A class action filed in early 2026 accuses GE Appliances of selling a washer-dryer combo that cannot reliably dry clothes. The GE Appliances washer-dryer lawsuit centers on the Ultrafast 2-in-1 combo unit and alleges that a defective lint filter lets lint bypass the trap and coat the heat pump’s coils, choking off the machine’s ability to dry. At least two other law firms have opened their own investigations into the same product line.1Top Class Actions. GE Appliances Sued Over Washer Dryer Combo That Allegedly Fails to Dry Clothes
Which Machines Are at Issue
The lead case, Sherman v. Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc., targets the GE Ultrafast 2-in-1 washer-dryer combo generally. Haier US Appliance Solutions operates under the GE Appliances brand.2South Shore Press. Plaintiff Alleges Major Appliance Manufacturer’s Washer Dryer Combos Fail Due to Defects
A parallel investigation by Berger Montague PC has singled out two specific GE Profile Ultrafast models: the PFQ83HSSWWW (4.6 cubic feet) and the PFQ97HSPVDS (4.8 cubic feet). Berger Montague’s inquiry focuses on what GE markets as the “EZ Access Lint Filter System” in those units.3Berger Montague. GE Profile Ultrafast 2-in-1 Washer Dryer Combo Investigation
What the Lawsuit Says Is Wrong
According to the complaint, the lint trap in the Ultrafast combo fails to capture lint during drying cycles. Lint slips past the filter and accumulates on the evaporator and condenser coils, the cooling and heating components of the machine’s heat pump.1Top Class Actions. GE Appliances Sued Over Washer Dryer Combo That Allegedly Fails to Dry Clothes
From that root problem, the complaint describes a chain of failures owners report seeing:
- Lint coats the condenser coils, dropping heat pump efficiency until the machine no longer dries clothes.
- Lint clogs internal drain holes, so water cannot drain and laundry stays soaking wet.
- Small items such as socks get caught in the plastic door seal, making drainage worse.
- The heat pump throws error codes as buildup progresses. Owners have cited codes “353” and “18.”
The buildup is described as hard to clean without risking damage to the coils themselves, leaving owners with a choice between declining performance and a delicate cleaning attempt that could make things worse.4Migliaccio & Rathod LLP. GE Ultrafast Combo 2-in-1 Lint Buildup Investigation
How Soon the Problems Appear
The pre-suit investigation by Migliaccio & Rathod LLP reported significant lint buildup in under 50 uses. Experts consulted by the firm speculated that after roughly 200 uses, the condenser coils may be obstructed enough that the heat pump functions inefficiently.4Migliaccio & Rathod LLP. GE Ultrafast Combo 2-in-1 Lint Buildup Investigation
What the Case Seeks and Where It Stands
The Sherman complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, case number 1:26-cv-00453. Lead plaintiff Avroham Sherman brings claims for breach of warranty, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and fraudulent concealment, along with alleged violations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and New York General Business Law. The suit seeks damages exceeding $5 million and requests a jury trial.1Top Class Actions. GE Appliances Sued Over Washer Dryer Combo That Allegedly Fails to Dry Clothes
Sherman is represented by Nicholas A. Migliaccio, Jason S. Rathod, and Bryan G. Faubus of Migliaccio & Rathod LLP. As of mid-2026 the case is in its earliest phase: no class has been certified, no settlement has been reached, and no trial date has been publicly reported.
Other Firms Investigating
Berger Montague PC’s investigation into the PFQ83HSSWWW and PFQ97HSPVDS mirrors the Sherman allegations, citing restricted airflow to the condenser coils, longer drying times, wet lint traps, and overheating. The firm says GE Appliances and Haier have not offered adequate solutions or refunds for the reported defects.3Berger Montague. GE Profile Ultrafast 2-in-1 Washer Dryer Combo Investigation
Ahdoot & Wolfson PC is separately gathering information from consumers who bought the appliance and experienced drying failures or lint buildup, to determine whether a separate lawsuit is viable. That firm has not filed a complaint as of mid-2026.5Ahdoot & Wolfson. GE Appliances Class Action
What GE Appliances Has Said
GE Appliances maintains a support page addressing reports of clothes remaining damp after the cycle. The company frames the issue as a mix of design characteristics and user-side factors rather than a defect. The page notes that the ventless heat pump can leave clothes feeling “slightly humid or damp” compared with a traditional vented dryer, and it points to outdated firmware (updates arrive through the SmartHQ app), opening the door mid-cycle, improper load mixing, and clogged pump filters as possible causes. It also flags installation errors such as kinked drain hoses and improperly sized standpipes.6GE Appliances. GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer Support
The support page does not specifically address the lint-trap allegations at the center of the Sherman case. Based on available reporting, GE Appliances has not publicly commented on the lawsuit or on the pending law-firm investigations.
What Independent Testing Shows
The broader complaint that combo units struggle to dry has some outside backing. Consumer Reports has found that all-in-one washer-dryer combos as a category generally earn poor drying scores. In its testing, a 12-pound load took over three hours to dry and an 8-pound load took over two hours. CR expert Larry Ciufo has noted the category’s weak drying performance, and the publication warns that neglecting the lint filter can push drying times higher still. The GE Profile PFQ97HSPVDS, one of the models Berger Montague is investigating, is among the units Consumer Reports has tested.7Consumer Reports. All-in-One Washer Dryer Combos Pros and Cons
That testing does not isolate the specific lint-trap defect the Sherman complaint describes, but it is consistent with what owners have reported about drying times.
What Owners Can Do Now
No class has been certified, so there is nothing to file a claim against yet. Owners of the Ultrafast 2-in-1 combo who have experienced the described drying failures or lint buildup can contact any of the firms currently involved (Migliaccio & Rathod, Berger Montague, or Ahdoot & Wolfson) to have their experience recorded, and can follow the docket in the Eastern District of New York under case number 1:26-cv-00453 for future developments. Keeping proof of purchase, service records, and any correspondence with GE Appliances is worth doing now, because those documents are what would support a claim if the case proceeds to certification or settlement.