LG Front Load Washer

[lakewebsterkid]

Egress

Ironically, I did the same today! Mattress pad, cover and fitted sheet with 4 pillowcases, and the quilt comforter. The 5.2 cu ft Kenmore ate them alive. And yes, I dried in 3 loads. Lol. Certainly one of the worst parts of this machine is how your dryer is outmatched.

 

[egress]

its not consistent either. sometimes it'll dry in 1 cycle and sometimes i have to do 3 or 4 to get everything dry. IDK how LG senses the load dryness level but it certainly isn't reliable.

 

[powerfin64]

a few differences between

4000 and 4200, 4000 is 4.5 cu.ft, less cycles, 4200/4500 are both 5 cu.ft with same cycles.

4200 round door, no drum light(wish mine had one!)4500 rounded-square door, with

drum light and liquid detergent and fabric softener cartridges. both are advanced

tier efficiency rating.

I originally wanted the 4000 set, but after deep research, changed my mind and

choose 4200, have been very happy with my decision. LG laundry has come

a long way since I purchased my first LG set 11 years ago(which I just replaced

with the4200) which was WM2050!

 

[trappn]

Interesting.........

More great input.

Didn't realize the matching dryer might be a problem. Are we just talking about bedding, or everything?

Also, is it when the washer & dryer are communicating, or when cycles are selected manually, or both?

Thanks.

 

[henene4]

Dryer sizing

Dryers should be twice the size of the washer to dry the same full load.

That is in general.
Very few people fully fill a 4.5 cuft washer, so slightly smaller is fine.

Things like towels are fine being in a fuller dryer.

High loading in a dryer means more creasing and more uneven drying.
So some items like shirts and such or large bulky items just want more space in a dryer.

Mixing things like pillows or comforters with stuff like fitted sheets or other large items promotes uneven drying.

 

[powerfin64]

matching dryer capacity

dryer capacity for 4000,4200/4500 are all the same 7.4 cu.ft which is very big

and deep in size. Drying comforters of any size should not be a problem and was

not with my last LG dryer and it was 7.3 cu.ft. The condition of your dryer

venting is very important and needs to be checked and cleaned at least once a

year to dry consistently, also using the correct drying cycle. this all makes a

difference how the machine operates how it should.

 

[appnut]

Rich, I sent you an email on Saturday the 24th. It may have gone to Spam if you didn't see it.

 

[trappn]

appnut........

No response to the OP?

We responded to your query.

Thanks.

 

[appnut]

Trappn, I apologize.

The liquid concentration is determined by the number of ounces in the bottled divided by the stated number of loads on the bottle. The Precision Dispense system allow the user to vary that based upon the hardness & softness of your water. I have very hard water and was able to adjust the amount dispensed based upon hard water. Now that I'm using STPP, I've adjusted to water hardness to both Normal and Soft to see which setting works better and help me save on detergent. And that was the case until the latest generation
of Whirlpool & Maytag front loaders was release 3 years ago this coming fall. The manual states to still do the above calculation of ounces/loads on package to determine concentration setting. But there is no allowance/variance allowed for water hardness/softness. Whirlpool's current WFW9620 is the only model that offers two detergent reservoirs. They are two different fluid sizes. The default arrangement is the larger reservoir is intended for detergent and the smaller one is intended for fabric softener. The user manual states the smaller reservoir can be changed to being used as a 2nd detergent reservoir so 2 different detergents can be stored simultaneously. Another forum I participate in, there was an individual who had purchased the 9620 for its sophistication, flexibility, and ability to download added cycles. She bought an early version of the 9620 and the reprogramming of the 2nd reservoir from fabric softener to detergent did not function due to software and she was very disappointed and frustrated. Whirlpool hadn't resolved the issue almost a year after purchase, but she's not posted any additional updates. The LG system has a default amount of detergent dispensed. If the detergent being used calculates to a different concentration level, that can be easily adjusted and saved. the system also allows for individual load flexibility to add more or less for an individual load. All 3 systems also vary amount dispensed based upon the sensed load weight as well as soil level selected for the load. I hope this answer your concerns, if you have futher questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

 

[trappn]

Thanks Appnut........

Sounds like LG's version would suit our needs. We haven't come across one bad review, yet.

Whirlpool's versions sounded a little more customizable on paper, but the only real advantage we see is that the reservoirs might be larger.

What would be fun is if the machines were able to show how much detergent was actually dispensed.

For us, it's all going to come down to whether we want the larger washer, which is the only way we'd be able to get the new system.

Thanks for your help.

 

[trappn]

Getting Closer To A Decision.........

We've finally been able to see all three 4000-series washers in person. Like powerfin64, we'd probably go with the 4200 over the 4000 if it was between those two. The idea of a larger tub doesn't bother us, anymore.

We're actually starting to lean towards the 4500. Our thinking is the automatic dispensing would allow us to take full advantage of the AI.

The reviews are correct about the door. The window is 100% plastic & feels cheap, where the other models went to tempered glass. Don't know whether this was to keep the door weight down, a cost-cutting measure, or if it makes the clothes easier to see with the drum light on.

Main thing we're not sure about is the black color. It's beautiful, but we're afraid of scratches.

No sign of any LG Memorial Day sale, yet, and that's the main thing we're waiting for. Thanks.

 

[powerfin64]

your heading in the right direction

I've been very happy with my 4200 set. it does everything I want and more.

If you use liquid detergent, the 4500 set would be excellent. I too,

wasn't overly impressed with the Black steel color, yes that was a deal breaker

for me. I both liquid and powder detergents of choice.

Keep watching for sales, they do pop up time to time. you will need to purchase

a Steam-dryer hose kit if you plan on using the steam function on the dryer.

I have used the steam function on the washer and dryer 1 time, liked the

results so far.

 

[egress]

the steam function on the dryer is wonderful to have, it makes towels extremely fluffy. we found that using powder detergent leaves our whites whiter than using a liquid detergent, and have also heard that it will help keep the washer cleaner than using solely liquid detergent.

 

[trappn]

Thanks for the replies.......

Powdered detergent isn't readily available around here, so we'd probably have to order it.

The LG dryer will have a tough act to follow. The sensors on the Whirlpool have worked perfectly for 28 years; however, the option of side-venting would appeal to us, assuming the newer models still allow for this. Thanks.

 

[egress]

Sensor dry on our dryer works pretty well. for bulky items such as duvet covers make sure they aren't bunched up, as the sensor is actually on the lint filter. I finally found it yesterday by sticking my head in the drum and looking around, and its just the 2 electrical contacts, similar to most dryers that have sensor dry today.

 

[mark_wpduet]

Well the 4000 doesn't have turbo wash......I think the 4200 is the least you can spend if you want turbo wash. I only use powdered detergent. If I had to buy a new washer today, I'm pretty sure I would either choose the 4200 OR the Electrolux.. Also, I'm done with pedestals. They are way too expensive and I don't mind bending....besides, my dryer is a standard whirlpool dryer that my current duet (on a pedestal) towers over.

 

[trappn]

Sensor dry.......

Seems like most of the LG dryer concerns involve the reliability of the dryness sensors. Wonder why?

 

[powerfin64]

4000

has turbo wash. 4000, 4200, 4500 all have turbo wash. I have not ever had a

problem with sensor drying cycles. adjust the dryness control if a load is not

dry enough. Just don't get carried away with using

over abundance of fabric softeners, and keep your exhaust hose cleared out and

lint filter clean, should not have a concern with sensor reliability.

 

[mark_wpduet]

Oh sorry, My quick search turned up the 4000 did not have turbo wash..I should have looked further.

 

[powerfin64]

turbo wash models

are: 3900, 4000, 4200, 4500, 8100, 9000, 9500. But models that have turbo wash

360 are: 3900, 4000, 4200, 4500( 4 recirculating jets) the rest of the

models: 8100, 9000, 9500 only have 2 recirculating jets, that's the difference.

no harm done Mark.