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GE Profile WPRE8150 3.5 Cu. Ft. King-Size Capacity Washer

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Product Overview


The WPRE8150 is part of the top-loading series of GE washers. It has a volume capacity of 3.5 cu. ft. and can accommodate up to 150 pounds of laundry. Judging by its weight and volume capacities, this top-loading washer can wash more clothes with less loading times.
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• noiseless spinning

• spin/speed cycle combination

• energy-efficient

• gentle washing system

• thorough cleaning action



• does not have an appealing design

• quite bulky

• non-stackable

• a bit expensive




This also goes to show how sturdy the tub or drum must be to be able to hold heavy batches of laundry. Its stainless steel wash basket can do more washing at once. It can also hold large comforters, bedding, and curtains other than clothes. This washer is designed to reduce the time spend for this household chore.

Energy Star Qualified


Aside from its heavy-duty features, this top loader is also Energy Star qualified. The WPRE8150 is designed in such a way that higher energy efficiency will result in paying for lower utility bills. As some would put it, this washing machine is not only user-friendly but also environment-friendly.

HydroWave Wash System


Another key feature of this washer is the HydroWave wash system. This provides users with variable speeds to better clean and care for different types of clothing using various wash action to match them with. Meticulous cleaning is also made available to the laundry that travels slower and longer through the water. This way, the tougher cleaning action won't result in ruining the fabric.

The Hydrowave wash system makes sure that the washer will stay gentle on clothes, so they won't be stretched out of shape.

Wash/Spin Options


This washer also recognizes the needs of different types of clothing and fabric. With six wash/spin speed combinations, users can choose the optimal speed for each wash. This top loader has multiple wash cycles that provide better cleaning results in less time. Up to six wash/rinse temperatures are available to further ensure optimum fabric cleaning and care.

The rainshower rinse system is effective in washing away detergent residue as well as dirt. The residues can leave odor on clothes and even cause stains and even dirt to get stuck.

Water usage


In using the WPRE8150, water usage is also reduced. Variable water levels allow users to control their use and make sure that none is wasted. Other more advanced features include the rotary electronic controls with Adaptive Logic system and the LED countdown timer. Its dispensers, automatic soak, and extended spin options all contribute to the ease and convenience of using this washer.

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Advantages


According to many users, the major advantage of this washer is its Energy Star qualification. Most top loaders are known to consume more water and energy because of their agitators. But with the WPRE8150, consumers do enjoy the savings they get from its enhanced wash action.

Aside from this, its king-size capacity enables the users to load more laundry items, thereby reducing the frequency of loading. This washer is also known to clean well because of its HydroWave wash system, multiple wash cycles, and many other intuitive features that take good care even of delicate fabrics. Despite the good number of features, it doesn't make too much noise when operating.

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Disadvantages


There are quite a number of consumers who are impressed by this washer. However, there are also some who do not find this top loader very helpful. One of the factors that make it less attractive to consumers is its design. It's bulky and takes up valuable room space.

Another thing that discourages some consumers from buying this washer is that it is a bit pricey for its range.

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Final Thought


The WPRE8150 packs in a lot of good features that would suit most modern households. The silent spin, thorough cleaning yet safe washing, and the various control settings are just some of the features of this washer that would be attractive to buyers.

However, the washer's design is not as appealing as other washers. The price, for some consumers, is also not justified. There are other equally impressive top loaders that are below the price range of the WPRE8150.

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May 20, 2009
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Great mid priced high quality-washing machine
by: Anonymous

Over the years I have owned a couple washing machines but none have compared to this one. I got this washing machine probably about 2 months age. I purchased it from Lowes for around $650. I wanted a washer that I was able to make adjustments according to the kind of cloths I was washing to prolong the life of the articles. This GE washing machine did all that and more.

Installation of this washer was a breeze with it's also has leveling legs and clearly marked hoses. The big thing that caught my eye when I was purchasing my new washer was that it had so many adjustments for the temperature of the water as well as the speed of the agitator.

This washing machine is a very quiet running one which is a great feature I like. One problem that I found with previous washer I have owned was that they wouldn’t have the adjustability I needed. I would wash my towels and socks with a hard wash and then I would have to wash my t-shirts and sweaters in the same hard wash. Now with the GE profile I can choose between casuals for wrinkle free and permanent press all the way us to hand wash and cottons.

There is also a temperature setting with 6 levels that makes you able to fine-tune your cleaning while not ruining the cloths. The layout of the knobs on this washing machine is very futuristic looking and goes well to modernize your laundry room. There is a nice digital display on the control panel that shows the estimated time until your current load is completed. This has helped a lot in avoiding the time that it takes to do laundry because I don’t have to guess when to come back and check on the load.

Another feature of this washing machine is that you can adjust the sizes of the loads so you can save water if you do have to do a quick small load. It also has a setting that allows you to do what is called a “speed wash” for those items that are lightly soiled but you need in a hurry. The buzzer on the washer is also at perfect level so it isn’t too loud but does alert you when the wash is done. Overall this is an outstanding washer and I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a mid priced high quality-washing machine.


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