GE vs. Whirlpool, which is built better/easier to service?

Washer Repair
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Modern day GE vs. Whirlpool/Kenmore top loaders. They are 2 completely different designs. The GE is belt driven without a transmission and a reversing motor. The Whirlpool is direct drive with a transmission:

Which brand is built better?

Which brand is easier to service?

Thanks,

George

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Whirlpool is by far the easy to service. The tech sheets on GE are bad Plus some of their wiring diagrams show the wrong color of wires.

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okbobcats:

What is your experience with the 2 different drive systems?

Thanks,

George

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GE does spin very fast. But when they put a inverter control board on top of the motor. Just to much shaking for the board. They are just not fun to work on. Good machine yes.

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Any other comments on Whirlpool direct drive/transmission vs. GE belt drive/inverter?

Thanks,

George