GE - 4.8 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Stackable Smart Front Load Washer w/ UltraFresh Vent System & Microban Technology - White

Our new home has a laundry room with upper cabinets above the washer and dryer. This isn't an issue with the dryer as I'm not sure there are dryers which are top load. But it was a major issue with the washer, which is top load. And the washer/dryer combination we had really didn't good a very good job cleaning or drying our clothes. So off to BestBuy to see what has changed in front load washers since the last time we had one. The last time, we had one, the seal around the door got moldy and never dried out. This washer from GE is a major step up in front load technology. GE has built in a system they call UltraFresh Vent System with Microban Antimicrobial Technology. When you finish washing a load, you touch a button and the system runs to dry the seal and drum, so no mold or mildew can ever form. It's incredibly quiet, but it can run for a few hours, depending on the type of load you washed before turning it on. GE makes this machine in 4.8 cubic feet or 5 cubic feet. For the size of our laundry room, the 4.8 CuFt model was the best option for us. We can wash really large loads, so I'm not really sure if we would have found any benefit to the 5 CuFt model. The only other difference between the two models is the larger model has a large reservoir for liquid detergent, so you don't have to add laundry detergent each time you wash a load of clothes. Otherwise, this machine is quiet, does an amazing job of washing our clothes and with the UltraFresh Vent system ensures you won't ever get mold in the door seal as is so common with other front load washers. I have to say we're quite impressed with this washer from GE and expect to get years of use from it.

Excellent washer with very large capacity. Some reviews are pretty negative for this product which may not reflect on the actual product as it could be due to operator error or non-related product operations (ie delivery). The only thing I can possibly agree, is that the washer may be on the loud side when it is in the spin cycle, but still way more quiet than my previous. My only negative, it’s a little on the pricier side, but worth the purchase if it’s in your budget. Also these appliances are very large & tall, so if you stack them, you may find operating the top appliance might be out of your reach, if you are on the shorter side. My wife asked me to un-stack. To the best of my knowledge I purchased the matching dryer (GFD55ESSNOWW) and in my opinion the dryer door should have a metal ring to match the look of washer.

Im absolutely in LOVE with this Washer! I also have the matching dryer. My set is also on Pedestals I highly recommended on getting Pedestals saves your back from stooping. Also I was made aware that this dryer and washer are very very heavy have it installed makes life 110% better! It washes amazingly it has a more water option if you feel you might need it I use it on pillows. It's very efficient and is super quite for the most part washers are definitely a tad louder than dryers. I do have 3 cons- CON #1 it can be a bit odd sounding on start up like the drum needs to re align/ clear the pipes it kinda makes a weird grunting sound ill try to get a video up on Tik-Tok within the next 24 hrs. (4-2-22 or 4-3-22) @sweet.n.sassy, I will also feature the matching dryer as well if you wanna hear it. CON #2 Im not hundred percent sure that just cause it says its using the ultra fresh venting system that its actually working mine just beeps qt the vent area till.its done and then it shuts off but I do leave my door open/cracked when its not being used cause we all know front loaders can get a funky smell. CON #3 Some spin cyles start off a tad rough till it balances but Inalso think that can be fully normal so it dont bother me.