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alpl2008
Richmond, VA
GE Adora frontloader washer: wouldn't buy it again, it's a snail
2 star rating

appreciate reliability
Pros

    Saves water/energy

Cons
    Slow cycles

MAY
14
2009

GE WBVH5200JWW Front Load Washer — 

GE Adora frontloader washer: wouldn't buy it again, it's a snail! Pros -- It saves water & energy, for sure. This unit does clean clothes well, I love how it looks and I like the sanitize feature. Cons -- it is slooooow to finish its cycles. We've also had a service call on it already to fix the popular problem of water collecting/cycle not finishing -- this was a result of the filter/trap getting clogged by a kid's sock. The design of the unit is frustrating b/c it is near impossible to access this catch-trap area. It requires pulling off the face plate and taking apart several panels. I'm sure it has been redesigned by now (we've had our unit for a year now, 2008). The king-size tub is still not big enough to wash a large comforter as advertised. A lot of people complain that these front-loader washers smell bad/moldy over time... the key is to keep the front door open when not in use. Only close the door when it is in use, that way the tub can dry and air out. We have had no problems with funky smells.

Last edited on May 15, 2009



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redbeardswife wrote on Sep 18, 2009 at 4:03PM

I bought this same washer dryer set on July 2008. I had to call GE the very first time I used it because it did not drain all the water. They told me it was not their problem because Lowe's must have installed it wrong. Lowes came right out and said it was a problem with the machine. After about 8 service calls from July to Dec. 2008 they finally replaced the machine. Now it is Sept. 2009 the "new" maching is doing the same thing and this is the thrid time I have had to call for the repairman. They are now telling me that I had "too heavy" a load. (3 bath towels, 4 wash cloths, 5 dish cloths) This is too heavy? I thought this was their larger capacity heavy duty washer? I will never ever buy GE again. In fact I am thinking of loading this one on a truck and putting a big Lemon sign on it and parking it in front of Lowes which is directly across from Best Buy!

TheBard wrote on May 21, 2009 at 1:47PM

Great review, thanks for sharing.

TunefulGal wrote on May 19, 2009 at 2:25PM

Good review! I think all of these frontloaders are slow. (So slow and so quiet that I'm apt to forget to empty mine.) Your filter problem is something else. You were probably generous with two stars. That would drive me nuts.