Front load washers are notorious for developing musty door-gasket odors — GE solved it with the GFW655SSVWW. The UltraFresh Vent System uses a fan to circulate fresh air through the drum and gasket between cycles, while OdorBlock antimicrobial technology on the gasket itself inhibits odor-causing bacteria. Together they keep the washer smelling clean even after days of sitting with a closed door. The 4.8 cu. ft. capacity is generous, and 12 wash cycles cover everyday loads, bulky bedding, and delicates. With Wi-Fi and the SmartHQ app, you can start cycles remotely, get completion notifications, and download new specialty cycles. Sanitize with Oxi removes 99.9% of bacteria. A great fit for homeowners in humid climates, busy families, and anyone who's been burned by stinky front-loaders in the past. Pairs beautifully with matching GE dryer for a stacked laundry upgrade.
Washing MachinesBought this GE in spring 2025 to replace a 10-year-old Samsung that had developed a musty smell I could not get rid of. The UltraFresh Vent System is the real deal — the drum and gasket stay fresh between cycles. The 4.8 cubic feet is plenty for our family, the 12 cycles cover everything, the sanitize cycle is great, and the SmartHQ app is reliable. The drum is gentle on clothes, the controls are intuitive, and the white finish looks clean. The only reason it is 4 stars and not 5 is the cycle times on the normal cycle are a bit long, around 80 minutes. But the cleaning is excellent. A great pick if you have been burned by musty front-loaders in the past. No complaints after 6 months.
The UltraFresh Vent System is the standout feature. I live in Houston where humidity is brutal, and my old front-loader would get a musty smell within a week. This GE stays fresh because of the vent fan and the antimicrobial gasket. The 4.8 cubic feet is plenty, the 12 cycles cover everything, the sanitize cycle is great, and the SmartHQ app is reliable. The drum is gentle on clothes, the controls are intuitive, and the white finish looks clean. The only minor complaint is the Wi-Fi setup was a little clunky, but once it is connected it works fine. Energy Star certified, quiet operation, solid build. A great pick for humid climates and anyone who has been burned by stinky front-loaders in the past.
Front-loaders are notorious for musty door gaskets, and GE actually solved it with the UltraFresh Vent and OdorBlock system. The vent fan circulates air through the drum and gasket between cycles, and the antimicrobial gasket inhibits bacteria. The result is a washer that smells fresh even after sitting with a closed door for days. The 4.8 cubic feet is plenty for our family, the 12 cycles cover everything, and the sanitize cycle is great. The SmartHQ app is solid, lets me start loads and download cycles. The drum is gentle on clothes, the controls are intuitive, and the white finish is clean. If you want a front-loader without the musty smell, this is the one. We have had it 6 months with zero issues. Worth every dollar.
I live in Florida and humidity is a real issue for front-loaders. The GE GFW655SSVWW has the UltraFresh Vent and OdorBlock system that keeps the drum and gasket fresh even in our climate. The 4.8 cubic feet is plenty for our family of 4, the 12 cycles cover everything, and the sanitize cycle is great. The SmartHQ app is reliable, lets me start loads remotely and download new cycles. The drum is gentle on clothes, the controls are intuitive, and the white finish looks clean. We have had this 5 months with zero smell issues, which is a first for us with a front-loader. If you live in a humid area and want a front-loader that stays fresh, this is the one. Worth the money.
The UltraFresh Vent System is the reason I bought this GE. I had a front-loader before that developed that horrible musty door gasket smell no matter how often I cleaned it. This GE has the vent fan that circulates fresh air between cycles, plus the OdorBlock antimicrobial gasket. Six months in, the washer smells fresh even when I forget to leave the door open. The 4.8 cubic feet is plenty, the 12 cycles cover everything, the sanitize cycle is great, and the SmartHQ app is reliable. The drum is gentle on clothes, the controls are intuitive, and the white finish looks clean. If you have been avoiding front-loaders because of the smell issue, this is the one. Best upgrade we have made to our laundry room.