LG Front Loaders

[mrb627]

Out of curiosity...

What kind of reaction did you get from the delivery crew when they saw your collection of machines?

Malcolm

 

[nmassman44]

Actualy they were quite nice...I moved the SQ washer out and they put it where I wanted it and they took the front loader with the broken spider. They were in and out in 10 mins. I installed the washer. Odd thing though, the sales guy at Sears told me that the hoses didnt come with the washer, but they did. And the washer went on sale for $774 so I am going to Sears tomorrow with the print out from thier site showing the sale price. I am hoping to get the difference back. Plus this was free delivery too.
First impressions of this washer so far, I am impressed! This has to be by far the best washer I have ever used, better than the uber Miele I have in Maine. Cycles used so far have been Bright Whites, Cotton/Normal, Towels, and Bulky. The white load I washed first and I couldnt believe how white and bright they were and that was using Persil PowerPearls. Stains that I had on dish/tea towels were taken out and these were stains that had been there for quite awhile too. Skiddies, yeah a couple of underwear had em...gone, they look like new. The entire load was sparklin clean.
Towels cycle took over 1hour 20 to complete. That was because of the size load I had. Normally with the SQ washer I had to split the towels into two loads, not with this washer. Washer spins at 1300 rpms and it didnt take long in the Profile dryer.
The spin spray rinses are quite interesting. The washer gets up to high speed then the overhead atomizer jet goes to work. This washer is, by far, the best rinsing washer I have ever used to far. Clothes, towels, sheets have a sweet clean scent to them when they come out.
To compare this washer to the SQ washer, well its a huge upgrade thats for sure performance wise and capacity. I cannot believe how primitive the SQ washer is compared to the LG. This is my opinion and experience with both machines.

 

[pierreandreply4]

your lucky sears in canada charge for delivery

 

[appnut]

Mike, I'm thrilled you really liked it!!  Given Normal/Cotton is what the energy star rating is used for, did it use an acceptable amount of water? Other than Whites cycle, can you tell if the heater is used at all to maintain or slightly raise temperatures? 

 

[logixx]

Congrats on your new washer! I copied this from GardenWeb from a post by a guy who kdtrackekept track of what each cycle does.

"Other nice features are, holding the wash temperature and delay start simultaneously reads back the water temperature. Holding the spin speed and delay start simultaneously displays the spin speed or drum rotation if it's washing.Soil level and delay start simultaneously displays the water level or water frequency."

 

[nmassman44]

This washer isnt shy about using water. The water levels are quite respectable. I used the Turbo Wash option with every cycle. The deep rinses use more water than the wash cycle. Also it seems that if i ask for a warm wash it gives it, and maintains the temps thru the cycle. Hot wash is hot and maintained it seems. Big difference from my Frigidaire GE front loader where the water temps cool down by the end of the wash cycle. I think the heater makes the difference aas well as the fan shaped jets. One thing of note is that this washer is quiet from the direct drive motor to the drain and recirc pumps. One thing I wonder though if the washer filters the water as it recirculates it. The darks load I washed looked like it had been washed in a Filter Flo washer..no cat hair or lint to be found. The dryer filters were no where near as full as they usually are with lint after a cycle. This might be a big plus since I hang laundry out in the spring and summertime. I will have to try those tricks to see if they work with my washer.

 

[appnut]

I will have to try those tricks to see if they work with

This is quite well known in the laundrofile community.  I had been searching for a lady's post about that and couldn't find it.  Glad Alexander posted it.  You can keep track of wash water temps.  They will be shown in C and not F numbers. 

 

[a440]

Mike sounds like you are having a lot of fun with your new LG!  It does sound like a great machine!

 

I am sure that Sears will give you the difference in price since it did go on sale.  If they give you any

lip about it tell them you will return this one then repurchase it.  I have had good results with Sears

giving me the sales price for up to 30 days. 

 

Interesting about your wondering if it filters the water with the turbo jets.  I have heard the same results

with pet hair and lint from other LG owners. 

 

 

 

[golittlesport]

Glad to hear you are pleased with your new LG. I sorta knew you would be. I too think this machine is a big step forward in performance and function.

I love the magnetic door catch that keeps the door slightly ajar for air while looking closed.

I only wish the instruction manual provided a description of each default cycle....minutes of wash, number and types of rinses, spin speed and length, etc. I'm trying to figure them out but find it difficult to sit and watch whole cycles and take notes.

I think I've figured out the default normal/turbo has a spray rinse, deep-fill rinse and then a final spray rinse. Surprisingly this one deep rinse with two sprays does an excellent job. And of course you can add up to three more deep rinses if needed.

Let me know what you find the cycles to be doing. I usually use normal, towels and whites. All with excellent results. I added "steam" to whites cycle to make it heat the water to extra hot with great results.

I love this machine!

 

[nmassman44]

Rich, I thought the same thing about the manual as well. They are very vague about cycles other than stating the obvious. My other half was moist when he saw that the washer can connect to the Internet, but I told him it will only work with Android devices, not Apple. I have an LG cell phone so I will see if I can use it to chat with the washer. The odd thing is that Apple's iTunes has an LG Smart Laundry app, but can't use it and the reviews say its not all that.
But I do wish they would break out what each cycle sequence does and features. Cycle times though would be kinda hard to pinpoint since it weighs the load and then sets the times. A part of me wants to wash everything in the house. I washed our comforter, sheets and mattress pad yesterday along with my normal wash day stuff. I have been eyeing my kitchen and den curtains that need a bath, not to mention the living room, dining , bedrooms and such curtains.
Now I am getting the itch for the dryer....lol

 

[appnut]

In studying LG's manual, they just don't hold a candle to what Maytag & Whirlpool state in theirs.  If I remember correctly, very early models of LG FLers did have manuals which were a bit more descriptive. I was going to ask you if you were going to take advantage of the internet connection on the machine to download additional cycles.  The online example stated denims.  But with the description vague, I wouldn't be able to see how it compares to the jeans cycle on my Whirlpool.  Whirlpool/Maytag start out with a default cycle length time and after sensing and filling up for wash cycle, it will adjust down or up--usually up in my case since most of my loads are above the average size.  It can be anywhere from an additional 10 minutes to an additional 24- 30 minutes on Allergene or sheets/linens.   I'm curious as to how well and how sensitive load balancing is before it takes off into a true spin.  And also when it has to go through more than one or two balance attempts does the timer display stop its countdown or indicate it's "holding"?  I like that LGs spin in both directions. 

 

[golittlesport]

Mike

I had to laugh at your post about your other half getting moist at the Internet interface. Same thing here. When I originally showed these machines to Gary and he saw that feature, he immediately said "Get them now!!" He had visions of doing the laundry from the gym or something. Ha! Of course we both have iPhones. The dryer is wonderful too. I do think you need a matching set, Mike.

I washed our CA King sized quilted comforter with wonderful results. The turbo spray is fantastic on really big loads to fully saturate big articles like a blanket or comforter.

Bob, the balancing act seems to not impede spin as much as the Frigidaire did sometimes. The LG seems to go right into spin with little effort. I love the high speed spins between wash and rinse.

 

[midcentnurse]

We have pretty much the same one, about 6 years old now so slightly different buttons is all.. Love it! Got to run the tub clean cycle after the dog stuff but no problems whatsoever. If you crank up the cycle buttons to kick butt mode that thing will clean like nothing else. Was going to do either a perfect vintage TL set in the new house or possibly a SQ set, but thought about it and want to keep my LG and get the matching gas dryer. Save $ and I love having a machine I actually like enough to move

 

[appnut]

Mike, I am also curious as to whether TurboWash is a locked in option for Normal/Cottons.  Conflicting manuals online, but is Extra Hot temperature only available/used for the Santizie cycle or is it an option for Normal/Cottons. 

 

[nmassman44]

From what I have seen, Turbo Wash can be turned off for Normal and Sanitary is the only cycle that Extra Hot can be used on. That's my experience so far. I am sure as time goes on with my new washer, I will figure the cycles out.

 

[golittlesport]

Extra Hot

Hi Bobbie

Extra Hot temp is default on Sanitary and Allergeine cycles.

But you can turn the heater on and get extra hot on most other cycles if you push the "steam" button. Steam is not available on Delicate, Perm Press and speed wash, of course.

 

[mrb627]

Normal

Probably doesn't use the heater at all.

Malcolm

 

[nmassman44]

Well it looks like I am going to get a new dryer too. My GE Profile. Dryer sensor system doesn't work anymore. I have cleaned the sensors with rubbing alcohol and still the dryer won't shut off when the load is dry. I can set it to damp and still over dries the load. Or even more maddening is that it leaves the load very damp. Then I have to run the dryer again. This is happening more often in past three months. I love the dryer but this performance issue is a tad much. And of course it's long past out of warranty...

 

[a440]

Congratulations on your GE breaking down! 

Let me guess...you are going to get the matching LG? 

Gas or Electric?

 

 

 

[nmassman44]

The model I am looking at is an LG but not the matching dryer, one with the control panel on top and and has the large door opening. I like the matching dryer but the opening is a tad smallish. But when it comes down to it, I might get the matching dryer. In electric since the GE Profile is electric.
The other thing the profile dryer is doing is that its operating temps are running hotter too. The dryer vent is clear and there air duct is clear..its baffling to say the least.