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GE (General Electric) GFW550 washer
A front load washer, sold in Canada and the US. The rating label may show a manufacture date or a supported serial date code. A model introduction date does not establish when your individual unit was built.
How old is my GE (General Electric) GFW550?
The version ENERGY STAR lists today has been on sale since November 2019. Earlier versions of the GFW550 may be older.
Enter the serial number and any printed manufacture date from the rating label. Some results need more details or manufacturer confirmation.
GFW550 details
- Listed since
- November 2019
- Newest listed version
- December 2021
- Type
- Front Load
- Capacity
- 4.8 cu ft
- Energy use
- 158 kWh a year
- Water use
- 4239 gallons a year
- Sold in
- Canada and the US
Model numbers: GFW550S*N***, GFW550S*R***. A * stands for one letter or digit, usually the colour or finish.
Source: ENERGY STAR certified product data, 2026-10-08.
Where is the serial number on a GE (General Electric) GFW550?
Top-load models: under the lid near the right hinge, or on the outside (back of the control panel, lower left corner, or rear near the water hoses). Front-load models: on the face of the wash compartment inside the door, or low on the outside right side near the front.
GE (General Electric)’s guide to the model and serial numberHow long does it last?
Washers typically last 10 to 13 years. Replace rubber fill hoses with braided steel ones and leave a front-loader door open to dry between loads.
GE (General Electric) GFW550 parts
Parts that wear out most often:
- Drain pump
- Door or lid switch
- Inlet hoses
- Drive belt
- Door boot seal
- Shock absorbers
Search parts with the full model number from the label, including the colour letters.
GE (General Electric) official partsRecalls
A check on Appliance Age compares this model with Health Canada, U.S. CPSC and U.S. NHTSA recall notices.
Questions
- How old is my GE (General Electric) GFW550?
- Check the serial and any printed manufacture date on the rating label. Appliance Age checks supported date formats; the version listed by ENERGY STAR has been sold since November 2019, and earlier versions may be older.
- Where is the serial number on a GE (General Electric) GFW550?
- Top-load models: under the lid near the right hinge, or on the outside (back of the control panel, lower left corner, or rear near the water hoses). Front-load models: on the face of the wash compartment inside the door, or low on the outside right side near the front.
- How long does a GE (General Electric) washer last?
- Washers typically last 10 to 13 years with normal use and maintenance.
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