Product review (5 stars): Works like a dream
We finally had to replace our 25+ year old GE washer (we have a great local appliance repair guy - but parts are no longer available). I have been researching replacements occasionally over the past few years because I knew this day would come.

This is a new model, and I wanted to post a review because there were very few reviews to guide me, and I knew that some of the negative reviews posted on other sites could not be right because the units referred to were purchased long before this model was came on the market in September 2015.  We have experience none of the issues that have been complained about (allegedly) as to this model, and about other HE top loaders generally (white or gray streaks, some of the clothes never being wetted, etc.)

Noise and vibration are excellent. This unit is in our main living area about 4 feet from our TV/entertainment center separated only by a set of folding doors. The old washer was definitely loud and the spin cycle would shake the TV dramatically. This new model is barely noticeable regardless of cycle. Clothes are cleaned and spun very well. In fact, my lightweight gym shorts were so dry I didn't even have to put them in the dryer. The quicker drying time (still using old dryer) is dramatic.

There's no agitator for clothes to get tangled up in. I have watched it work a lot, and it is impressive how it uses so little water (with most cycles) but makes sure all of the clothes are wetted and washed. We had a week's worth of laundry to catch up on, and it's done great with all kinds of loads, including sheets, a comforter, and the dog beds.

We really like the ability to load it up with almost a gallon of detergent and forget about it.

Far from being gimmicky, the network connected feature is a real bonus - my wife and I get notifications when the load is done, and again if nobody comes and tends to it. Sometimes we would forget when we put a load in at night and, in the past, wet clothes would sometimes sit 'till morning.

The only area so far that could be improved would be the functionality of the app (we both have Android phones), as it is finicky sometimes to pull up and get status, but even then the notifications always seem to work.

All in all, we are very pleased. The only thing left to wonder about is long term reliability, but only time will tell.