I want to keep an eye of how the machine is being used! Beautiful laundry room!

[@ladypsinspiredhome604]

Just received this washer as a replacement through my warranty company and so far is very pleased, this review is very helpful since I only got it a day ago and haven't read the book yet. I love your laundry room I will be searching for your video of the make over. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@rontalley]

I love this set! Probably would have “loved” anything as the previous set was pretty horrible. 🤣🤣

[@bettynevels1669]

What a great presentation! You are so tech savvy, even when it comes to washers and dryers. Who could ask for more? Sharon’s a lucky lady.

[@kellyworsleigh5774]

Thanks for the honest thorough review!!!

[@dennisstafford7801]

Appreciate your in depth review on the smart features

[@laneyk75]

Great review...thank you so much....I just bought this set today ....looking forward to using it!

[@jasonm3871]

Thanks for the video; it was helped us to decide on this pair. We got them delivered a couple of days ago, and are really smitten with them. I've had great luck with just buying the cheapest top loads available (got many years from a Roper set, then an Amana set), but the most recent pair we purchased (Hotpoint) did a terrible job cleaning. I finally caved on front loaders and modern technology, and have to say that these do such a better job cleaning. We're only a household of two, so the 850's are overkill, but we got them for not much more than the two lower models ($850 each), which I felt was worth the extra features. Now to install a counter above them!

[@jeancarter1500]

HEY RON THANKS FOR EXPLANING HOW YOUR WASHER & DRYER FEATURES WORK,TFS HAVE A BLESSED DAY,TFS

[@alphonso0077]

Great review! Love your laundry setup with the washers and the shelves above it. I am getting a new set with the 4th of July sale going on now.

[@davelevy4394]

Super job!! I love how you made shelves, and a counter out of 2X10 or 2X12's. Looks awesome! We had to stack ours due to room, but looking forward to learning how to use these. Great video!!

[@pandora655]

those are finger jointed pine utility panels you can use as a counter but they are very soft. Lowe's sells them in the same isle as you would find 1x pine

[@monicatomaras1921]

What a great review! You showed aspects of the app that no one else has and the honest opinions about the shortcomings are really appreciated. Your laundry room is beautiful by the way, I especially like the railing installed on the high shelf.

[@508achannell1]

Thanks for the in depth tutorial and review of this beautiful machine! I bought the set today for our new home build that should be done in a few months(fingers crossed) and I cannot wait to use it! a huge upgrade from my old maytag washer and dryer!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching! Enjoy!!

[@deebrown7160]

Hi Allie hows the washer?

[@508achannell1]

@@deebrown7160 Love so far! Major upgrade from my old washer and dryer!! Now if they could fold and put away clothes…that would be awesome lol!!!

[@ferlenciaroberts6495]

Hi Ron, I just wanted to Thank You for your detailed review of these units. It really helped my husband I yesterday we just purchased these same units were confused on some of the settings and thanks to your detailed review we figured out what we were doing wrong. I told my husband my girlfriend Sharon (in my head) and her man Ron just purchased these I’m going to go look at his video. And I’m glad I did. Thx Ron The DIY Guy 😁

[@rontalley]

Wow! How awesome is that! Thanks for the support. 💪🏾

[@sasasha655]

Hi Ron. I need a new washer and dryer and I was going to ask you for a video about yours but you beat me to it. This is so informative and your explanation is easy to understand. Now I feel well equipped and confident. I know what questions to ask when I purchase my set. Thanks a lot!

[@rontalley]

You are more than welcomed. Thanks for watching!

[@sharijones7190]

I love your set up in your laundry room. Great idea to put fabric softener the pod's all into a jar that looks really nice and neat and clean

[@Diva9000x]

I appreciate your thoroughness of the "geeky" stuff. I'm a smart home person too. I'm sure the electronic washers & dryers are better than the earlier models. I know there have been problems in the past. I still have a mechanical washer/dryer. I've had them for almost 20 years with no issues. I low-key doing research on a new set. Thanks.

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@reneehampton7665]

Great video Ron. I have the LG washer and Dryer that gives you a lot of features that I have yet to use in 10 years. I love my washer and dryer, but love some of the newer features you mentioned on your washer and dryer. Love the feature that airs out the washer. I have to leave my door open and still sometimes get the smells. The large soap dispenser is a game changer.

[@rontalley]

Last 3 sets I just went to the big box stores and got what was on sale. This time, I really put some thought into it. I love LG products and will NEVER buy another Samsung. Hopefully, I will not become a GE repair expert like I am with Samsung. 🤣🤣

[@jamesoosterbaan556]

Great review. Very simple to understand the way you explained it. the one remote feature I would want is to remote start the vent system. If I was gone for a period of several weeks I think it would aid in keeping the interior fresh

[@rontalley]

I have no idea why that feature is not available. 🤷🏾‍♂️ Thanks for watching!

[@mrsmdub259]

I have been using Whirlpool my entire life and my washer is having the same error code for several months, even though we tried to fix it. So after only 8 yrs, We decided to purchase this new set. My daughter has this GE and she absolutely loves it, so I hope I love them just as much. The dryer door might be an issue as my current one shuts very sturdy, and that dryer vent! No kidding pretty inconvenient. I guess I will need to get used to it as I already ordered them and they are on their way here next week. Got a pretty good deal online at Home Depot for the pair and the pedestals for $2100. Thank you for the very thorough review! I am still exited to get them!

[@youtubechannel12371]

Fantastic review Ron! Can’t wait to get our pair next week 😁 You seem like a real good guy keep it up! 🤙🏻

[@Jacqueline.H.]

Hi Ron, Wow! Washers and dryers have come along way. Nice features, but I just need a start button...and let it do it's thing. Good review 👍🏾

[@witoldyna]

Thank you so much for this review, we just ordered our set. And you changed my mind and I changed the ordered color from white to blue 😉 your review is really detailed and helpful, I hope I’ll be as happy with the set as you are.

[@misscd7777]

How are you liking them? What model did you get? Any issues?

[@lindadsmith4082]

One thing that was not mentioned here, we bought this because it is one of only two washers that you can reverse the swing of the door on. We needed a right swing and they all swing left. Dryers are easy to switch out, but washers not so much. That said, I love all of the other features, they were a bonus.

[@normajdominguez]

I just ran into the same issue. Is there any way that this washing machine could be altered for the door to swing to the right? Because of where my houses are in the back it had to be connected dryer left and washer right we switch the dryer door no problem but the washer door has a sensor on the side not the top so is there a way of being able to alter this without having to buy something else?

[@FXalabama]

Oooh! Excellent info! We have the same setup, so very good to know!

[@StoryboardFilmStudio]

Fantastic review! Also, love the way you have the laundry room set up.

[@rontalley]

Thanks! Did you check out the makeover video?

[@chadplante6060]

Thanks Ron, YOU THE MAN! Good review.

[@wandas1994]

Thanks for the review😊

[@sks8269]

Thanks for an awesome video of information onGE Front loader. I just received mine today. Love, love, love the laundry room btw!! 😊

[@kenstarmia]

I am so glad I found this video. I just installed the 650 series. I learned so much from watching you. Thank you for this informative video.

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattlee1252]

i'm going to lowes saturday and ordering the 550 series which they have on sale for $824. seen lots of vids on the GE ultrafresh fron load series washers here on youtube and most give them great reviews. thanks Ron for the great in depth review

[@rontalley]

Wow, sweet deal!!

[@Keymari11]

Thanks bro. In depth review!

[@rumby8584]

Excellent overview! Thank you

[@cherylk8781]

GE needs to send you a check. You definitely have me changing my mind about the new fangled laundry systems 👌😂😂

[@rontalley]

🤣🤣 Thanks!

[@bobweiram6321]

newfangled is one word, not two.

[@Searchn4answrs]

Thanks for the review 👍🏽

[@skymaster9484]

Really great review thank you, I have the 650 being delivered this Friday you saved me from reading the the manual.

[@rontalley]

Thanks!!

[@valadia4715]

Great review Ron! Thanks👍🏼

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@valadia4715]

@@rontalley Thanks for sharing Ron

[@jlhaynes54]

Excellent video! Great information and detailed review!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@GlockyWithIt]

Love your laundry room setup. Great review as well!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonyag4878]

Hey Ron, Good Review! You Provided great Information! TFS. Take care, God Bless!💜

[@Irenefrances02]

I agree with Cheryl K. GE should have definitely sponsored this video. Well done, hands down this is an awsome review. I actually went and bought this same set because of Auntie Sharon! Lol. I will have to rewatch this video to learn how to use it properly. Because I was lost once it was hooked up!! Trying to be fancy with auntie Shar lol...

[@rontalley]

How awesome is that! Enjoy 💪🏾

[@sincerelyalexis1579]

This was so helpful! I subscribed. Thank you so much for this!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for the Sub!

[@ladyej3635]

Amazing information and presentation 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@PRC1020]

I love the look of your laundry area. Good job!

[@rontalley]

Thank you!

[@goddessdrea3061]

Hi Ron, a very nice REVIEW.

[@ummamir8014]

Bravo, best review especially for the smart features.

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@Thetaralife]

My man got straight to it!!! Love it, thank you!!!

[@denisepaul5294]

Alright nah Ron Sharon ain’t lying you know your stuff love the information thinking about getting this set hubby says you explain it well 😊

[@rontalley]

I tried my best not to make it too geeky but…🤣🤣 Thanks to you and hubby!

[@GardeningwithLadyCheryl]

Ok. I think I can do this now. Thanks for the tutorial 👍🏾♥️

[@rontalley]

Of course you can! 💪🏾

[@ElizabethLaBruzzo]

Super helpful video. Thank you for this!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattlee1252]

yeah what i meant to say Ron was that i am just purchasing the washer right now and getting the matching dryer later after i get the washer half or mostly paid off. purchased it today at lowes for about $965 which includes taking away the old and installing the new which isn't bad. can't wait to get it delivered and installed later this upcoming week

[@rontalley]

You are going to love it! Thanks for watching!!

[@joanmory2789]

Thanks so much i am thinking of getting.this one for our home.

[@dianeisdiane]

Love the wood on the top.

[@davey3765]

I really like how you put the piece of wood on the top - I'm going to do the same it looks so nice. Stain it nice and decorative.

[@julialee2706]

Great review!!! Thank you!!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@cherylk8781]

Awesome review!😊

[@robertwhite9898]

Great review & informative. Good looking set . I was considering getting the two & one machine. I like the smart dispenser set up . That’s a plus.

[@Kamariskillern]

Great review!

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@charlottecaples5305]

Ron, I'm about to order this set and want that countertop added to my laundry/pantry room! Nice!!!

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@chateaumedia]

Great detailed review, thanks. the best..

[@javieroliva5893]

WOW you are great and very detailed you are a God sent

[@jonrussell1690]

I’m still debating between these units and the LG Washtower. Every time when I think I’ve leaned towards one vs the other I come back and lean towards the other. Thank you for your honest and thorough review.

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching. My set has been great thus far. Every now and again, we have to do an extra spin cycle. Other than that, we love them. The Alexa announcement works now without fail.

[@deebrown7160]

Hi which Washer did you get?

[@meccadagreatest7508]

Me too, I'm still debating between this set and the LG. I can't make up my mind...lol 😅

[@misscd7777]

@@meccadagreatest7508did you finally decide? Which LG were you looking ?

[@FW-od1lt]

I bought the 4.8 cubic foot GE yesterday and it was suppose to be delivered Friday but then I had buyers remorse. I wanted the Blue Saphire which was bigger and had the reservoir for holding detergent. My wife liked that so I went and bought this one and it actually gets delivered tomorrow a day early. New subscriber to your channel and looking forward to seeing more.

[@rontalley]

Awesome! You will really enjoy the set and thanks for subscribing!

[@myrapickrom8465]

Great review of w/d

[@--RSL--]

On the dryer sheets you have to tell it how many you use on a large load and regular load then it will keep track of it.

[@therealjonsmith1]

Great review, thank you!

[@rontalley]

TFW

[@tracylee4451]

I love this washer and dryer. I am very pleased with my purchase!

[@rontalley]

We love ours as well! Thanks for watching!

[@CaptCrewSock]

Dude I LOVE your tabletop and how you decorated the laundry area. I was showing my wife and I said what’s weird is he has drink dispensers and she laughed at me. It didn’t occur to me it was liquid detergent.

[@timbacchus]

The last 11 years have had the combination of these and I use the dryers wrinkle free :15 minute cycle with my dress shirts and paints often does a wonderful job. Getting this new washer this week hope it also lasts 11 years. We wash three times a day. How do you connect the washer to the wi fi?

[@jasonjohnsonHVAC]

We are getting the GE washer and dryer. Luckily my wife gets a fantastic discount through her work. We get 25% off of normal price. We are getting the 850 series for $750 per washer and dryer.

[@rontalley]

That’s awesome!

[@BlackBeauty872]

Best review I have came across

[@irmacooper5270]

Great review

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@lucillefresco-cohen8748]

Excellent review. Can the 850 machines be stacked?

[@sharijones7190]

Hey, And thank you so much for creating this KZbin channel because it really has helped me. However I'm having problems when I put a load on the water runs down the front from the dispenser and from under the door down into the storage tray can you tell me the reason why or what I'm not doing that would make this happen? Help

[@catushkasimon1992]

Thank You, for all the details. You have answered my question. I couldn't figure out how to dispense the soap🤣

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching.

[@TCPULLEY]

Thanks for the detailed video. I was visiting a friend that had the same / similar setup. I really like the features. Have you had any problems since you bought them ?

[@pocketlint82]

I just got the 650 version and the dryer door sagging a little bothers me too. It was the same in the store for the 550 and the 850 versions. Looks like they made the lint trap open better on mine. it opens from the handle part the way you first tried to open yours and is very easy. Wish the washer didn't weigh so much, probably twice the dryer and hard to move. Love your in depth review and your laundry room makes me want to overhaul mine

[@rontalley]

Congratulations! All in all, it’s a great set and yeah, the lint trap is not an issue now that I’m more familiar with it. Thanks for watching and enjoy!

[@LilmamaDiva46231]

When doing a pre wash does it pull detergent from smart dispenser or from other detergent bin

[@mor2day767]

Hello Ron, GE needs to send you a check. Your presentation was awesome. 💪🏽🙏🏽😊❤️

[@rontalley]

👍🏾

[@cristinag1884]

I have a question. I used to have a washer that when it finished the clothes were mostly dry. And I got this new set like in the video but my clothes are damp, so the washer is not working or that's how it works?

[@lkyhood4200]

Thanks. Very detailed review. I'm installing the 850s right now. Your review has been very helpful. I suggest you pls communicate with GE about the need to remote start, especially for the benefit of a smart home system and additional time savings for the owner. Good job.. I subscribed.

[@csalinas-sf6jg]

Would you consider stacking them if you could?

[@jessdunn05]

Thank you.

[@dennisstafford7801]

Nice review, so hard to find practical info on these machines

[@lorriesweets1958]

I have I same washer and dryer and I love them ❤

[@rontalley]

We love ours as well! TFW!

[@larhondajoy5297]

Great review....❤️

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@miguelcontreras99]

Nice set up the way u have them

[@martintuzo9564]

YOU DID A GREAT JOB AND I AGREE, ALSO I SOLD MANY OF THESE MACHINES. IF IT WASNT FOR THIS MODEL I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND FRONT LOAD. THANKS TO YOU AND GE.

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@greenidguy9292]

What is with the ALL caps?

[@joybellamy5561]

Great review , washers and dryers have came along way I remember hanging clothes on the line and wringer washing machine but I must say Ron you might be a little picky about the door closing I want to make sure that I hear the door lock😂 but if it’s in my budget I think it’s time for me to get a new GE washer and dryer mine is not even 10 years old and doesn’t do half the stuff🤣

[@rontalley]

Yeah, you know how you read or watch those reviews where everything is just so perfect…🤣🤣 This set is really nice and does an amazing job at washing and drying. Highly recommend them.

[@nettethreets7411]

Ron, this is a good review..you need a commercial and a check from G.E.

[@rickslife]

Watching your awesome video as I wait for my GE850 washer and dryer to be delivered.

[@rontalley]

Have had absolutely no issues with my set. Thanks for watching!

[@deebrown7160]

Hows the washer?

[@rontalley]

@@deebrown7160 Washer works as it should.

[@Jc22345]

Question. how is your washer now? My 650 died after 14 months and is being replaced by this one. Had a lot of issues with clothes coming out soaked. Have you had those issues with this machine?

[@Kitty-Cattie]

Hi! For the washer and dryer feature on the washer alone around 3:35, would you say it's worth the energy bill to just get the washer only? Or will it save the energy bill to also get a dryer? Thank you!

[@VocalEdgeTV]

I started looking for washers and dryers that have that pretty blue light inside them. That’s all I want.

[@barbieyork]

Great video