[Electronics-Talk] accessible washer and dryer

[Jim McCarthy]

We recently bought a GE profile front load washer, and the dryer. The
washer cycles and primary dryer settings are controlled by a large,
turnable knob that clicks between cycle/settings. This knob has a tactile
pointer.There are changes that can be made within cycles to things such as
water temperature, or number of spins or such. The areas on the washer and
dryer face where these adjustments can be made are like little touchscreen
areas. These are recessed within the broader faces of the washer and dryer,
respectively. It does take considerable effort to get the machine labeled,
but we have largely been able to do so. General Electric sells a or several
sheets of all of the markings needed to label all GE appliances. I am not
sure everything is there though, but it was somewhat helpful. We broiled
lots of the markings because both my wife and I are braille readers. Many
of the GE markings are Pointers or arrows or the like that are kind of
icons, but for us didn’t necessarily prove that helpful. There is finally
an app that cannot adjust settings, but does give notification for items
like that. The washer cycle is coming to an end or the dryer cycle is
coming to an end or more Soap is needed or it is time to clean the washer.
These are somewhat helpful but not necessary. Though we are happy with our
washer and dryer, we would not conclude that they are completely accessible
by any means.

Jim McCarthy

On Thu, Jun 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM Jen via Electronics-Talk <
electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>  I have a GE washer and dryer. It has one button for wash and one for dry.
> I had to have sighted assistance to set up the washer cycle though.
>     On Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 01:20:09 PM EDT, Shara via
> Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>  Hello,
>
> I hope everyone is super well. Recently, my washing machine died. It came
> with the house that we bought four years ago. It is digital and a
> whirlpool.
> I do not know how old the machine was when we moved in, but it must be at
> least five years old. I am guessing not much more than that.
>
> I now need to purchase a new one. I have lost all of my usable vision. Does
> anyone know of a good and accessible washer, that is currently on the
> market?
>
> Any knowledge with experience is greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> Warmly,
>
>
>
> Shara Winton
>
> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
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