GE Washing Machine Model GTW680BSJWS Review 

I bought this 5 years ago and it's worked great.. my father inlaw bought a may tag and has fixed it about 3 times since and bought it 2 years after mine.

Just thank you for posting. It seems like so many companies want to Upload their own commercial and I want to see different ideas of appliances and other peoples thoughts of what they like and dont like, instead of listening to them praise themselves.

I got this model, had it for 4 months and it’s going on it’s 3rd service call! Contacted GE customer service the representative told me if it’s unrepairable they will send me a new unit. Buy they way that will be the third one. The first didn’t work, the one I currently have is junk! I’ve decided if they deem it unrepairable I want my money back, I’ll go out and buy an LG! Hope yours continues to work properly for you!

Thank you very much for that I read the manual..but actually seeing it hands on really helped 👍👍👍👍👍

Just got this set coming next week. My Kenmore Elite all in one front loader died under warranty and this is supposed to be my replacement.

Gripes and Tips... I know people who love their top loaders with impeller, this one and other brands. I didn't love this washer. Washes seem rough or wimpy. Rinses wimpy - hardly moves the items. After a bleach wash, using dispenser, bleach spots on next wash. Doesn't spin between wash and rinse, only drains. No happy medium with soap - either soap residue after done (when swished in clean water) or not evenly clean. Tried everything for 2 months to like it. Tech came to check it out. Operates "as designed." He's not a fan of impellers. Said, especially if you have dirtier clothes, front loaders work best, then top loaders with agitators - Speed Queen, if you can find one with all the availability issues going on. Their warranty is 25 years. This GE is going back, unfortunately with a hefty restock fee. We had a great LG front loader for years before this but don't have space for today's bigger front loaders (small ones are too small), so got an LG top loader with agitator and inverter direct drive (happy electrician husband). Love it so far! 2nd choice would have been Maytag but didn't have direct drive. General Tips: I've seen reviews in other places about machines misbehaving. I never leave home or go to bed with an appliance running! Learned that lesson when our dryer ran all night because the heater died and the sensor still sensed wet towels. You want to be around in case of leaks and such! Also, do the once a month minimum washer cleaning. If you get a front loader, dry the gasket (carefully so it doesn't tear) after your washes for the day are done, and leave the door open. Leave top loader lids open to dry. Wipe out the drum with a towel. Pull the drawer out over a wide container, shake it out, and sweep the water out from where it goes - this GE holds a lot of water under the drawer. Clean any build up off the drawer. Lastly, read the manual! I guess that's it - enough, right?

We bought this washer a few weeks ago to replace our Maytag. I am really happy with how this washer preforms

The one in my rental is this model and it works well less the lid lock just randomly stopping working. Nothing is broken so it's just an odd thing that just happened. Thank goodness it's under warranty.

I have one, and actually like it. It does a great job, and I want to plug it in again since I now have a higher pressure on my hot water spigot. I am currently using my antique Whirlpool, but it doesn't work as well with the cheap $h!t detergents they have these days, and it's starting to really show its age. I'm glad I ran across this video!

Hello thanks for a great review, I wanted to mention that the delay wash allows you to delay your wash. When setting it, you choose how many hours you would like delay the start of your wash. Then by continuously pressing Delay Wash by the amount of hours, you want your wash delayed. Then choose start. It’s a great feature if you want to wake up to a finished freshly washed load…or come home to one at a certain time.

We bought one in Nov 2016. In 2019 the drain pump needed repair. It's rusting pretty good above the basket under the lid, and the control board is failing. Clothes washing is OK, and there are some settings to get more water in there.

Thank you!...You really helped me out to figure my washing machine much better. And yeah, I use a step to get my clothes out into the dryer. I'm 5'1 kinda short ... Thanks, again.

Thank you. Great review 👍

Hi I just got the same machine I can’t get the detergent thing to slide out I just found out that’s where it goes 🤦🏽‍♀️I leave it on bulky items it works better . Thanks so much 1 week in and I’m just realizing the detergent slots 😂

I have this type with an agitator. It stops when it is time to agitate. If you put it on drain and sping, it goes through it, no problem. The bearing is comporised I can tell by its sound. The agitator was wobbly and I didn't like it. So I wanted to remove it but had a hard time. I ended up cutting it because it did not cooporate by locking it through the hole and turning clockwise. I then unbolted the bottom skirt and check it. It fits more or less good enough on the transmission shaft. Bolted it back on and then I placed the cap that goes on the agitator and it fit perfect. I turned the machine on. This time the agitator kicked in for a good 10 minutes and then it quit. Would a bad bearing effect agitation much more than spin on these machines? The error code was pointing to mode shifter, although I doubted it. But I replaced it nonetheless.

Thank you for the details for those of us that are 5"5. 🙂

Thanks so much I got it to come out it wasn’t easy . Had to wiggle it and pull I wonder why it’s so hard yours came out easy🧐

Thank you for the great review looking into buying this model

I have both the washer and dryer...has anyone else had issues with it spinning so hard that it wrinkles the clothes and they don't come out, even after putting it in the dryer?? I also find that detergent streaks and gunk left on clothes and have to wash it again. I don't love it unless I can work out the kinks...

I have had nothing but problems with this GE model. I highly recommend buying extra warranty.

Tnx for info, very helpful

I have this washer I am happy with it. I am only 5ft tall, so I gotta stand on my tippy toes to reach the bottom. I had an issue with hard water, since I got my new softener and filtration system, all is well. I only need a soda cap full of detergent for a large load of towels. I did have an issue with it being off balance, but my dad came and fixed it for me. My washer and dryer are on my main floor in the mudroom and I'm happy that this one is extremely quiet. I was shocked that the one in the video was so loud spinning, you can't hear mine. Every home is different though. I'd buy this one again.

I own the exactly your machine but my washer machine has softer pod n liquid and I use bulky for deep water.. I love my machine.. yes the machine get crazy when the clothes is not correctly

We bought this exact washing machine...DONT BUY THIS!!!. It does not do a great job washing clothe. You can’t wash large loads and expect to have them clean. The inside cylinder bangs hard against the sides and it’s very loud. No matter how you try to layer the clothe in to avoid this, it still happens. We bought the matching dryer. It works good, although I had to replace the board within the first year. That was $187.00. Then you have to program the board. If you want to buy the agitator, it’s a separate purchase. Hope the helps someone looking to buy this model.

We have this same set and I HATE IT. after a couple of years the buttons stopped working. Can no longer select the deep fill and deep rinse. Same thing on the dryer , now I can only use Timed Dry. Getting rid of it ( Curb Alert) and going back to the old school used Kenmore Washer and Dryer.

I have this washer and like it very much especially the deep fill option, also if I use the bulky setting most of the time it fills to an acceptable water level. My machine is 3 years old… I’m wondering if you would know of a funny grinding sound when agitating, sounds almost like plastic marbles during the agitating !!!! It’s a new sound and I’m trying to figure it out!!🤣 Thanks you for any comment that may help me. I hope it’s not a big problem!!!

We have this washer. It now won't wash a large load of laundry. It also grids when it seems to have to to much.

I’ve had this about 18 months. Hate it. I can’t fill it properly because the thing vibrates so badly it basically walks across my floor! The clothes hardly move so they’re never clean. I have to wash them 3-4 times. No thanks. Finally got fed up and it’s on the back patio and I just had my LG 8100 front loaders put in. At least I know gravity will move the laundry around enough that it’s getting clean.

I’ve had tons of issues with the lid lock switch on mine. Aarons has warrantied 2 whole washers for me. The drum stopped spinning after a week. Then it wouldn’t balance even with nothing in it. And then the lid lock kept failing. And for the price it’s terrible. The matching dryer is amazing tho

I got the washing machine and the dryer the same brand I love it 😊

Ours is the agitater type I don't know if it's me not being used to it but it seems like it only spins about a half a turn and then back a quarter turn then forward a half turn them back an 8th turn forward a half turn then back in 8th turn and seems a little grindy have no idea of this is how they're supposed to work I've never had a direct drive before as well

If it ever stops coming on. There is a quick reset. Lift the lid up and down 6 times within 12 seconds.

I just got a similar model with knobs instead of the digital panel. I was wondering how long the spin cycle is supposed to last. I’ve done a few loads and it seems like it spins at high speed without ever wanting to end or slow down. I stop it manually when it gets around the 5-6 minute mark of high speed spinning (there’s never any remaining water). What is the normal length of time for the high speed spinning? I don’t know what normal is yet for these new washers. Thank you!

I found this very helpful. Thank you. Would you please tell me how to set for a cold wash and rinse. Also, what is the difference between choosing cold tap and cold on the temp guide. We are on well water and at times our hot spurts out brown ugly water.

hello i got the same washer last tuesday and im having issues with the fabric softener capartment. For some reason when the washer machines fills up to start the wash it also realeses the fabric softener as well. Any way of fixing that? I had called the store they said it was defected :/

this was more helpful than the manual

I've had this washing machine for 6 years and I didn't know about the my cycle option. Wow, that would have saved me a lot of time 😅

I've had a similar model for 2 months. Everything seems to function fine mechanically, but I'm having so much trouble trying to figure out how much detergent to use so items are evenly cleaned and rinsed well. I use Tide (as GE recommends) Free & Gentle HE. The bottle guidelines seem too high, leaving detergent behind even after an extra rinse (which I always use). If I use much less, it needs a higher soil level selected, and even then it isn't always clean, meaning mainly underarm odor-free. I haven't found a happy medium. Also, the washes seem so rough and generate lots of lint in the dryer, even with the higher water selections. My older towels are all suddenly coming out with tattered edges, so I'm concerned about my clothes getting worn out too soon. Also, I wash some whites with bleach and, as usual, an extra rinse. Another wash right after one bleach wash came out with bleach spots! Also, bulky and waterproof items have to be pushed down because they keep floating up above the water level. I'm about ready to give up and return it. I had an LG front loader before this which eventually had problems we didn't want to keep fixing. My only complaint was the gasket drainage was designed poorly, so it turned black and needed bleaching, and waterproof items held water after spinning. Any advice is appreciated!

I have a broken lid lock striker to replace don't know how to it.

I have the same one but can’t locate the filter to clean it out !

Mine has gotten louder and louder. I even changed the suspension rods on it to no avail. Might try the bearing next because they supposedly get loose over time

I was hoping to find out if you can hear water sloshing when you move the tub around when it's empty. Some GE washers have a "balance ring" partially filled with salt water attached to the outside of the inner basket to help with unbalanced loads. I'm just not sure if the sound of the water in the ring should be heard, or what it should normally sound like because to me it sounds like standing water beneath the tub, and water does collect there, so could it be too much water collecting? Argh! ;) Tanks for the video!

Thank you I locked my washer and I didn’t know how to unlocked it so thanks

Just got mines delivered yesterday❤.its HUGE inside lol. My romper brand washe died out lol and my home warranty company gave me a lowes gift card towards a new one. I LOVEEEE the glass lid,i like looking inside while it washes😂 The 1 thing i read negative about this that just happened to me is the damn knob came off😅

anyone have an idea what h20 supply code means on this unit? mine will fill with more than enough water, then goes to drain and spin. thats all its doing

I have this washer and I do have to wash everything on the towels sheets so I can use the deep fill option. I do spin everything on Max and mine is very quiet and doesn't vibrate at all.

My washer is Giving me problem... its whole operating system is blinking at eaxh setting and its power button and start button keep on blinking but didnt start to do washing.. plzzzz help Me... And stains is not wrking

Mine stop dispensing the soap and softener all of the sudden it sucks cause they're great

How to get the fabric softener drawer what button do u push so drawer releases? Please help

Our just started leaking after a year and a half. Trying to find out how to get inside to have a look where the leak is coming from.

Got the same one, but it doesn’t clean as well as our old Agitator washing machine. Dark clothes & most items come out with detergent streaks and lint. Dog hair doesn’t drain out properly and some clothes come out dirtier, even if the hair wasn’t originally on them. And finally, the old machine got blood stains clean, but this new one I ended up having to hand wash scrub several items after a round in the machine, because blood was still on it. (Pre-treated Period, which most women will have to wash.) In which case, what is the point of a washing machine?

Great video going to wait till my load finish and see if tray will open I tried it while on pause and it wouldn’t budge

I have that same washing machine from GE, from day one in using it there was this dust that appears on our clothes every other cycle. Then i noticed inside the machine towards the top theres this grey lint all around in which we always have to clean about 3 times a week which is annoying, we have no pets and use high efficiency detergent. Im wondering if im the only one this happens to. I was trying to find the lint filter to see if i can clean it better, but no luck.

Thank you for you review I appreciate the demonstration with sound because a washer can get unhinged the basket part. Also I have a great appreciation for the live demonstration on the control panel. Please continue to upload videos on appliances.

If your GE Washer craps out and dies you can always buy a used Whirlpool Direct Drive or a Newton Built Maytag Washer made before 2005.

Thank you, very helpful. I bought one of these here at Costco in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Thanks a lot

Does anyone know how to clean the bleach dispenser?

I have one as well the noise during the spin cycle is like a freight train really. The other morning the wash machine started on its own no delay cycle it just started it sounded like the pump motor was on. I pushed the start and power button at the same time it did stop after 2 mins not sure if I stopped it by my actions. I was ready to shut off the breaker . Any thoughts

Is there a way to reduce the washing time? For example on delicates option the time is very long.

Hi , so I got this washer yesterday. Mine has an agitator. I’ve noticed my washer does not fill and everything comes out dirty still or not wet all the way. How do I get the washer to spray in and stay in until it rinses ?

Does anyone know, if I can remove the center of the bottom, where all of the aerators are? A bobby pin, got trapped and I can't get it out?

I have never seen a white laundry detergent on my clothes while washing. I can only see clothes soaked in water and moving around. They don’t come out clean even? Am I doing something wrong wrong? Tried different detergents. Any setting issues?

I have this wash machine and it always goes out of balance. I have with agitator. Only a month old and getting annoyed. What can I do?

I've checked a few reviews, hoping to see someone actually run a load. I want to see how long the "sensing" cycle is supposed to take. We just bought a machine and tried to use it today. It squirts water in for about 1 second, then stops, goes to "sensing" as it spins, squirts in more water for 1-2 seconds, returns to sensing, and then stays there for several minutes before just stopping.

Has anyone figured out the balancing issue? Our washer came with the house. We did one load and all of our clothes were soaked. Won't spin. Keeps saying balancing. Tried another load and same thing. We did a bunch of trouble shooting, but I saw somewhere something about a balance ring? But, now I can't find it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

i have this washer and it bangs and shakes like in the video - OFF BALANCE. i've been banging my head against the wall trying to figure out why its so loud and bangs so loosely like that. Is there a repair DIY video somewhere??

I wish I would have seen this video before I bought my GE. I would have looked for something else. At the very least I would have kept my old washer longer.

I have this machine and quit spinning not even a year

I have this exact Washer and Honestly I am frustrated. I have two boys that play hard. This Washer doesn't seem to do anything but just swish their clothes around. I don't see the agitator doing much. I like to see rigorous washing and this isn't doing it for me. I've heard of resetting by unplugging and waiting2 mins...etc. I will try that but I will be calling the Warranty soon for something to be done.

Mine is pretty good but when I put fabric softener in the dispenser it does not dispense

I have same washer, it locked the electrical panel with a little light and start/pause button flashes How do i reset it?

Can you place the pods in this one or does it have to be the liquid detergent only?🤔

Does anyone know how to turn on a end of cycle notification?! I never know when my clothes are done

Thank you for posting. My question is does your washer actually hold the water? I ordered one from Aaron’s however it’s letting out a lot of water but I don’t see it in the washer (filling) and the spin is more like a twisting motion of a top it isn’t a continuous spin like the regular washers I’ve used.

Thanks for the video. I have this exact machine. I have HATED it from the first month. H.E. sucks!!! Adding water is a joke, unless you live in an area that conserves water.

We have one of these washers and its leaking at bottom, does anyone know how to remove the front cover and back cover so i can inspect and repair as needed?

Good Video just Picked washer and Dryer - Hope its OK

How did you able to start the machine when start/pause button is blinking? i have a blinking on start/pause button and not able to start tis?

We bought ours in 2016 and it sounds like an airplane is in our laundry room. It is the loudest washing machine we have ever owned. Now it doesn't wash.... just spins.

i’m having problems with my washing machine draining, it would just stay filled and not drain?? anyone know what it might be

Wheres the filter located at ?

l enjoy my washer had for 2 years. Sometimes it will lock on you, but you place your hand or hands on your smartlock and it will unlock it's self.

Excellent review; thank you! I have a silly question -- there is no 'trap'/filter to clean on this model, is there? I've had one of these for 11 months, and it struck my wife the other day that we have not cleaned any filters on it. Many thanks!

My wash machine doesn’t fill correctly water ,what shoul I do ?

Is there any shipping rods or screws? I can’t seem to find any but my washer is extremely loud and bangs and walks across the floor

My washer I brought used and it’s not filling all the way

@Wanderer001 I never saw the links you said would be in the upper corner, please provide them.

Hi there great video! I have the same ge washer as you and my washer all of a sudden when i turn it on or unplug it and turn it on it says "cancel" and it also turned on by itself one morning. I am not sure what or how to fix. Please help. Thanks in advance!

I have this one and it sprays water twice but then it doesn’t do anything, it’s stuck on sensing , if anyone can help? Thanks

Hi there! Thank you so much for this video. I’m on the search of a new set. I just have one question and I’m not sure if I missed it... After you close the lead and set up a load, can you open it again in case you forget a piece of clothing? Thanks!!

I JUST BOUGH ONE AND THE WATER IS NOT FILLING EVEN HALP THE TUB .WHY IS THAT AND HOW DO I GET TO FILL MORE WATER

Still happy with it after a couple months? I'm looking at this model now after mothers day surprised us with a transmission failure in our trusty old Kenmore 70 series.

How can I use delay option on this washer? Please explain

Do you know the part number for the agitator I can’t find it

Show us some videos how to operate properly so that everybody here who has that machine will know how it works

I just want to know how does it get the clothes clean without an agitator. Cause my sister has one like this & I look in the glass while it was washing... & it looked like it was barely doing anything inside SN: I wash everything on scalding hot water lol, except blue jeans.

starting to have issues with draining and spinning little grinding when it starts to spin

I just got this machine I just start it and water is not filling . May be something wrong with this machine . I replace this machine wit Maytag . I used that 10 years .

After about 1 year, I am getting a moldy smell in mine. How do I get rid of it?