Product review (1 stars): Don't Waste Your Money!
This is a horrible machine.  We bought one last February as a replacement for a Hotpoint unit that died after five years (not a good testimonial, I know), but it had similar features, kind of matched the dryer, and most importantly, it would fit down the basement stairs.  It has had out of balance issues since Day 1.  Sheets, towels, jeans, just about anything other than socks and underwear make the damn thing dance and jump all over the place.  A service call three months later revealed "nothing wrong with the machine."  We needed to be more careful balancing the load and washing similar items together.  I've kept a log since then and the machine is out of balance 40% of the time regardless of how careful we are.  In late June, it started making this grinding sound during the wash cycle.  GE tried to tell me that it was out of warranty, but fortunately I had the receipt showing that it was less than five months old.  Ten days later the GE service technician explained that the tub was rubbing against some bar at the bottom of the machine..."probably damaged during shipping or installation." Huh?  Then how come it took five months for the problem to appear?  Of course the part needs to be ordered and they'll be back to install it at the end of the week.  I'm skeptical and extremely dissatisfied.  There IS something wrong with this machine!  It's poorly designed, cheaply made, and a total waste of money.  If you aren't convinced, I have one I'll sell you for fifty bucks and you can find out for yourself! JUNK! JUNK! JUNK!