Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- GFW550SPNDG
- |
- SKU:
- 6396014
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1401 reviews
(1,401 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers regard the 4.8 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Front Load Washer with UltraFresh Vent System highly for its cleaning performance, quiet operation, and large capacity, with many also praising its ease of use and the effective UltraFresh Vent System. Positive feedback also highlights the powerful spin cycle, resulting in reduced drying time. While some users experienced issues with reliability and reported occasional musty smells, these concerns were less frequent than the overwhelmingly positive reviews.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great item
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Item is excellent and installation by Brian and Miguel was incredible!
This review is from GE - 4.8 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Stackable Smart Front Load Washer w/ Odorblock Ultra Fresh Vent System & Microban Technology - Sapphire Blue
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great New Washing Machine
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed a new washing machine and this machine fit the bill. Less expensive than the same machine at other merchants. Works great so far.
This review is from GE - 4.8 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Stackable Smart Front Load Washer w/ Odorblock Ultra Fresh Vent System & Microban Technology - White
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Home App
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ALL AROUND FROM STORE TO DELIVERY GOOD TO GO!!!!!!
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I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
GE Washer
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s been a great product for a good price! I will recommend it.
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I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Does NOT properly dispense bleach!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this GE washing machine several months ago, so I've had enough time to use it and write a fair review. My biggest problem with this washing machine is that if you use bleach, even according to the instructions, you are almost guaranteed to ruin your clothes. So using bleach with this washing machine is a huge risk even when following the owner's manual instructions, which is pretty frustrating given the price I paid from Best Buy. For that reason alone, it doesn't deserve more than 2 stars. Others rating this as a 5-star product obviously don't use bleach.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Hello, thank you for your review. We are sincerely sorry that your washer is not dispensing your bleach properly. We understand how that would be frustrating and would love to look into this further as this is not the ownership experience we strive for. If you haven't done so already, we recommend you schedule service with us by calling 1-800-GECares (1-800-432-2737) Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET or Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET or by visiting the "Schedule Service" link under the "Owner Support" tab on our website. -Chris@GEA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Delivered on time professionally no problem
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Buy good to work with Delivered on time professionally no problem
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Reliability
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Don't buy
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Broke. Less than 3 years. We are looking for a new washer now.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We share your concerns and encourage you to send us (GE Appliances) a private message on one of our social channels (Facebook, Instagram) with your contact information, model and serial numbers, service history and a copy of your review. -Vikki@GEAppliances
- Cons mentioned:Reliability
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Worked good for 5 days.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wouldn’t recommend this washer. Picked up our washer and did 3 loads of laundry and it worked great. Went to turn it on the next day and it wouldn’t turn on or do anything. Called Geek Squad and we were informed someone couldn’t be out for a week. Well technician shows up today and the circuit board is bad already and part will not be in for a week. Not starting off very good.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Stop working after 2 years
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The washer stopped working after 2 years,we tried everything but it wont start
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Thank you for writing an review about this. We would like to know more. Please send us a private message on Facebook, Instagram or X. When doing so, provide a detailed description of the issue as well as your model/serial number, email and phone number. -Arnesha@GEAppliances
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased almost 3 years ago…we thought, GE is a good brand, it should be able to handle our heavy use…not so much. We wash clothes almost daily for our family of 7 and this poor washer started making strange noises and thumping a little after a year of use, if not sooner. The manufacturer warranty is only 1 year. Best Buy installed the set. They are stacked. It sounds like the drum is already messed up. Our clothes smell bad if left in the washer for more than 15-30 minutes. It’s splattering softener all over the front panel. It screeches when spinning. I thought I added the geek squad plan when purchased but somehow it didn’t get added. If you buy this washer, get the extended coverage…you will probably need it.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Do not buy!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Almost 2 years washer and stopped draining the other day. Technician came and changed the drain pump, the door switch as well since the door was not opening. After changing the drain pump, the machine was still not draining so now we have to change the main board. NEVER buying GE again. Once, it dies again, I am buying another brand. The repair costed me half a new washer. NEVER again GE. Do not buy!
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Thanks for letting us know what happened. Please PM/DM us on Facebook/Instagram/X with a copy of your review, any service confirmation/case numbers you may have, and the complete model/serial numbers of your unit so we can further investigate.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
TERRIBLE for small loads.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent machine unless you want to do a small load. It doesn’t recognize a small load on any cycle, so it doesn’t spin them dry. Look elsewhere.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Hi, we're sorry to hear you're having this experience with your washer. We know frustrating it is when an appliance doesn't perform as expected, and we'd like to help. We suggest making sure the smaller loads are balanced. The machine will slow the spin speed down to 410 rpm if it has a hard time balancing the load. If this happens laundry may seem too wet after the wash cycle. You can find more info in the link below: (Page 27)
https://files.bbystatic.com/3%2FvTY6tIA8U6BkU58%2Bc4iA%3D%3D/341e7a25-d8f8-48b8-846c-77bb0b27af2e.pdf
We hope this helps. -Sylvia@GEA
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Never again will I buy a front loader. Never.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wish I could give this zero starts. I thought after not having a front loader for ten years, that there would have been some serious improvements made. Nope. Nothing I do makes our clothes smell nice. If I want to wash my comforter, there is not a single setting that will get the entire blanket wet. It comes out half dry (its a thin queen blanket...nothing too crazy). I would give anything to have a top loader back. This machine makes me so sad and I hate that I have wasted the money on it. Not even a year old.
This review is from GE - 4.8 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Stackable Smart Front Load Washer w/ Odorblock Ultra Fresh Vent System & Microban Technology - Sapphire Blue
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Motor bad after two years
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely loved this washer, bought specifically for the anti-mold technology. Worked well for two years. Developed a loud whining and grinding noise. Repairman says it’s the motor. Going to cost me nearly $500 to fix. Would get something new but he says all washers “are junk” these days. I’m furious to spend this much money on an appliance that craps out like this. There’s only two of us so it’s not like we wore it out.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Spent almost as much repairing as it cost
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We have had 3 separate issues with this washer in just over 2 years. First the inverter quit, I ordered the part and replaced myself, $150. Then the main board went out, I wasn't sure of the issue so hired a repair person, $400. Now, with it just sitting there on a day we hadn't used it, glass in the door shattered. Have to buy the entire door unit, $235. Now if I had paid a repairman the other 2 times at $110 each occurance plus the extra markup on price. We are very disappointed. At what point do you just chuck it in the trash and get something else?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Do not buy !!!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loud noise when spinning. Only had for 2 years. Technician says this are the worst washers. Unable to fix as no parts are available and would have cost 500 dls to fix.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Please reach out to us (GE Appliances) via private message on Facebook, X, or Instagram so that we may learn more about your situation. Make sure to include your full serial and model numbers, any service confirmation or case numbers you have, along with a copy of this review. Lauren@GEAppliances
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Shrinks Everything
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This washer has so many great features that I love like microban technology and tumble care to keep your clothes from getting that mildew smell if you leave them in the washer for a while. But I hate it. I hate it because it has shrunk EVERYTHING I own, including my washable couch cushion covers so now all my couch cushions are too small for my couch and have large gaps between them. I wash everything on COLD (not even tap cold). I even stopped using the delicate cycle because I thought maybe it used warm water at some point because it was shrinking everything. I use the specified COLD WASH CYCLE low spin and my clothes still came back SHRUNK. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING??? I am beyond upset. Fantastic waste of money since it has effectively cost me several hundred dollars in clothes and MY COUCH BEING RUINED. Maybe it's the internal water heater. I don't know. I can't find any information on why this is happening. It is beyond me how a cold wash cycle can shrink stuff.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .Hi Eileen, thanks so much for taking the time to write out your review. We would recommend that you double check to make sure that your water inlet hoses are properly connected. This could cause warm water to enter when you did not meant to. We hope that this is helpful and that you're staying safe. -Michael@GEA
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Good machine until it was not
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the GE-4.8 Washer for $748 in August 2023, which puked out in January 2025. Seventeen months. It was an excellent machine until the tub bearing went out. The estimated repair was $656. I would not buy again
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
Posted .We are sorry to hear you have been having some trouble and would like to look into this further for you. Could you please send a PM/DM on any of our social media pages and please include a copy of this review. Dianna@GEAppliances
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Washer
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The washer have a problem . We have to change for other .
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Failed in 15 Months
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We purchased a GE gfw650spn4sn in May of 2023. The basket bearings have already failed and GE will not warranty. They claim that the bearings are only guaranteed to last 12 months. $1,000 down the drain.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GE Answers
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