Out of all the washers made in this era, This GE model was one of the best washers. This agitator and rollover are superb. The clothes are not floating on the top like the White Westinghouse or Kenmore made in the same era with similar agitators.. These clothes were washed thoroughly!!
I think GE made good appliances but at this time I think Whirlpool/Kenmore washers were better machines with larger capacities. This came out when Whirlpool was still producing their classic belt drives. GE machines were decent though.
These were workhorse washers. I had a GE filter flow many years ago. I could almost smell the bleach while watching this, sounds crazy but brings back memories!
one of the best washers of this era ... they were workhorses... and would actually clean clothes... not like these modern top loaders that just wets the clothes.. bring these back!!
I usually just throw all the chemicals in while the machine is filling up with water. For whites, that includes a couple splashes of bleach, about 1/4 scoop of Oxi Clean and about 1/2 scoop of liquid detergent. Nothing is precisely measured, but that combination seems to get the job done. I just sort of eyeball it and roll with it. And for my GE Filter Flo, I set it to wash hot and rinse warm.
you shouldn't use oxy and chlorine bleach together. You're essentially neutralising the oxy, and diluting the chlorine. Best to stick with just one or the other.
When you realise what modern day top load washing machines has come too, you wonder what you're paying for. All the fancy bells and whistles and can't do nothing. They don't make em like they use too .
@@deshaun5419 These ones are able to last you for decades. The new ones have no personality and are just LED lights and buttons. I'll give them this: They clean better than expected and actually submerges them underwater. But you're right, nothing's better than these machines!
There needs to be a law that all new washing machines work just like this one. But that will never happen with our Hardly Efficient machines. 10/10 agitation, pulling those towels under the soapy water repeatedly, wriggling each towel side-to-side.
I totally agree, all laundry products should be added under the waterflow, before loading laundry, but you must give credit where credit is due. The washer is not overloaded, the turnover is good!
my parents had this same washer and matching dryer in "Harvest Gold" color. I like the filter thing that goes on top of the agitator I would actually put the powdered soap in it.. yeah.. I know.. weirdo.
😉 Safety interlock has been defeated - long thing stuck in hole, top right - tells machine that lid is open, (mating prong on underside of lid) water is pumped out but spin cycles (rinse spin, final) isn’t initiated = clothes still wet.
Can you somehow create a "scratch and sniff" feature for my phone screen, so I can smell the detergent while watching this video?! It shouldn't be too hard to create... Right?! .... Eh... Uh... Um... Well....... @#$&+?!
Any washer made after 2010 is complete garbage! I don't need load sensors and "idiot lights". I just need something to work which is why I bought a 1999 washer from FB.
how come sxome of the filter-flo machines I see,, start agitation in slow and shift to high (like the one I remember mom had from 1967).. vs this one that starts agitating in high right away
Somebody else was asking about this as well. In this case, it is because I have a single speed model. I believe the answer to why they start in low is due to how the two speed clutch is designed.
@@80sappliances this makes sense , I didn’t realize there were single speed models . I remember the laundromat machines always started in high so maybe the commercial machines were always single speed .. love these machines !
@@eldoradoboy they would never put two speed models in the laundromat. The clutch on the two speed model was the Achilles heel of the machine. You could switch from slow to fast, but you cannot switch from fast slow, or you could burn out the clutch.
@@petermaz701 I never knew it was a problem part of the machine.. the way im going ill never find and own either of the 2 kinds of machines I want.. the people that have them never sell them
@@eldoradoboy i'm looking for a GE in fact I was supposed to pick it up this Sunday. She had a washer and a dryer. I wasn't interested in the dryer just the washer don't you know I look this morning she sold it probably the set and that's why she didn't hold it for me.
Detergent in first then clothes ..bleach 5 mins after it's started so the detergent has activated...I love these machines!!
IMO, this machine has the best agitation ever! And 1983?! That's quality!
Out of all the washers made in this era, This GE model was one of the best washers. This agitator and rollover are superb. The clothes are not floating on the top like the White Westinghouse or Kenmore made in the same era with similar agitators.. These clothes were washed thoroughly!!
Does GE washers today washes as good as this one?
@@dmana3172 Not really They do ok, the suspension on the new models are poorly constructed and overall cheaply made
I love when the spin speeds up and the clap clap of the brake when it stops. Oh the good ole days.
I think this washer has the best agitation speed than any washer ever manufactured. GE rocks. I wish GE would bring these washers back.
How is it any better than Kenmores at the time? And Kenmore was known for effectiveness, glamor and features
I think GE made good appliances but at this time I think Whirlpool/Kenmore washers were better machines with larger capacities. This came out when Whirlpool was still producing their classic belt drives. GE machines were decent though.
pat cola I agree about the whirlpools/Kenmores, they were workhorses and got the clothes clean. Definitely miss my 1979 Kenmore
Agreed
Exactly
The sounds this washing machine produces are so soothing! Lol!
These were workhorse washers. I had a GE filter flow many years ago. I could almost smell the bleach while watching this, sounds crazy but brings back memories!
I love the wash action on these ge washers yes you could smell the soap and the bleach from these machines back in the day
AWESOME rollover it reminds me of the super rotoswirl agitator!
one of the best washers of this era ... they were workhorses... and would actually clean clothes... not like these modern top loaders that just wets the clothes.. bring these back!!
On the spin the frame rate of the camera matched the rotation of the agitator. That was pretty cool
I usually just throw all the chemicals in while the machine is filling up with water. For whites, that includes a couple splashes of bleach, about 1/4 scoop of Oxi Clean and about 1/2 scoop of liquid detergent. Nothing is precisely measured, but that combination seems to get the job done. I just sort of eyeball it and roll with it. And for my GE Filter Flo, I set it to wash hot and rinse warm.
you shouldn't use oxy and chlorine bleach together. You're essentially neutralising the oxy, and diluting the chlorine. Best to stick with just one or the other.
@@robolsen3506 I use both too
Look how clear the rinse water is.... those clothes are clean... wish I could find one of these washers
Yeah, back in the day when GE washers actually did clean clothes... their washers are junk now since GE was sold to a Chinese company.
Jemand jemand ur the only stupid one -.-
When you realise what modern day top load washing machines has come too, you wonder what you're paying for. All the fancy bells and whistles and can't do nothing. They don't make em like they use too .
J VON J Archie so true I'm here because my washer sucks.
@@deshaun5419 These ones are able to last you for decades. The new ones have no personality and are just LED lights and buttons. I'll give them this: They clean better than expected and actually submerges them underwater. But you're right, nothing's better than these machines!
There needs to be a law that all new washing machines work just like this one. But that will never happen with our Hardly Efficient machines. 10/10 agitation, pulling those towels under the soapy water repeatedly, wriggling each towel side-to-side.
I totally agree, all laundry products should be added under the waterflow, before loading laundry, but you must give credit where credit is due. The washer is not overloaded, the turnover is good!
Ahhh...thank you for this!
my parents had this same washer and matching dryer in "Harvest Gold" color. I like the filter thing that goes on top of the agitator I would actually put the powdered soap in it.. yeah.. I know.. weirdo.
A real washer!
My new He Samsung washer doesn't even allow me to open the lead when it's washing !!! 😐😕
GE never did either. the Whirlpools did
😉 Safety interlock has been defeated - long thing stuck in hole, top right - tells machine that lid is open, (mating prong on underside of lid) water is pumped out but spin cycles (rinse spin, final) isn’t initiated = clothes still wet.
@@CrestwoodRocks Kenmore washers still agitate with the lid open too
@@Cedric-Forbes pre 2010 models yes
Can you somehow create a "scratch and sniff" feature for my phone screen, so I can smell the detergent while watching this video?! It shouldn't be too hard to create... Right?! .... Eh... Uh... Um... Well....... @#$&+?!
Nice washing action. What the hell happened to GE over the years?
Gov. Regulations and an increase in cost of manufacturing equipment ...
Any washer made after 2010 is complete garbage! I don't need load sensors and "idiot lights". I just need something to work which is why I bought a 1999 washer from FB.
You are hilarious. So should I buy a modern one? LOL.
Shouldn't the bleach be added to the water instead of directly on the laundry?
It gets dissolved into the water either way.
80's Appliances Okay.
Jerome Davis i dislike your comment
I agree! Totally inappropriate!
how come sxome of the filter-flo machines I see,, start agitation in slow and shift to high (like the one I remember mom had from 1967).. vs this one that starts agitating in high right away
Somebody else was asking about this as well. In this case, it is because I have a single speed model. I believe the answer to why they start in low is due to how the two speed clutch is designed.
@@80sappliances this makes sense , I didn’t realize there were single speed models . I remember the laundromat machines always started in high so maybe the commercial machines were always single speed .. love these machines !
@@eldoradoboy they would never put two speed models in the laundromat. The clutch on the two speed model was the Achilles heel of the machine. You could switch from slow to fast, but you cannot switch from fast slow, or you could burn out the clutch.
@@petermaz701 I never knew it was a problem part of the machine.. the way im going ill never find and own either of the 2 kinds of machines I want.. the people that have them never sell them
@@eldoradoboy i'm looking for a GE in fact I was supposed to pick it up this Sunday. She had a washer and a dryer. I wasn't interested in the dryer just the washer don't you know I look this morning she sold it probably the set and that's why she didn't hold it for me.
Hopefully the filter flo top isn't missing
CrestwoodRocks - lint filter
Great machine just want to jump in and get washed
What detergent did u use?
where's the filter???
HS. I hope this the Pre-wash, those textiles are filthy. You fill the washer with hot, and extend the wash cycle, with additional rinse. 😁
As classic as this washer is. I would take the Kenmore super roto swirl over this.
The Kenmores were far more pleasant than these crude contraptions
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Why do I always see you on washing machine channels commenting something rude
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Water keeps pouring non stop ? That’s going be expensive water bill.
No it is recirculating the water . This is a filter-flo. The person who made the video didn't have the lint filter on the agitator