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Top Rated Appliance: GE GFW550SSNWW Front-Load Washer

by Olly Mason

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GFW550SSNWW

Dimensions: 4.8 cu. ft. 39.75” x 28” x 32” (HxWxD)

Rating: 4.7 rating from 1,870 reviews

Not every washer can boast a 4.7 out of 5 rating, but with the innovative wash technology on the GE® 4.8 Cu. Ft. White Smart Front Load Washer (GFW550SSNWW), it’s easy to see why.

For starters, the 4.8 cubic-foot tub capacity is large enough to handle 20 pounds of laundry, yet at 32 inches in depth, this GE front-load washer won’t hog space in your laundry room. Plus, with reversible doors, this washer comes with more flexibility to install in more places.

Since mold and mildew are a common problem on front-load washers, the engineers at GE have developed two different ways to help keep odors and bacteria away.

The first is with the UltraFresh Vent System with OdorBlock that actively removes excess moisture inside the washer.

closeup of UltraFresh Vent System shown on GE GFW550SPNDG front-load washer

UltraFresh Vent System shown on GE GFW550SPNDG

The second is Microban antimicrobial technology built right into the gasket, dispenser, and draining system. This Microban protection makes all the difference when it comes to keeping the GE GFW550SSNWW virtually free of bacteria throughout the entire washing machine. Not only does that essentially eliminate odors, but the Microban protection also guards the gasket and door from mold buildup, a major front-loader drawback shoppers are aware of.   

While sprays and wipes can be used to disinfect a washer, Microban provides full, 24/7 protection against mildew and germs, and best of all, it lasts the entire appliance lifetime. And when combined with a Sanitization cycle special, the antimicrobial coating provides an even more effective way of keeping clothes and fabrics free of bacteria, allergens, and mold.  

As of now, GE is the only domestic provider of washers with Microban technology, meaning buyers currently won’t find this perk on any other washing machine on the market. 

closeup of Microban shown on GE GFW550SPNDG front-load washer

Microban shown on GE GFW550SPNDG

And with built-in WiFi capable of sending on-the-spot monitoring that notifications and alerts to your smart device, plus quiet Dynamic Balancing Technology (dBT), this GE washer is as smart as it is efficient.

Users will also enjoy these features:

  • Sanitization cycle.
  • Time Saver cycle for thorough washes in 35 minutes.
  • Quick Wash cycle to wash lightly soiled loads in 20 minutes.

“Best decision I’ve made”

customer review of ge GFW550SSNWW front-load washer

“My clothes are cleaner”

customer review of ge GFW550SSNWW front-load washer

“Does everything I want”

customer review of ge GFW550SSNWW front-load washer

“Best bang for your buck”

customer review of ge GFW550SSNWW front-load washer