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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@MichaelGolpe 10 месяцев назад

1:41 Big Business CEO saying, “Drats! He found out about our planned obsolescence!” 😂 Good job 👍

@biketrailsandwaggingtails 6 месяцев назад

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.

@10p6 7 месяцев назад

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.

@HomeGuySolutions 7 месяцев назад

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.

@pcsbuffalo 7 месяцев назад

Once you figure out a working design, can you please send me the.STL file so I can print it as well? 😅

@davidmorris4948 6 месяцев назад

Me too I would like the file!

@benjamindewart1436 6 месяцев назад

I would be interested in buying whatever you come up with if it works

@Factsspeaktruth 3 месяца назад

For sure! I have this machine and the lint build up not only on the coils but inside that while compartment is ridiculous

@paulrichard3601 7 месяцев назад

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.

@markh7006 6 месяцев назад

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.

@a2z228 3 месяца назад

Still working

@cleyva213 3 месяца назад

Not a fire hazard?

@itsthe1nonlyme870 2 месяца назад

I freaking love the internet and am so grateful to you for sharing!!!

@lalechuga 2 месяца назад

@@cleyva213 this was my thought 😮 hope someone chimes in

@aesasieta Месяц назад

Hello Mark. So do you then just wipe off the lint from the panty hose on the left side of the filter??

@HomeGuySolutions 10 месяцев назад

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.

@NicholasHomer 10 месяцев назад

I’d be very interested if you could upload your own video showing your upgrades.

@chrispapademetrious408 9 месяцев назад

Please post a video of your modifications!

@MyJman37 9 месяцев назад

Would love some additional details if possible.

@Kne2450 8 месяцев назад

Can you tag us and upload a video or tell us what you did, used, etc?

@Chris-ho5zb 8 месяцев назад

Please tag us!

@berthogendoorn2133 10 месяцев назад

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!

@XDeathXSS 2 месяца назад

Agreed

@sknight1963 3 месяца назад

My combo unit arrives Sunday. You can bet I’ll be doing the mod. Thanks guys.

@geappliances 9 месяцев назад

Ben, thank you for the amazing coverage you’ve given our GE Profile Combo in your RU-vid 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

@bensappliancesandjunk 9 месяцев назад

Sure! I will message via X!

@HomeGuySolutions 9 месяцев назад

Ben, I informed GE that there are a lot of people modifying for attempting to modify this filter device. I had referenced a few RU-vid 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

@geappliances 9 месяцев назад

@@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

@danielcielmaee3642 9 месяцев назад

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.

@bensappliancesandjunk 9 месяцев назад

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

@louiseclovemypups9186 5 месяцев назад

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. 😀

@ttheisent 8 месяцев назад

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.

@guillaumepare9651 6 месяцев назад

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...

@johnorourke748 8 месяцев назад

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!

@Kne2450 8 месяцев назад

What type of tape? Brand? Does it give off a smell?

@dlmurray55 7 месяцев назад

he tells you in the video, best of luck in life@@Kne2450

@dlmurray55 7 месяцев назад

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

@johnorourke748 7 месяцев назад

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.

@MadLadsAnonymous 7 месяцев назад

@@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?

@Loreality 10 месяцев назад

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.

@bensappliancesandjunk 10 месяцев назад

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.

@Loreality 10 месяцев назад

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.

@HomeGuySolutions 7 месяцев назад

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.

@dfwoverland 3 месяца назад

Agreed.

@SpartanIV 10 месяцев назад

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.

@chrispapademetrious408 9 месяцев назад

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.

@Kne2450 8 месяцев назад

Agreed

@HomeGuySolutions 7 месяцев назад

I posted a solution to the Filter assembly that will resolve lint / per hair bypassing the filter

@Kne2450 7 месяцев назад

@@HomeGuySolutions Thx. Where did you post?

@jesse6344 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Ben. Very useful and informative video!

@DennisMurphey 8 месяцев назад

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

@CtrlAltDUST 8 месяцев назад

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.

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

No brushes are needed. Just follow our procedure and use our products pre-cut for the machine. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service

@UVIcki 9 месяцев назад

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?

@shift2electric5 6 месяцев назад

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.

@michelletwigg5928 6 месяцев назад

Would love a photo or video of what you did to prevent lint leakage.

@lionintu 4 месяца назад

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

@jerryschull2122 7 месяцев назад

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.

@aultraman 4 месяца назад

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.

@woodrowwilliams1812 10 месяцев назад

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?

@bluearcherx 10 месяцев назад

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

@rael_gc 10 месяцев назад

@@bluearcherx Oh, thanks for the clarification!

@photolabguy 10 месяцев назад

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.

@Ladco77 10 месяцев назад

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.

@bluearcherx 10 месяцев назад

@@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.

@Kne2450 10 месяцев назад

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

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

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. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service

@goglamere 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! I heard this was gonna be an issue. I’ve only done about 4 loads so far but I want to keep on top of this. I appreciate the help!

@HomeGuySolutions 8 месяцев назад

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 RU-vid 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.

@shawnhamel5711 10 месяцев назад

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.

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

You are correct. We have designed a upgrade kit to solve the issue and also a flushing process without taking the machine apart. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service

@Resist4 10 месяцев назад

I thought the GE engineer said lint wouldn't be an issue. Hmmmmm. But I don't see many people cleaning this machine as you suggested, when most people barely clean the filter at all. Glad you tested this! Just wish manufactures would do the same prior to releasing a product to market.

@bluearcherx 10 месяцев назад

the GE engineer HAS to say that.

@Resist4 10 месяцев назад

@@bluearcherx Actually he doesn't. I would think that the GE engineers are smarter than this RU-vidr and knew about this potential issue but the higher ups, wanted to keep the costs down. And if they didn't know about this issue, then they should have had this RU-vidr do the testing for them, to find it.

@HomeGuySolutions 7 месяцев назад

@@Resist4 I posted a fix to the filter assembly

@HomeGuySolutions 7 месяцев назад

If they don’t provide a modified Filter Assembly, it can be a class action lawsuit. In my testing of “Less Lint”, I would look ke to see the testing they did. Amount of lint is the same, if not more in some cases. I think they pulled the wool "lint" over our eyes. By having such a large, flat filter, to us gullible humans, it looks like less lint.

@Resist4 7 месяцев назад

@@HomeGuySolutions Where?

@fluxwood 3 месяца назад

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.

@l.l.5274 2 месяца назад

Please let me know when you find the solution and make the video. Thanks.😊

@itsthe1nonlyme870 2 месяца назад

Me too please! Thank you!!

@fluxwood 2 месяца назад

@@itsthe1nonlyme870 its up!

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

@@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. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service for Videos and information.

@christophero1969 10 месяцев назад

Nice fix.

@rd1313 7 месяцев назад

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)

@TwoCaptainsOneShip 6 месяцев назад

Great information!!

@MariaMilnik 5 месяцев назад

if you us the rubber glue sealant how do you clean the foam?

@herpshnerp 6 месяцев назад

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!

@jonathanwills4726 8 месяцев назад

After seeing this yeah. I decided an LG washtower is a better buy. thanks.

@aliciagarcia6831 День назад

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.

@hu5116 8 месяцев назад

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.

@speedracer9132 7 месяцев назад

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

@DeltaKilo77 9 месяцев назад

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.

@Kne2450 9 месяцев назад

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.

@chrispapademetrious408 9 месяцев назад

@@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.

@Kne2450 9 месяцев назад

@chrispapademetrious408 Agreed. Let's see how long this combo will last with built-up lint that is hard to reach.

@thomrasmussen 6 месяцев назад

This lint problem completely fried my machine GE replaced it this week.

@lionintu 4 месяца назад

@thomrasmussen you accumulated that much lint that fast?

@thatretiredguy8907 7 месяцев назад

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.

@HomeGuySolutions 10 месяцев назад

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.

@mahdego 10 месяцев назад

Do you have link for your mods? Are you seeing a significant difference?

@1Larriva 10 месяцев назад

Let’s see your mod. I would be seriously interested

@MyJman37 9 месяцев назад

Well I am interested with what you have moded

@DannyN-f5l 8 месяцев назад

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.

@daisymayla Месяц назад

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 ?

@stevenziegler2523 10 месяцев назад

Doesn't the sealant prevent you from removing the filter once it hardens?

@Resist4 10 месяцев назад

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.

@VirusZero0140 10 месяцев назад

@@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

@thedaveking 9 месяцев назад

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.

@zunar_j5_933 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, I wondered the exact same thing. You're locking that foam filter in.

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

@@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. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service

@TheRealDaveCast 2 месяца назад

Does that gasket affect you being able to take out the black filter for cleaning?

@mayer7196 5 месяцев назад

How do you take apart the black filter to clean it if its silicone attached??

@candicephipps7599 2 месяца назад

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.

@basilbme2000 15 дней назад

Do u open the filter and wash the foam filter? Please and thank you

@leeannekermode7452 6 месяцев назад

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.

@craftysuzcreates Месяц назад

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

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

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. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service

@JohnJohnson-rl7fq 7 месяцев назад

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.

@TeslaModelOwner 6 месяцев назад

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.

@claypyrotech7473 6 месяцев назад

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.

@JosephDalrymple Месяц назад

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.

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

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. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service

@JoeL-zx2tl 7 месяцев назад

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.

@rd1313 7 месяцев назад

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.

@HomeGuySolutions 7 месяцев назад

I threw out the packaging. I had purchased several and tried all different sorts of devices to vacuum inside. When I send the video, I will also send photos of the brushes. I believe it was a kit I purchased at Home Depot. It had one long skinny brush, and one fat one around 3 inches Round and 4 inches long. The bristles were just right and not too stiff. In order to use that larger brush, you do not push back-and-forth on the fins. You rotate the brush slowly to get in between the fence and at the same time keep a vacuum attachment just sucking the lint out. You can actually just hold it under the brush And spin the brush slowly or, just spin the brush to loosen everything up and then vacuum straight in and straight out without touching any of the. That is all you will need. Anyone who regrets this purchase, I would say once you know how to clean it until a new filter has been designed, it’s a great machine. It looks like GE is way superior over LG, just the fact that the size of their condenser is only a quarter of the size of what GE uses, shows a lot about what they whipped together. Also, looking at the video that was posted of only several washes there was more buildup on the LG then there was on the GE. I have no clue how to fix the LG problem, because I don’t own that machine yet.

@HomeGuySolutions 7 месяцев назад

Search GE Combo Filter Fix

@christianmunoz3152 2 месяца назад

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?

@rollthers3157 3 месяца назад

When will they finally come out with an updated version of this machine?

@Dontleavemedimi 7 месяцев назад

I would suggest glass tape similar to the tape used in stoves or high heat applications.

@dragonfly8896 10 месяцев назад

Has GE issued a new lint filter yet? Do you think they will?

@rontech4804 8 месяцев назад

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

@snapshot6289 3 месяца назад

Looking for best price and place to get the large front center panel that seales the door. Thanks.

@CJDodd-to2zt 8 месяцев назад

If you are sealing the filter off how are you cleaning it after each load? Am I understanding correctly that it's not meant to collect in the middle of that filter but on the outside and that is where you are meant to scrape it off? So you really should have no need to pull it apart unless you are replacing it right?

@danielcielmaee3642 8 месяцев назад

Did your conversation with them convince you that you shouldn’t seal the filter?

@sarahgriffith1966 8 месяцев назад

Hey how bout avideo in the shity pedistal and how the unstability of it Mae's you feel like your in L.A

@akagapeach 3 месяца назад

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?

@Danellr007 8 месяцев назад

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?

@kpelkey6829 10 месяцев назад

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?

@Kne2450 9 месяцев назад

Oh my! I'm having the same issue. I've had this since October! How about you?

@ttph4835 8 месяцев назад

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.

@tize3994 7 месяцев назад

After using the GE Ultrafast Combo for about 6 to 8 months now I would have to say the biggest issue is the filter followed by the items being stuck to the drum walls and having to pull them down and run another dry cycle. But sticking to the lint filter, I did two things that reduced the lint getting by the filter. One, I use a shop vac to clean the filter. I have noticed that using the shop vac also cleans the foam filter so it does not get as dirty as quick. Still need to clean the foam filter just not as often. Secondly the top of the filter assembly towards the front where the lint seems to squeeze by I noticed what looks like a design in the frame that they use to push the assemble tight against the frame. I was able to place a piece of plastic stirring straw in there so the pressure would increase against the from. This seemed to work better because I saw a 85% reduction of lint after a wash and dry. Also since trying to get a new foam piece from GE is impossible, I made my own piece of from from 1/8" thick with 60 holes per sq inch which I cut to make it fit edge to edge so the frame when snapped in made a seal around the edge (6.25" x 16.75"). If someone knows how to get the specs on the foam that would be awesome.....

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

We offer pre-made kits. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service✅

@samnangtep400 3 месяца назад

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.

@brittanycochran3521 8 месяцев назад

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 😩

@OzarkLivin 8 месяцев назад

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.

@libbyvasquez1151 2 месяца назад

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.

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

We offer a complete filter upgrade solution and a cleaning process for the machine. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service

@paran01a 9 месяцев назад

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!

@ttph4835 8 месяцев назад

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.

@markellis7866 8 месяцев назад

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.

@paran01a 8 месяцев назад

@@markellis7866 Great tip, I've since started doing this as well. Definitely helps the sealed system dry out.

@shawnhamel5711 10 месяцев назад

I have a question about the detergent tub dispenser. Looking at a dishwasher, the detergent solidifies in the tubes to change the amount dispensed overtime. So the question is are you seeing this happen to the new clothes washers. I’m trying to decide if this is a feature I would like or would it be more trouble then it’s worth.

@booradley2259 9 месяцев назад

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?

@williameckenrodeiii6591 8 месяцев назад

Hi Ben if this question was asked before i do apologize. I would like to know if you MUST remove the detergent dispenser housing (the blue plastic where the dispenser drawers insert) to open up the coil housing to clean the lint out of the coils? Thanks in advance your videos are great keep up the great work.

@bensappliancesandjunk 8 месяцев назад

No, its a housing right beside the dispenser. Looks like its the same thing, but it isn't. The filter housing is removable w/o touching the detergent housing.

@williameckenrodeiii6591 8 месяцев назад

@bensappliancesandjunk wow thank you so much for the quick reply and great information i sure do hope that ge comes up with a permanent fix for this because my coil had alot of lint in it and for the hard earned money we paid for these units i think they should supply a fix for us. Thanks again.

@bluearcherx 10 месяцев назад

good grief, I just ordered one of these last week after pining over this exact issue since release. 😭

@rangeraficionado87 10 месяцев назад

To make the filter gasket, I would take some cues from mold making. If one were to wax the outside edges of the filter, then use the gasket maker and press the filter into the gasket maker, the foam filter could be removed once the gasket maker sets up, making a form-fitted gasket.. It wouldn't be 100% but none of these solutions will be 100% since some air will be getting around the outside of the filter frame where it slides into the machine..

@Leonardokite 10 месяцев назад

So how do you clean the foam filter now that it's attached?

@bensappliancesandjunk 10 месяцев назад

Gasket wraps around the housing so it's easily removed and cleaned

@Leonardokite 10 месяцев назад

@@bensappliancesandjunk Thanks! I'll have to check that out and do the procedure. Great tip!

@Resist4 10 месяцев назад

@@bensappliancesandjunk Oh wait, so you let the silicone set prior to putting in the filter? From the video it looked like you put the filter in with the soft silicone, so it would adhere to it.

@bluearcherx 10 месяцев назад

@@Resist4 gasket maker and silicone sealant are not the same thing. I can't say for sure if he let it set first, but even if you put it in wet, with gasket maker it is designed to release easily, not adhere.

@kwolitek4785 10 месяцев назад

7 years of research and development?😅 GE might wanna fire their engineers cause this is as stupid an oversight as it gets🙄

@Resist4 10 месяцев назад

Lint has always been an issue getting past filters, so you'd think by now this problem would be solved once and for all.

@bluearcherx 10 месяцев назад

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.

@belessblind 8 месяцев назад

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.

@Resist4 8 месяцев назад

@@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.

@James_Baggott 7 месяцев назад

@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.

@James_Baggott 7 месяцев назад

Sorry, are rubber gasket sealer makers removable after they dry? Or can you no longer take the filter completely apart to clean it? What about using that plus the electrical tape?

@JV61 6 месяцев назад

I had the some question, i wish someone here can answer this.

@jessearnold4512 10 месяцев назад

Did you install the foam right after you put the rtv on

@bensappliancesandjunk 10 месяцев назад

Let it solidify slightly then put the plastic housing in w/ foam so it would form-fit

@austinortega1561 8 месяцев назад

For my house I have to go ventless . What do you recommend as far as two in one? This GE or the LG All in One?

@bensappliancesandjunk 8 месяцев назад

I have the brand new LG model on the way to my store. So I can do a head to head comparison between both

@Obtuse94 8 месяцев назад

Interested to see how the LG lint filtering works. Along with customizable washing and drying options.

@ttph4835 8 месяцев назад

Looking forward to your comparison. I've read that the LG has what appears to be a better lint trap/removal tray and some kind of coil rinsing system built in. Kinda wish I had waited a little longer before getting the GE. @@bensappliancesandjunk

@bensappliancesandjunk 8 месяцев назад

@@ttph4835 it does. The LG filter is wayyyy better engineered

@ryan52403 8 месяцев назад

@@bensappliancesandjunkLooking forward to your review. Soon I hope!

@briangray5921 10 месяцев назад

You think GE would have tested for this...

@Resist4 10 месяцев назад

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.

@bluearcherx 10 месяцев назад

@@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.

@timhip1705 7 месяцев назад

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.

@dfwoverland 3 месяца назад

I finally just used the pressure washer to clean the coils. Then immediately clean the drain and expect a lot of water. To me it seems like the filter doesn’t seat properly.

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

We offer filter upgrade kits for the Stock Filter Housing as well as a through Flushing process for the entire machine. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service

@pamn4611 7 месяцев назад

Im having a different problem with the lint. After a cycle is complete Im finding lint is dried to the blue door gasket and i have to clean it off with a damp cloth. This is happening every single time😢

@jasonlucia4555 6 месяцев назад

Same problem. I mist on a vinegar/water solution, wait a few minutes and wipe down with a paper towel.

@stephendudley22 7 месяцев назад

How are you going to take out the filter to clean the interior portion if you seal it?

@bensappliancesandjunk 7 месяцев назад

Gasket seals around plastic. Easily removed

@johnsohn653 9 месяцев назад

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

@rachelainsworth7360 8 месяцев назад

This may be a silly question (sorry), but is it normal for the blue coils to be wet during use?

@bensappliancesandjunk 8 месяцев назад

Yes, they condense the moisture into water so it can be pushed out the drain

@jasonhughes5211 7 месяцев назад

i have had my machine since July of 2023. i have noticed severe lint build up on coils and on the intake side of the lint filter (open area behind the soap dispenser). do you have any recommendations on how to clean the lint from this area?

@HomeGuySolutions 7 месяцев назад

Just posted a video on a channel RU-vid > Home Guy Customer Service

@Colortiniz 9 месяцев назад

I just bought one. Great advice, going to do the gasket, was reading someone used weatherstripping though I like the gasket idea a bit better. Thanks! @geappliances please fix kthx

@AlexWeiner 6 месяцев назад

Could you elaborate a bit on how you applied the electrical tape? Are you completely taping over the seam or just adding a layer to the removable part?

@troopertrent 4 месяца назад

What about the massive amount of lint buildup on the left side of the well where the vent hole is? Despite cleaning the lint trap every load there is a huge glob built up that I cannot grab or vacuum out with a bristle brush. I’m about to have to take the whole thing apart.

@HomeGuySolutions 23 дня назад

We have a flushing procedure that works without taking the machine apart as well as upgraded filter kits. RU-vid: Home Guy Customer Service

@troopertrent 23 дня назад

@@HomeGuySolutions Thank you. I actually already bought one of your filter kits and it has helped a bit, but it still has a ton of build up. I'll look into your flushing procedure. That sounds promising. Horrible that we have to do this much work and modification to maintain these machines. Otherwise they're amazing!

@justinjones6810 10 месяцев назад

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

@spazzman90 9 месяцев назад

Go with silicone.

@JohnSherman2 10 месяцев назад

Does room air temperature and moisture cause changes in drying time?

@Kandralla 10 месяцев назад

It's a closed system so the answer is "probably not very much". What that means depends on how clever they choose to be with the water removed when drying. At some point the unit gets to its target temperature and then the heat pump will have to throttle down to keep the temperature from increasing which is going to slow down how quickly the unit can remove moisture from your clothes. If they wanted to be clever they could use the condensed water to remove heat from the system so the heat pump can run harder without increasing the temps (they're effectively dumping the excess heat down the drain in this case); if they do this then outside temperatures probably have no effect. If not then they're just dumping excess heat to air via the shell of the unit; when it's hot outside that will be harder to do and drying will take longer. As an owner of one of these there are two things I've noticed: 1. The only evidence that they're relying on outside air to keep the thing cool is that there are a couple passive vent holes on the back of the unit. I can't hear a fan cycling on and off and I have yet to feel any substantial air coming out of the vent. 2. The unit occasionally runs the water when it's in dryer mode (right at the beginning, and I think I've heard it do so in the middle of the drying cycle). Which I would expect to happen if it was using water to keep the unit cool and there's not enough coming from the inside of the dryer (like near the end of the cycle) That tends to point to them using the condensed water to remove waste heat; which means outside temps probably don't impact the unit at all.

@Justaddsaltt 7 месяцев назад

When ever you have time can you review the lg wash tower 😊 i relly like your RU-vid channel if you decide to that is 😊

@bensappliancesandjunk 7 месяцев назад

I want to. I have 2-3 reviews ahead of that to do though. Hopefully I still have one in my shop when I have the time to review it, as I really, really like it!

@user-yi7zj3lv5t 10 месяцев назад

What is the Speed Queen of ranges?

@Colortiniz 8 месяцев назад

Wolf

@abigaelo2218 9 месяцев назад

I just saw an option in the menu called Ultra Fresh? You can turn it on or off. Is this from a recent update? I can’t find it in a manual anywhere. What does it do?

@MyJman37 9 месяцев назад

That's strange I see this setting as well yet mine will not let me turn it on... can I ask you which mode you are in when getting your to turn on?

@abigaelo2218 9 месяцев назад

@@MyJman37you are right, I could not get it to turn on either. Was set to off on default and I hadn’t tried to turn it on yet as I wasn’t sure what it did. However it was not there prior to a software update (I think). Maybe something coming?