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4.6 | 941 Reviews

GE® ENERGY STAR® 7.8 cu. ft. Capacity Smart Front Load Electric Dryer with Steam and Sanitize Cycle

GE Appliances GFD85ESSNWW

Features

  • Stainless steel drum
  • Washer Link
  • Powersteam
  • Built-in WiFi

Quick Specs

  • Type: Dryer
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Style: Front Loading
  • Width: 28"
  • Height: 39 3/4"
  • Depth: 32"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Laundry Capacity: 7.8 cu. ft.
  • High Efficiency: No
  • Steam Cycle: Yes
  • WiFi Connected: Yes

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Stainless steel drum

Enjoy premium durability with a drum that resists rust and helps protect clothes

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Washer Link

Wirelessly links your washer to your dryer so you only choose a setting once

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Powersteam

Refresh small loads and dewrinkle larger loads with the power of steam

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Built-in WiFi

Start, stop and monitor your laundry from anywhere while receiving real-time notifications and updates

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Sanitize Cycle

Sterilize clothing with elevated temperatures designed to kill common household bacteria

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Quick Dry

Quickly dries items and small loads for families on the go

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Reduce Static

Prevent static cling with a gentle mist near the end of the cycle

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Wrinkle Care

Prevents wrinkles by extending the tumble without heat

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Damp Alert

Signals when delicate clothes reach the ideal dampness level for ironing or final air drying

Stainless steel drum Enjoy premium durability with a drum that resists rust and helps protect clothes

Washer Link Wirelessly links your washer to your dryer so you only choose a setting once

Powersteam Refresh small loads and dewrinkle larger loads with the power of steam

Built-in WiFi Start, stop and monitor your laundry from anywhere while receiving real-time notifications and updates

Sanitize Cycle Sterilize clothing with elevated temperatures designed to kill common household bacteria

Quick Dry Quickly dries items and small loads for families on the go

Reduce Static Prevent static cling with a gentle mist near the end of the cycle

Wrinkle Care Prevents wrinkles by extending the tumble without heat

Damp Alert Signals when delicate clothes reach the ideal dampness level for ironing or final air drying

Features

  • Stainless steel drum
  • Washer Link
  • Powersteam
  • Built-in WiFi
  • Sanitize Cycle
  • Quick Dry
  • Reduce Static
  • Wrinkle Care
  • Damp Alert
CAPACITY
Total Capacity (cubic feet) 7.8 cu ft
FILTER
App Filter - Pedestal Pedestal Option Available
App Filter - Capacity Dryer Extra Large (7.6 cu. ft. and above)
App Filter - WiFi Connect Built-In
App Filter - Product Type Dryers Front Load Matching
Dryers Stackable
App Filter - Steam Yes
App Filter - Fuel Type Electric
APPEARANCE
Door Style Glass
Reversible Door
See-Thru
Handle Color White
Handle Pocket Handle
Color Appearance White
Installation Power Cord Not Included
True32 Closet Depth
Undercounter, Stacked, Side-by-Side, Built-In, Pedestal
Trim/Accents Chrome/Dark Knob
WARRANTY
Parts Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
Warranty Notes See written warranty for full details
Labor Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
POWER / RATINGS
Watts 5600
Hertz 60
Volts/Watts/Amps 120V/240V,5600W,24A,60Hz or 120V/208V,4400W,22A,60Hz
Electrical Requirements 208/240V
ECONOMICAL / QUIET
Venting Type Up to 90 feet
Quiet Package Quiet-By-Design
ACCESSORIES
Optional Side Vent Kit GFA28DSVN
Optional Dryer Rack Accessory WE02X29449
Optional Stacking Kit GFA28KITN
Optional Riser GFR0728SNWW (Sold Separately)
Optional Pedestal Accessory GFP1528SNWW (Sold Separately)
Inlet Hose WH41X10207 (Sold Separately)
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Approximate Shipping Weight 142 lb
Net Weight 132 lb
Depth with Door Open 90° 54.5 in
Overall Height 39.75 in
Overall Depth 32 in
Overall Width 28 in
FEATURES
Reverse-a-Door Yes
Additional Dryer Features Damp Alert
Front Serviceable
LED Interior Light
Removable Up-Front Lint Filter
Vent Sensing
Y-connector, short and long steam hoses included
ecoDry
Wrinkle Care Cycle Yes
Dual Thermistors Yes
Dryness Levels Damp
Dry
Extra Dry
Less Dry
More Dry
Drum Type Stainless Steel
Communication Washer Link
Front Serviceable Yes
Additional Cycles Air Fluff
Delay Dry - up to 24 hours
EcoDry
Reduce Static
Remote Start
Sanitize
Steam Dewrinkle
Steam Refresh
Steam Dewrinkle Yes
Pedestal Optional
Fuel Type Electric
Additional Optional Cycles Damp Alert
Wrinkle Care
Moisture Sensor Sensor Dry
Steam Yes
Dryer Cycles Bulky / Bedding
Cottons
Delicates
Mixed Loads
Perm Press
Quick Dry
Sanitize
Steam Dewrinkle
Steam Refresh
Timed Dry
Towels
Washer Link
Temperature Options High/Medium/Low/Extra Low/No Heat
Number of Cycles 12
Product Type Front Load Matching
Stackable
Connected Capabilities Amazon Alexa
Google Home
IFTTT
Sonos
The Google Assistant
Removable Up-Front Lint Filter Yes with reminder light
Timed Dry 120 Minutes
Less Time -
More Time +
Presets (10,20,40,60,90)
Heat Selections 5
Style Front-Loading
Control Type Capacitive Touch
Power On/Off
Rotary-Electronic w/LEDs
Start/Pause
Flexible Installation Undercounter, Stacked, Side-by-Side, Built-In
SteamRefresh Yes
Dryer Control Features Adjustable End-of-Cycle Signal
Control Lock
Delay Dry - Up to 24 hours
Digital Cycle Countdown
LED Display
LED Indicators
Remote Start
Energy Saving Option Yes - Eco Dry
Exhaust Options 4-Way (Rear; Right; Left & Bottom)
WiFi Connect Built-In
Leveling System Adjustable Leveling Legs

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Dryer
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Style: Front Loading

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 28"
  • Height: 39 3/4"
  • Depth: 32"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Laundry Capacity: 7.8 cu. ft.
  • High Efficiency: No
  • Steam Cycle: Yes
  • WiFi Connected: Yes

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4.6 out of 5

89% of reviewers recommend this product.

3 Stars

Great features, questionable long term reliability

HeckYeah Fixed 5/7/2026

There is a lot to like about this dryer. The capacity is great for handling the large loads. The energy usage is good, but like any dryer, you must keep up on keeping the filter and duct work clean. Lots of rely cool features inc. stream, WiFi, remote control via app, and more. However, there are some downsides. The drum has been reported to be a weak spot. What starts as a knock sound develops into metal fatigue cracks in the drum. A new drum alone can be $400+. The total repair costs can be much higher than that for this failure. I've repaired my GE Profile dryer once, and my washer twice in a three year window. I would not rate these machines highly for reliability.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Terrible product

Zaydunc 1/9/2026

This product is over priced and will begin having issues 1-2 years in. Faulty wiring and censors make it so that it will not dry your clothes. Similar can be said of our fridge. Go with another brand.
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No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Get it! Handles farm dirty bins with no problem

Mack014 12/24/2025

I have actually owned both my dryer and washer almost 5 years. We have a farming operation, in addition to the fact that my husband is a paraplegic. This means that when he has to make repairs, he is in the ground/floor dragging himself to where he needs to be. The result is extremely dirty and greasy clothes. Both have held up to not only every day use but all the dirt that he brings home. I just recently got 24/7 internet and decided to download the GE app. I LOVE THIS APP ™¤ï¸! And I also discovered some features that my dryer had that I never noticed, like the static feature. Absolutely love the steam feature on the dryer. In the 5 years of owning these, I would highly recommend both.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

High Bar of Performance

DCLady424 7/25/2025

Awesome capacity and performance. Happy with the options offered for each of the cycles and with the noise and energy level.
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Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Faulty electronic board

saskia25 6/13/2025

Don™€™t buy this dryer. It was out of warranty in April and less than 2 months later early June the main control board went out. Cost to repair almost $700 to repair. GE would not make a concession on this or offer any assistance with replacement. Out of pocket for new dryer and service call.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

4 Stars

Great Dryer - Steam Cycles Not Dry

BassLineChris 5/17/2025

We love the dryer. However the de-wrinkle steam cycles tend to leave the clothes a bit damp.
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Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

broken drum

JA86860618 2/26/2025

Drum did not last weld came apart just after warranty expired
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No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features similar to my old Kenmore elite

Saskia78 2/12/2025

Very satisfied with this dryer. Have been using for over 6 months. Although setting up the WiFi connection to phone has a steep learning curve. Still have not figured it out. I am not a tech illiterate.
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Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Beautiful set but not worth it!

Aly32798 12/27/2024

I had high hopes for the my set of washer and dryer. As it is my first front loader set I have bought. I have had this set for over a year. The dryer never dries on one cycle always have to add more time for the clothes to dry completely.
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No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Stay away

Nick18 12/3/2024

Garbage - GE products are terrible compared to whirlpool and others. Have had this for a couple years along with its washing machine counterpart. Washer has been serviced 4 times due to multiple issues and the dryer now three times. My old whirlpool from 20 years ago still works without issue. Never buy a GE again.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

3 Stars

Door rattles

BClark55 11/19/2024

I™€™ve had this dryer for 18 months and have already needed to pay $200 in repairs. The door rattles when I™€™m drying clothes. Per internet comments this is a known problem. Disappointing.
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No, I do not recommend this product

2 Stars

Just a dryer

DGathercole 9/28/2024

Takes forever to dry .. the sensor doesn™€™t seem to be working
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No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Does not dry clothes fully

MomNow 8/10/2024

This dryer looks great. However, it does not dry quickly or fully. Considering returning.
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No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Works Great!

1Larkin 8/7/2024

Everything is working perfectly. I just hope it lasts a while.
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Yes, I recommend this product

3 Stars

Poor designed lint tray

Dryer lint tray 7/29/2024

If the lint tray had a better design would give 5 stars. The tray is very difficult to clean off after each load. Unfortunately I never looked at that prior to buying. If I had I would not have purchased this dryer.
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No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

10/10 would recommend

Dryer VB 7/17/2024

Really love this dryer. Favorite feature is the steam/refresh cycle. Does a great job removing dog hair.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

I recommend 100 ðŸ'¯ is super good space perfect col

Pancha 7/13/2024

I love that it washes super well that it has different functions and is effective for all use.
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Yes, I recommend this product

2 Stars

Smart not so smart

clpineda 7/5/2024

The dryer started to act like a rogue robot, tuns on and off randomly.
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No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Good Features

CMGAJH 7/4/2024

It has Room for a large load of laundry, it is quite and quiet.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

LOVE

HEYNOW84 6/29/2024

WE LOVE IT. EASY TO USE. EXCELLENT FEATURES. THANK YOU
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features

Cowboy14 6/27/2024

Sleek design and Easy to operate. Reliable product features..
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Efficient and Great Capacity

Hol Zoo Crew 6/25/2024

We use the GE pair washer and dryer multiple times a day, almost every day. It has been reliable, and we are pleased with the large capacity. We have not even begun to use the full features, yet what we have used has met our expectations. It is our first GE washer and dryer, and thus far would recommend the pair and brand.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Ge dryer

Sonny12355 6/15/2024

Great product so far. Drys clothes fast and does a good job on permanent press option
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Options

Kpare 6/14/2024

I love all the options to dry our clothes. Works great
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Dryer review

Pitbike 6/12/2024

Wonderful dryer! Very happy with the machine, the installation and price.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great products!

Motility 6/12/2024

Love love love one of the best appliances I™€™ve bought and I have owned very expensive ones in the past!
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Amazing

courtr01 6/9/2024

I love all the different options. It drys very well.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

GE Dryer

Rick12118 5/24/2024

Love that the dryer uses wifi to link to the washer and the app on the phone lets you know when the dryer is finished.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

"Teach them how to say goodbye"(to old appliances)

8AGDST 5/23/2024

Out with the old washer and dryer (ASKO)and in with the new GE washer and dryer, both of which are incredible when it comes to efficiency, performance and style. It was hard to part with old, equally reliable appliances after decades of reliability; however, the GE brand was recommended by a trusted repairman so reluctantly GE's new technology is "Teaching Them How To Say Goodbye'
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

ok dryer / horrible customer service

mo27 5/8/2024

I was really hoping to love this dryer and my GE experience. Instead, i am disappointed in both the dryer and GE's customer service. I have not tried every feature, but the dryer dries clothes just fine. Two issues: the chime is not loud enough so I never hear when a load is finished, and even though the dryer has a massive lint container, it leaves little lint bundles outside the lint door with every load. As far as customer service is concerned, i was deeply disappointed GE wouldnt replace the user manual that came with half of it torn off and missing. If GE feels a manual is so important that they send one with every dryer, why will they not replace one that came in unusable condition? Yes, i can print out the pdf, but the book is super handy to keep on the shelf above the dryer for easy reference and lasts thru years of referencing. I pay almost a thousand dollars for the dryer and I have to use a PDF printout?? One star and I am taking future business elsewhere.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Dries even bathroom throw rugs quickly!

jkropp 4/28/2024

Don't love the lint trap - but the dryer does an excellent job in a very short amount of time.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

GE Dryer

Fredd1 4/14/2024

Large capacity dryer that is very efficient and can do everything. Works great
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Washing Machine.

Luehy420 4/10/2024

Amazing washing machine. Does everything that I need it to do and doesn™€™t disappoint.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Awesome look

Justjoshn 3/31/2024

Only had it for one day so far so good. I will update this if there™€™s
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Works good!

Billbill6866 3/28/2024

No complaints. Everything works as it should. Has some nice features.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Very nice

RizTom 3/27/2024

Like it very much Nice features & I can check it in my phone
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features!

ScottMus 3/21/2024

Great load capacity and drive very quickly. The steam feature is outstanding. My wife used to have to iron every morning before work, but not anymore.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Has a great group of settings to choose from.

Charles5880 3/18/2024

The dyer is nice and quiet and does a great job. I have been pleased with all my GE appliances.
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Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Nice Front Loading Machine

A Nemeth 3/18/2024

I've always had top loading washing machines and dryers. So far...I'm pleased with the way this front loader is easy to get clothes in and out of and also had the ventilation feature.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features and functionality

Kb1972 3/16/2024

I have both the washer and the dryer. The dryer is efficient and quieter than the Samsung I previously owned. I am very happy with my purchase
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Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Quick dry- nice!

Di 2024 3/16/2024

Nice dryer so far. The filter basket is very strange, getting use to it ! I hope it last more than 10 years.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Simply OUTSTANDING!!!

The Wonderful Cat 3/16/2024

Apart from being SUPER heavy, this dryer is like THE BENTLEY of electric dryers!!! AMAZING QUALITY and a pleasure to look at!!!
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Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Good Dryer

Amy mac 3/15/2024

Love the large drum size and the WiFi notifications
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Dryer!

LH3227 3/15/2024

I love this dryer and its large capacity. I love the sanitize and steam options, as well as the cycle complete reminders.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Washer and Dryer

mrmarkwes 3/14/2024

Love how clean our clothes come out in a minimum amount of time. We used to have to soak soiled towels for 3 days. Now no more soaking. Very quick drying
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great dryer!

jty27106 3/11/2024

Great dryer and a nice upgrade from our previous GE dryer from 2020, a lower end model, which definitely seemed to suffer from pandemic build quality. The build quality is excellent, it has a stainless steel drum, and the Smart HQ app features are really nice. We purchased it, along with the matching washer, from Costco.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Couldn™€™t ask for more

Therris9 3/11/2024

The dryer works great and has more options than I™€™ll ever use
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Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Large capacity dryer that works well

ScottG7 3/10/2024

This dryer has a large capacity which is great for our family. There are many options for various drying cycles. Having the application on my phone is great to monitor the washer and dryer cycles.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great product

Narb 3/7/2024

Sleek and works great! Love the different settings and having the wifi
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Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Disappointed

Jackie0101 3/4/2024

This is definitely not a 3 star machine. I can™€™t submit with just a 1 star. This is really for the washer. I haven™€™t been able to open or get someone here to open my washer with clothes inside. This is the 5th time the washer has locked after washing clothes. I don™€™t overload the washer at all. No explanation at all why my washer keeps locking. They keep blaming the computer part. They™€™ve replaced part at least 4 times and the same keeps happening. Extremely frustrated at this point. The dryer has worked well.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product