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| Date Reviewed: 12/06/2006 |
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Strengths: larger loads very quiet energy star sanitary cycle dryel cycle less drying time because the spin cycle is so fast get the clothes rather dry
Weaknesses: takes a little longer for a wash but the loads are rather larger so it balances out in the end
Summary: We noticed after months the washer would keep running and would not drain. We found out after a Tech came out that you have to clean the trap of the washer every so often (it is not mentioned in the manual. You take off the front bottom panel and you will see a round trap door to the right turn it and pull out and you can clean the trap make sure you put a pan under because water will come out as well. After this was done my washer worked great. When the trap is full the cycles won't run
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| Date Reviewed: 03/21/2006 |
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Strengths: Quietness, load Capacity, features for the money
Weaknesses: Length of time to wash a load of Laundry
Summary: I got the GE Adora set just recently. The one thing that has really surprised me at this point is the time it takes to do a load of laundry. Do not get me wrong the washer cleans really well. The average time for a load of whites is 75 min, but once you start adding any additional features, like Extra rinse, Heavily soiled, and a pre-wash the time grows to an astonishing 110 min that’s 1 hour and 50 min for a single load of laundry! That’s a LONG time.
Now don’t get me wrong, in the grand scheme of things the time is the only draw back to the washer. The Dryer works really well, took only 40 min to dry the load of whites. The dryer also has a special setting for the “Dryel” Dry cleaning system. This is good for your dry cleaning. The dryer and washer also features a unique personalized setting called “My Cycle”. You can set a washer or dryer cycle that customized to your settings. I thought this was a unique option. One other option on the Washer that’s nice is the Sanitize setting. The washer has a built in Heating unit to raise the temperature of the water to 160 degrees (if your hot water from water heater is 120 degrees)
Another great feature about the washer is unlike many Front loader sets that require a solid foundation to control vibration, This set can be set on the second floor of a house or a house with a crawl space without vibrating things off the wall. For extra vibration protection it was suggested to me to place a piece of “Wonder Board” under the set. I went one step further and put 2 pieces under them (my washroom is on the second floor). The vibration even on High spin is minimal or equivalent to a top loading washer.
Over all I would suggest this pair to anyone. It’s a really good set for the money. I paid $899 for the Washer and $649 for the dryer and then $149 for each of the pedestals (rises both washer and dryer 13” off the floor and provides a large storage drawer on each). The delivery, set up and takeaway of my old set was only $55 (with a refund available for this service at the time I bought the set) and 0% interest and no payment for 12 months on my Home depot Credit card.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/11/2007 |
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Strengths: Washes loads super clean regardless of load size. Quiet, very easy to use.
Weaknesses: Balancing the washer can be tricky, but if you follow instructions is possible.
Summary: Love this set. Very easy to use. Washes clothes super clean and spin cycle gets clothes almost dry, saving energy on drying. Machine is very quiet, but it has to be balanced correctly. I use almost all the cycles available, and find the pre-wash cycle very useful. One tip, keep washer door open in between washing laundry to avoid moisture build-up and smell. Cycles are longer than top loaders, but due to the small amount of water usage, the longer cycles are necessary.
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| Date Reviewed: 09/30/2006 |
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Strengths: SANITARY CYCLE STANDARD, NOT an "option", Super large capacity, Very Quiet, Easy to operate, Less noisey than competitors! SUPER CLEAN LAUNDRY!
Weaknesses: None about the Adora... The Duets had a LONG list... glad I let my X have them!
Summary: I thought it was only fair for me to share my experiences with both the Whirlpool Duet (Sanitary model, the $1,300+ washer) with the GE Adora. The GE Adora offers a sanitary option on most cycles, and they do not charge an additional $400-500 for this option. Also, the duet would only wash a total of 2 hours maximum, and often need an addtitional load or TWO run, to feel "clean". (there goes the 1/3 savings). The only major difference is the "high-spin" rate, in which the water/detergent/etc. is extracted from the clothing. The Duet does offer a higher spin rate, but this really is not that much. Considering the Adora's high spin rate is 1000+rpm... I would also consider the Adora to be the LESSER of the two as far as noise. The Adora sounds more or less like a regular washer, when on the HIGH spin cycle only... The duet sounded like a 747-400 taking off, and shook the entire house accordingly. I also noticed that using any "ordinary" detergent in the duet caused a "suds" feature to activate. Which basically spent more time, water and energy rinsing the items over and over. In the Adora, I have been using regular Gain ( I love the smell) with nothing but excellent results with the GE adora. The Adora spins the items at 1000+ rpm, which is almost "dry" when ready for the dryer. I spend a lot less time using the Adora than the Duet. Also, I really like being able to "change" the wash settings in the middle of the cycle on the Adora vs. the Duet. And to be honest, after giving the Duets to my X... I feel so much better with the Adora's.... I made out with the better end of the deal! Since I paid for the Duets, I still get all the service problems sheets. So glad I went with the Adora!
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| Date Reviewed: 02/04/2006 |
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 GE Adora from Home Depot Strengths: Very Large, Cleans well, Energy efficient
Weaknesses: Takes a long time to wash a load of clothes, Spin cycle on high is noisey
Summary: I haven't had the pair for very long but, I was really amazed at how long it takes to wash the clothes with this system. My biggest surprise was the 59 minutes it took to wash a load of delicates which I use for about 12 Bras. The default setting to dry my delicates needed to be ran twice and they still were not dried. Luckily there is a setting on the dryer to just run for a duration of time.
For a normal load the cycle is 75 minutes and the drying time is a little less than my top loader. But it is still 36 minutes. Tack that onto the 75 minutes and it takes a little less than 2 hours to wash and dry. You can modify these settings a little and the run time can be a little faster but, I can't get anywhere near the time it took for my top loader. I asked a couple of people who have new front loaders if this is the norm. The response I got back is it appears that front load washers do take longer to run through a cycle than top loaders but, the GE Adora is really a snail.
I do not want to be totally negative. The clothes are very clean an there is a nice cool down feature on the dryer so, when I get the clothes out immediately after the buzzer, they are not hot. I can also say that in my older washer and dryer which were over 16 years old, it wasn't unusual to have to run the dryer a number of times to get certain clothes dry. The new one I only had issues with were my delicates.
I couldn't beat the price when I bought it from HomeDepot because I applied for a credit card to get an additional 10% off and they had a special to get a gift card with it. I really have to compare it with other washer and dryers in the price range which I paid for it. As much as I wanted a Whirlpool Duet I wasn't going to pay $1400 for just the washer. So, I tried to get the best Washer and dryer for my money. This may be it. I just have to be patient with the wash cycle. I just need to put a load in the washer and go find something to do for an hour or so. Maybe go for a nice long walk and when I come back they will be clean.
I am looking forward to getting my water and electrical bills. Than I think I will be more satisfied with this purchase.
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| Date Reviewed: 02/06/2006 |
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Strengths: very clean clothes, whitest whites we have ever had. Nice to watch operate, nice to add all liquids at the start of wash, Internal Heater
Weaknesses: none yet
Summary: It's amazing.. We were really not wanting to spend 900 on a washer.. but it's exceeded every expectation.. amazingly clean clothes.. uses very little energy and water.. Super quiet.. low vibration.. hardly any. Internal Heater.
The cycles are longer.. but they are worth it..
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| Date Reviewed: 04/01/2006 |
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 Not adoring my Adora... Strengths: Hold a lot of clothes, uses less water, child lock for the buttoms and the "Add a Garment" feature.
Weaknesses: Time...time...time. This machine takes FOREVER to wash a load of clothes. The softener NEVER seems to make it's way to the clothes. The spin cycle is very loud.
Summary: I was completely sold on this Adora when we purchased 10 days ago. It looks great, has the internal heater and holds lots of clothes. But I was very disappointed after the very first wash. Maybe I was expecting too much, but for the price I was expecting more. The clothes came out hard and didn't have that normal clean smell. So I looked into the detergent/bleach/softener tray to see if there was a problem. That is where I found my first problem. The same amount of softener I added to the clothes at the beginning of the wash was still sitting in the tray. So I just figured I did something wrong and started the next load. This time I added a little more detergent to see if that would make a difference in getting that clean smell. Well this time the clothes came out smelling cleaner, but the softener did not work again. I called GE for help, but they didn't seem to understand why this problem was occurring. So offered to send out a repairman to see what was going on. The only problem was that this was going to take a week to get someone out.
I was also diappointed with the time it took to wash a load of clothes. Even my smallest load (a set of sheets) took 1:14 minutes to wash. I also attempted to wash a few stained shirts that I pretreated and added to the "stain" cycle. Those 4 shirts took 2:44 to wash, but I figured if it took out the stains it would be worth the time. Of course after waiting all that time ALL the stains remained.
So overall I am not happy with the machine and instead of waiting to have someone come out a repair a less than 2 days (at the time)machine I decided to have it returned. I picked out another machine and hope I have better luck with that front loader. I also hope the next one is a little quieter. This Adora was VERY loud when it is spinning the clothes. It vibrates the whole house.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/03/2006 |
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 JUNK Strengths: Uses less water
Weaknesses: A washer that doesn't wash? Long wash time, spin cycle noisy and HE detergent a little more expensive.
Summary: I purchased the pair three months ago. I was impressed with it for about a month then after some loads the clothes were soaked at the end of the spin cycle. I called for service and after a couple days the service tech showed up. He told me that GE only offers an on-line training video, not a hands-on training class which the other manufacturers do. He had to read the service manual while servicing it. He took the front panel off and removed an adult sock from the drain. He did not understand how an adult sock could get past the seal. It worked for another month then the drain pump would run at the beginning of cycle instead of fill with water. Another service call. Different service tech same result, reading the service manual while on the phone with GE. (Both techs have been servicing appliances for 20+ years.) The error codes indicate a defective fill sensor and door lock although the door lock works fine. GE will not allow the service tech to purchase the parts from the local parts distributer who they could get the parts in two days. They have to order them from GE's warehouse in Texas and it will take 7-10 working days. I called GE's consumer support number to see if they could expedite the delivery but they told me that was just how it works. So it's been over a week and still waiting on parts. Owned for three months unable to wash 3 weeks and counting.....will never buy a GE product again!
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| Date Reviewed: 04/20/2006 |
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Strengths: Clothes are SO clean,Wash cycle & spin are quiet,They look wonderful. Dryer works like a dream. I have 3 kids and do day care & I just LOVE them!
Weaknesses: None yet
Summary: The washing is long but My clothes have never been cleaner!!! Im totally sold on these I think they are the best in their price range! Im a happy Owner!
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| Date Reviewed: 05/03/2006 |
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GE adora washer
Strengths: worked for less then 6 days
Weaknesses: broke down after 6 days door wouldnt stay closed tightly
Summary: I went to home depot and bought the GE adora washer dryer pair. I will NEVER BUY from HOME DEPOT AGAIN! 1st they didnt bring the gas dryer which I ordered, said i ordered an electric one. My adora washer worked great for 5 days then began to leak detergent from the door. The door wouldnt stay tightly closed. When the dryer came it was without the drawer and didnt work at all. I fought days to get it returned. They wanted to repair it but I didnt feel I should have paid for 2 lemons. Run away from this store and adora
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| Date Reviewed: 09/19/2009 |
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Junk
Strengths: Washes Great
Weaknesses: only lasted 3 years
Summary: I have had this washer for 3 years It has broke down on me and I have found out that there is a bearing in the back of the drum that wears out and you have to spend 500 dollars to replace the whole tub. I can buy a new washer for that price. Have had it shred several pices of clothing and have to empty the filter every 5th load of clothes.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/27/2008 |
- neveragainGE89
from TX
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GE Adora is horrible - shredding my clothes!
Strengths: not a single thing
Weaknesses: the whole thing
Summary: I've had this washer for almost 2 years, but started having trouble with it within the first 6 months. The first problem was that is shredded, I mean absolutely SHREDDED a pair of shorts. I called GE service - they didn't know what caused it so they replaced the boot. Several months later, shredded another pair of shorts. To date I have had the boot rip (and replaced) 5 times. It has shredded 12 shirts/shorts. It chooses not to spin sometimes, or it spins so hard it shreds clothes. I've had the controller replaced. Bottom line - this is a piece of crap product. GE service is even worse. Don't waste your time or money on this.
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| Date Reviewed: 04/27/2007 |
- Beckjuardo
from WA
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GE Adora Washer and Dryer
Strengths: Gets clothes clean, uses less water than a top load. The dryer does and exceptional job. When they are operational.
Weaknesses: Reliability, and delivery of repair service
Summary: We have had our GE Adora less than a year. In the first 6 months the seal in the washer had to be replaced, and it took TWO WEEKS to get the part and have it installed. By the eighth month the drum in the dryer had to be replaced, it took TWO WEEKS to get the part and have it installed. Now at month eleven we have had the computer board go out in the washer, and the door latch fail as well. Time to get parts and repair TWO WEEKS. None of these failures were caused by misuse or abuse. All are being covered by warranty, but to have this much trouble with a new washer and dryer pair in this length of time is unacceptable. My last washer and dryer pair was purchased new and was used for 23 years! DO NOT BUY A GE ADORA! And further WHY DOES EVERY PROBLEM HAVE A REPAIR TURNAROUND TIME OF TWO WEEKS?
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| Date Reviewed: 12/28/2006 |
- vivitrans
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GE Adora WHDVH626FWW
Strengths: NONE
Weaknesses: RIPPED YOUR BRAND NEW CLOTHES, WON'T DRAIN PROPERLY, SMELLY CLOTHES
Summary: I bought my GE Adora less then a year ago & start to noticed that there are leakage everywhere. I thought maybe I overload it but after another couple times the problem was not mine but it was the machine. Same thing with my clothes being ripped, first I thought it was due to the aging of the clothes but when it ripped my brand new favorite Ann Taylor sweather then the machine is no longer an innocent appliance but a very poorly designed machine. Beside that, my children complained about their smelly clothes even after we just take it out from the dryer.
Overall this machine should not be recommend to anyone and the builder need to reconsider their design because it will ruin GE name in the long run. I will never recommend this to anyone even if it cost $100 to purchase a brand new appliance because to see the result after each load after 4 months into purchasing then you began to judge your own sanity vs the appliance and it is definitely not worth it.
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| Date Reviewed: 12/14/2006 |
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Don't do it!!!
Strengths: Looks nice... I guess.
Weaknesses: Reliability poor (Complete breakdown within 3 months). Field service availability poor (2 week wait for GE rep), Parts availability poor (10 day wait), Customer Service poor.
Summary: 2006-12-14 08:11:06 Major machine malfunction (rear drum cracked) 3 months after purchase. Service reps need to disassemble entire machine to repair (2 man job!). GE Customer Service... Poor, Poor, Poor. 2 week wait for GE service rep, 10 days for part delivery. Nothing like a month staring at a brand new unusable washer! When asking about getting the machine replaced under warrentee I was transferred to a rep who was confrontational with me before I even explained my problem. Zero concern for customer satisfaction.
GE never again!!
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