LG Mega Capacity 5.2 CU FT Front Load Washer and 9.0 CU FT Dryer Review
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- A review of LG's Mega Capacity 5.2 CU. FT. Front Load Washer (WM8000HWA) and matching Mega Capacity 9.0 CU. FT. Electric Dryer (DLEX8000W) after having owned them for over six months.
Like everyone else I was skeptical of the price of these units at first. But after having used them for several months I can confidently say they are worth every penny.
June 2018 UPDATE
After 3 1/2 years I had my first part fail. I received an "OE" error code on the washer which means it can not drain water. After a little research I determined the drain pump was bad. They're $20 on Amazon and I found one locally for $38. I installed that today and I'm back in action! If you find yourself in the same boat, please just tip the washer back 45 degrees and replace it from the bottom versus removing the top and front panels like some suggest. It could be that the pump just failed, but I fully believe it was a result of negligence on my part for only cleaning the filter on the unit twice in these past 3 1/2 years. It clearly states on the filter door that you should clean it monthly.
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Thank you for this well-made video. It tells me quite a bit about these models. I'm quite happy so far with what you explained.
+Thomas Stolz You're welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback.
Awesome in depth review! Maybe the only one I have found on line. Thanks a lot! You did a great job!
You're welcome. I'm glad it was helpful.
You were so thorough! This is the perfect review that has tipped the scales. Of course, this is 6 years later, but the LG 9500 Mega of today is very similar. Thank you!!
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This is the type of review I aspire to make. Everything about it was just flawless, and 1.5 million views. Excellent work!
Wow! Thanks for the compliment!
Thank you for posting this video! I was getting frustrated, couldn't figure out how to set mine - until I watched your video. Thank you, again!!!
My parents have an LG front loader that is over 12 years old... still a tough and working machine. I was so impressed that my washer and dryer are LG as well. Happy with the 5 years i've had it.
Joe, what model did you purchase?
Great review!! I've owned this duo for 3 years now and LOVE it. I bought through Sears, which at the time had an excellent warranty program and have only had one issue with my washer, which they promptly fixed. So far I'm so glad I went with these units... the extra capacity is bar none the best, it cleans better no matter the load size. I haven't tried the steam features in either. I just have a hard time not picturing my dryer vent tube not clogging up more with steaming in the actual unit. I really need to clean the filter on my washer, thank you for reminding me!
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7 YEARS in the business. I have gone threw lots of frontloaders. But LG has put some good effort on making these machines. It is awesome to see how much spin speeds they have added to this model. Simply the techniques of destributing clothes, sensing load, spin direction change and that lovely way of tossing the clothes from side to side explains how much technology has advanced with LG. On the tech side, SUPER EASY to work on. Love it!! All you other old school people with toploaders, not just because toploaders use more water means it cleans better. Remember engineers built these machines they are the smart ones! :)
Thanks for the comment. It's nice to see someone in the industry finally speak highly of LG.
@@Jjcoolstuff Most engineers know nothing about washing clothes. Time . temp. mechanical action of the washer, detergent chemistry are all important. their only criteria is the price point they are trying to reach and the gross profit per machine, not the quality of product or cleaniness of clothes. If you have to clean the drum doesn't this tell you that you are not cleaning the wash items ! This from a laundry professional of 50 years.
@@marco.morel04 The wash basket is sometimes referred as the drum, It is round like a "drum".
We've had ours for a few years now...it's had to be repaired 4 times for 2 different problems, but we use the crap out of it! Definitely would buy again.
I have owned this set for 5 1/2 years now this machine is a boss
Thanks for the tip on titling it back and making sure to clean out the filter
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We have had this washer and dryer for a couple years now and absolutely love it. We initially purchased this set because of its capacity. I was so sick of taking our king comforter to the laundry mat. We now have our first child who is 2 months old and we use cloth diapers. This washer does an incredible job at getting them clean.
If there is one recommendation I would make for future washer and dryers it would be to invent a way to send an end of cycle message to your cell phone. My laundry room is in the basement and it would be so nice to know right when the cycle is complete so I can start the next load. One day I hope.
Glad to hear it's working out for you. That is a neat idea and probably something other brands already have. Maybe LG will implement it soon as well.
Ha ha when I first read this I thought it was a joke. Guess 2 yrs ago they didn’t have this but now they do😀
Thanks for this video. I recently purchased a similar combo unit and was quite intimidated with the additional options control panel and the blinking icons. After reading the manual which wasn't as detailed as I would have wanted, I feel a bit more comfortable in starting my first experience with a fully auto w/d combo machine.
+serendra90210 you're welcome. I don't have any experience with the w/d combo machines but they are intriguing.
My replacement LG washer does an excellent job now. I notice the spin cycle almost leaves garments dry. Nice pair!
thank u, I am thinking of purchasing a set, I loved how u presented both.
I bought my front load LG steam washer in Dec 2006. The cost then was about $2200 with the matching dryer. It is now August 2017 and so far I have never had an issue with it. One or more kids have been here during that time. When it does go out I kind of have to lean towards LG just based on my experience
I somehow missed your comment when it originally came through. I definitely agree with you though. I’m interested in the other brands people have mentioned here just from a curiosity standpoint, but I’d probably go LG again based on my experience.
@@Jjcoolstuff Thanks so much for explaining this washer. I have owned a front load Samsung. I loved it didn't have one issue with it. Great support from customer service as well. I was told it was one of the better brands.
Thank you for the review. I just came back form sears and spoke to 2 different sales employees that did not know 1percent of what you covered in the video. I love youtube for people like you. I think I've decided on the 4.3cu version of this machine
I totally agree! Thanks. When I make a big purchase like this I usually spend hours online doing research and am always frustrated by the lack of knowledge of the in store associates. I'm glad the video was useful to you and thanks again for the kind words.
+JJCoolStuff Im really concerned about the stuff I'm reading about the spin cycle. some folks are saying if you wash things like beach towels with your swim trunks or area rugs (we do often) that it will be an "unbalanced" load and the spin cycle will never happen. Is this the case. I don't want to be left with soaking wet rugs and beach towels. this might be show stopper for me. Also do you know if the kenmore is the same as the LG. They seem quite similar
I tried to touch on this in the review a little. If you wash one really heavy thing by itself then you'll get an unbalanced load and it won't complete. We wash beach towels, oversized towels, blankets, rugs, etc with no problems. The only time I've had an issue is if you only wash a rug by itself or with just a couple of small items. Then it can't offset that weight and you get an uneven load error. Otherwise, this thing handles heavy loads really well and does a great job repositioning clothes if they get unbalanced and using bearings in the drum to offset uneven loads. I wouldn't be concerned about it at all unless you like to wash rugs one at a time. If that's the case then throw in a few towels with it to help balance things. After all, you've certainly got the capacity to do so.
+JJCoolStuff thank you for the fast reply, Im going out this morning to buy one this morning.
Great, enjoy!
Thanks for posting . I’m getting mine tomorrow. Can you post a video since you’ve had it for 5yrs now. Again thanks for taking the time. 👍👊
I’m so glad I came across your video, I literally JUST got my washer and dryer installed and as soon as they left I started my laundry and thought it was broken because of how it was just gently swaying the clothes around 😂
I just bought one of these sets yesterday at DeWaard & Bode in Bellingham, WA at their Black Friday special! I get it in a week from today, and am getting excited! I am upgrading from a 2006 Whirlpool top loading set. Hope it's as good as all the hype!
It definitely has lived up to all the hype for me and some. I hope you enjoy!
We bought this set and it is FANTASTIC! You can wash super large loads, doesn't use much water, spins them so dry they take less time in the dryer. And, they get the clothing super clean. We rescue dogs and the dog bedding gets amazingly clean. I would highly recommend them!~
That’s quite the success story for those that say front loaders don’t use enough water and therefore don’t clean well! Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the review! Definitely getting these when we move.
Thank you so much for doing this video! They should have videos like this for every model would make buying one so much easier
You're welcome. I'm glad it was helpful.
That was without a shadow of a doubt, the best review of a product that I had seen in years. I really was considering the top of the line Worldpool washer and dryer but your review made some really good points that I didn't consider.
+Michael Angel thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad the review was helpful.
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Just purchases these today! We can't wait to start using them!. Our Samsung W/D are on the fritz and this LG model WM8100HVA and DLEX8100V pair is what we have been looking aat and purchased. Gotta wait 4 weeks for them to arrive but after seeing this video I hope we are just as pleased as you are with yours! Great Video!
im only 15 and ive been studying washing machines since i was 6 and this lg mega capasity washer is the best in the market so far. you really explained how this washer operates perfectly. thanks
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We just purchased and are waiting for delivery (next week) of the set... We purchased the WM8100HVA (washer) and the DLEX8100V (dryer)... We originally wanted to the 9000 model which I'm just assuming is the newer version of these with a redesigned look... We compared the differences and ultimately decided on the 8100 because they are stack-able whereas the 9100 is not and we also got a killer deal from Lowe's who had an ad that said they would beat any advertised price by 10%... Absolutely couldn't pass that deal lol...
Enough about my story... This was probably one of the best videos I've watched on these machines... Very clear and to the point with all the answers I had in my head to ask... Other videos talk about all the features on the panel etc... This showed how it washes, the capacity, some great tips, and the dryer and a neat steam feature!! Thanks for uploading!
You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful. I hope they work great for you.
I love mine!
@@Jjcoolstuff absolutely loving them so far!!! Best set I've ever owned!!
5 years in…. How is it so far??
@@EjPwned they work flawlessly and we have had zero issues with either machine. We really love the capacity of them and they are decently quick with washing and drying. I do have to increase the setting to "more dry" because at the default, sometimes things can feel the slightest bit damp after it finishes.
my friend sent me this video and i was like "why would i care about a washer/dryer review" but damn this shit is magical. especially that diagnostics thing what a world we live in.
Ha, glad your friend sent it and you enjoyed it!
just bought this same one today for my mom, mainly got it for the large loads. The one we had before this one broke after 14 years! very good product by LG hope to get my moneys worth with the new one ;)
Great video! I really appreciate your knowledge of details of this washer/dryer set! Very informative👍
+xlrprettygirl88 thanks and you're welcome!
Every washing machine enthusiast has watched this video once in their lives ;-)
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thank you for the video...it was very helpfull to make my mind to buy thiswasher on best buy...
You're certainly welcome. We've had ours for almost a year and are still very happy with them. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Hi....any issues with the LG washer and Dryer? I'm about to buy a similar LG model? Thanks
Really good review. A lot of info. I'd probably add, they are a couple of inches deeper as you say, but they are a couple of inches wider (each) than standard. 27" wide vs 29" wide. It isn't a big deal to me, but mine are in the garage. I hear 4" total can be a difference in the house. Just thought I'd stress that a bit more. I'm deciding between this and the LG 4500 series set. I'm still up in the air.
Great video, well done. Thanks for posting.
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Dude, nice video...very informative.
Thanks man. I appreciate it!
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Thanks for all the info! My husband just acquired these for us and I'm excited to start using them!
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
Wow I really like your review! And what's also great is that the dryer ended when the video was ended. So the dryer is like singing a song and saying it has ended. I have a Kenmore front loader washer and dryer. Never been more satisfied.
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My parents replaced their poor performing SpeedQueen front loader with the LG with the normal sized drum and I was blown away. The water during rinse makes an amazing difference. With the SpeedQueen, soap never came out of the towels - they were matted down and musty smelling. With the LG, on one wash they came out fluffy and smelling better. In fact the same towels wouldn't fit back in the cupboard they came out of (heck yes I rewashed them all - worth it!). I have a Whirlpool Duet HT that is still chugging along but the violent spin cycle on it has me wishing my Whirlpool would break and give me an excuse to replace them. The LG's are absolutely silent when washing, and you can barely hear a faint whir on high speed spin.
Simply amazing. Never thought I would gush about a washer/dryer combo, but they NOT all built the same. Whatever they are doing, LG stomps the crap out of any other set I have used.
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Had mine for a little over 4 years no problems. They get heavy use . Wash horse blankets and all kind of stuff. Absolutely worth every penny. I do wish they had a overnight soak feature....but i dont think any front loader has that. But they definitely get the job done im just old fashioned in that way. But i couldn't imagine life without them or going back to any other kind of machine.
Great video. Mine is on the way, scheduled for delivery tomorrow. This video provided great information to get started, with helpful tips. Thanks!
Congrats! I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for the comment.
I still have these two today and they are still working and are a beast.
Do you have these exact ones! Curi3os, they v are very large, did putting them them close together cause any extra vibrating ir issues Are rthey still working well. Whatvare rhe measurements of each.
@@angeminc yes I still have them and working great just used them last night
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Great review sir. You covered the most important features, in a decent amount of time. I want to get an LG 4.5cf version soon. 5.2 is overkill for a single person. This might sound odd, but you have a really relaxing voice. Thanks for this review.
+srabchun thanks! Looking back on it I feel like it went a little long, but it's a lot of info to cover. I appreciate the feedback!
I bought lg front loader last 2 yrs and i am satisfied with the performance. Thanks LG!
You have about three years until is dies on you. Then that 2 grand or more went down the drain.
@@jimdavidson5208 I would like to disagree with that statement. My grandmother has an LG front loader from about 6-7 years ago, and they still work, and have never had to call a service tech.
Give it a few more days. Or you guys got a good one??
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@@jimdavidson5208 Oh we got a good one + If something breaks, it will be easy to fix.
Helpful review! Buying these babies for my mom for sure 🤔😎
I have a LG direct drive steam washer and its now 10 years old and washes as good now as it did when a year old. Defintely true about less tangling. The only difference at 10 years old it is not so quiet, but its still not as noisy as other machines, you can spin at 1400rpm and still wath tv. I highly recommend the direct drive models. I love the tinkle notifications too. I can wash a king size 10.5 tog quilt with the special function.
I love your review, just got my duo with pedestals on the 23 of this month! I had Maytag top loaders and i could not stand them and after two and a half years i decided to purchase another set. I am so pleased with them thus far..just wondered if you know of the light turning on when opening the door?? Or do I have to press the power button? The Maytags did turn on..that all I really liked about them. Thanks for your review even though I had already purchased mines, i wanted to see if you would shed some light on the light feature if any.
its like having laundry mat in your home ....staring into the fish bowl all day..HOW DID THEY DO IT ??
I have a ridiculous obsession with laundry. I love bleach, laundry detergent, fabric softener, ext. I love the smell, cleanliness, softness. I love everything about it. I like to over use everything I just have this need to basically triple the amount of what I use. I rigged my top loader so I can watch the clothes wash with the lid open. I always reset the washer before it drains and I do it as many times as I feel. So instead of the washing cycle lasting only 16 minutes it will wash for 45 minutes. Then continue the cycle. But after watching your video I would like to purchase this set. Do you think it would be good for me? Considering my habit? How well does it wash whites? Will I be satisfied with how much product can be used?
The normal cycle on this unit is around 45 minutes anyway. It has a clear door obviously and you can turn on the drum light to watch things. With the six motions it has it can be mesmerizing. My kids and I used to watch the laundry as it washed for the first few minutes. You don't want to use too much product, but you can always do multiple extra rinses. I really only use about a tablespoon of detergent each time. There is a bright white cycle and with the bleach compartment it will wash your whites well. I hope this helps.
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Really nice review,
My wife and I just purchased this set over the weekend and it arrives at the end of the month. After doing so much research on soooo many others I think it safe to say we made the right choice. I have seen nothing but positive reviews on this set. Thanks again.
You're welcome! There definitely are people that don't like this set but generally speaking I think those are people that don't like front loaders. I'd love to get your feedback once they arrive and you've used them for a couple of weeks.
So how’s it holding up after 4 years?
Just purchased mine and when I tell you. I love them.
great in depth vid, i love the ending
+Carlo whittaker thanks!
I like the end too;)
I'll definitely consider this
6:50 I've learned that Tide Washing Machine Cleaner works significantly better than Whirlpool's Afresh. Also, my LG top loader works very well, and my grandmother may be getting a new washer soon. I'm considering a front loader for her, so how do you like this machine today?
I'm still loving it. In my opinion the front loaders clean better and are more gentle on your clothes while using less water. But I don't have a lot of experience with newer HE top loaders without an agitator. These machines still work great though and save us a ton of time on laundry because of the capacity. I'm still very happy with them.
Why would any SANE person need to CLEAN their washer??? Doesn't this tell you anything? Remove the pump cleanout and let us know how sweet it smells. That's what you're using to wash your clothes.
Mark, for some reason, people don't think.
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@@Markalanharman People need to clean there machines because you put dirty stuff in it all the time. How does it ever get sanitized? Also the water in the drain pump STAYS IN THE DRAIN PUMP. The wash water, and the water in the drain pump stay separated from each other at all times.
I know this is a 5 year old video, but I have to put in my input on it. I got my first front loader in 1999, a Frigidaire model, and at the time, was only 2 models available made for the US market (the other was the Maytag Neptune made by Maytag). Compared newer washers, it filled s third of the way up the tub, and did a good job getting my clothes clean. The longest cycle was only 50 minutes. I only replaced it, because the bearings were about to give out, and my 15 year old Hotpoint dryer stopped working completely. In February 2012, I bought the entry level LG front loader, which at the time was 3.6 cu. ft., but now 4.5 cu ft is now the smallest size. Anyway, the entry level model doesn't offer turbo wash, and LG makes the entry level washer to fill in a rising effect. So when I did my first few washes, I saw no water on most of my clothes. After letting my washer fill without clothes, and the tub had a shallow amount of water. Makes me think whoever at the EPA thought front loaders are only meant to be filled at the most, half way with clothes. Front loaders are meant to be filled loosely to the top, then when wet, be 2/3 of the way full. So I went against the manufacturers settings, and adjusted the water level to closely match the water level of my old washer, just so every piece of clothing got wet. I'm happy to see my clothes get clean. It's now 8 years old, and still working. My next LG will have the turbo wash, but I expect to still have to adjust the water level, if the factory settings are not able to get all my clothes wet. My next washer will be bigger than needed, since they're (washer makers) not making many washers less than 4 cu.ft. I just wished washers didn't have all these extra settings that I feel are unneccessary. I got by just fine with just 6 cycles on my first front loader, though I only used 2. On my current model, I only use just 1, and have to manually add an extra rinse, so it does 3 rinses.
This is a great washing machine as well as a dryer and after a lot of research I have to say this video was the one that convince me to purchase this particular model washer and dryer. I purchased the laundry pair January 2017. Between then and now the washer itself has had two service calls for the same issue. Today, I have to go where I purchase the laundry pair and get a whole new washer because according to the retailer I can only get a floor model because they have decided to discontinue LG washers. At first I thought I just received a defected washer but I’m not so sure now. All I have to say is I’m glad that I got the extended warranty otherwise I would’ve had to come up with another $1300. In fairness to the machine it did a pretty good job of cleaning clothes my machine shut down within 15 minutes of the wash cycle and water had to be drained manually. Primarily I bought this model washer for sheer capacity as well as its ability to determine water level and time of wash.
I’m sorry to hear you’ve had these issues. That’s certainly not been my experience or I wouldn’t have recommended them so highly. It also sounds like you are working with a poor retailer. LG washers certainly aren’t discontinued. They continue to make great washers to this day. I suppose there are lemons from time to time that cause people issues. I’m sorry this has been your experience.
Update I couldn't replace the washer with another brand I just like the capacity and the load sensors. I'm getting a new washer thanks to the extended warranty.I would recommend that you get the extended warranty regardless of the brand of the appliance.
Great details. Thanks.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
sprinkleonthesparkle I'm guessing you mean front loaders in general. These washers use plenty of water and your clothes get very clean. Maybe you were using the wrong cycle or something. My kids and I constantly put muddy dirty clothes in these and they come out very clean. We do occasionally use the prewash if the clothes are very dirty to wash off the excess dirt first. But it's far from just rolling around in a semi wet ball. The dryer also has a temperature sensor and you can adjust it to not get your clothes so dry if you'd prefer. Ours never come out too dry and smelling burned. Occasionally they will come out not quite dry enough if it's just one or two things in there, but you can increase the amount of dryness on the sensor and all is good.
At least the spin cycle is quiet.
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@JJCoolStuff, in all fairness with our LGWT5270CW I feel compelled to select extra rinse and extra water. But gee, I read the instructions and know how to select these options. Many people don't read instructions and get on here and bitch about how the machine doesn't use enough water
Thank you so much for your review! It was very helpful. I did have a question about the detergent pods, can you use them in the washer? And if so, do you just put them in the machine like normal? Also, would you recommend only using the regular liquid detergent?
You're welcome. You can definitely use the pods. I've used them a few times with no problems. Just throw them in the drum with the wash like normal. I prefer liquid because I can control how much I use and therefore use a much smaller amount. I had heard that the reason people have smelly towels with front loaders is because of soap residue. I always make sure to use a minimal amount of detergent (it still gets very soapy) and sometimes will even do an extra rinse. We've never had smelly towels with this washer.
awesome review. thank you for all the detail.
You’re welcome and thanks for the kind words!
Best machine ever! I have this model and it’s awesome!
Correction. There is ONE brand of top loader that does just as well as a front loader if not better. That, of course, would be LG
It's been over 6 years since your great review. How do you like it so far and what if any problems have you had with them?
Very informative video! Well done sir. I'm seriously thinking about this set. Also, the ending was a nice touch haha.
+Adam Voight thanks! Glad you made it all the way to the end. They have since updated this model twice and the latest version looks really nice. I'm still really happy with our set.
That's great to hear! I was hoping some possible tweaks have been made since this video is over a year old. They come in on Saturday and can't wait...I feel like I'm a bit too excited for a washer/dryer set haha.
+Adam Voight there's nothing wrong with being excited about it. That's a lot of money to invest in something. Let me know how it goes once you get them all setup.
So far so good with the set! I did have to add a small foam pad to the inside of the dryer door to keep the open door/light button pressed down during its cycle. The clothes would press up against the door ever so slightly making the dryer think the door was ajar, when it was still locked, which resulted in the dryer stopping mid-cycle. I have them stacked and they hardly move around at all. So far, its been a great purchase.
You are the first reviewer to actually display the 6 motions and various cycles in real time for the LG washer models. Thank you for the detailed review. My dryer is 7.4 cubic feet. I was amazed at the 9.0 cubic feet of space you have in yours.
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You’re welcome! I’m glad you appreciated all the detail.
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Very informative and thorough demonstration. But the overwhelming number of features leaves me concerned that more things can go wrong down the road.
You are rightly concerned.
Fantastic review, my wife and I have just purchased this washer and are waiting for it to arrive. I will likely be referring to this video once it arrives. Great ending btw☺
Thanks so much! I’m glad it was helpful and thanks for the comment.
Thanks for such an excellent review.
You're welcome James! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
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i absolutely agree i got a uk LG frontloader with 11kg 6 motion direct drive and spins both directions depending which way is balanced, And its worth every penny. But because mine is newer it has a different but simular finish tone.
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I totally agree it's worth every penny. That's interesting that the finish is different on yours. I knew they had silver and white but didn't realize they had changed the finish on the newer models.
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How’s this going 5 years later? Doses It Still preform just as good? Have you had any major problems or fixes?
No major problems. I had to replace the drain pump on the washer from never cleaning it out (my fault) and that was under $30 and I did it myself. The dryer also doesn’t always get towels dry if you use the towels cycle anymore. We just use other cycles and it’s fine. Not sure what’s going on there. Otherwise they are still going strong!
@@Jjcoolstuff I have an older model but you should check the a hot air outflow thing. The one inside can build up lint as well as the connection going outside to get rid of the hot air. You probably need to clean that. The tool works with a normal drill and costs like $15
Hey, I love this video and thanks for the satisfyingly in-depth review. Does this wash a full king bedding set of comforter+blanket+sheets? Does this alert your phone when clothes are done? And does it still run fine? I'm trying to decide between this and the samsung 5.6 from the same year. The samsung doesn't have the cool light inside, but it seems like it may be less finicky about load balancing? Maybe? My 3.7cf samsung just continues after trying unsuccessfully for too long to redistribute. No errors ever. Also, and probably my most important thing, how long does this make you wait before unlocking the door when you hit pause? My 3.7 does it almost immediately.
@Zaphariah Ephraim Problem? My samsung has no problem, when I try and do a bunch of rugs and it gets confused, it eventually just says "fuck it" and slow spins until it can rinse and finish as normal. No error, no "hey mess with heavy soggy wet things because I am retarded and can't figure out how to slow spin for some reason." Just finishes. You're saying you have this LG, and it just finishes when it gets confused too?
Glad to hear it has app integration for wifi alerts.
Does it do a full king set for you in one go? Like a comforter, the sheets, and one blanket?
Just purchased ours and we love it!!! Went from a Duet, and with our previous experience with LG, we decided to purchase this one. Thank you for the info and tips.
Jackie Van Great! We're a year into owning ours and still love them.
I’m just obsessed with appliances, I often sit in my laundry room and watch the washer
I thought I was the only person who did that!
@Demtj 26 same
it actually senses the load to determine the inverter output it will use.
Nice video thanks , i am getting this today. Your video helped much. My wife wants to get something that washes a King Comforter easily and looks like this one will get it done.
Definitely. One king comforter is a breeze. I'm glad the video was helpful.
I purchased the 4.6 cu ft. version of the washer and could not be happier. As the reviewer says, use the Turbo Wash whenever you are able; it thoroughly saturates the clothes and shaves off 10% of the washing time. Regarding the water hammer sound, I have high water pressure, and I did purchase the water hammer arrestors, however, when the installers came they told me they would not install the arrestors because that would negate the warranty, so I decided to not install them. Did NOT need them at all; the sound of the water being pumped was no louder than the top loaded this washer replaced. Cleaning is excellent; pre-treated stains come out and everything smells fresh. I do recommend you use much less soap - no need to fill the soap cup to the normal line; when the Turbo Wash is on there are plenty of suds even using as little as 2 tablespoons of detergent. Very happy with this washer: its fast, quiet, well-balanced and cleans amazingly. I have not used the steam feature yet, but I am looking forward to it. Yes, I am a laundry nerd, I admit it! LG - you made a great washer!
Great Christopher. I've had the same experience. Glad to hear that you're so pleased with your purchase and that the review helped. Enjoy!
I enjoy doing my family laundry. But this LG would be a date night
Johnny Exama .....lol
I’m sorry but LG is ugly bud... look elsewhere
@Isaac Joby John GE, Whirlpool, Electrolux, Speed Queen, Maytag...
These look so fancy compared to our old LG washer. It's been great for almost 10 years now, only wished it also had the magnet to keep the door slightly ajar
Now that mine are a few years old I feel the same way about the newest models. Glad to hear yours are going strong after ten years!
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Hi Just brought the WM427OHVA washer (5.2cu ft) and companion dryer-- similar controls- thks for the vid - great intro tutorial
+Rick Theaker You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.
I am in need of a new washer dryer. Looking for one that can handle a king quilt. There’s a 5.8 LG mega washer but I see this one is already huge! Thanks for your efforts and time to make this video . Your child is adorable 🥰
You're welcome and thanks!
Gloria Bosien you're welcome. I'm glad it was helpful.
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I have been a tech for 37 years and according to Consumer Reports the LG is the top rated front loader. The unfortunate thing though on front loaders is they use a cheap cast aluminum inner drum bracket called a “spider bracket”. This is consistent with about 99% of all brands. As soon as you add your first dose of laundry detergent it attacks the bracket, corroding it and causing it to break over time. Sometimes it will happen before the bearings wear out. Diagnosed a Samsung 2 year old front load washer which had this catastrophic failure. This whole problem could be solved if the manufacturers would paint the bracket before installation with an epoxy aircraft paint. Makes it impervious to the chemicals in the detergent. They have to know this, they just don’t do it for the simple reason... greed!
wow, thanks for the insight!
Unless your using an unhealthy amount of soap and additives, you should be good
Bought our set for a $1000 discount on Home Depot today!! Couldn’t believe my luck! I suppose it is an older model, but reliability is all I care about!
How'd you a $1000 discount?
@@soniavaldovinos6666 Check out home depot. This pair of washer/dryer gets a $500 discount each pretty frequently on "Special Buy"
@@ellimacdz nice, thank you
Have this pair with pedastals arriving tomorrow. Thanks for the video. Looked at Miele, laughed at capacity. Looked at the 8500 model and not too keen on the LCD screen they switched to. I think I prefer the LED version of the 8000. Doubt I'd ever use NFC function either. I'd suggest getting an extended warranty with these machines (all new, not just LG). I'm not worried about the motor, but the electronics seem suspect to last the life of the drive system.
Is the detergent dispenser hard to maintain? I see so many that seem to look nasty from soap residue. Thought about pods but I like having the ability to regulate how much detergent gets used. Choice of detergents?
Thanks for the comment. I don't have any issues with the detergent tray. It easily slides out and can go on the top shelf of the dishwasher. Although I think I've only done that once and ours isn't dirty. Your mileage may vary depending on your water quality. I prefer to use the dispenser drawer as well since I almost never use as much detergent as what comes in the pods. Please do follow up once they arrive and you get them setup. I'd be interested in your feedback.
I'm gonna get this when I grow up this is really neat and u love it
SageFilms RBLX did you ever get it?
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Kaylan Becerra Still thinking about it. cx
SageFilms RBLX four years and you still thinking about it lol
Maybe if after like 10 years when u grow up it may have been old already
Someone has to make custom music for these washers, imagine when it's done it plays a beeper-fied version of the doom e1m1 track
Great video, thank you! We just bought the exact same set for $1,100, scratch and dent. I built a 16" tall plywood pedestal.
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
JJCoolStuff how are they holding up 4 years later?
U know quarantine is hitting hard when u start watching washing machine videos
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The Reason This Is Reccomended- LG thinks this is a good video to promote themselves so they payed youtube to promote it. They love this man because he makes them sound the best! Lol. I want this washer now, Thank you LG for promoting this (And JJCoolStuff).
He did not promote this idiot
I would like to know how to turn the light on for the washer. I will appreciate your response.
That's been the most popular question for sure. Some of the buttons have secondary functions written slightly smaller on the button than the main function. Find the button that says "drum light" and touch and hold it for three of four seconds until the light comes on. It will then stay on for about four minutes and automatically turn off.
I use a monthly descaler and after every wash I wipe the interior of the door and seal including in the fold of rubber seal to remove any remaining moisture I then pull open detergent drawer and leave it ajar and washer door is left 4-5 inches open to allow full air to circulate also once a month I clean the lint filter in bottom of washer
Thanks for the excellent review. You've had this machine for a while. Will you comment about any mildew or moldy smell that may or may not be present. My current front loader is an older model that I am unable to get the moldy smell out of which has made me consider buying a top loading model. I like the front load but not at the cost of smelly laundry. Thanks again!
Our washer doesn't have any mold or mildew smells that I'm aware of. There is a very small amount of mildew inside the door seal but it's very minor and nothing like our last LG. I'm guessing they've changed the materials to make them more mildew resistant. Also, we've been a lot more diligent with this model at leaving the door fully open after use. Not all laundry rooms are well suited for this though. If we do later come back and close it we almost never close it fully. We rather leave it resting against the magnetic bumper as shown in the video. These two things will make a world of difference. I do believe that once you get that moldy/mildew smell it's very hard to get rid of. Thankfully ours still looks and smells great after two years of use. I also don't use the tub cleaners. I demonstrated it in the video but haven't used it since because of the strong chemicals and smell.
Calla Smith We load this washer pretty heavily on a weekly basis and haven't had any balance or vibration issues. Our previous LG did so I know where you're coming from. My wife just washed a 3x6 rug in it tonight and it did great. We wash rugs and large towels (10+) in it all the time. I also regularly wash a thick Pottery Barn twin comforter, the fitted sheet, and the flat sheet together with no issues. LG has a really great video (czcams.com/video/DFmofSWjsSQ/video.html) that explains all the technology they put into keeping their washer balanced and it really works. As I mentioned in my review, if it gets off balanced it will stop and redistribute the clothes until it gets it right. Also, if you wash one small rug by itself it won't be able to counter balance that and instead of walking all over your laundry room it will just give you an uneven load error and let you know that it can't wash it. Just make sure you wash 2-3 small rugs together and you'll be fine.
You can't keep the light on during the entire cycle. Once the cycle starts you can turn the light on by pressing and holding the button labeled "drum light". You have to hold it for a good four seconds at least. After that the drum light will stay on for a few minutes and then turn back off. You're able to immediately turn it back on again by holding the drum light button. I'm not aware of a way to make it stay on during the cycle though.
Otherwise how do you like it thus far?
I don't recall hearing a crackling noise. I washed a small load just now to listen for it but I was using the hand wash cycle so there was very little spinning. Are you referring to the spinning while washing and rinsing or the spinning at the end to extract the water? Hopefully the four transit bolts were removed from the back when it was installed, otherwise it will make lots of noise and can damage the unit.
Two things come to mind. It's possibly the water being extracted from the clothes and slinging out of the inner drum or its the atomizing rinse spraying on the clothes while it's spinning. Either way it's probably water you're hearing. I washed three loads yesterday and kept meaning to try to hear it but was never by the washer during the spin cycle. You can definitely hear the water when it's filling up with water but it's not obnoxiously loud. If I think of anything else I'll let you know.
JJCoolStuff JJ. *oh JJ WILL you please do a STAIN TEST follow up, like say a white shirt with a dried blue ink in it and check if it is removed??? Please??*
I'm not sure there would be enough interest in a video like that. However I will mention that I have kids that get their clothes very messy and this unit does a great job of removing stains. You can adjust the "soil level" when choosing the cycle. LG then uses the different wash actions to clean the clothes very well. You'll get much better results than submerging your clothes in water and sloshing them around like in a top loader. You can also choose to prewash if the clothes are really dirty to clean off excess dirt with a first pass before the actual wash cycle. Thanks for the question and hopefully this helps.
Watching this while doing my laundry 🤣😂 I have no life just kill me 🥺🤣
A well presented review, these machines have many sophisticated features and functions. The more important question is what is the design life of these new machines, will they provide reliable service for 20+years? After reading a number of horror stories related to these expensive appliances I remain skeptical, all this functionality becomes useless when the consumer is left with a relatively new machine that requires an expensive repair or a repair cost the exceeds the value of the machine. What's the track record from LG, and do they back their products with reasonably priced service. Can you comment on these issues, thank you.
LG is rated as the most reliable washer by consumer reports. I think broadly speaking they are very reliable. 20+ years is probably a stretch for a machine like this though. The motor is warrantied for ten years but we all know the electronics are what's going to die first. And we've all heard those horror stories. I've owned two LG washers and have never had to have them serviced so I don't know how reasonably priced that is. I have heard that their customer service isn't that great, but I think that's to be expected with a huge foreign company. I don't have any direct experience with their customer service though.
I know most of that doesn't answer your questions, but with a reliable track record from consumer reports and a ten year warranty on the motor I feel pretty good about it. It's probably not going to last as long as some of the higher end brands, but only time will tell. Thanks for the comment and question.
I had mine installed 1 week ago and the repair man that installed it said that they usually last between 12-15 years. My last washer made 9 years or so, the tenth year was frustrating washer leaked, won't rinse, won't spin it even gave us electric shocks if you touch it with bare wet hands so we ended in the laundromat.
BTW the dryer after 30+ years of service is still going strong only with few repairs now a neighbor has it.
I was looking forward to getting my new machines delivered hopefully they will last at least 9 years their performance is awesome I had never had cleaner clothes and the new dryer drys every load in 20-30 minutes I was impressed with the drying speed didn't know you could dry clothes that fast.
When I wash all the Gym clothes (lots of it) they came out almost dry that I don't put them in the dryer I just hang them and put them in the closet with the doors open so they don't start to smell.
Best money spent ever.
PD: my only complaint are that the exterior part of the washer door is made of plastic and already have some scratches.
+Rodrigo garcia thanks for the additional input. Glad to hear you're so happy with your set. We also have some things that we can hang up straight out of the washer since it spins so much water out of them. I usually will still dry those items for 5 minutes or so just to help with wrinkles.
I would never expect 20 years. I here looking because my LG set is now 15 years old and definitely on their way out. I've spent a bit of money keeping both going but now that I see both of them having problems, it is time for new I guess. Apparently the average lifespan of a washer and dryer is 8-12 years.
I enjoyed the video...we are thinking of buying this set but our laundry room is upstairs. By chance did you think about adding the LG Sidekick Twin Wash Compatible base?
Him: "If you want the best frontloader, you get an LG"
Me: *Laughs in Miele*
lg and miele are neck and neck but I choose LG cause I get more features for the price.
@@theclueguy3388 Quality wise i strongly disagree. It's like saying Harbour Freight and Snap On are on the same level. I agree on the features tho, you also dont get these high capacities from Miele unless you buy bigger professionals (Which are at a unobtainium pricepoint).
King Kong i use both. We own an animal hospital and we have 2 laundry rooms. One equipped with Lg one equipped with miele. The lg works better in my opinion. I like the miele but I’ve had to get it repaired more than my lg. 🤷♂️