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GE - 5 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Top Load Washer - White on White/Silver Backsplash
Average customer rating
4.1
(738 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 738 reviews
5 Stars
466
4 Stars
110
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
37
1 Star
85
79%of customers recommend this product.
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560 out of
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Customer Reviews for GE - 5 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Top Load Washer - White on White/Silver Backsplash
Customer Rating
1
Dont buy
on September 29, 2026
Posted by: Liben4
from Cleveland Ohio
GE has been the only brand of appliances that I have ever owned. I have never had a problem until I purchased this washer. Six months after owning it is when all the problems started. It becomes unbalanced No matter how many clothes you put in it. The auto fill and the smart expense has never worked. Because I've never had a problem with any of my appliances before I was unaware of how unhelpful GE is when it comes to appliances that don't work. it seems like because I’ve been having these problems since a few months after I purchased it up until now that they just want to say that the machine is older, but that is not the case I’ve been having these problems since the beginning they are just getting worse. I’m going to end up having to buy a new washer which really irritates my soul.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
1
Quality
1
Value
3
Response from geappliances.comBy Adrian, GE_Appliances, October 5, 2026
We would like to assist you with this washer and gather some additional information from you. An agent will be reaching out to you via email. Please respond to the email at your earliest convenience.
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Customer Rating
2
Doesn’t spin. Too deep. Scent beads didn’t dissolv
on July 27, 2026
Posted by: Kweso
from Chattanooga, TN
I’ve owned less than five years and motherboard is out. It didn’t balance about 25% of washes. And the tub was so deep I couldn’t reach the bottom. I’m 5’4”. Not that functional. Also when adding scent beads they didn’t dissolve.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
2
Quality
2
Value
2
Response from geappliances.comBy Diego, GE_Appliances, July 28, 2026
We want to help you with your washer motherboard not working. We are going to reach out via email to gather more information, please reply at your earliest convenience.
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Customer Rating
1
Trash
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: FrustratedJuls
from Sugarcreek, OH
This model is JUNK! Not even 1 star worthy. Will wash a load for hours because it can’t balance. Control panel lasts barely a year or two. Now panel is blinking and I can’t select any changes to the preset loads. Capacity can’t even handle a small comforter. Agitates but doesn’t get the whole blanket wet. Inside rim is already rusting. Not even 4 years old. Water temperature is way off. I select warm and it puts out hot one time and cold the next time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Quality
1
Value
1
Response from geappliances.comBy Diego, GE_Appliances, March 16, 2026
We want to help you with your washer's balance, control panel and inside rim rusting. We are going to reach out via email to gather more information. Please reply at your earliest convenience.
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Customer Rating
1
Big let down for GE products
on January 2, 2026
Posted by: Jeremy80
from Utah
This has been the worst washer we have ever owned. We are builders and have been a fan of GE, but this experience has changed that. We don’t push GE anymore to our clients. It can’t handle large loads, makes lots of noises, and we have had people come out multiple times to repair. The dryer isn’t any better. Please avoid.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
1
Quality
1
Value
1
Response from geappliances.comBy Julia, GE_Appliances, January 7, 2026
We're sorry to hear you're not satisfied with the performance of this washer, and we'd like to help. There are performance troubleshooting tips starting on page 22 of the Use and Care Manual here: https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--GFJsZXIb--/d9d49d40afa9ee39f80e1ec2d029e72d22bf5377.pdf. On page 24 there are detailed descriptions of normal operating noises. If these tips don't resolve the issue you're experiencing, or the sounds your experiencing are not normal, please reach out to our Bodewell service team to schedule a service appointment. You can call to schedule at 833-426-3393 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET) or you can schedule online here: https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm
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Customer Rating
1
Horrible Washer
on December 26, 2025
Posted by: Hate3977
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This machine is the worst washing machine I've ever used. No matter the load capacity, arrangement of said load it will battle itself to find balance every 4th load .. it's maddening. The agitator I feel is the issue.... Truly no point in the large capacity cause I have yet to find a rhyme or reason to why it looses balance so often. I feel this issue has cut the life span at least in half.... I'm sure GE knew..... Do better
Features
4
Performance
1
Quality
2
Value
1
Response from geappliances.comBy Joyce, GE_Appliances, December 29, 2025
Your feedback is appreciated, and we want to help you with your washer getting out of balance. When an out-of-balance condition is detected by the washer, the spin light will blink during the remaining portion of the cycle and will stay illuminated for a short time after cycle completion. When the washer tries to redistribute the load, the rinse light will be illuminated solid while the spin light blinks. When this occurs, the washer is taking actions to correct the out-of-balance condition and complete the cycle normally. In some cases, the washer may not be able to balance the load and spin up to full speed. If you notice the load is more wet than normal at the end of the cycle, redistribute the load evenly in the wash basket and run a Drain & Spin cycle. Please review page 13 in your manual for loading information here: https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--GFJsZXIb--/d9d49d40afa9ee39f80e1ec2d029e72d22bf5377.pdf
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Customer Rating
1
Need Stain Removal or Have Bulky Items? Skip This!
on November 23, 2025
Posted by: The Natural Cleaner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My household has been using this washer for about five years now, and as a whole, we have not been happy with it.
Pros: 1) It has a laundry liquid dispense system (that I don’t use, however). 2) It is a larger capacity which is nice for bulky items. 3) It appears to have lots of wash cycles and features.
Cons: 1) It becomes easily unbalanced, so I often have to rearrange my items to balance it. Therefore, it cannot be left alone especially when doing laundry like towels or bedding. 2) The soak option is just that—soak. It does not agitate at all every few minutes like a previous washer I had did. This means I have to reach in with a long cooking spoon to agitate items that need soaking. The soak option also does not go for longer than two hours. If you use natural cleaning products (without petroleum) such as oxygen bleach, you will find this is only the minimum time oxygen bleach needs to whiten/remove stains. It also does not allow you to pop the lid open for more than 10 minutes without turning off, so if I need to soak items, it’s better for me to just use my bathtub, defeating the entire point of having a washer. 3) If you fill it more than 50% of the way full, expect it to not use enough water to cover your items and also expect it to get unbalanced. 4) You cannot add extra water to the “normal” cycle. 5) It’s “balancing” option is just filling itself up with water again (such a waste!) with the hope that it becomes *magically* balanced again which only works about 30% of the time. 6) It pauses as soon as you open the lid, stopping the water. That means that I cannot use the water to rinse out my soap container to use the last drops of it. I have to go to my kitchen sink, wait for the water to get hot, and go back and forth from the kitchen to the laundry room to ensure it is rinsed out and ready to be recycled.
Verdict: As soon as it breaks, I’m taking a baseball bat to it and getting a traditional washer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
1
Quality
3
Value
2
Response from geappliances.comBy Julia, GE Appliances, November 24, 2025
We'd like to help you improve your overall experience with your washer. To ensure the load stays properly balanced, we recommend reviewing the loading guidelines on page 13 of the Use and Care Manual (https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--GFJsZXIb--/d9d49d40afa9ee39f80e1ec2d029e72d22bf5377.pdf). As for the water level, newer models are designed to meet energy and water efficiency standards set by the DOE (Department of Energy), so you may not see a full wash basket like older machines, but the washer is performing as designed. Instead, load-sensing technology adjusts the water level based on the cycle selected and the load size. The "Deep Fill" option can be selected if you'd like to add more water to the tub, however, you still may not see the wash basket full to the top. If you feel as though what you're experiencing is not normal operation, please reach out to our Bodewell service team to schedule a service appointment. You can call to schedule at 833-426-3393 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET; Saturday – Sunday: Closed) or you can schedule online here: https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm
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Customer Rating
1
Inefficient
on August 30, 2025
Posted by: Loks
from Colorado
Do not buy. Most inefficient washer we have ever owned. Anything more than a couple pieces of clothing, it can’t balance and uses like 30 gallons of water at a time to try to balance it. Not uncommon to go through 60+ gallons of water a load
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
1
Quality
2
Value
1
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Response from geappliances.comBy Adrian, GE_Appliances, September 4, 2025
We are happy to provide guidance with this washer's balancing. The proper loading of this machine has a direct impact on the balance. We encourage you to load dry items loosely in the washer basket. For best results, load items evenly and loosely around the outside of the basket, filling in towards the center on larger loads. If loading your items like this does not resolve your issue, we recommend fully resetting your washer by disconnecting power from the unit for 2 - 3 minutes and reconnecting power. If this reset does not revert the unit back to normal operating function, this will require service by a qualified technician. You can schedule an appointment with a Bodewell technician by calling 833-4BODEWELL (833-426-3393) or schedule online at https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm
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Customer Rating
1
Would be great if it wasn’t so high tech
on August 19, 2025
Posted by: Disappointed mom88
I loved this washer for the first two years and than it keeps freezing on the sensing setting and will quit washes and make it challenging to wash clothes for a large family.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
1
Quality
1
Value
1
Response from geappliances.comBy Tierra, GE_Appliances, August 21, 2025
We'd like to assist you with your washer. We recommend unplugging the unit for 5 minutes and plugging it back in. This may help.
One of our team members will contact you via email shortly to gather more details. Kindly reply at your earliest convenience.
One of our team members will contact you via email shortly to gather more details. Kindly reply at your earliest convenience.
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