Ge profile combo all in one 6 month Update filter modification
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- Опубликовано: 1 мар 2024
- Lint issue fixed?
filter modification
Here is the youtube channel i got the filter mod idea from.
Home Guy Customer Service
/ @customerservice-nt5tc
Weather strip that i used in the video from amazon
www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9X3HG6?...
www.amazon.com/dp/B07R4H82T3?...
www.amazon.com/dp/B07W7JR35H?... 
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As I mentioned on other podcasts. GE charges a fine price for this machine and should be responsible for resolving this issue ASAP!
We got one November 18 2023. And it broke down December 31 2023. And just got it fixed last week. It had hair in the pump and drain line. They had to put a new pump on. The he filter is a joke on the pump. And also had lint all over the heat exchanger.
I just happened to come across this video and was interested in watching it since I purchased my GE all-in-one unit approx. 9 months ago. Wow, I am having difficulty understanding your excessive lint problem that you are obviously experiencing for some reason. I absolutely LOVE my combo unit, and although I have been regularly using mine literally dozens and dozens of times since I purchased it last year, I have not had the lint issue you are having with your combo unit, especially on the coils. Here's what I do to keep the lint under control. I don't overload the machine with too many items. Sometimes I need to wipe the lint off of the filter after one load, especially when doing towels. With clothes, I can usually go two or three times before it builds up enough on the filter enough that I need to clean it off. After several loads, I disassemble the filter bracket and run the foam filter under the faucet and wring it out, then replace it. I also purchased a long, narrow attachment piece that fits onto my vacuum hose so I can put it all the way into the machine's filter opening to get any built up lint way back in the corners before replacing the filter assembly. I have never had any lint build up on the coils so I am wondering if there is something wrong with your filter bracket. Anyway, good luck with your modification and thanks for the video. I hope your fix solves your problem.
We probably overload our unit most of the time around here. Daughter and wife think they need to wash all there clothes at one time. 🤣 We do have and indoor cat also. After I did the filter Mod that has pretty much solved the problem. I will continue to update how its doing. Thanks for the comment!
This is a great video, thank you for sharing. The lint issue seems to be something all of us G.E. Profile owners are struggling with, I modified mine using Furnace tape and it seems to help.
Just FYI, the glue on those foam strips will gradually come off (especially with the hot and humid air that the drying cycle creates) and will deposit on the surface of the evaporator coil, making the coil attract more lint and harder to clean. This won't happen fast, but it will eventually happen and this is why clothes dryer manufacturers don't just glue foam strips on the frames of their lint filters.
I guess we will see what happens I'm not really worried about it i keep a close eye on it. I had to do something or this thing wouldn't last very long. The drying cycle doesn't get very hot. I seen another youtuber put a sensor in while running a load it got up to around 130 degrees. The foam i order says it is good from -40 f to 195 f . Thanks for the comment.
I’m watching to see what the outcome is. Thanks for posting!
its still hideous
I have this unit and I love it. I have 3 cats and a dog and baby sit 2 other dogs and I do not have this lint issue. I do wipe my lint after every load. I have pretty full loads when I do towels. But I am glad that the lint fix works for you, everyone needs to modify somethings to their household.
YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME. YOU guys should patent it
Thank you for posting this video I have the same issues. I love the machine have no other issues with it except the lint
Thank you for doing this and posting the links! Im getting my GE ultrafast on Saturday so I've been prepping!!
No problem, thanks for watching!
@@OzarkLivin Just placed my Amazon order 😁 now I'm even more excited to receive my machine ‼️
I have also seen a guy use silicone gasket sealer. My machine is on order, we get it next week and just plan on sealing it before we even use it..I'll be posting the results on my RUclips channel too! Thanks !
Look forward to seeing your video let us know when you get it posted. Thanks!
Thanks! I just moved my delivery date up one day as I now have to work on the day I had scheduled it for. We got the 16 Inch pedestal too...other than this issue, you like the machine? @@OzarkLivin
@@TwoCaptainsOneShipWe really like this machine. It's so nice to throw a load in there and come back and it's all finished.
I've had mine for 3 weeks, and I put brushed weather stripping all around the filter before my first load, coils are still perfect after 20 loads. There are two spots though at the front of the filter that still had a gap after applying the stripping so I used electrical tape on the sponge side of the filter right by the handle as I noticed lint really gathered at those two spots (so top and bottom right side of the coils). I didn't get the 16" riser and got the 7" made for it as I was concerned for weight.
thanks for the info!@@vtaylor73
I use a lint brush vacuum and finish it off with VIPER coil cleaner it foams up penetrates the coil and leaves it lint free no traces of lint after the foam love the machine no issues so far
Thanks for the info. Would you mind posting a link or picture of the lint brush vacuum you're using?
The first time I saw this unit on a showroom floor, I knew lint was going to be a major problem. The filter is only part of the problem -- GE (Haier China)'s decision to use a typical window AC coil was a mistake.
Yeah it's sad, I think the youtubers are gonna make it great! Thanks for the comment!
Another thing I will add. I'm gonna try this filter mod on mine just to see how well it actually works. It obviously can't hurt. I take out my filter after each load and of course I clean it. But I leave it out for 24 hours just so the area inside can dry out much easier. There is a lot of moisture on the coil and the surrounding areas after doing a load which is completely normal because that's part of the drying process. But I think it might be a good idea to leave the filter out when the machine isn't being used. Doing such will prevent the added gaskets from getting compressed over time which could reduce their effectiveness with preventing lint getting past them going to the coil.
Good idea on leaving filter out so lint can dry up before cleaning seems that would make it easier for sure. I think you'll be happy with the filter mod. I did a load of brand new white towels right after the mod and the amout of lint that was on the filter was insane 😆 the mod appeared to stop any from getting to the coil. I will post a video of that soon.
My strong suggestion is to not remove the filter after every wash / dry. What you could do is what I do. I tell everybody not to touch the filter and ignore what it says on the display and just hit the up arrow and say it’s been done . once a week I take it out and vacuum the filter, vacuum the rails put it back in good to go another five loads / week without anyone causing any problems. Every time you pull out the filter, the lint is falling into the tracks and getting to the rear which is causing the problem further. Catching the lint is the first part of the fix. Upgrading the internal filter is the second part of the fix. Vacuuming the filter and the rails every time you remove it, is the third part of the fix.
100% percent success.
It is normal for the slides to be tight the first four or five loads. That back 1 inch piece will compress, and form fit into size and will keep it airtight. If you leave the filter out, it will allow that piece to expand fully and you’re starting over from square one. try it the way I suggested, and you’ll see it will form fit and have a perfect seal. It’s normal for it to crush down on the strips. That’s a good thing. It will loosen up overtime and be perfect. As of now, I don’t know how long things will ultimately last until they need to be replaced again, but so far so good. I’ve done a second deep clean on both machines with the sprayer, I was surprised to see some clumps of lint come out the drain. Follow my procedure closely or reach out if you have any questions before you do it. It’s an excellent sprayer and does an excellent job and keeps, the service tech away. Great job!
Lesson learned, never buy the first year a new device is offered. Just like new car models, wait a year or two until the manufacturer has worked out the bugs.
This seriously shows that there are design flaws in this machine, and users are required to modify it themselves.
Very interesting. I don't have a problem with mine just because I don't have a problem with cleaning all the lint that gets past the filter on to the coil. But it's definitely going to be a problem for most people who either just don't care or they're lazy.
What are you using to clean lint off your coil?
Technically, you do still have a problem. Every time you pull out the filter, clumps of lint will end up in the track. The next time you push it in, you’re allowing some of that to get over to the coil and start getting into the tracks and the back of the unit. Even though you don’t see anything on the coil, there are many coils behind it so if you get the slightest buildup on the front, you’re still getting buildup throughout the rest of the coil. My strong suggestion is do not clean the filter every time you do a wash and dry. Let it go for at least five loads or until the unit tells you to clean the filter. This way less lint will get in.
@@HomeGuySolutions you’re completely wrong in my case. I clean mine after every load using an extended reach attachment on my Dyson cordless vacuum that lets me reach all the way in the track. I then use a small toothbrush to remove any lint I see that sometimes gets on the coil near the very front. Trust me, i keep my filter, the coil and the filter track area spotless.
@@Ozzie4wheels You are in the 1 % of people who care. The unit should last you a long time.
You should give it a deep clean with the flush method I posted. You will be surprised at the clumps of lint that come out.
You should do it once to give yourself a good baseline.
You should not have to vacuum it out after every load.
Most people will have a hard time doing what you do and destroy the fins on the coil.
Question, on your machine if you do a wash only, do you lose the function to add more water button. Another software glitch….
@@HomeGuySolutions My mom taught us kids to take care of things from an early age so they would last a long time. That's where I get my OCD from. The fact that these machines are so darn expensive makes me take extra special care.
From what I was seeing at the end of the video, it appears that you removed one of the top and bottom seal strips. Your posting has for 3 different sizes of seals.
Which size of the seals did you remove?
I will assume that the 3/16 inch was removed and the 11/16 inch was the the seal left on top and botom, then the 1 inch foam seal for the back. However, checking with since your the professor on the modification.
Waiting for spring to purchase for a lake cabin in Minnesota and limited space. I hope you are still happy with the purchase and any other idea's or suggestions ahead of my purchase would be gratiful!! Thanks!!
correct 3/16 inch was remove it was just to tight and my wife and daughter do laundry so wanted to make sure they could easily remove the filter. Still happy with the purchased filter mod made a huge difference! Let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks for the comment
I clean my filter and inside every wash. Mine looks brand new. I have had mine for 6 months.
Wow im shocked, do you clean your coil every time or have you ever had to clean it?
@@OzarkLivin yes I clean it all every time. I wash the filter about every 5 times. I have never seen as much lint as you had 😊
Thanks for the info, yeah i need to do better! 🤣@@vintageglitter2469
I clean my filter too, the one you can pull out, every time but the coils are covered in lint and the hole on the back left side is also full of lint. It’s not catching on the removable filter. I got a lint wand thing used to clean lint filters and it hardly does anything and takes forever. It’s been horrible. I love this washer/dryer for a family of 7 it’s been great to one and done but the filters on this thing are horrible!
Same here, the filter mod has help out a lot! @@Black_Samurai-fish
The 1x1” is too thick and it pushes the filter out while running. This doesn’t fix it. Thanks a lot GE
The 1x1 that i purchased from amazon works perfect doesn't push filter out at all maybe the one you got is not as soft?
I have also ordered the parts and am waiting for the weatherstripping to finally put it together. I'm convinced this is the best fix for this filter issue. It's an easy and cost-effective fix, too. It's definitely snug and you have to push it a little for the foam to compress, but it's not at all difficult. The foam compresses fairly fast and you will get a nice snug fit in there. I am attempting to figure out what brand or link to the filter he installed? He said it was .15 microns. I purchased one on Amazon that looked similar, but it is not the exact as he has pictured. If you happen to find the item, would you kindly respond back? I'd like to also try using the filter he recommended to replace the black electrostatic filter. Regardless of the filter, I believe this is going to solve this issue. This machine is a beast and performs so well. If GE fixes this issue, this will be a perfect machine!
Thanks for the comment, I agree with you! He posted on his channel today about having to order the rolls in bulk 3' x50' but i did just send him a message asking about what micron filter he is using now. I will let you know if he responds back
Also I did see in one of his comments about a Merv 8 rating filter he used, what merv rating did you purchase from amazon?
Best use for a pool table....😆😆😆😆😆😆
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This unit must be a test product released to the market to see what would happen.
Kinda seems like it 😆.
I returned mine!
It's unfortunate that you had to do that. Maybe they will get it right someday.
What are you using to clean out the cavity and the fins? No filter is perfect and I'm disappointed the coils arent easier to access for service.
I use a small shop vac and the lint brushes Ge recommends. Also I just posted a video using a sprayer to remove the lint.
Great fix. However, the fact that the same company which is capable of building engines for the Boeing 777; wasn't able to figure this out during all of it's product testing is shameful.
You are right it is shameful!
GE Appliances is a subsidiary of Haier. It is GE in name only, now.
It’s what happens when you get gen 1 of any new tech.
GE's explanation (sent to Ben's Appliance and Junk) was that a better sealing filter would be too difficult to remove, making it ADA non-compliant. Seems stupid to me!
Just run the dry cycle in manual mode at set your own time.
so, since you didn't keep all the weather stripping on the top and bottom rails which weather stripping did you actually need? want to order the parts but don't want to order what most likely won't be used since you didn't do all of it like you originally planned. thanks!
I only used the bigger weather stripping on the top and bottom. So don't buy the smaller weather stripping it's not necessary plus it makes it difficult to remove filter
ruclips.net/user/shortsWvKnvlw1W7A
short video talking about weather stripping I put the links in the description for amazon
@@OzarkLivinfor us non-math folk… I googled the fractions & just want to confirm that the items I need to order are 1” & 11/32” - leave out the 3/16” size. Correct?
@@joeyhermann7298 leave out 3/16"
@@OzarkLivin thank you! I bought the brush kit & the weather stripping & it’s still less than the single kit from original RUclipsr.
Where’s your link to order your weatherstripping… thanks…
ruclips.net/video/pU3RN8MMdIw/видео.html Links in the Description.
let me know if you have problems finding it.
I have the same issues in the same spots.
Do u vacuum lint? Or use a brush to clean lint?
How did you get all the lint out so good
I have a video on my youtube channel I vacuumed then used a harbor freight sprayer with hot water
Do you have a dog paw icon of the display (dark purple side) when running in normal? I just noticed it today, can’t figure out why.
I don't think i do, I will check next time i do a load and let you know.
@@OzarkLivin I figured it out, it’s part of an update that has added pet hair mode. Mine was activated automatically on completion of the update. I turned it off as it adds time to both wash and dry cycles, I don’t have pets so it’s wasted time.
@@calivalley9056 Glad you got it figured out! Thanks for the info!
I've got the same problem and it's a bitch to clean in there. Can never get it all
Who in the hell do you call to fix these?
I'm not sure, I'm assuming you are past the 1 year manufacturer warranty? What is the issue with your machine?
@@OzarkLivin no service technician will be able to fix these in a single day as it would probably take weeks to get parts.
I see what you're saying yeah they need to do better!@@jamesm568
Call GE factory service
GE or Mr Appliance
the mesh in the filter is too fine, judgimg from the video
I really think it's just right but the crappy seal around the filter housing and the crappy foam filter on the back is not good. Gonna post a video soon upgrading the foam filter. Thanks for the comments!
ok. hard for me to judge, from a video. not enough detail and I should have witheld my opinion on that @@OzarkLivin
no it's all good opinions are a good thing@@dave2329
The answer is to not buy this thing. This is a ridiculous non fix.
Amazingly the LG version of the all-in-one unit omits the filter entirely, they wash the lint out with water down the drain like that's going to work. They don't have their best engineers working on these things.
Yeah they probably should have done more testing before selling to consumers. It really is a great unit outside of the lint issue.
crappy design--needing people to jerry-rig a "fix". that tape WILL deteriorate.
It's all good we will make them fix it one way or the other. The machine is awesome if they would get this fixed.
It's a shame that mostly one glaring problem can cause so much hassle.
There is not an issue with the unit. It's a user issue. Read your damn manuals
@@dragor6527bs. bad design
The stripping and glue on it is designed for Moist conditions. Remember this is not a conventional dryer with extremely high temps. We have run over 150+ cycles on 2 machines with no issues and publish results often at RUclips Search: Home Guy Customer Service I agree that we had to design a fix to make a $2k Machine perform, it should have been properly tested by end users before it went to market.
That machine is hideous 😂
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I do not like GE
GE literally tells you to vacuum this in the owners manual. I suggest you all read these. Appliance technicians appreciate it
You can and will damage the Coil Fins if you hit them with a solid or ridged object. Quarterly or semiannual flushing is the solution.
www.youtube.com/@HomeGuySolutions