GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights Review Summary

Reviewers are split on what they think of the GE Front Load Washer With King-Size Capacity. While some find this front load washer to be a "good value," others claim it "destroys clothes." The side that find it to be a good value note that it saves on water and detergent, yet the other side find that the "water conservation feature doesn't allow enough water to fill the machine to be effective." They also find a "stagnant odor" and have white loads turning gray, suggesting the clothes aren't being thoroughly cleaned. A housekeeper for a large family suggests that the smell could be from small articles of clothing getting stuck under the seal, leading to a black mold growing. The best feature that no one can argue with is the King-Size Capacity that washes "big comforters with no problem." Check out the reviews for the GE Top Load Washer that are a big more positive.
8% of people rated GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights as 5 stars
8% of people rated GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights as 5 stars%
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25% of people rated GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights as 4 stars
25% of people rated GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights as 4 stars%
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25% of people rated GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights as 3 stars
25% of people rated GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights as 3 stars%
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17% of people rated GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights as 2 stars
17% of people rated GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights as 2 stars%
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25% of people rated GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights as 1 star
25% of people rated GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights as 1 star%
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50% 50% of people recommend GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights 50% of people don't recommend GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights 50%
 

GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft.... Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
MAY
5
2009

My washing machine died last year so my husband and I went shopping for a new one. We ended up buying GE front loader with all the gadgets. I love the washer because I have saved on water and detergent. I've also saved on clothes because I don't have to worry about my shirts getting all stretched out...

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neat freak

mazsdps
Lavaca, AR
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
AUG
9
2008

We bought the GE washer/dryer combination having a wash load of 6 people in our household 3 being teenage girls.

At first the washer kept up ok and lived up to it's claim for having the best wash cycles and cleaning results. About 3 months after heavy use the rinse cycle was not finishing the spin out...

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practical, a green thumb

gohara79
Canton, GA
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GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft.... Ratings and Reviews

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Mr. Fix-it

OCT
23
2008

My wife and I replaced an old GE Top Load Washer about 1-1/2 years ago.  Being a Navy Submarine Vet where Front Load was all we used, I suggested that we get a Ge Front Load Machine.  "BIG MISTAKE"!!!  The water conservation feature does not allow enough water to fill the machine to be effective.  When the clothes finish washing, there is a stagnant odor that suggests the clothes are not thoroughly clean.  Our white clothing are systematically turning gray.  My T-shirts are literally dark (almost black) in the underarm part of the shirts.  This is probably due to residual deoderant not coming...

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2 star rating
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MacaRoni
Ellenwood, GA



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SEP
24
2008
I am a housekeeper for a family that owns this washing machine and they also have the dryer.  The have seven children so the LARGE drum area can hold lots of clothing!  It uses very little water and does get the clothing clean.  However, the running time seems rather long unless you use the Quck Wash cycle.  The only other negative is that the rubber seal around the the front door area sometimes gets socks or clothing down under the seal and then you get dirt, black mold growing in there and it begins to smell.  The seal has also on one occasion become twisted and then the machine went into... review »
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3 star rating
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delra
Woodinville, WA



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Homeowner

SEP
17
2009

I bought a GE large capaticity GE Front Load washer 3 years ago. 11 months later I was having problems where I would wash one load and the locked light would stay on the display for 24 to 48 hours later and would not let me was another load until that light went off. They sent a repair man out 4 times. They replaced the mother board twice and tried switching out a couple other things which didn't resolve the issue. Then my warrantee was out & I had to fight with NFM for a couple more months until they finally replaced it. The next GE Front Load washer lasted a little longer ( about 14 months) and...

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1 star rating
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GEjunk1
Omaha, NE



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too busy to make beds

APR
17
2009

If you are concidering the GE Front Load Washer...think no more. It is the one for you. Great and efficent wash machine. Gets a little loud in the spin cycle but hey it does spin at 1000 RPM's. Uses less soap and really rinses it all out. Lots of great cyles for even your most delicate of clothes. Highly recommend and great price also. Sometime you will need to leave the door open so the drum can air out. Otherwise you will get a little bit of a mildew smell. Works great with liquid fabric softener. No stains...ever!!


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4 star rating
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robynita
Laveen, AZ



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picking up after pets

OCT
6
2008
My Ge Appliance Front load washer has so far (only 2 months old) SAVED me so much in water, electricity, time and energy. I love that I can have my clothes dried, folded and almost completly put away before my next load is ready to come out of the washer. The washer works so hard, yet it barley makes a sound, there is little to NO vibration from it while it's adjatating or spinning out. My clothes have never been treated so well. I am in love with my new washer and it's matching dryer.
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4 star rating
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ryqtpie
Clearmont, MO



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appreciate reliability

APR
23
2009

I love my GE front loading Energy Star Washing Machine.  It's one of the best purchases I've ever made.  I find that my clothes are cleaner and that my electric bill is happier.  I can even put delicates in and they come out none the worse for wear!  My kids love the super fast spin cycle and that's the only time you're even aware it's working.  The only time we have a problem is when we forget to clean the filter.  I love it!


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5 star rating
Pianolady5
San Angelo, TX



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Mr. Fix-it

NOV
25
2008
This washer doesn't have all the bells and whistles that other more expensive washers, but for the price of $699, it's a great value.  It sometimes has trouble getting up to speed in the spin cycle with large loads, but works well with medium size loads.  The fabric softener tray seems to not flush out completely, but if you just put more it works fine.  Overall, I'm satisfied.  I've owned it for 3 months now.
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3 star rating
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deepdish
Louisville, KY



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appreciate reliability, Mr. Fix-it, messy

DEC
1
2008

We moved into a brand new house 11 months ago and in this two story, 4 bedroom place we have an upstairs and a downstairs laundry. Our NEW GE pair was installed in the downstairs laundry for the exclusive use of my wife and myself. Over the past 11 months, the washer has "eaten" at least 4-5 items of my wife's apparel and a couple of mine.

This is tragic, as my wife is a "size 0," and has great trouble finding clothes. This past weekend, it totally shredded a pair of $70 dollar pants of hers ! It also ate one of my t-shirts. Something is clearly WRONG with the interior of the washer, and...

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1 star rating
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GeorgeParrott
West Sacramento, CA



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busy mom

AUG
17
2009

About: GE Front-Load Washer with King-size 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 14 Wash Cycles & LED Cycle Countdown and Status Lights

Purchased in November of 07. Motor Drive is broken in less than 2 years. Out of warranty. Called GE at 1 800 call to nowhere, after calling several different onumbers, finally spoke to someone only to hear the dreaded words...sorry, you must hire a GE Authorized Repairman to diagnose the problem, we already have... they will not accept that and regardless of how new the appliance is we will have to pay over 300 for the part, plus labor.

Seriously, we will most likely go buy...

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1 star rating
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UnhappyGE
Talking Rock, GA



D
budget conscious

AUG
29
2009

This front loader is decent for the money. You should know that water can collect under the door seal, and its a good idea to wipe it out after use, as this water can start to smell musty. I didn't know this for a long time, and was frustrated about the odor. Then leave the washer door open between uses, if possible, so inside can dry out. You MUST use HE detergent so as not to void the warranty!


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3 star rating
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WindyIsle
Ithaca, NY



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