General Electric WPGT9360EPL Top Load Washer

Pros: Cleans well, less wrinkling, drier, custom cycles, numerous presets, worth every penny!
Cons: Cost, noise level, very sophisticated machine might be hard to use at first

Update 11/14/2007: So, now I've had my machine for a little over two years (actually, two years, two months and three days to be exact) and I bet you're wondering how it fares! Let me say I still LOVE IT. It still works the same as the day I ...

Pros: Washes everything from jeans & comforters to delicate lingerie...Even has pre-programmed settings for them.
Cons: Plastic sloped top on the dryer. Also see review on water saving and My Cycles.

After 30 years with my old Whirlpool super capacity plus, it was time for a new washer. I wanted something better. I didn't want an agitator, but I wanted top load because of a bad back. I read the reviews on Epinions, and despite a few bad reviews, I ...

Pros: Huge wash capacity, very clean clothes, wide variety of pre-programmed wash cycles
Cons: Pre-programmed dryer cycle selection needs improvement, instruction manual needs to be more detailed, clothes tangling

Last year my old clothes dryer wore out, so I went back to hanging my laundry out on a clothesline (thank goodness we live in a rural area and it was summer!) Then my washer followed suit a month later and I decided it was time to buy a new set. I ...

Pros: Very easy to use, quiet, gentle on laundry.
Cons: Lengthy wash time, must load laundry before tub fills.

I looked into many washer-dryer combos as my husband agreed to a no-max allowance on my upcoming purchase. My realtor had problems with her Neptune, so I was a bit shy of that one. I researched many higher end models thoroughly and finally, despite ...

Pros: Platinum color is impressive to people who tour your laundry room.
Cons: Tried this for 10 months, STILL want my small ugly ancient washer back!

I liked this washer and dryer first because i could get it in gray - but also because of it's large capacity. It's also a high-efficiency, aka environmentally friendly - so I doled out the many $$$$ for it. First i was very concerned about how noisy it ...

Pros: Nice to look at. Quiet.
Cons: Destroys Clothes, does not clean clothes.

When Consumer Reports said this washer was hard on clothes, I thought, well how hard on clothes can it be? It's new agitator looked great and it seemed to sip water. I could not wait to see this washer in action as I am somewhat of a high tech junkie. ...

Pros: attractive
Cons: twists and misshapes clothes
does not clean or rinse well
loud

I bought this w/d set because they were supposed to be water saving and were attractive. Within the first few loads I realized the clothes were feeling soapy when done. I ran another cycle with no soap, opening the lid after the water filled and was ...

Pros: None.
Cons: Does not clean clothes. Twists and stretches clothes. Need to load heavier items first. Aarrghh!

It does not get clothes clean. It twists them in knots and stretches them to their limit. I have stood in front of this machine perplexed for the entire washing cycle, lifting the lid periodically just to see what the heck is going on in there. It ...

Pros: Attractive Looks, High Efficiency, Technology with Function, Touchscreen Controls
Cons: Bulky, Expensive, Long Term Functionality/Durability Not Yet Proven.

I'm told that LG makes this washer for GE and, as such, if you are a steadfast 'Buy American' type (like me), this may come as a suprise. GE manufactures nearly all of their consumer washer line in a plant in Louisville, Kentucky. This washer, ...

Pros: The washer will get your clothes and towels clean. Plus I like the custom cycles.
Cons: Will not clean a queen or king size comforter.

Now that I've had my washer and dryer for over 2 years, I feel as if I can really give an accurate description of the pros and cons of this washer. Bottom line it will get your clothes clean with less water but more time. But it will not again will not ...

Pros: Large Capacity; ability to create and save your personal settings for any type load
Cons: Computer board is extremely expensive to replace; Very poor repair service.

We purchased our washer in late January '05 and had been extremely happy with it's performance . . . . until the computer board died on us in early August that same year. Our dissatisfaction started with getting GE out here to fix it. It was virtually ...

Pros: HUGE capacity, sleak look, energy efficient but still top-load
Cons: Broke after 3 loads

My husband and I purchased a GE Profile washer and dryer a few weeks ago. It was delivered 8 days ago, since it had to be special-ordered. Since we purchased it from Best Buy (which we'll not do again, long story) and there was a 30-day satisfaction ...

Pros: Huge capacity, great options, does everything you want it to do.
Cons: Should be able to match programmed cycles with dryer.

I was concerned by some of the other reviews, but in the end I felt I had to have that extra capacity. Wow, am I glad I bought this machine! It has cut my time in the laundry room by a good 30%. It holds an unbelievable amount of clothes, small rugs, comforters, etc. It absolutely gets clothes clean. There is some tangling, but not as much as I was concerned about, and you just - untangle it.

I really like that the washer doesn't use as much water as conventional machines, and the spin action really does get a lot of water out. Unlike another reviewer, I haven't paid any attention at all to putting heavier clothes in first. The machine has never become unbalanced. I love the various program options and the ability to pre-program six different cycles. I love the internal heater for very hot washes. The clear lid is very cool, too. I've never been happier with a washing machine.

FYI, if you are considering buying the dryer as well, the tops for the washer and dryer CAN be switched, unlike what some appliance dealers told me.

Pros: The set looks nice and has a large capacity.
Cons: Smelly, dirty looking clothes which take way too long to wash.

Don't buy this washer. It may not use a lot of water, but it almost takes ONE hour to wash a load of clothes - and that sure takes a lot of electricity! In addition, the wash cloths come out smelling rotten and the clothes are looking dirty to me. (By the way, there's just 2 of us in the household and we are 60 - so we don't really get things very dirty any more. And we wash everything after one wearing.) The washer seems to be working perfectly. I don't know what the problem is. GE's not responsive. I plan on sending them a washcloth and see what they'll do next. The washer is out of warranty.

Pros: Very large capacity.
Cons: Doesn't get the clothes clean.

Very disappointed with the washer... it simply doesn't get the clothes clean. I generally have to take the few truly dirty items out of the washer and clean them in the sink before putting in the dryer. If you get anything dirty (dust cloth, baby spit up, etc.) it will come out looking just like it did when it went in. A Kleenex that accidentally went through the wash came out in tact. Some will suggest this means it is gentle on clothes, but I think it means it can't possibly be getting the clothes clean. And, it isn't that gentle because of all the clothes being badly tangled. [As for the matching dryer, I can't set the sensor high enough to get the clothes dry. "More dry" and they still come out so damp I'm afraid to fold them and put them away.] I only hope the appliance store where I purchased them will take them back and let me purchase something else.