Beautiful sight at Best Buy

[peterh770]

It's very sad going to Best Buy and seeing these sparkling, sturdy LG's, and then going down the next isle and seeing the plastic, flimsy Neptunes and Duets. WP and Maytag have their work cut out for them if they want to compete...

-ph

 

[tolivac]

LG FL at Best Buy doorway

Went to BB today to get my copy of the Star Wars movies -and that black LG pair was still by the front door. They look very elegant.People just walk by them-I did stop breifly to look.Yes-I agree they are certainly trying to get into the US market.They do look like better quality than the Neptunes.If I were to get into the FL market(The LG's are the nicest loooking!)they would get my consideration.Just need LOTS of space....Do the LG machines need 220V(for the washer) I was assuming the dryer would run off 220V.I was wondering if the LG washer needed a 220V 15A outlet.

 

[brisnat81]

Cointraps and fuzzy logic

I'm surprised that more US FL dont have cointraps. I cant think of a FL in Australia that doesnt have a coin trap at the front should something slip through that shouldnt. I'm pretty sure all the European machines are the same.

The Whirlpool FL in AU and most european FL have some logic that can detect an oversuds situation and correct it. Again I'm surprised that this isnt a feature on US FL.

I've put regular soap in my Aunts 7yo Kleenmaid FL just to see what would happen. It filled with copious bubbles, and then ran tumbling slowly and draining and filling at the same time. Within 3 or 4 minutes the bubbles were down to a reasonable level.

Maybe its just that the US FL are much newer than the ones the rest of the world has and thus not evolved, but surely more than the LG must have some sort of Cointrap and Fuzzy Logic system.

 

[laundromat]

cointraps and fuzzy logig

Unfortunately,most Americans have no clue as to what "fuzzy logic" means nor do they even care.In my experiences selling most people (more like converting them)onto the front loaders,I notice almost everytime they have no clue what brand washer or dryer they currently own.All they know is they drive a Lexus,their motorhome is a Winnebago,Their watches are Rolex,and their fabric softner dispenser has this gross gummy stuff all,over it and their clothes somehow keep getting these black spots all over them.Gee,I wonder what causes that????Manufacturers here see this and take advantage of the ignorance of the average consumers and use that as a means of production cost reduction.A perfect example is to look at a 1970's electric or gas range about middle of the line and see the features...ie,automatic and manual outlets to plug other appliances into,a full width flurescent light,and an automatic oven that can shut itself off at the set time and compare it to a current middle of the line range that has no extra features like that not even a panel light or an automatic oven.Believe me,the foreign manufacturers are way ahead of us in appliances but it is our own fault not theirs.

 

[coldspot66]

Today's (9/22) Wall Street Journal has an article about LG (Lucky Goldstar) entering the upscale major appliance market.They are trying to shed the image of cheap import microwaves etc; though they still mfg them. Like every other company, they are trying to fatten the profit margin with premium prices on appliances. Gee, I wonder where they get the cheap labor?

 

[mrb627]

SUD Cycle

The Duet has a suds detection cycle. It happens at the start of the spin. If there is enough resistance to the tub spinning, it may trigger a sud release program that adds cool water and just lets the load rest for a few minutes. Then it pumps out and tries to spin again.

MRB

 

[brisnat81]

Premium Prices on LG

I would find it horrifying to pay a premium price, for something that in the past has never lasted long term.

They seem to be a little bit like the Korean Cars, they either do or should come with long warranties, because after 5 years, (And expiration of the Warranty) if you're lucky it'll still start, but it could be blowing some smoke and have a little trouble pulling up.

The technology might be good, and it might look great, but usually the build quality just isnt quite up to it. But in the world of disposable appliances perhaps that doesnt matter any more.

 

[tolivac]

Premium price

I didn't look at the price on the LG pair at the BB near me.It seems most of the FL machine are premium priced.And folks pay the price for the premium price throwaway machines.It seems with products such as those made in the Asian countries-you can get premium quality or low quality.Just depends how well the maker is supervised by the quality control dept.Sounds like the LG units are pretty-but the Bosch may be better.The Bosch are built just down the street from me.Too-would be nice if the merchants could demonstrate the machines for you.Next time I am at BB will compare the prices of the Bosch and the LG.

 

[kenmore1978]

LG price

When I went looking at new machines, it seemed that LG machines between the expensive Duets/HET's and Neptunes the cheaper Frigemores andothers of that ilk.

 

[tolivac]

This time checked the prices on the LG pair.Washer was $1200,dryer was $899. Bases were $169Ea.If you bought the set with bases-about $2400. Too much for me-for that I'll use what I have or even take my clothes to a cleaner.Not worth it for its pretty face.I wonder what the "service Life" of these machines are.