I would normally have selected a separate washer and dryer but bought the GE Profile All in One in Nov 23 and I truly love the machine. No more transferring wet clothes, no more static, saved space in my laundry room, no more high electric bills for the dryer, no more venting room temperature air out the house and spending money to recondition replacement air from the outside. The profile does take some relearning of habits, but I now run more smaller loads a week and it is no bother as I put in dirty clothes, start the timer to run early morning and wake up to dry clothes. Also love the auto dispense feature on the GE (think LG also has this feature) and really like the microban gasket for mold prevention. Thanks for a lovely review and a great informative channel!
Long time watcher of your channel. Im in the middle of construction for a new home and have been researching appliances like a mad man. Few channels are as good as this one for appliance information in my opinion! Keep up the great work and thank you
after 50+ loads through the GE, I can confidently say that lint builds up in and around the filter cartridge, including on the fins, and around the corner to the left which you can't see by looking in, and behind the back edge of the filter. also this lint remains damp even after drying cycles, so it WILL build up mold after a while. GE sells a set of cleaning brushes which do a great job in collecting this lint. I love this machine but I think it's extremely important to take the extra time every 40-50 loads to do a thorough cleaning. And clean the pump filter at the bottom! It also gets large amount of lint and other trinkets in it.
Look it up on youtube. People figured out how to solve this problem by adding foam around the filter body for a complete seal. Lint no longer bypasses the filter to reach the heating fins. If you let too much lint biuld up it will clog and can cause hardware failures.
I have an LG from Costco and love it! The motherboard did go bad, but LG sent a service technician. It cost a flat $350, all parts, all labor, and warrantied for 90 days. I generally put a load in before going to bed, and when I wake up it’s done. Love not needing to transfer. Great solution for small places!
I absolutely love my GE one and done. I’ve had it about six months and no issues whatsoever. I am very regimented about cleaning the filter, running the self-clean cycle and the emptying the clean out at the bottom of the unit. My old washer and dryer are down in my basement so this was a perfect addition to a spare bedroom. No more endless trips to the basement.
Great video very helpful. I’m remodeling a home and was looking really forward to these new All in one units but it seems like I am better off going the traditional washer and dryer route.
I have 2x ge profiles and with a family of 7 this has been super helpful. That is not something many ppl talk about. Sure you can replace your washer dryer with a single combo but if you get 2 combo units you effectively double your laundry capacity
@@Katana_00 yeah but the fact that it's possible to put these units outside of a laundry room opens the door to many more possibilities with home design
You don't need two combo units to do that. You just need one combo unit and one drier. This machine washes very fast. Dries slowly. We run a wash cycle. Move clothes to drier. Then run an another load in the washer and wash and dry it.
We bought the GE one and done with the heat pump. I can’t overstate how much we LOVE this machine. There is no transfer, I find it is usually a little faster to fully finish the load then what is expect. And all the press about “wet cloths” is over blown. This rarely happens. The times it does, are as mentioned in this video, like a huge bulky load of wash. This happened to us before in a conventional dryer. Lastly we live in an old historic home with limited space for a machine. This unit solved that problem while allowing us more functionality and a bigger washer drum. I never want to go back to a conventional machine.
I think that the ones complaining about not fully drying the clothes are stuffing the dryer. For resonable quantities, they will surely dry the clothes.
We bought the GE thru Costco, got it on sale around Christmas for a little under $2K. I told my wife she can try it for 90 days; I kept the old washer and dryer in the garage in case she said no. I'm very happy that SHE is happy! We are keeping it. Today I was running a small load and pulled the lint filter to clean it. Something I have neglected is the foam filter sandwiched on the back side of the lint filter. I took it out and it was LOADED with fine lint that literally clogged the entire foam surface. It appears this foam filter does it's job, but I need to be better at maintaining and cleaning it, maybe at least once a month. LOL, I could read the manual, see what it says... Another BIG plus for me is this GE Profile only needs 120V to run. I very recently installed solar panels, an EG4 6000XP inverter and two 51.2V/100Ah batteries. This combo unit runs off my inverter and batteries with no problem! This makes me very happy; one more step to buying less power from Duke Energy and the capability of doing laundry in an extended power outage. We live in Florida and we've had 10 plus days of no power after a hurricane.
We too have solar and were looking for smarter energy use. We have the GE combo. Only complaint is that they should have an easy to access hatch to get into the filter compartment for deep cleaning. This morning I screwed a drywall screw into an wooden yard stick and used it to pull out a big clump of lint.
This isnt my best video. We will have more including one of our service techs breaking it down. One of the most crucial issues is depth. LG needs 4 inches in the back according to their website. If you are interested in these machines, read this detailed article. blog.yaleappliance.com/ge-profile-ultrafast-vs-lg-combo-washers-dryers BTW, While we sell appliances in the Boston area, manufacturers do not pay us to create this content, nor do we participate in affiliate linking programs. We might not be flashy, but we are impartial.
Also the LG does not seem to be physically compadible with mounting under countertop unlke the GE which in theory does work if the countertop is designed for pedistal height washer/dryer.
Forgot to mention the lg is direct drive vs belt drive for the ge. Belt drive a little less efficient and possibility of issues (although should be rare) was the reason I went with lg, even if it is slower.
I had an LG combo washer/dryer for years and loved it, even with a large family. Would always use "more dry" mode to be sure the clothes were fully dry, and it's better if you can pull out the load while it's still hot right after it's done drying. But for me those minor inconveniences were more than made up for with the advantages - dirty in clean out without a transfer, no dryer vent to outside, 120V power instead of 220V or gas/propane for a dryer, etc.
We purchased the GE and are in love with it the performance is wonderful there's just he and I in the home no children it works out great for us have had zero issues with it and would highly recommend it
Thanks for finally putting this out! Heat pumps are going to revolutionize laundry in the next 5 or 10 years. Thinking of the Washcombo for my tiny house because it's 110 and I like that it's smaller than the GE AND it's more capacity!
Those are nice things but there is a trade off. Notice how LG pulls ahead with small articles that can spin out a lot of the moisture. They are known for having a turbo wash that is quicker, but Yale is normalizing for the equivalent cleanliness and dryness. Not sure of the indicated wash times for each load. I imagine that might have made the difference for the colors load, but the bigger loads worked out better in the GE since it has a bigger compressor and blower fan allowing it to dry better. Another thing is .2 cu ft is not really a deciding factor since it's just a small amount of space. A metric that was missing was the electric use used over these cycle times. That would have been very telling.
@@danyala.1659 I keep seeing this claim that the GE has a "larger" heat pump than the LG. While that might be true in terms of physical size, according to the specifications of each compressor part, the LG (EAR072MA) is actually more powerful in terms of BTU / hr (3700) and also has a higher COP. The fin spacing on the LG coil also seems to be denser, potentially indicating higher efficiency.
I keep seeing this claim that the GE has a "larger" heat pump than the LG. While that might be true in terms of physical size, according to the specifications of each compressor part, the LG (EAR072MA) is actually more powerful in terms of BTU / hr (3700) and also has a higher COP. The fin spacing on the LG coil also seems to be denser, potentially indicating higher efficiency.
The denser coil on the LG will be a death sentance for lint buildup. With a looser spacing it will be much easier to clean a clogged coil and it will build up much slower.
@@riakata Not necessarily true. The wider spacing on the GE coil means lint is more likely to travel deeper into the coil, making it more challenging to clean. With the denser spacing, the lint is more likely to collect along the leading edge of the LG coil, and combined with the easier access to the coil, will be easier to clean as necessary over time.
@@bensappliancesandjunk Looks like my previous comment was removed for some reason, but I don't know why - I was only sharing objective data. Anyways, the compressor in the GE is a Highly BSA804SD rated at 3280 BTU / hr according to www.joap.dk/download_file/force/284/318. The LG EAR072MA is rated at 3700 BTU / hr according to www.lg.com/global/business/download/resources/CT00000308/LG_Catalogue_Rotary%20Compressor[20211026_124235].pdf.
We do not have the LG model on our floor, we have the GE and it is an amazing machine. I am a big LG fan, mostly because of watching your videos and learning about the behind the scenes about what LG did after the Mass Lawsuit for the compressor issue they had. Almost everything in my house is LG except my fridge which I bought a Kitchen Aid model which I liked a lot. I'm excited about the new LG washer combo.
Going with the LG. Not as massive as GE, plus LG has a direct drive motor. GE's is belt-driven. LG's lint filter looks easier to clean and maintain. Also like the fact that LG has a built in hot water heater as well. I do 2 loads per week. Should last me if I do routine maintenance. Also took the 5-year extended warranty through Best Buy.
We purchased the GE a few weeks ago and getting delivery on March 12th. Looking forward to using the machine and hopefully it lives up to the hype! Thanks for the breakdown on both products. We never considered the LG as they have no service. We also purchased the 3 year extended warranty on the machine to be protected.
I have the new LG (washer only) with the 5.0 capacity and it’s great. Unless space is an issue, I would buy a stand-alone heat pump dryer so you can have that second load washing while the first one is drying. You will always need a dryer for something while the wash is going.
I bought the GE in Dec 23. So far it has been doing a great job washing and drying. I have learned that my thick towels require a little extra drying, so I just set that as a favorite for the towel cycle. I just got the GE brush set so it will be easier to keep up on the lint. I have gotten in the habit of checking the filter after every load and clean the filter when needed. I like the self cleaning coil idea on the LG. Curious how effective it is. BTW, your review of the GE profile was part of my research before i bought the unit. It helped in making my decision
Researching quickly as our machines both failed and need new like yesterday haha (I am seriously pondering getting 2 of the GE all in ones and putting them side by side to each other. I know, call me crazy but maybe I'll start with one.) It's between the GE all in one, or going with GE separate washer and dryer. The biggest benefit to me personally is I have chronic back issues, so this is a game changer having an all in one. (Just wanted to thank you for your informative video!)
Brilliant as always. Luv your channel. Unfortunately you failed to mention the problems and costs that arise if something goes wrong with the combo's after warranty. As I've mentioned b4 i have been an appliance tech for 20 plus years and honestly to repair these units is ridiculously expensive compared to an ordinary front loader and dryer. And the time taken to dry an item is much longer than a condersor or ordinary dryer. Of course purchase these units for people that have time to do their laundry but if in a hurry pls consider something else. Luv your channel Pete from Australia Australia
on these 2 models the dry time is not much longer than my gas dryer. thing ive noticed is techs associate these new models with previous models that have different technologies giving opinions that dont really apply these specific models
One issue you guys need to look into is the odor that the foam filter (on the GE One and Done) can eventually hold over time. I've noticed over the year of usage that washing some clothes that are smelly can leave a residue of a smell that starts to build on the foam filter. Also what could be contributing to this is the fact that the foam filter is in a small confined damp space that builds on the odor. These foam filters are great but the smell can start to build and I only noitced mostly after drying. The clothes stopped smelling fresh and more mildewy.
Thanks for this comparison. Would really appreciate a comparison of these that would also include the LG WashTower that has the heat pump dryer in it in terms of that WashTower’s heat pump dryer’s drying times and drying effectiveness vs the combo units, especially since all are heat pump dryers but the one in the WashTower is so much larger (7.4cf) and also requires a 240v/30A electric outlet unlike the combo units. Also would be really curious to know how much electricity all 3 units actually consume to wash and dry the same loads.
When the technology improves in the future I might consider one. The appeal is having to make less to the basement (as you grow older you know what I'm talking about). Also the fact you can plug these anywhere into a normal outlet is a plus.
We just got the Samsung Bespoke All in one WD53DBA900HZ. Please make a video! I only like it bc it’s a 5.3 cu but I already don’t like the bottom detergent and softener it is auto dispense but still. Ty😊
Great content as always, thanks for an in-depth comparison, Steve! I've had the LG Combo for a few weeks, and when it comes to lint, I noticed that the trap on top barely registers any, while the rubber drum gasket is coated with it after a cycle that includes drying. If not thoroughly wiped down before taking the clothes out, lint transfers from gasket to clothes as you remove them. I wonder if your testing showed the same and if this is a design defect with the LG, choosing a "sticky" material for the gasket. Did your team observe something similar with the LG or GE Profile Combo? You're also quite right about LG's service capabilities. A tech they sent to diagnose the lint on gasket issue had no clue about this machine and didn’t even know how to take the top panel off when he tried to "have a look" inside...
Having personally owned both (first the GE, now the LG), the GE has as much of a problem with lint on the rubber gasket - and it actually looks worse against the blue color versus the LG's gray.
i think the lint on gasket is on purpose the manual instructs to wipe the gasket before removing clothes. on mine its mostly the pet hair that leaves a large amount on the gasket i think of the lint trap as a last stage before the coils.
I appreciate the heavy load testing but I'm also curious to know how these items do with light loads like gym clothes that are mostly quick drying synthetics.
Thanks for this video. I'm beginning to see reviews of the GE showing that the lint filter does not work very well. I'm curious to see hwo the LG fares after a few months.
So happy you made this video. I’m not in the market for a new washer and dryer now as ours is still working, but it’s getting older. Seems like I would go with the GE since on average it dries clothes faster. Our laundry room can get cold in the winter. Down to low 60s, high 50s. GE says their combo should be used at an ambient temp of 60 degrees or higher for best results. Do you know what it is for LG?
i have noticed with my lg there is quite a difference between drying with an ambient of 65 vs 60. 65 is close to advertised times but 60 it starts to extend the times out 30 mins or more depending on the load
The LG has a large percentage of complaints of hardware issues with the drying. The GE has many complaints too about drying to, but people figured it out it's with a poorly designed filter. The consumer market figured out a relatively simple solution for it. After adding some foam to the outer edges to make a full seal on the filter, GE profiles issues seem to be solved. I'd go with the GE profile for now. LG makes amazing TVs... but their other devices are sus. There's a class action lawsuit with their refrigerators breaking down quickly and being unfixable.
We bought an LG all-in-one. Dumb move. We had to sent it back and take the hit on the repacking fee. We did the 10 pound test to see if it really could be done in 2 hours. It can’t and it failed. If the load is over 10 pounds of anything you better buy a clothes line and put it up in your backyard. A heavy load of towels will NOT dry. We eventually were able to get it work for us, but the loads had to be really small and far less than the 10 pounds they advertise. So did we send it back just for subpar performance? No, it was also impossible to balance. Plus the delivery people damaged it when they brought it into the house and LG customer service would not return my calls/emails. My advice is wait on this one. The tech is not quite there yet.
my first lg was defective but i didnt have any problems with customer service giving me the run around they sent a tech out that didnt know exactly what was wrong but verified it wasnt working as it should and was instructed to return and order a new one with no fees. the new unit works perfectly i ran a full load of towels last night and they came out bone dry
If you're deciding between combo or separate dryer, why not both? If you already have a working dryer you could just keep it and only replace your washer with a combo. The combos can easily be used in wash only mode so you can still power through laundry the old fashion way if needed but still get the advantages of set and forget washing and drying the rest of the time. Dryers tend to last a lot longer then the washer anyway. If you're just upgrading from a normal washer dryer pair no real reason to get ride of the dryer if it still works.
We have a 4 year old Samsung combo washer dryer, no heat pump. The drain pump breaks and needs to be replaced every year. Maybe the heat pump will be different?
I wish you would cover the difference in the drying features. It looks like you can't choose 'low heat' with the GE. LG does have that option. I have many delicate items and need to wash in cold and dry on low heat, but most dryers are way too hot for items I don't want to shrink. It looks to me that drying choices are a big difference between the two units. Any chance you can tell me the drying temperature differences??
I just got the following error message after a week using it: "Compressor error1 - Unplug the product and call for service". The machine was getting really hot on the compressor corner, now that corner is not even warm. I guess it burned. Thinking about returning this product after reviewing comments on LG compressors. What do you guys think?
I can imagine replacing a conventional washer/dryer combo with two all-in-one units, so you don't lose the convenience of running two loads in a parallel.
Does GE and/or LG make a stand alone fullsize heat pump dryer that can be stacked? If so that will probably be my choice...we do too many loads in a week to be doing them 2-3.5hrs at a time per load...we would need to literally change our laundry habit from weekly to daily or multiple times a week to get the same number of loads done...
I’m committed to heat pump technology and shifting away from gas in my home. Climate change. I have ordered a GE on sale but I’m just now seeing the LG. I’m going to just go forward with the GE for now, no great reason except maybe the lint on top will interfere with a shelf above. Thanks for the info !
i had a tech out in 4 days for mine and thats with living in the mountains where usually your told theres no one that services the area @@YaleAppliance1
Thank you for the video! 👍 I've heard that because of the smaller heat pump in the LG it has a resistive heating element that it utilizes in conjunction with the heat pump to assist with the drying time. My question, does the GE use a resistive heating element or is it all heat pump doing the drying and does the LG unit use more electricity because of that heating element compared to the GE. The 5 year warranty on the GE's heat pump is way better than what LG offers and their history/fiasco with compressors in their refrigerators going bad...😬
That toasty heat is your high electric bill and clothes fibers damaged by excessive heat. A heat pump dryer will dry your clothes using less energy and at a lower temp.
The fact that the GE version has a bigger heat pump system and a five year warranty on the heat pump system vs LG's one year makes the GE a much better choice in my opinion. Don't get me wrong. I'm glad LG introduced this machine because competition is never a bad thing. But having only a one year warranty on a washer and dryer combo with so many things that can possibly fail is a really bad thing.
I've had nothing but issues with the new LG. I bought it from Home Depot and they only have a 48 hour window for returns. We returned the first one due to water spraying clothes in the fan cycle at the end of the drying. This ended up happening to the second one they delivered. So instead of contacting Home depot again, we called LG. They were polite and tried to assist but I really should have called Home Depot and requested them to return it because it's the biggest pos I ever bought. So now I'm stuck with this broken machine. LG sent a certified technician which did nothing but argue with us after all he did was check for errors. "Working as intended". On top of clothes taking forever to dry 5-12+ hours, the drain pump is constantly erroring out even though there's maybe a tiny bit of lint on one of two of the filter holes. This is a pain to deal with if you don't have the pedestal because you have to drain the reservoir to clean the pump lint filter and it's so low to the ground. I'm pretty sure this pump system is broken too because it's asking to be cleaned every 5 loads or so and we hear a gargling sound every 5-10 seconds while in dry cycle. Why would the pump be running constantly if there's a reservoir? So I have to call LG once again for the 5th+ time and argue with them that this pos is broken. This has been the most frustrating experience I've ever had buying something. I'd recommend anyone to buy their major appliances from someone who has a 15 day or longer return policy like costco so you don't have to experience anything like what I've had to. what's the chances of getting two broken units?! insane. The only thing I can think of is there was a bad batch of units that went out
I don't reccomend LG, their Main PCB's are Engineered to Fail roughly around the two Year mark. They use under rated High Current Resistors which basically takes out an entire Portion of the Circuit Board with it when its about to burn up and when it does, making Circuit Repair Pointless, on top of the Goop they submerge the entire PCB in. My Second PCB for my 2in1 just Burnt out AGAIN around the two year mark. Not a Coincidence in my Opinion. Also on my 4th Drain Pump, which is Fine, small Objects can and Will find themselves into that pump assembly, all other parts of the 2in1 appear to be in Mint Condition! Nothing like spending 400$ on a New PCB every two Years. Dunno about the GE
these units require change of habits more than anything. put a load while you sleep, go to work, leave the house, come back and it's dry. they are less suited to chaining 5 loads on laundry day, and more to doing one a night and one when you go to work. honestly I think it has overall been a huge improvement for us, and no risk of forgetting to change the load and having it mildew.
You stated that with separates, you can get more done. However, is it mot recommended to allow the machine up to an hour to rest between use? We have an energy efficient home with no vents for the dryer. For that reason, we bought 2 sets of Whirlpool washers and matching heat pump dryers to go with them. They have been in place for almost three years and have worked with no problems. I keep a Dewalt portable shop vacuum next to them and use it to clean both filters. I don't remember what we paid for the 4 units s it was a pretty big purchase of a total of 13 /14 appliances. These are appealing because they usually run on 110, I could have thrown three of them in the laundry room snd simplified things. Some folks are going to say you don't need multiple, but that depends on what your time is worth. Both I and my wife work downtown, so it's important to maximize the time we have st at home. Secondly, a combo unit would eliminate those times when you run the washer and forget to then move everything to the dryer.
I would normally have selected a separate washer and dryer but bought the GE Profile All in One in Nov 23 and I truly love the machine. No more transferring wet clothes, no more static, saved space in my laundry room, no more high electric bills for the dryer, no more venting room temperature air out the house and spending money to recondition replacement air from the outside. The profile does take some relearning of habits, but I now run more smaller loads a week and it is no bother as I put in dirty clothes, start the timer to run early morning and wake up to dry clothes. Also love the auto dispense feature on the GE (think LG also has this feature) and really like the microban gasket for mold prevention. Thanks for a lovely review and a great informative channel!
Have an update on it?
Long time watcher of your channel. Im in the middle of construction for a new home and have been researching appliances like a mad man. Few channels are as good as this one for appliance information in my opinion! Keep up the great work and thank you
after 50+ loads through the GE, I can confidently say that lint builds up in and around the filter cartridge, including on the fins, and around the corner to the left which you can't see by looking in, and behind the back edge of the filter. also this lint remains damp even after drying cycles, so it WILL build up mold after a while. GE sells a set of cleaning brushes which do a great job in collecting this lint. I love this machine but I think it's extremely important to take the extra time every 40-50 loads to do a thorough cleaning. And clean the pump filter at the bottom! It also gets large amount of lint and other trinkets in it.
Are the brushes specifically for this GE Combo? Will it curve around the bend and get the lint we cannot see?
I have the LG and the lint builds up a LOT around the gaskets, but they are very dry along with the laundry.
Look it up on youtube. People figured out how to solve this problem by adding foam around the filter body for a complete seal. Lint no longer bypasses the filter to reach the heating fins. If you let too much lint biuld up it will clog and can cause hardware failures.
If anyone revisits this it's apparently caused because a complete seal surpasses ADA compliance requirements for pull difficulty 🙄
Bought the LG a couple weeks ago from Costco. So far, so good! Very happy with it.
I have an LG from Costco and love it! The motherboard did go bad, but LG sent a service technician. It cost a flat $350, all parts, all labor, and warrantied for 90 days. I generally put a load in before going to bed, and when I wake up it’s done. Love not needing to transfer. Great solution for small places!
I absolutely love my GE one and done. I’ve had it about six months and no issues whatsoever. I am very regimented about cleaning the filter, running the self-clean cycle and the emptying the clean out at the bottom of the unit. My old washer and dryer are down in my basement so this was a perfect addition to a spare bedroom. No more endless trips to the basement.
Great video very helpful. I’m remodeling a home and was looking really forward to these new All in one units but it seems like I am better off going the traditional washer and dryer route.
I have 2x ge profiles and with a family of 7 this has been super helpful. That is not something many ppl talk about. Sure you can replace your washer dryer with a single combo but if you get 2 combo units you effectively double your laundry capacity
Bro, that would be a minimum of $4K . Let’s be considerate
@@Katana_00 yeah but the fact that it's possible to put these units outside of a laundry room opens the door to many more possibilities with home design
You don't need two combo units to do that. You just need one combo unit and one drier. This machine washes very fast. Dries slowly. We run a wash cycle. Move clothes to drier. Then run an another load in the washer and wash and dry it.
We bought the GE one and done with the heat pump. I can’t overstate how much we LOVE this machine. There is no transfer, I find it is usually a little faster to fully finish the load then what is expect. And all the press about “wet cloths” is over blown. This rarely happens. The times it does, are as mentioned in this video, like a huge bulky load of wash. This happened to us before in a conventional dryer. Lastly we live in an old historic home with limited space for a machine. This unit solved that problem while allowing us more functionality and a bigger washer drum. I never want to go back to a conventional machine.
I think that the ones complaining about not fully drying the clothes are stuffing the dryer. For resonable quantities, they will surely dry the clothes.
We bought the GE thru Costco, got it on sale around Christmas for a little under $2K. I told my wife she can try it for 90 days; I kept the old washer and dryer in the garage in case she said no. I'm very happy that SHE is happy! We are keeping it.
Today I was running a small load and pulled the lint filter to clean it. Something I have neglected is the foam filter sandwiched on the back side of the lint filter. I took it out and it was LOADED with fine lint that literally clogged the entire foam surface. It appears this foam filter does it's job, but I need to be better at maintaining and cleaning it, maybe at least once a month. LOL, I could read the manual, see what it says...
Another BIG plus for me is this GE Profile only needs 120V to run. I very recently installed solar panels, an EG4 6000XP inverter and two 51.2V/100Ah batteries. This combo unit runs off my inverter and batteries with no problem! This makes me very happy; one more step to buying less power from Duke Energy and the capability of doing laundry in an extended power outage. We live in Florida and we've had 10 plus days of no power after a hurricane.
We too have solar and were looking for smarter energy use. We have the GE combo. Only complaint is that they should have an easy to access hatch to get into the filter compartment for deep cleaning. This morning I screwed a drywall screw into an wooden yard stick and used it to pull out a big clump of lint.
This isnt my best video. We will have more including one of our service techs breaking it down. One of the most crucial issues is depth. LG needs 4 inches in the back according to their website. If you are interested in these machines, read this detailed article. blog.yaleappliance.com/ge-profile-ultrafast-vs-lg-combo-washers-dryers
BTW, While we sell appliances in the Boston area, manufacturers do not pay us to create this content, nor do we participate in affiliate linking programs.
We might not be flashy, but we are impartial.
Now that you have been selling the GE for about 9 months what is your service %?
Also the LG does not seem to be physically compadible with mounting under countertop unlke the GE which in theory does work if the countertop is designed for pedistal height washer/dryer.
Forgot to mention the lg is direct drive vs belt drive for the ge. Belt drive a little less efficient and possibility of issues (although should be rare) was the reason I went with lg, even if it is slower.
so far since these two have been out do you have the percentage for each one that has broken on your customers?
I had an LG combo washer/dryer for years and loved it, even with a large family. Would always use "more dry" mode to be sure the clothes were fully dry, and it's better if you can pull out the load while it's still hot right after it's done drying. But for me those minor inconveniences were more than made up for with the advantages - dirty in clean out without a transfer, no dryer vent to outside, 120V power instead of 220V or gas/propane for a dryer, etc.
The comparison I've been waiting for since the LG came out! Thank you!
We purchased the GE and are in love with it the performance is wonderful there's just he and I in the home no children it works out great for us have had zero issues with it and would highly recommend it
I’m really happy with the LG performance so far. I hope it proves to be reliable over time.
Thanks for finally putting this out! Heat pumps are going to revolutionize laundry in the next 5 or 10 years. Thinking of the Washcombo for my tiny house because it's 110 and I like that it's smaller than the GE AND it's more capacity!
The GE model has a much larger heat-pump than the LG. I'd go with the GE over the LG.
Those are nice things but there is a trade off. Notice how LG pulls ahead with small articles that can spin out a lot of the moisture. They are known for having a turbo wash that is quicker, but Yale is normalizing for the equivalent cleanliness and dryness. Not sure of the indicated wash times for each load. I imagine that might have made the difference for the colors load, but the bigger loads worked out better in the GE since it has a bigger compressor and blower fan allowing it to dry better. Another thing is .2 cu ft is not really a deciding factor since it's just a small amount of space.
A metric that was missing was the electric use used over these cycle times. That would have been very telling.
@@danyala.1659 I keep seeing this claim that the GE has a "larger" heat pump than the LG. While that might be true in terms of physical size, according to the specifications of each compressor part, the LG (EAR072MA) is actually more powerful in terms of BTU / hr (3700) and also has a higher COP. The fin spacing on the LG coil also seems to be denser, potentially indicating higher efficiency.
I keep seeing this claim that the GE has a "larger" heat pump than the LG. While that might be true in terms of physical size, according to the specifications of each compressor part, the LG (EAR072MA) is actually more powerful in terms of BTU / hr (3700) and also has a higher COP. The fin spacing on the LG coil also seems to be denser, potentially indicating higher efficiency.
Interesting, I hadn't heard anyone mention that. Thanks for the valuable information
The denser coil on the LG will be a death sentance for lint buildup. With a looser spacing it will be much easier to clean a clogged coil and it will build up much slower.
Where did you find the info on the GE unit's compressor? I just tore one apart and its much, much larger than the LG.
@@riakata Not necessarily true. The wider spacing on the GE coil means lint is more likely to travel deeper into the coil, making it more challenging to clean. With the denser spacing, the lint is more likely to collect along the leading edge of the LG coil, and combined with the easier access to the coil, will be easier to clean as necessary over time.
@@bensappliancesandjunk Looks like my previous comment was removed for some reason, but I don't know why - I was only sharing objective data. Anyways, the compressor in the GE is a Highly BSA804SD rated at 3280 BTU / hr according to www.joap.dk/download_file/force/284/318. The LG EAR072MA is rated at 3700 BTU / hr according to www.lg.com/global/business/download/resources/CT00000308/LG_Catalogue_Rotary%20Compressor[20211026_124235].pdf.
We do not have the LG model on our floor, we have the GE and it is an amazing machine. I am a big LG fan, mostly because of watching your videos and learning about the behind the scenes about what LG did after the Mass Lawsuit for the compressor issue they had. Almost everything in my house is LG except my fridge which I bought a Kitchen Aid model which I liked a lot. I'm excited about the new LG washer combo.
Going with the LG. Not as massive as GE, plus LG has a direct drive motor. GE's is belt-driven. LG's lint filter looks easier to clean and maintain. Also like the fact that LG has a built in hot water heater as well. I do 2 loads per week. Should last me if I do routine maintenance. Also took the 5-year extended warranty through Best Buy.
LG's motor is only under warranty for 1 year. A belt is much easier to self-service and replace.
@@pjmuffin Not true. The LG motor also has a 10 year warranty.
@@pjmuffin Did you even watch the video? -- literally timestamp in video 4:54 it shows LG motor warranty for 10 years.
@@pjmuffinhuh? It's the sealed heat pump unit that's only warranted for 1 year. The LG motor is 10 year warranty.
We purchased the GE a few weeks ago and getting delivery on March 12th. Looking forward to using the machine and hopefully it lives up to the hype! Thanks for the breakdown on both products. We never considered the LG as they have no service. We also purchased the 3 year extended warranty on the machine to be protected.
Bought the G.E. for my wife in December. She loves it. So far so good.
I love my GE. Had it since Oct. But key is to keep the filter clean and check for any dust buildup. I like no exhaust and 110v plug and no gas.
Very excited for this - I'm going to buy 1 of them tomorrow and this will help to know which one I should buy.
I considering purchasing one .this is informative! They seem to be compatible. The LG has a build in water heater.
I have the new LG (washer only) with the 5.0 capacity and it’s great. Unless space is an issue, I would buy a stand-alone heat pump dryer so you can have that second load washing while the first one is drying. You will always need a dryer for something while the wash is going.
I bought the GE in Dec 23. So far it has been doing a great job washing and drying. I have learned that my thick towels require a little extra drying, so I just set that as a favorite for the towel cycle.
I just got the GE brush set so it will be easier to keep up on the lint. I have gotten in the habit of checking the filter after every load and clean the filter when needed.
I like the self cleaning coil idea on the LG. Curious how effective it is.
BTW, your review of the GE profile was part of my research before i bought the unit. It helped in making my decision
Tell me more about the GE brush set. How flexible is it to fit into the lint housing unit to really get in there to clean the lint we can't see?
Researching quickly as our machines both failed and need new like yesterday haha (I am seriously pondering getting 2 of the GE all in ones and putting them side by side to each other. I know, call me crazy but maybe I'll start with one.) It's between the GE all in one, or going with GE separate washer and dryer. The biggest benefit to me personally is I have chronic back issues, so this is a game changer having an all in one. (Just wanted to thank you for your informative video!)
Raise em up with pedestals
Brilliant as always. Luv your channel. Unfortunately you failed to mention the problems and costs that arise if something goes wrong with the combo's after warranty. As I've mentioned b4 i have been an appliance tech for 20 plus years and honestly to repair these units is ridiculously expensive compared to an ordinary front loader and dryer. And the time taken to dry an item is much longer than a condersor or ordinary dryer. Of course purchase these units for people that have time to do their laundry but if in a hurry pls consider something else. Luv your channel Pete from Australia Australia
Its inferred.....service is a problem in The States, Pete.....Thanks for watching and be careful about those Funnelwebs
on these 2 models the dry time is not much longer than my gas dryer. thing ive noticed is techs associate these new models with previous models that have different technologies giving opinions that dont really apply these specific models
@@johnwasson8604Yes techs seem to conflate condensors with heat pump. Condensors are much slower than heat pumps.
One issue you guys need to look into is the odor that the foam filter (on the GE One and Done) can eventually hold over time. I've noticed over the year of usage that washing some clothes that are smelly can leave a residue of a smell that starts to build on the foam filter. Also what could be contributing to this is the fact that the foam filter is in a small confined damp space that builds on the odor. These foam filters are great but the smell can start to build and I only noitced mostly after drying. The clothes stopped smelling fresh and more mildewy.
I always pull out the filter half way and let it dry between loads. Same with the door.
Thanks Steve for the follow through.👍🏽 Competition between these two is good for the consumer.
GE PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH before you buy, excellent piece of tech I would say marvelous¡¡¡¡¡
Thanks for this comparison. Would really appreciate a comparison of these that would also include the LG WashTower that has the heat pump dryer in it in terms of that WashTower’s heat pump dryer’s drying times and drying effectiveness vs the combo units, especially since all are heat pump dryers but the one in the WashTower is so much larger (7.4cf) and also requires a 240v/30A electric outlet unlike the combo units.
Also would be really curious to know how much electricity all 3 units actually consume to wash and dry the same loads.
we have one with the WashTower....
Great video! Thanks
I have the GE Profile in one rental unit. About to purchase the LG combo for another unit. Lets see how they hold up to 200 loads / year.
When the technology improves in the future I might consider one. The appeal is having to make less to the basement (as you grow older you know what I'm talking about). Also the fact you can plug these anywhere into a normal outlet is a plus.
Combos have been used in Europe (often installed in the kitchen ) for decades. Keep in mind you still need water hook ups.
We just got the Samsung Bespoke All in one WD53DBA900HZ. Please make a video! I only like it bc it’s a 5.3 cu but I already don’t like the bottom detergent and softener it is auto dispense but still. Ty😊
Great content as always, thanks for an in-depth comparison, Steve! I've had the LG Combo for a few weeks, and when it comes to lint, I noticed that the trap on top barely registers any, while the rubber drum gasket is coated with it after a cycle that includes drying. If not thoroughly wiped down before taking the clothes out, lint transfers from gasket to clothes as you remove them. I wonder if your testing showed the same and if this is a design defect with the LG, choosing a "sticky" material for the gasket. Did your team observe something similar with the LG or GE Profile Combo?
You're also quite right about LG's service capabilities. A tech they sent to diagnose the lint on gasket issue had no clue about this machine and didn’t even know how to take the top panel off when he tried to "have a look" inside...
Having personally owned both (first the GE, now the LG), the GE has as much of a problem with lint on the rubber gasket - and it actually looks worse against the blue color versus the LG's gray.
i think the lint on gasket is on purpose the manual instructs to wipe the gasket before removing clothes. on mine its mostly the pet hair that leaves a large amount on the gasket i think of the lint trap as a last stage before the coils.
I work at Lowes and my manager is giving me the LG that was a return for 350 bucks should I buy it or should I worry about the longevity of the unit
yes
Nice comparison
one thing you left out is that the lg may take longer to dry but it is a fair bit more energy efficient than the ge
I appreciate the heavy load testing but I'm also curious to know how these items do with light loads like gym clothes that are mostly quick drying synthetics.
Is there a reason why my comments about the different compressors in the GE and LG are being deleted?
These are going to blow up when the commercial version is released for rental properties.
I bought the GE Ultrafast.
Thanks for this video. I'm beginning to see reviews of the GE showing that the lint filter does not work very well. I'm curious to see hwo the LG fares after a few months.
so am I
The GE apparently doesn't have a self cleaning heat exchanger, I think I read that the LG does.
So happy you made this video. I’m not in the market for a new washer and dryer now as ours is still working, but it’s getting older. Seems like I would go with the GE since on average it dries clothes faster.
Our laundry room can get cold in the winter. Down to low 60s, high 50s. GE says their combo should be used at an ambient temp of 60 degrees or higher for best results. Do you know what it is for LG?
Good question......let me see
i have noticed with my lg there is quite a difference between drying with an ambient of 65 vs 60. 65 is close to advertised times but 60 it starts to extend the times out 30 mins or more depending on the load
The LG has a large percentage of complaints of hardware issues with the drying. The GE has many complaints too about drying to, but people figured it out it's with a poorly designed filter. The consumer market figured out a relatively simple solution for it. After adding some foam to the outer edges to make a full seal on the filter, GE profiles issues seem to be solved. I'd go with the GE profile for now.
LG makes amazing TVs... but their other devices are sus. There's a class action lawsuit with their refrigerators breaking down quickly and being unfixable.
We bought an LG all-in-one. Dumb move. We had to sent it back and take the hit on the repacking fee. We did the 10 pound test to see if it really could be done in 2 hours. It can’t and it failed. If the load is over 10 pounds of anything you better buy a clothes line and put it up in your backyard. A heavy load of towels will NOT dry. We eventually were able to get it work for us, but the loads had to be really small and far less than the 10 pounds they advertise. So did we send it back just for subpar performance? No, it was also impossible to balance. Plus the delivery people damaged it when they brought it into the house and LG customer service would not return my calls/emails. My advice is wait on this one. The tech is not quite there yet.
my first lg was defective but i didnt have any problems with customer service giving me the run around they sent a tech out that didnt know exactly what was wrong but verified it wasnt working as it should and was instructed to return and order a new one with no fees. the new unit works perfectly i ran a full load of towels last night and they came out bone dry
❤❤❤ thanks for comparison
Can either unit be used as just a dryer? Say for instance, if your old washer still works.
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@@YaleAppliance1 Mush appreciate your reply. Hope you are having a great day !
It would be great if GE would address the filter issue
They arent the only ones....
If you're deciding between combo or separate dryer, why not both? If you already have a working dryer you could just keep it and only replace your washer with a combo. The combos can easily be used in wash only mode so you can still power through laundry the old fashion way if needed but still get the advantages of set and forget washing and drying the rest of the time. Dryers tend to last a lot longer then the washer anyway. If you're just upgrading from a normal washer dryer pair no real reason to get ride of the dryer if it still works.
The dryer is where the energy savings is --- heat pump technology is much more effecient that running an oven like in an old traditional dryer.
GE needs to release a full-sized heat pump dryer
They have stacks which have dedicated dryer but don't think it has a heat pump.
They did. It comes with a washer.
If you had to buy one for your house, which one would you buy?
I would probably opt for GE
Samsung has a unit releasing as well. Maybe try some of that unbiased testing with theirs as well.
I have seen that as well.
Yes we will
We have a 4 year old Samsung combo washer dryer, no heat pump. The drain pump breaks and needs to be replaced every year. Maybe the heat pump will be different?
@@ps4402 extended protection is a thing. Might have saved you some money
I bought the GE. Being delivered next week. I know I can get GE service...but LG service??? In my neck of the woods (NC) you'll be waiting a long time
I think I would choose the one that has the easiest to clean lint remover
Good answer....
3:15 The blanket and sheets were totally dry coming out of the GE !
I wish you would cover the difference in the drying features. It looks like you can't choose 'low heat' with the GE. LG does have that option. I have many delicate items and need to wash in cold and dry on low heat, but most dryers are way too hot for items I don't want to shrink. It looks to me that drying choices are a big difference between the two units. Any chance you can tell me the drying temperature differences??
Heat pump dryers are low heat. They remove water via condensation rather than cooking the clothes.
I have seen LG spider arms fail too on here, is arm reliable on GE model?
Tell me more
I just got the following error message after a week using it: "Compressor error1 - Unplug the product and call for service". The machine was getting really hot on the compressor corner, now that corner is not even warm. I guess it burned. Thinking about returning this product after reviewing comments on LG compressors. What do you guys think?
I dont know yet....
I can imagine replacing a conventional washer/dryer combo with two all-in-one units, so you don't lose the convenience of running two loads in a parallel.
The top of my GE combo unit gets a little hot. Anyone else? I love it though. Has been a gamechanger!
It did in our tests as well
Makes sense as that is where the heat pump is
Does GE and/or LG make a stand alone fullsize heat pump dryer that can be stacked?
If so that will probably be my choice...we do too many loads in a week to be doing them 2-3.5hrs at a time per load...we would need to literally change our laundry habit from weekly to daily or multiple times a week to get the same number of loads done...
You could buy two if you really need more capacity.
Not stackable....
I’m committed to heat pump technology and shifting away from gas in my home. Climate change. I have ordered a GE on sale but I’m just now seeing the LG. I’m going to just go forward with the GE for now, no great reason except maybe the lint on top will interfere with a shelf above. Thanks for the info !
Samsung have a heatpump washer dryer out now too. The samsung WD53DBA900HZ
LG does have a service department
I know....but try calling and scheduling an appointment....
i had a tech out in 4 days for mine and thats with living in the mountains where usually your told theres no one that services the area @@YaleAppliance1
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Thank you for the video! 👍 I've heard that because of the smaller heat pump in the LG it has a resistive heating element that it utilizes in conjunction with the heat pump to assist with the drying time.
My question, does the GE use a resistive heating element or is it all heat pump doing the drying and does the LG unit use more electricity because of that heating element compared to the GE.
The 5 year warranty on the GE's heat pump is way better than what LG offers and their history/fiasco with compressors in their refrigerators going bad...😬
i saw the same video that made that assumption but the heating element is only used to heat water during a sanitization cycle no other time
Also a dedicated dryer will always give you that toasty hot feeling every time you dry your clothes those AIOs always leave your clothes damp.
the clothes come out just as hot as my gas dryer using the lg these are not the same technology as years past
That toasty heat is your high electric bill and clothes fibers damaged by excessive heat. A heat pump dryer will dry your clothes using less energy and at a lower temp.
So if you were buying one today, which one would you choose?
Let you know Monday
It seems like a washing machine could wash its own condenser like my Roborock mops my floors then washes its mop. 😊
What is the camera person doing to make you laugh?
I cant remember.....
LG has a resistive heater to produce condensation to help dry, in addition to the much smaller, as compared to GE, heat pump. Thanks Ben's !
I saw that when we broke it down...didnt seem to help much in testing
that resistive heater is only used during a sanitization wash cycle to super heat the water it is never used for drying purposes
Combo's are not new they have been in the EU and south asia market for YEARS, just new here in the states.
No...they have been here in smaller models for 20 years or so
@@YaleAppliance1 Ah thanks for clarifying this I had no clue, first time I seen and used one was in Malaysia. Appreciate the correction!
The fact that the GE version has a bigger heat pump system and a five year warranty on the heat pump system vs LG's one year makes the GE a much better choice in my opinion. Don't get me wrong. I'm glad LG introduced this machine because competition is never a bad thing. But having only a one year warranty on a washer and dryer combo with so many things that can possibly fail is a really bad thing.
I've had nothing but issues with the new LG. I bought it from Home Depot and they only have a 48 hour window for returns. We returned the first one due to water spraying clothes in the fan cycle at the end of the drying. This ended up happening to the second one they delivered. So instead of contacting Home depot again, we called LG. They were polite and tried to assist but I really should have called Home Depot and requested them to return it because it's the biggest pos I ever bought.
So now I'm stuck with this broken machine. LG sent a certified technician which did nothing but argue with us after all he did was check for errors. "Working as intended". On top of clothes taking forever to dry 5-12+ hours, the drain pump is constantly erroring out even though there's maybe a tiny bit of lint on one of two of the filter holes. This is a pain to deal with if you don't have the pedestal because you have to drain the reservoir to clean the pump lint filter and it's so low to the ground. I'm pretty sure this pump system is broken too because it's asking to be cleaned every 5 loads or so and we hear a gargling sound every 5-10 seconds while in dry cycle. Why would the pump be running constantly if there's a reservoir?
So I have to call LG once again for the 5th+ time and argue with them that this pos is broken. This has been the most frustrating experience I've ever had buying something. I'd recommend anyone to buy their major appliances from someone who has a 15 day or longer return policy like costco so you don't have to experience anything like what I've had to.
what's the chances of getting two broken units?! insane. The only thing I can think of is there was a bad batch of units that went out
I don't reccomend LG, their Main PCB's are Engineered to Fail roughly around the two Year mark. They use under rated High Current Resistors which basically takes out an entire Portion of the Circuit Board with it when its about to burn up and when it does, making Circuit Repair Pointless, on top of the Goop they submerge the entire PCB in. My Second PCB for my 2in1 just Burnt out AGAIN around the two year mark. Not a Coincidence in my Opinion. Also on my 4th Drain Pump, which is Fine, small Objects can and Will find themselves into that pump assembly, all other parts of the 2in1 appear to be in Mint Condition! Nothing like spending 400$ on a New PCB every two Years. Dunno about the GE
Hmmm...we havent seen that. But I will review for sure.
The cycle time just isn't good enough for us.
these units require change of habits more than anything. put a load while you sleep, go to work, leave the house, come back and it's dry. they are less suited to chaining 5 loads on laundry day, and more to doing one a night and one when you go to work. honestly I think it has overall been a huge improvement for us, and no risk of forgetting to change the load and having it mildew.
also, pro tip... just keep your existing dryer for times you need to turbo through some cycles
LG Direct claims to be owned and run by LG. Doesn’t this count as an in house service department?
I think you should call the number and find out....
@@YaleAppliance1 what am I supposed to ask them? Their website says they’re owned and operated by LG I’m very confused.
Starting out with “general problems” this can’t be good.
You stated that with separates, you can get more done. However, is it mot recommended to allow the machine up to an hour to rest between use?
We have an energy efficient home with no vents for the dryer. For that reason, we bought 2 sets of Whirlpool washers and matching heat pump dryers to go with them.
They have been in place for almost three years and have worked with no problems. I keep a Dewalt portable shop vacuum next to them and use it to clean both filters.
I don't remember what we paid for the 4 units s it was a pretty big purchase of a total of 13 /14 appliances.
These are appealing because they usually run on 110, I could have thrown three of them in the laundry room snd simplified things.
Some folks are going to say you don't need multiple, but that depends on what your time is worth. Both I and my wife work downtown, so it's important to maximize the time we have st at home. Secondly, a combo unit would eliminate those times when you run the washer and forget to then move everything to the dryer.