So, I apparently jinxed things by posting this video. I recorded this about a year ago and finally posted about 2 weeks ago. Late last week after doing laundry, my wife and I noticed a burning smell. I took the front panel off and ran a cycle through and found out that the motor is starting to overheat. I looked online and also called a few local appliance parts dealers around here, and a new motor is anywhere from $350 to $425. I decided that it is not worth it to spend that much on an almost 16 year old washer and we decided on purchasing a new one. I have been hearing rumors that the Speed Queen TC5003WN will be going out of production soon, so last Saturday we went to our local Slyman Brothers and ordered the TC5003WN. The fact that this model will be discontinued soon was the main decision point in wanting to just get a new washer, since this is the last to feature a real transmission and also has great build quality.
@@jamesorsby7553 Strangely enough, I haven't been able to replicate the burning smell since that day. I think the motor has been getting hot for a while (I'm not sure how warm these are supposed to get, but depending on the load size, the outer cabinet gets quite warm now right where the motor is). Regardless, I'm still getting the SQ TC5 (ordered it a couple weeks ago, should be getting it within the next 2 or 3 weeks). I figured by the time our washer really does decide to completely bite the dust, the TC5 won't be available any longer and I'd have to settle with some POS :).
@@ScantPear it actually turned out to be the pump that was going bad. I thought about replacing it and it would have been a cheap fix, but by the time I would have eventually needed a new washer, the Speed Queen TC5 probably wouldn't have been available anymore.
Mine was a 2005 model and developed a oil leak into the tub by 2021. I replaced it with a 1998 Kenmore 80 series. That machine is a tank. I still think about the old GE from time to time. I miss the Chug chug sound.
I had this washer and dryer set for 10 years. I never had any trouble with them. The washer was noisy as hell, but they did the job, and I sold them with the house.
I had a 2000 model of one of these, it was still working after 13 years, but it developed a leak at the tub seal and the transmission was getting very noisy, and so I replaced it with a Maytag Centennial HE model which is 9 years old now with no signs of any other issues other than at around 18 mos. old, the speed sensor assembly was failing causing an intermittent no spin issue and was easily replaced by myself for less than $50.
Mine was a 2005 model and developed the same leak by 2021. I replaced it with a 1998 Kenmore 80 series. That machine is a tank. I still think about the old GE from time to time.
My father had a '95 model year Kenmore 80 series washer, made by Whirlpool, it was a beast but the frame holding things together succumbed to rust and broke apart around 2016 from a damp basement environment.😅
My grandparents had a GE Profile almost just like this. It had the same wash board drum design with the dual action, but it was electronically controlled with a selector knob and the LED cycle status lights on top. Every time it would start the first spin, it would do exactly what your machine does where it starts, then stops, starts again, stops, then continues with the spin. I always thought it was a glitch because it would completely sling all the fabric softener out and then proceed to spin it away. Grandma would have to come manually put softener in while the rinse filled. Now seeing this machine that has the mechanical timer, it seems this was something GE did deliberately and it makes even less sense to me. 😂
Mine would start on slow spin, then go to fast spin a minute later when you had the speed dial set to normal/fast. It will slow the agitation during the wash cycle when on normal/fast as well.
Probably a transmission failure. You can replace the transmission plus the transmission on these older washers is cheaper than the transmission on the newer washers I believe.
I would have done my best to keep it up and running! Although I understand wanting a newer machine especially a speed queen, but nothing can beat the old stuff. I love these old chugging GEs!
These older GEs also had turnover and they cleaned the clothes properly. Unlike new washers that can leave dry spots on the clothing. The dry spots aren’t because of the high speed spin, it’s because they simply aren’t getting clean.
@@homeguestunton Yeah if the manufacturer claims it's because of the spin then that's BS. if they were cleaned they have to be evenly damp, it would only start to get dry spots if it spun for an hour.
@@DylBuilder1 Also why do new washers have auto sensing and deep fill instead of a load size?. It’s probably some stupid law so that consumers can’t use too much water for a small load. Then why does deep fill exist?. A lot of times the deep fill button actually fills the washer all the way up to the top of the tub regardless of the auto sensing/load size. Deep fill often uses more water than an extra large load of an old washing machine. They also make the tubs much bigger. Then how is that more efficient?. I’m not hating on HE washers but some of the features just don’t make sense to me. The older HE washers typically did not have a deep fill option and those were probably a bit better of a design. There are still Speed Queen, GE, and Samsung washers that have load size options on it tho. Some may also have auto sensing options on them as well but you can simply not use them.
@@homeguestunton Those machines are usually the Amana and conservator $399 machines, so they are very stripped down on options. manufacturers CAN make a classic machine (take Maytag MVWP585GW for example, it has a 4 way water level switch!) but I believe auto sensing is required on machines that aren't "commercial grade". So they put Deep water wash to bypass the regulation, but still has auto sensing. Keep in mind that the regulations only apply to the Normal or Regular wash cycles, not special cycles like heavy duty, delicate, causal, ETC.
I've seen many washers of this make and model in Assisted Living Retirement Homes. Is it because they've proven reliable and dependable or was it a bargain these were chosen in so many of these places!?These GE WASHERS are sure the most popular in Assisted Living and Nursing Homes.
Also in 7:47 there might’ve been a lid switch or balancing issue. Probably something with the lid switch as these don’t spin three speeds in the first spin.
Actually I don’t think these washers had balance sensors. Also there was a very similar model number of this washer which was the WBSR3140DWW. Basically the exact same washer with a very slightly different control panel. The only difference is that the WBSR3140DWW doesn’t have the heavy duty thing on the control panel.
Filter Flo: Aboslutely awesome THEY NEED TO KEEP MAKING THEM. Mid 90's-2010's Chug Chug Washers: Like their control panels and motions but they need to improve em and keep makin em. Hydrowave: Kinda good my grandma has one of the last generation hydrowave machines and i like their design and stainless steel tub but a bit worse then the chug chugs. Hotpoint hydrowave: basicly a GE 1st generation hydrowave with the plastic tubs. what a ripoff GE HE Washers: They suck. just buy a used hydrowave or chug chug, hard to get your hands on a used filter flo or refurbish it for that matter.
I believe this was the design GE came out with to replace the filter flo design in 1995. I think they would have done better to retool the filter flo’s to have a larger tub and maybe a two piece agitator to more effectively compete with Whirlpool/Kenmore. To me, this just seems like a cheap knock off of the direct drive Whirlpool/Kenmore design.
Yep these ran from late 95 to 06 or 07 then the hydro waves came out and ran up until 2017 then the newer belt drive design came out and still is out today. In my opinion the worst ge was the hydro waves both agitator and infuser models I used to own one and it was junk
@@brandonsvlog8533 Actually this design ran up from late 1995 to 2009 or 2010, not 2006 or 2007. And the HydroWave was discontinued in 2016 I believe, not 2017. Yes I do agree that the HydroWave was the worst GE washer ever made. There are definitely some 2009 GE washers of this style tho. Although the 09 models had the rinse and soak option which was similar to a rinse cycle on an HE machine but not quite, basically filled, agitated for a very short time, filled again, and then drained and spinned. The rinse and soak option was also on some HydroWave washers. But these got discontinued in 2010 or late 2009 tho. The Whirlpool direct drive was made all the way up until 2011 tho. Also I believe the HydroWave was introduced in 2007 but it was mainly used in higher end models for a bit. They didn’t start making really basic HydroWave washers until 2009 or 2010.
Yeah, I agree. The mid to late 90's is when GE started making this generation. This machine is cheap compared to the filter-flo, but it is far better than the crap they make today. Funny how each generation just keeps getting worse.
But at least, thoses washers still have better durability and wash action than the Hydrowave or their current High Effiency junk that they makes today.
![2008 Whirlpool Direct Drive - Super Plus load of Towels [full cycle, 4K]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/NgHU5D9mNes/mqdefault.jpg)
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So, I apparently jinxed things by posting this video. I recorded this about a year ago and finally posted about 2 weeks ago. Late last week after doing laundry, my wife and I noticed a burning smell. I took the front panel off and ran a cycle through and found out that the motor is starting to overheat. I looked online and also called a few local appliance parts dealers around here, and a new motor is anywhere from $350 to $425. I decided that it is not worth it to spend that much on an almost 16 year old washer and we decided on purchasing a new one. I have been hearing rumors that the Speed Queen TC5003WN will be going out of production soon, so last Saturday we went to our local Slyman Brothers and ordered the TC5003WN. The fact that this model will be discontinued soon was the main decision point in wanting to just get a new washer, since this is the last to feature a real transmission and also has great build quality.
Sorry to hear this one broke, but you definitely are replacing it with one of the best.
The fact that you were able to get almost 20 years out of that washer is a blessing.
@@jamesorsby7553 Strangely enough, I haven't been able to replicate the burning smell since that day. I think the motor has been getting hot for a while (I'm not sure how warm these are supposed to get, but depending on the load size, the outer cabinet gets quite warm now right where the motor is). Regardless, I'm still getting the SQ TC5 (ordered it a couple weeks ago, should be getting it within the next 2 or 3 weeks). I figured by the time our washer really does decide to completely bite the dust, the TC5 won't be available any longer and I'd have to settle with some POS :).
Could have bought a used motor or find a scrap ge to pull the motor off of
@@ScantPear it actually turned out to be the pump that was going bad. I thought about replacing it and it would have been a cheap fix, but by the time I would have eventually needed a new washer, the Speed Queen TC5 probably wouldn't have been available anymore.
Mine was a 2005 model and developed a oil leak into the tub by 2021. I replaced it with a 1998 Kenmore 80 series. That machine is a tank. I still think about the old GE from time to time. I miss the Chug chug sound.
Same 😢
0:10 fill
0:56 agitation
4:46 short soak
5:11 drain
6:19 dry drain
8:03 spin
10:50 rinse fill
11:58 rinse agitation
14:52 rinse soak
15:20 rinse drain
16:26 dry rinse drain
17:08 rinse spin
20:20 done
Gosh you missed something
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What did I miss?
I had this washer and dryer set for 10 years. I never had any trouble with them. The washer was noisy as hell, but they did the job, and I sold them with the house.
I had a 2000 model of one of these, it was still working after 13 years, but it developed a leak at the tub seal and the transmission was getting very noisy, and so I replaced it with a Maytag Centennial HE model which is 9 years old now with no signs of any other issues other than at around 18 mos. old, the speed sensor assembly was failing causing an intermittent no spin issue and was easily replaced by myself for less than $50.
13 years is pretty short for the older washers.
Mine was a 2005 model and developed the same leak by 2021. I replaced it with a 1998 Kenmore 80 series. That machine is a tank. I still think about the old GE from time to time.
My father had a '95 model year Kenmore 80 series washer, made by Whirlpool, it was a beast but the frame holding things together succumbed to rust and broke apart around 2016 from a damp basement environment.😅
Yet there is something about these "weird and pointless" videos. Many of us find it relaxing.
My grandparents had a GE Profile almost just like this. It had the same wash board drum design with the dual action, but it was electronically controlled with a selector knob and the LED cycle status lights on top. Every time it would start the first spin, it would do exactly what your machine does where it starts, then stops, starts again, stops, then continues with the spin. I always thought it was a glitch because it would completely sling all the fabric softener out and then proceed to spin it away. Grandma would have to come manually put softener in while the rinse filled. Now seeing this machine that has the mechanical timer, it seems this was something GE did deliberately and it makes even less sense to me. 😂
I like it how it starts, stops, starts, stops, and then continues with the spin. I think it is really cool!
Mine would start on slow spin, then go to fast spin a minute later when you had the speed dial set to normal/fast. It will slow the agitation during the wash cycle when on normal/fast as well.
@@Ififitzisitz That’s because of the lid switch. Older GE washers should not stop the spin.
@coolrobuxgaming so it's a safety thing?
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The rollover is pretty good. Sorry to hear that this broke because it was a good machine.
My GE washer lasted 16 years. Just started leaking oil under the agitator.
Probably a transmission failure. You can replace the transmission plus the transmission on these older washers is cheaper than the transmission on the newer washers I believe.
Mine still runs after almost 12
Same thing happened to mine after 15 years but oil was getting into the clothes.
I would have done my best to keep it up and running! Although I understand wanting a newer machine especially a speed queen, but nothing can beat the old stuff. I love these old chugging GEs!
These older GEs also had turnover and they cleaned the clothes properly. Unlike new washers that can leave dry spots on the clothing. The dry spots aren’t because of the high speed spin, it’s because they simply aren’t getting clean.
@@homeguestunton Yeah if the manufacturer claims it's because of the spin then that's BS. if they were cleaned they have to be evenly damp, it would only start to get dry spots if it spun for an hour.
@@DylBuilder1 Also why do new washers have auto sensing and deep fill instead of a load size?. It’s probably some stupid law so that consumers can’t use too much water for a small load. Then why does deep fill exist?. A lot of times the deep fill button actually fills the washer all the way up to the top of the tub regardless of the auto sensing/load size. Deep fill often uses more water than an extra large load of an old washing machine. They also make the tubs much bigger. Then how is that more efficient?. I’m not hating on HE washers but some of the features just don’t make sense to me. The older HE washers typically did not have a deep fill option and those were probably a bit better of a design. There are still Speed Queen, GE, and Samsung washers that have load size options on it tho. Some may also have auto sensing options on them as well but you can simply not use them.
@@homeguestunton Those machines are usually the Amana and conservator $399 machines, so they are very stripped down on options. manufacturers CAN make a classic machine (take Maytag MVWP585GW for example, it has a 4 way water level switch!) but I believe auto sensing is required on machines that aren't "commercial grade". So they put Deep water wash to bypass the regulation, but still has auto sensing. Keep in mind that the regulations only apply to the Normal or Regular wash cycles, not special cycles like heavy duty, delicate, causal, ETC.
I'd like to see the motor and transmission in action on the heavy cottons cycle at super water level.
We have the same name bro
@@jeromejackson5028 That is as far as first name is concerned.
@@jeromedavis8575 it's a JEROME thing isn't it?
@@jeromejackson5028 Sure it is!
Why do you always have such specific requests for cycles man?
I can’t believe it. The Speed Queen TC5 is not going to be available anymore? How sad. They seem like very good washing machines.
My parents old apartment had one of these
I've seen many washers of this make and model in Assisted Living Retirement Homes. Is it because they've proven reliable and dependable or was it a bargain these were chosen in so many of these places!?These GE WASHERS are sure the most popular in Assisted Living and Nursing Homes.
4 Water Levels 3 Temperature 15 Cycles 3 Speed Combinations
This is from 2000-2006 is believe.
Although GE made the chug chugs all the way up until 2009 or 2010.
Also in 7:47 there might’ve been a lid switch or balancing issue. Probably something with the lid switch as these don’t spin three speeds in the first spin.
Actually I don’t think these washers had balance sensors. Also there was a very similar model number of this washer which was the WBSR3140DWW. Basically the exact same washer with a very slightly different control panel. The only difference is that the WBSR3140DWW doesn’t have the heavy duty thing on the control panel.
And that model number is a bit more basic because it has less load size options.
Its not a unbalance sensor
Filter Flo: Aboslutely awesome THEY NEED TO KEEP MAKING THEM.
Mid 90's-2010's Chug Chug Washers: Like their control panels and motions but they need to improve em and keep makin em.
Hydrowave: Kinda good my grandma has one of the last generation hydrowave machines and i like their design and stainless steel tub but a bit worse then the chug chugs.
Hotpoint hydrowave: basicly a GE 1st generation hydrowave with the plastic tubs. what a ripoff
GE HE Washers: They suck. just buy a used hydrowave or chug chug, hard to get your hands on a used filter flo or refurbish it for that matter.
These new GE's are a whirlpool copycat of the vmw.
@@jeromedavis8575 Not really. They don’t really look like Whirlpools. You can tell that it’s a GE/HotPoint by looking at the design.
@@homeguestunton I think the hotpoints are also made by GE.
@@jeromedavis8575 That’s why I said GE/HotPoint.
The only GE machine that Whirlpool made was the Laundry Center.
I believe this was the design GE came out with to replace the filter flo design in 1995. I think they would have done better to retool the filter flo’s to have a larger tub and maybe a two piece agitator to more effectively compete with Whirlpool/Kenmore. To me, this just seems like a cheap knock off of the direct drive Whirlpool/Kenmore design.
You are absolutely correct
I completely agree.
Yep these ran from late 95 to 06 or 07 then the hydro waves came out and ran up until 2017 then the newer belt drive design came out and still is out today. In my opinion the worst ge was the hydro waves both agitator and infuser models I used to own one and it was junk
@@brandonsvlog8533 Actually this design ran up from late 1995 to 2009 or 2010, not 2006 or 2007. And the HydroWave was discontinued in 2016 I believe, not 2017. Yes I do agree that the HydroWave was the worst GE washer ever made. There are definitely some 2009 GE washers of this style tho. Although the 09 models had the rinse and soak option which was similar to a rinse cycle on an HE machine but not quite, basically filled, agitated for a very short time, filled again, and then drained and spinned. The rinse and soak option was also on some HydroWave washers. But these got discontinued in 2010 or late 2009 tho. The Whirlpool direct drive was made all the way up until 2011 tho. Also I believe the HydroWave was introduced in 2007 but it was mainly used in higher end models for a bit. They didn’t start making really basic HydroWave washers until 2009 or 2010.
I had the same thing but the motor broke down 😢
The old GE "filter-flo" washers were FAR superior to that plastic JUNK pile in this video!
The GE filter flos were nothing compared to the Lady Kenmores. We always had top loading Kenmores.
Yeah, I agree. The mid to late 90's is when GE started making this generation. This machine is cheap compared to the filter-flo, but it is far better than the crap they make today. Funny how each generation just keeps getting worse.
@@weird_and_pointless_videos7802 AGREED!
But at least, thoses washers still have better durability and wash action than the Hydrowave or their current High Effiency junk that they makes today.
And the wash action of theses old-school plastic tub GEs are comparable to a Whirlpool or a Kenmore Direct Drive.
do you still own this machine or got the replacment
I ended up getting the TC5. I sometimes miss my old washer, but absolutely love the Speed Queen.
Let’s all thank the lord that you didn’t get a front loader.
My washer doesn't wash like this, do me a favor and pop over to my pointless washer video 😊
Cuz yours is a he One his is the older school one like mine that had the real cleaning action
I think GE copied Whirlpool using the dual action agitators and neutral drains.
Fail mechanism ....
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