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GE WCVH6800J[WW]

Approximate retail price:

$750

Summary: This GE Front-loader washing machine has
• 2011 Energy Star qualification
• Auto temp. control
• Auto detergent dispenser
• Auto fabric softener dispenser
• End of cycle signal
• Rotary dial
• Push button
• Stainless-steel tub
• Stackable
• Manufacturer recommends low-sudsing detergent.
• Comes with a 1 year warranty.

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About - GE WCVH6800J[WW]
The GE WCVH6800J[WW] is part of the washing machine test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, front-loading washing machine models like the WCVH6800J[WW] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Washing performance: This reflects the degree of color change to swatches of fabric that were included in an 8-pound and maximum capacity test load of mixed cotton items using the machines' most aggressive normal cycle. (We do not use special cycle or option buttons.) Energy efficiency: This score is based on the energy needed to heat the water for 8-pound and maximum loads using a warm wash and cold rinse. We consider both gas and electric water heaters, and include electricity needed to run the washer and energy needed for drying. Washers that extract more water are scored higher. Water efficiency: This score denotes how much water it took to wash our 8-pound load and each machine's maximum load. On models that didn't set the fill level automatically, we used the lowest fill setting that sufficed for the 8-pound load. We then calculated water used per pound of clothing.

About - GE WCVH6800J[WW]

The GE WCVH6800J[WW] is part of the washing machine test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, front-loading washing machine models like the WCVH6800J[WW] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Washing performance:: This reflects the degree of color change to swatches of fabric that were included in an 8-pound and maximum capacity test load of mixed cotton items using the machines' most aggressive normal cycle. (We do not use special cycle or option buttons.)
Energy efficiency:: This score is based on the energy needed to heat the water for 8-pound and maximum loads using a warm wash and cold rinse. We consider both gas and electric water heaters, and include electricity needed to run the washer and energy needed for drying. Washers that extract more water are scored higher.
Water efficiency:: This score denotes how much water it took to wash our 8-pound load and each machine's maximum load. On models that didn't set the fill level automatically, we used the lowest fill setting that sufficed for the 8-pound load. We then calculated water used per pound of clothing.

About This Brand
GE is increasing its front-loading offerings and is also adding its "SmartDispense" technology to a new flagship washer due out in July. The GE line now includes $700, $800, $900, and $1,200 models in the GE and GE Profile models.
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About This Brand

GE is increasing its front-loading offerings and is also adding its "SmartDispense" technology to a new flagship washer due out in July. The GE line now includes $700, $800, $900, and $1,200 models in the GE and GE Profile models.

Read our Brand Reliability

Features & Specs - GE WCVH6800J[WW]
Energy star The federal Energy Star program, administered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, identifies a wide range of home appliances that use 10-50% less energy and water than standard models. These appliances can help you use less energy at home and save money on your utility bills. Energy star	Yes
Stainless-steel tub Tubs constructed of stainless steel are likely to be more durable than plastic or porcelain, and they allow for higher spin speeds. Plastic is the next most durable choice. Stainless-steel tub	Yes
Auto temp. control This feature automatically mixes hot and cold water to reach the chosen wash temperature (which differs on various makes of washers). It's a good way to compensate for normal variations in tap-water temperature and prevents problems caused by water that's too cold, which keeps detergent from working properly. Auto temp. control	Yes
Auto bleach dispenser Automatic Bleach dispenser releases the bleach at the proper point in the cycle, giving the detergent additives sufficient time to work. Auto bleach dispenser	Yes
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Anonymous

from

Dayton, Ohio

1.0

Our worst purchase

2/3/2012

Pros

Clean Clothes Well

Large Capacity

Cons

Breaks Down

Noisy

Shakes/Moves

Best Uses

Comment:

We have had to have this machine repaired multiple times in 2 years, and with 4 children, we have a lot of laundry and have spent countless hours at the laundromat due to it being broken and waiting 1-2 weeks to get it fixed under the extended warranty. We are so frustrated, we are thinking about just getting a new machine (never again a GE) because it is so unreliable even though we still have 2-3 years on the extended warranty.The load is always unbalanced, and towels require 1-2 extra spin cycles just to be ready for the dryer. We definitely regret this purchase and wish there was a dependable front loading washing machine on the market!

Anonymous

from

Youngstown, OH

4.0

4 year old WBVH 6240 FWW

1/26/2012

Pros

Adjustable Settings

Clean Clothes Well

Large Capacity

Quiet

Spins Clothes Dry

Cons

Long Cycle

Best Uses

Bedding

Everyday Clothes

Heavy/Bulky Items

Towels

Comment:

My model doesn't match this one, probably because of the age, but I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in. I have not had too much trouble with the machine. It stopped pumping water when I first got it. But the service tech came out and, of course, it worked fine. I may have had the discharge hose too far down the drain as this is where I put it because it was a slab house and I had no stationary tub. (Washer/Dryer in kitchen). I have moved since then and it survived the move (just friends helping) and is in the basement now. I used cinderblock cap blocks and made a platform for it, lots cheaper and sturdier than the stands. I did have a service call on it one week before the extended warranty ran out. It wasn't pumping water. The service tech found a rubber band in the pump from my clothes. No charge. Works fine. I would suggest, however to use the clean outs on the rubber gasket in the door and the drain access under the machine. It's not hard to do and you'll probably find some loose change to boot.<br />I have washed rubber backed reugs from my bathroom, but I am careful to try and balance the load.

Anonymous

from

Scottsdale, AZ

2.0

Do Not Buy

1/15/2012

Pros

Clean Clothes Well

Spins Clothes Dry

Cons

Breaks Down

Leaky

Noisy

Shakes/Moves

Best Uses

Comment:

Washer cannot accommodate heavy items. It vibrates, comes unbalanced, and since the pipes underneath are made of plastic, it develops a leak. Repairing the leak is costly and you have to schedule time at home to meet GE twice, once to diagnose and later to have the repair done. Ours has broken twice in 3 years. Now we put a towel on the floor when we wash our clothes!

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