Fixing a Lint Problem on GE Ultrafast Combo Units: How to Modify the Filter
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- After running the GE Ultrafast Combo 2-in-1 unit, one major issue we found was lint build-up where there shouldn't be any: On the blue evaporator coils. If the build-up gets significant, it could cause worsening times to properly dry the clothes, and also cause premature failure of the heat pump system due to these drying times.
In the video, we test a modification of the filter assembly and then test the machines dozens of times to determine if this will in fact solve or at least reduce the problem on the unit.
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1:41 Big Business CEO saying, “Drats! He found out about our planned obsolescence!” 😂 Good job 👍
Having the unit for 6 months, did the electrical tape mod 4 months ago and it worked great . Recommend find the video on using the Diagnostic error codes.
Further testing has resolved almost 100% of lint issues on the Rails and the condensor after several additions of weather stripping in several key locations.
This just confirms all of the locations causing the problems. If you have a location to send photos to, I will share them. I have tried to get the attention of GE through several attempts and unsussful in reaching anyone that is interested in the design failure.
I’d be very interested if you could upload your own video showing your upgrades.
Please post a video of your modifications!
Would love some additional details if possible.
Can you tag us and upload a video or tell us what you did, used, etc?
Please tag us!
Great video.
I find that putting clear silicon sealant along the seams on plastic grid that holds the black foam filter, yields the best result for me. When it's time to wash the black foam filter, I can usually peel off the silicon sealant in 2 or 3 long strands. When it's time to reapply the silicon, I find that I have to wait a day for the silicon to fully cure. After each use, I tend to vacuum the entire filter cartridge then stick an extending Stiffer duster inside the filter compartment. With this method, I'm finding the lint inside the unit is almost nonexistent.
Also, out of habit from my previous Maytag Maxima washer, I tend to remove the detergent tray, filter cartridge, and leave the unit door cracked open to prevent mold.
As I do 3D design, I am tempted to design a whole new filter system. One that fits better to stop lint moving around the filter unit, and also has a tighter seal around the actual filters to stop the issue as shown here.
I was going to have the same thing done. If you want to reach out, I’m pretty confident I have a good idea of what they would need to do without redesigning their chassis just the actual filter.
Once you figure out a working design, can you please send me the.STL file so I can print it as well? 😅
Me too I would like the file!
I would be interested in buying whatever you come up with if it works
For sure! I have this machine and the lint build up not only on the coils but inside that while compartment is ridiculous
Knee high pantyhose. I slid them over the filter housing and carefully placed the filter back in the slot so as not to tear the hose. It seems to be working great at preventing lint from collecting on the coils.
Still working
Not a fire hazard?
I freaking love the internet and am so grateful to you for sharing!!!
@@cleyva213 this was my thought 😮 hope someone chimes in
Hello Mark. So do you then just wipe off the lint from the panty hose on the left side of the filter??
If you glue everything down doesn’t that mean the whole assembly will need to be replaced if the lint or fam filters get damaged?
I think it should be fine since it is gasket maker and not adhesive/sealant. just make sure you use the right product. gasket maker will not adhere the parts together and at the very least it should be easier to clean up and reapply if needed.
definitely do not use something like silicone adhesive
@@bluearcherx Oh, thanks for the clarification!
Great tech tips, shows that reliability is in insuring every little detail is addressed, such as what appear to be minor gapes in the lint filter really do cause issues after multiple loads. Hope GE can get on the fix ASAP!
Agreed
Can't say that I'm noticing any buildup, but I only do 1 or 2 loads each week. Thanks for the info though 👍🏽
I'm really loving this machine so far - it's one of my most satisfying purchases.
I love my too! Even with my lint build up. This video was helpful.
7 years of research and development?😅 GE might wanna fire their engineers cause this is as stupid an oversight as it gets🙄
Lint has always been an issue getting past filters, so you'd think by now this problem would be solved once and for all.
you are looking at engineering the wrong way. things are not designed to last infinite time. they are designed so that the company still makes money during the 5 year warranty period since most units should last that long in average conditions. after that they make money on replacement parts. if you think that engineers have unlimited resources and the final decision making power over these things, you don't understand product design.
Im going to lead with a positive.
According to the GE app, I ran my first load of laundry in this unit on October 12th. Since then, I have ran 227 cycles. I have 2 kids who give this thing some serious work to do. It handles the proverbial kitchen sink my family have thrown at it and has done a fantastic job so far. If this machine keeps running efficiently, I'm going to be happy with it.
My complaint is why I'm watching this video.
There is some serious lint build up on my condenser coils. So much so that 3 months in, I purchased a $20 vacuum attachment and the $15 GE coil cleaning brush set. I hit it with this 1-2 punch the other day, and while I parted the clouds a little, it still looks like rain in there.
My next step is to tear down the unit and perform a thorough cleaning to get it back in shape while I implement the fix shown in this video.
This thing should have easily been kicked back to engineering during the testing phase because there is no way the majority of these units will be profitable over the first 5 seeing the kind of build up that I am.
I don't expect to be watching these videos in the small hours of the night after dropping the kind of coin it takes to procure one of these. GE absolutely should have done better here.
@@belessblind Exactly! Company testing seems to be a joke these days, I see it all kinds of products. The mentality is, get it on the market and we'll fix things if there are enough complaints. That attitude is about laziness and pure greed, and not about being proud of what you created. And considering the fix for this machines lint issue is so easy, GE should have done it before the market release.
@bluearcherx what a pathetic way to run a company (and the world) into the ground long term. Whoever likes that mentality had crappy parents and I feel sorry for them. This is why Japan > USA - they actually have pride and real intelligence.
Ben, the problem is not around the cheap foam filter. It is the seal on the top, top rear and bottom of the entire filter. Not sure if you’ve seen the videos I posted.
Agreed.
Had this machine for 4 months and even cleaning the lint filter after every load there is a significant amount of lint and hair clogging the blue condenser coils. There is now way to get to the coils to clean them. They should have made a way to easily access the coils so it could be cleaned every few months.
Agreed. I absolutely regret buying this combo. The drying time sucks. It hardly dries 5 pieces of clothes well. I spend 30 minutes a week trying to clean the filter housing unit. I'm thinking of buying a separate dryer and putting it next to this combo. I'm really upset. I hate this combo.
@@Kne2450 - honestly, if they made a vacuum brush attachment designed to clean the coils and the opening, it wouldn't be a big deal. The problem is that nothing off-the-shelf can get in there to clean it well.
@chrispapademetrious408 Agreed. Let's see how long this combo will last with built-up lint that is hard to reach.
This lint problem completely fried my machine GE replaced it this week.
@thomrasmussen you accumulated that much lint that fast?
We've noticed a decent amount of pet hair collecting in the back bottom and front top of the blue coils on our unit. I use the Milwaukee Air Tip flexible hose attachment with my little shop vac to clean them off carefully every once in a while. There's no telling how much is collecting farther down in the machine. We do a lot of laundry and we haven't noticed any increase in time yet, though.I think the hair is completely bypassing the filter. I don't think the little rubber gasket around the side of the lint filter gets a very good seal and it allows air to get around.
We're also noticing a lot of loose pet hair in the filter compartment and clinging to the coils. I was surprised by how much hair is *not* getting captured against the filter surface.
Agreed
I posted a solution to the Filter assembly that will resolve lint / per hair bypassing the filter
@@HomeGuySolutions Thx. Where did you post?
My combo unit arrives Sunday. You can bet I’ll be doing the mod. Thanks guys.
Ben, thank you for the amazing coverage you’ve given our GE Profile Combo in your TH-cam video series. We enjoy watching your work and appreciate the commentary! For a number of reasons, we would not recommend modification of or additions to the lint filter. If you would please reach out to us via direct message on one of our social media platforms, we’d love to connect with you and provide more context. We look forward to talking with you and hope to hear from you soon! - GE Appliances
Sure! I will message via X!
Ben, I informed GE that there are a lot of people modifying for attempting to modify this filter device. I had referenced a few TH-cam clients to review. I know exactly what’s causing the problem, I would love to work with you on this, I truly believe this is a great machine, and definitely need some modifications. Even their algorithms for spin cycle are off and a few other items I’ve been taking note of in detail. Again, would love to have a conversation with you and or GE
@@HomeGuySolutions Hi! If you're able, please send us a PM on Facebook or a DM on Instagram/X with your personal contact info. We'd like to have someone from our design team reach out to you to discuss your ideas. -MS
Would be interested in a follow up after your convos with GE. I’m right at the edge about getting this machine and want to make my decision before the end of year sales end.
everything still seems to be running great. But Im not using it heavily every day yet@@danielcielmaee3642 . Theres a needy family that their house burnt down, and I am waiting for them to move in to gift it to them & let them run it for a year to see how it fares
I have been modifying what products I have used to work on the filter. I am almost done. If you send me an email address, I could send photos, I don’t have any TH-cam videos and I’m not on any social media platforms.
I wanted to be simple and clean as possible. It basically includes specific weatherproof, stripping in specific locations as well as an upgraded filter pad instead of the black cheap crappy one they supply. My testing has also confirmed that the replacement internal filter pad does not block CFM and will catch down .15 microns of dust / lint.
My secondary filter should last well over 3 to 6 months, and you can just replace it or take it out and vacuum It. treat it like a car air filter.
Also, you will still need to get an inexpensive vacuum with a long tube to collect any bulk lint that is accumulated on the left side of the track rails. I am also testing a back gasket on the rear of the filter so when you push it straight in it will block that rectangle indent and seal off the whole rear, so nothing gets by that way also. So far, I have had excellent results. My job on two units that I own is once a week regardless of what the machine tells me is to pull the filter out vacuum it vacuum the rails slide it back in good to go.
I'm watching carfully this unit but I think i'll wait for rev. 2... Seems a very good unit with one major flaw. It proves that the strength of a chain is limited to that of the weakest link...
The left side of the lint filter is also an issue. After 7 months of use I discovered a thick "lint cake" collected at the top of the duct that feeds warm moist air to the filter. This lint cake was about a half inch thick on mine until I managed to remove it with a flexible grabber tool and got about three handfuls out of there which was likely restricting air flow. Another thing that can happen is lint that falls into the filter track being continuously pushed back against the back wall until it prevents the filter from being fully inserted. This can prevent the micro switch that detects the fully inserted filter from being depressed causing the machine to bulk about fully fully inserting the filter. I think for the average user all of these lint issues will eventually lead to significantly reduce drying after a full year of continuous use unless this is conscientiously addressed on an ongoing basis.
You are right that there is a lint sealing problem, but the problem is not inside the assy. Lint screen already prevents lint getting through that cap so that is not the issue. The problem is that the assy itself doesn't seal well to the outer perimeter. So what needs to be done is to add extra seals around the filter assy so there is no air leakage around the whole filter assy. This is a bit tricky thing to do because the caps are not big and you still need to be able to remove and reinstall the whole assy to clean the lint filter, but it can be done. I did that to my machine and it fixed the problem. GE needs to redesign the addy and make sure that the new filter assy seals fully to the machine to prevent this from happening.
Would love a photo or video of what you did to prevent lint leakage.
The person stated the problem is a little different from what was narrated in the video. And gave a possible solution however they did not apply and try that solution out
A machine that lists around $2500-2700 should be better than this.
Mine is not drying. Lint is not building on the coils. It is building up to the left. I took out the filter and took a wire hanger to hook all the lint that was to the left, and it was crazy how much lint there was. I had balls of lint coming out. Fistfulls!! I still couldn’t get it all out so I ordered a dryer brush and a vacuum cleaner extension. My clothes never dry all the way and I always have to put extra time on them. I have four kids. I thought this washer would be better, but it’s not.
I couldn't get the sealer locally so ordered it from Amazon to be here tomorrow. I did get the electrical tape and put it on the filter. On the second load I ran when I pulled the filter out there was a big blob of built up lint, etc. and I got that out. Thank you for your fix for the problem. When the sealer comes tomorrow I will take the tape off and use the sealer. The tape doesn't stay on well but is doing the job for today. Thanks again for your help. I got my machine in December and it works great, it was expensive at Home Depot and I want it to last. Will keep on top of cleaner. Bought a hose connector for my Dyson 8 and it will get most of anything out. Keep up the good work. Am subscribed. 😀
I was waiting for this! There are so many videos of our European heat pump dryers full of lint, either due to shoddy design or careless customers. It will be interesting to see how the LG WM6998 handles this, assuming it uses a similar flushing system as their heat pump dryers.
Im supposed to get one next year at my shop. When I do, I'll do a teardown on it like this one and see if it addresses it.
That's good to hear. I suppose LG could use spray nozzles to wash down the fins - after all, water in- and outlets are given. In Europe, they use the condensate in their dryers to flush the front of the condenser. Bosch dryers will also wash the front of the evaporator.
I hope GE improves these units. I would like to eventually buy one but not with reading some of the problems people have experienced already. How about it GE?
Hi Ben, I had completed a nice long review of the 1st video but somehow it got posted to a different review. Which was weird because I was praising you disassembling the machine and all the lady that got the review did not take the machine apart at all, yet she gave me a Red Heart for the review. So sorry, but Now you know, and here I am back again, wanting to see what you have now. I was thinking KAPTON Tape which is non conductive and heat resistant. We use in electronics, 3d Printers etc. Very Good Tape. I have had my current Sear units cleaned, replaced the heat element in the dryer, and rollers in the washer. I also replaced a jumper wire on one high power circuit in the dryer after it melted the solder at the joint. But we are in our 4th quarter of life now and looking to downsize and we will want to replace these Machines they are almost 15 Years old, this new All in One looks great. We hate changing the loads, we want to drain the pump easier, and we like the heat pump idea for energy savings. And it seems it can do sheets and towels well. Appreciate you in depth reviews and great presentation style. Keep it up, Dennis & Margaret in Virginia
My load took over 6 hours to "DRY" (Sensor Dry) and my clothes are still soaked. This thing stinks!
Im excited about heat pump dryers, but it will always comes down keeping the condenser coils clean. It would be a great idea if the coils could easily be removed for cleaning.
Removing the coils for cleaning isn't likely since refrigerant lines go through it, but an access panel or removal cover that allows better access to them would definitely be a good idea. Cleaning those coils should be regular maintenance just like cleaning the coils on your home air conditioner or heat pump.
@@Ladco77 the only thing that concerns me here is how easy it is to damage the fins on a unit like that. they are VERY thin and bend easily.
I'm afraid to buy any electrical tape due to any toxic smells that may come off during the dry cycle.... do electrical tapes give off toxic fumes?
@@bluearcherx
System ( Coils / Condenser ) can be flushed without taking the machine apart. Installing out Filter upgrade Kit solves the Lint Problem. Our flushing procedure will clean both sides and top of the filter box as well as the condenser. No brushes are needed.
Reach out... We are more than happy to help with free phone support and/or facetime if needed.
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As a Hvac technician this is the dumbest idea because no on is going to read the manual or do the proper housekeeping. Go watch the 10 commandments of hvac to see how customers really are
Keeps you in business. People don't clean out their vents or coin traps either.
You think GE would have tested for this...
I know right. There was a video with one of the engineers and it sounded like they did good testing, but apparently not. Companies just don't know how to test products.
@@Resist4 they never designed it to last forever. they designed it to last the warranty period under average conditions. this is capitalism, baby, if you build a product that no one replaces for 25 years, you don't make money on replacement parts and replacement units. engineers don't have the final authority on these things, that's just not how it works. they design to the targets that the product management group tells them to design to.
I feel that the filter tracks are the problem. This is where the filter rides into the machine and sits. You restricted the air being pulled through the imperfections in the filter. If they put a gasket on the left side of the filter it would eliminate the ability for air to go around the filter through the small gaps. These small gaps will retain lint and when you slide out the filter the lint will loosen to fall into the coil.
You are correct. We have designed a upgrade kit to solve the issue and also a flushing process without taking the machine apart.
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Has anyone been able to successfully find a replacement black foam filter? It appears to me they've been back ordered since before October 2023.
Four months after purchase we were having the problems described. I tried the electrical tape fix and it worked! Still have a pending service call which we’ll keep since the tape doesn’t seem like a permanent repair and I’m reluctant to use RTV for fear of voiding my warranty. But for now our combo is working as it should again. Thanks Ben!
What type of tape? Brand? Does it give off a smell?
he tells you in the video, best of luck in life@@Kne2450
Have you notice if the tape is still working as a great fix? I was looking into this but going to wait a while till I see how things go
GE service sent us a replacement filter but the tape continued to work perfectly until we got the new filter and I’m keeping the old taped one as a backup. Tech also said the RTV caulk option was OK and would not void warranty.
@@johnorourke748Where do you tape it up? Are there instructions somewhere?
How long does a large mixed load take to wash & dry on a normal cycle?
GE should design it to be easy to access the coils. You have to blow out the coils to keep them working properly. I do this on my HVAC system, and refrigerator twice a year.
Thanks Ben. Very useful and informative video!
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I have 100% fixed the problem. I will try to upload a video when I have a chance. If someone posts an email address I will send photos.
The main problem is not on the back, the issue is all the openings, breaks in the plastic guides on the Front, Top, and bottom.. I have tested many different items to close off all openings. I will post what I have done. possibly someone can understand my findings and come up with other solutions until GE supplies a retrofit filter. Until then, we are all victims and should start a class action lawsuite.
My solution is not pretty, but 100% fixes the issue.
I will possibly put togeather a kit for the DIY people or offer a modified filter for a nominal fee. I am looking into 3D printing some parts to fill the gaps.
I have ordered a spare Filter to finalize a solution.
Please share
If you seal this second filter, how do you clean it? Also, the filter looks bass ackwards. The black coarse filter should come first and then the fine white filter I would think. Or is the air flow the opposite? But that makes not sense for protecting the coils.
Did your conversation with them convince you that you shouldn’t seal the filter?
if you us the rubber glue sealant how do you clean the foam?
Does that gasket maker material stay intact with removal of that part of the filter housing for getting into that inner filter or would it need to be re applied each time the cover comes off? Thx!
What would you recommend between the electrical tape and the rubber gasket maker? The electrical tape seems a lot easier to apply. Also to remove in case you need to make a warranty claim.
well if you glue it, wont it be hard to wash the filter as it says should do once in a while?
Would you please be so kind to make some videos like these but for the lg washtower with heat pump? I understand it's not a commonly sold unit but it's been working well for the few months I've had it and want to know what kind of maintenance to keep the heat pump clean or take the machine apart if needed for deeper maintenance
Hey how bout avideo in the shity pedistal and how the unstability of it Mae's you feel like your in L.A
Has GE issued a new lint filter yet? Do you think they will?
Sounds like planned obsolescence. If the dryer doesnt break you won't buy a new one. Im getting a flexible extension for my vaccum that i think will work
Doesn't the sealant prevent you from removing the filter once it hardens?
Yeah it does, well it's more rubbery than hard. But he didn't address that and at some point you will want to remove the filter to do a deep water clean or even replace it with a new one. Then you have all this silicone to scrap off the filter frame. I'd rather use the electrical tape solution, but do wonder if it will leave a sticky adhesive on the frame.
@@Resist4 Thats what I was wondering too. And yeah with the high temperature, there will be some sticky residue leftover when you take the tape off for a deep clean
I had the same thought. I'd use tape but not black electrical tape due to the sticky residue it leaves behind. I'd use PEI tape, which is inexpensive high temp orange-ish tape commonly used to tape wires down to circuit boards in consumer electronics. Microcenter sells it and your electronics hobbyist friend will have some.
Thank you, I wondered the exact same thing. You're locking that foam filter in.
@@Resist4 Do not use this procedure as it is not addressing the problem of the filter. We offer kits to solve this problem. We also have a flushing procedure to get the machine back to like new without taking the machine apart.
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I've seen some other videos of the users of this model, they also had the lint stuck on the evaporator coil when they removed the filter. A good appliance company would put at least some effort to either make a better filter holder design (with high temperature rubber gaskets, easily replaceable by users when they'll reach their EoL) or put a water flush system that flushes the coil with water (like LG and some other heatpump dryer manufacturers put into their units), or both. But of course, that's not something people should ever expect from GE ;)
Speaking of which, how about making a video of other brand's heatpump dryers, the ones that do at least have water flush system for the evap coil, to see how effective these are? Maybe even disassemble them on video to show how their proprietary systems work.
I agree the filter was poorly designed and engineered. It isn’t just taping that seam. The lint also goes around the back plane of the filter where it is supposed to seated and seal against the rear of the housing once you slide the complete filter housing into place. The foam filter does very little to stop lint from passing. I use the Winix pet pre-filter sheets to overcome most the lint issue. If you look from front to back of the filter on the foam side you will see that the lip distance is inconsistent. The lip distance is greater in front than in back. The shorter the distance means the filter is less likely to stop lint from passing and ending up on the condenser fins.
Was obvious this isn't an airtight seal. Filter housing needs a gasket and a way to put firm pressure on it once installed. There must be easy access to areas that can accumulate lint, and tools and clear instructions for cleaning.
Hello. Have had this for 3 days. I put a small load in last night on quick wash setting. When I woke up my phone notified me that it had been running on combination load for 80 minutes? What does that mean ? Washed several loads before on same setting and it never said this ?
I too have the problem. We do two to three loads a day. Definitely getting buildup of lint on the coils. Cleaning it, it almost looks like dirt. GE tech support suggested I get a plastic cleaning brush that they carry for maintenance. I've ordered it, but it is but a patch for a manufacturing defect. The replacement foam filter is cheap, and available but the scaffolding is on back order until march. I'm thinking people are trying to glue the foam filter to the scaffolding. It's flimsy and if buildup occurs it would definitely flex and open a gap that lets the lint thru. That was what I'm going to try. I think the buildup gets so massive that the foam filter just bends and lets the lint thru.
For me I found lint was coming through the 4 swiggly slits from top and bottom of filter frame. I taped all the slits with electrical tape and seems to do the trick, not sure what is the purpose of those slits.
I have this unit and noticed the same thing. I typically use an extendible microfiber duster to attempt to remove the majority of the dust that builds up on the coils.
No brushes are needed. Just follow our procedure and use our products pre-cut for the machine.
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Am I the only one who gets a TON of lint build up after every wash? When I look into that opening and look the left of the condenser coils there is a lot of lint build up. I have used a brush to try to get it out but it's really stuck in there. I clean the lint off after every wash but it seems to just go around the lint catcher with ease.
How do you take apart the black filter to clean it if its silicone attached??
That’s always been my question too.
As someone else already replied, you just peel the sealant off to clean the black filter and then reapply the sealant.
I believe that the majority of the lint is passing through the top, bottom, and rear sides of the filter, not through those gaps in the plastic that youve sealed. The area you sealed comes after the 1st stage mesh filter, so there wouldnt be any large strands coming through there and it wouldnt be the source of the large lint buildups.
5:01 shows that lint is still coming through at the bottom after your solution. I dont think its a minor amount.
When you insert the filter into the machine but dont push it all the way in, you would be able to jiggle the filter up and down. This indicates that there are air gaps along the top and bottom slots. My solution is to use foam window seals that have sticker backing. I stick ~1/4 inch thick foam along the filter ridges, and that fixed the problem for me. I'll make a video of this soon.
Please let me know when you find the solution and make the video. Thanks.😊
Me too please! Thank you!!
@@itsthe1nonlyme870 its up!
@@l.l.5274 We sell pre-made kits to solve the problem for good. We designed and sourced the product a little after the machine came out. We have 100 percent success. TH-cam: Home Guy Customer Service for Videos and information.
Question: our unit is not drying well at all. I have to hang dry out clothes for a few hours after drying in the unit. It seems to have an issue with moisture buildup and the lent filter barely has lent. It actually has more water that comes off of it than lent. We’ve had the unit looked at and they replace humidity sensors and fully cleaned the unit but it still won’t dry. Any suggestions?
I have a solution based on user comments. I have tried several modifications and believe I have solved the lint bypassing with weather stripping in specific locations and a better secondary filter than what they provide.
No need for tape or silicone.
When you have time, reach out so you can test. I’m also interested in getting in touch with GE regional rep, the software also needs work.
The time on just about all choices can automatically be cut by 10 to 15 min minimum with no change in drying or washing quality.
What is the best way to contact you if your interested, your channel is one of the best out there.
Do you have link for your mods? Are you seeing a significant difference?
Let’s see your mod. I would be seriously interested
Well I am interested with what you have moded
good grief, I just ordered one of these last week after pining over this exact issue since release. 😭
This could easily be fixed by just putting a rubber gasket around the filter it would not take long to re engineer the fix for this problem only thing that might affect the rubber is the heat coming from the unit
Go with silicone.
With you having the unit apart, I’m curious where that ‘hole’ goes that’s in the same place the lint is? I was attempting to clean the excess lint out of mine and dropped something in that hole and now I’m unsure how to get it out without taking my unit apart. Please help 😩
Did you check the pump filter, I read where someone lost a pad doing the same thing you where doing and found it in the pump filter area.
Do u open the filter and wash the foam filter? Please and thank you
I’d like to see between the two bowls after a year of regular use. (That’s The outside of the spin bowl-inside of the outer bowl) that’s where troublesome lint just loves to hang out with its friend fabric softener.
(Hopefully this filter hack helps)
No need for fabric softener with this. It just causes problems.
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Does that gasket affect you being able to take out the black filter for cleaning?
I really like your videos. I didn’t find them til already a big lint problem. My hubby bought this machine to help me with physical limits. I’ve been following your tips and planning on doing this one. QUESTION I have cleaned a lot of the lint out. It was collecting down in the left side looking in and along back. I can’t get it perfect but it’s better. Now I’m not getting much lint collecting on the dry white side of the push in filter. I used to clean after each load a significant amount. Also the lint I just cleaned with brush is more damp than originally. We have lots of pets and I clean hair out of inner blue rubber on loads especially sheets and blankets. Any help would be greatly appreciated
You do not need to use brushes. We have developed upgrade kits for the filter and solved the problem. Also, for the lint buildup to the left and on the coil, we have a flushing procedure without taking the machine apart.
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Thank you very much for your in-depth reviews of this GE combo unit. I was just about to buy one (vs. the LG). I think I will just wait until 2.0 and see if GE fixes these issues. I do about 2 loads a week, but I can't see why I should spend $2k+ for potential issues.
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My combo is not drying! I put shop vac on end of drain hose got alot of water worked great for one load now same think its not drying and not even getting hot when drying?
Oh my! I'm having the same issue. I've had this since October! How about you?
One thing to check is the length of drain hose you have going into the drain. I don't have the manual with me right now but I think it was something like max 7" from the drain opening. If it's too long it causes drying issues. I read it either on Reddit or say a YT video a couple of months ago before I bought my unit.
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Does anyone else have this? And notice the dry clothes have a smell to them? I've only used ours once. Everything is hooked up fine hose not to far in.. it's a hard to explain smell. Lol
We have had the GE Combo since July and have done about 240 loads. A couple of days ago the unit got stuck on load sensing with 15 minutes to go and wouldn't finish the drying process. When I manually stop the unit the clothes are dry. It appears that the sensor is not determining that the clothes are dry. Great machine but don't like having to monitor the unit to turn it off when it gets to this point in the drying cycle.
What was you drying ? I have only had my unit for 3 days and it did this on my work uniforms that are 100% cotton long sleeves and pants that are 100% cotton so I was not sure if this is a issue or just design.
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Been pretty thorough with cleaning my filter until the last month. Got behind. There was so much lint build up on the left side of that area. I had to use one of those long thin grabbers. Took out a lot. Is there an easier way to clean that side?
Just checked mine as the filter wouldn't go in, tons of lint in the back. Will have to vacuum regularly, few stuck to the coils. Annoying that you have to dig in there to get it out.
We offer a complete filter upgrade solution and a cleaning process for the machine.
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first load theough the machine and I did notice an issue I will address with GE. It got stuck on 1 minute remaining during drying for about 15 minutes before I turned it off. Everything was dried to my satisfaction. My spouse said every machine, when using senor dry, does this and she always turns it off.
Here is the reason I bought it and will continue to use it. Old LG dryer pulled over 6000W continuous. new GE unit pulled a max of 1100w, but never continous more like 600w to 800w. Do the math depending on your electric KWh costs...this saves a lot of money espeically if your in the 25c/kwh and do a lot of loads. Plus added bonus, I eliminated a 240v breaker and converted it to a dedicated 120v outlet in the laudry room which now has the space for my commercial freezer....no down side to this unit for me.
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I wonder if HVAC tape would be a good option, or if that would retain too much heat on the filter and damage the plastic.
We offer premade upgrade kits for the filter to resolve the issue. We also offer a flushing procedure to bring your machine "Back to New" without opening it up.
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Nice fix.
Its going straight through the filter. I found dog hair sticking half through. I think the suction pressure is too high and everything is blasting right through.
Whirlpool WHD862CHC is even worse and it is designed in such a way you cannot access the condenser without cutting a metal screen :(
When will they finally come out with an updated version of this machine?
Hello Ben and love your VIDs. Would you please tell me what "Vibration Pad(s)" work best under the Levelling Legs? Thank you very much. Ron
I wish Miele made a combo unit. I had a Miele ventless condenser dryer in a home I sold. The condenser coil easily removed and was part of the regular cleaning schedule. I would just have to run it under a tap every month or two and it was brand new again.
Overly complicated machine, let's see if you love it once it starts to break down....
I have noticed the filter no longer sits flush with the outside of the washer when fully installed. Makes me believe lint may be able to get around the back of the filter. Update, I got a pump filter clean error, pulled it out, I had a huge ball of lint in the filter drain. I diffently have an issue with the main filter no catching everything.
NOW I have a code error 353 This machine is awful
electrical tape is NOT good for heat over the long term in my opinion. i've seen what happens to it in automotive uses, even on the interior of the car, from sitting in the summer sun
That is much hotter than this machine gets, though. Max temperatures are sustained about 150-160*F for 1hr at most. Where as a car can get hotter if its even in the cabin, for much longer.
Get 3M tape that works up to 179 degrees.
Does 3M high temperature TESA tape work (good for wrapping wire cords together) or is not sticky enough to seal the crevices without coming off easily? 🤔
Looking for best price and place to get the large front center panel that seales the door. Thanks.
Love the channel and thanks for everything you do! Question: Have you noticed any mildew smell or growth in the machine? Particularly on the first stage lint filter? I clean the filter after every cycle and check it before every cycle. I hadn’t used mine in about a week and when I checked the filter I noticed a musty mildew smell, no lint though. I’ve noticed the vent area stays wet/humid between washes and I think this is potentially an issue for the machine that can lead to mildew growth in that area. Since you’ve torn it down, curious to hear if you’ve noticed any mildew growth anywhere. Thanks!
Similar issue here. No musty smell, but there are times when the filter is pretty wet at the end of a load. I also had to call GE right when I got the unit because my lint filter had mold spots on it! That was brand new when it was delivered/installed about 2 months ago. GE has been good about getting back to me though. I've gotten emails and even a phone call to let me know that they will be replacing the whole unit .... not just the lint filter, the whole thing. I did confirm it would be a brand new one and not a refurb..That call was about a week ago so we'll see if they follow through.
We always pull the filter out when not doing a load and set in on top so it dries out. Once dried we also always clean lint off the filter. We always keep the filter out and front door open to let the unit dry out as much as possible.
@@markellis7866 Great tip, I've since started doing this as well. Definitely helps the sealed system dry out.
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Ben, thank you very much for the video I was wondering what is the brand name of the RTV gasket sealant that you’re using? Thank you.
I put the silicone inside the outer edges of the part that comes out (that holds the black foam) and it's working great (I let the silicone dry for 24 hours before reassembling the filter, so that cleaning is possible)
I’ve had this washer/dryer unit since August. I have not noticed a build up of lint on the fins. I have noticed a build up at the very back and also to the left of the filter. Any thoughts?
So after all the talk about how this machine doesn’t have an issue with lint, it does have lint issues
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Did you install the foam right after you put the rtv on
Let it solidify slightly then put the plastic housing in w/ foam so it would form-fit
I bought Permatex optimum max temp gasket maker. I didn't realize it was a bright red color until I opened it up. Is this safe to use for this application? will any of this red color go into the machine or the silicone itself and cause problems later on?