Here is a new pic of my set. I am liking these very much.
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I have not tried any steam cycle yet on either machine. One thing is that I am amazed at how fast wash cycles are on the washer using Cotton/Normal. Most loads washed and ready in under 35 mins. The dryer keeps up with the washer, so that saves quite a bit of time. As I said before I am finding that the standard rinse protocol of a spray rinse, deep rinse and two spray rinses do a fantastic job! Medium spin speed is 800 rpms and it seems to add a minute or so to the final spin at that speed to compensate for the lower speeds. Still better extraction than the SQ washer, not to mention overall performance.
~Mike
Glad you are having so much fun. Beautiful set!
It is awesome hearing about the cycles and such and your approval. I think the new LG Machines are very awesome!
Any chance we might see a big towel load with the Turbo Rinse? The only thing I have seen thus far is very small loads.
Thanks in advance!
B
Glad you are having so much fun. Beautiful set!
It is awesome hearing about the cycles and such and your approval. I think the new LG Machines are very awesome!
Any chance we might see a big towel load with the Turbo Rinse? The only thing I have seen thus far is very small loads.
Thanks in advance!
B
jerrod6
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LG 3570
From the videos and reviews here I think this seems like a very nice washer. From what I am reading in this thread this 110V model has a heater. Is this correct? If so how does the heater and cycle behave if it gets hot water that is 90F or less? Does it have a heater time out - a max time for the heater to operate and then shut off even if the temp has not been reached?
From the videos and reviews here I think this seems like a very nice washer. From what I am reading in this thread this 110V model has a heater. Is this correct? If so how does the heater and cycle behave if it gets hot water that is 90F or less? Does it have a heater time out - a max time for the heater to operate and then shut off even if the temp has not been reached?
Quoting from the thread I linked above regarding the steam option:
"The 66C is time and weight dependent and most time reaches its target. On lighter loads I have seen it climb to 69C. Recommended weight for Sanitary is like 10lbs, so indeed it's weight dependent."
"The 66C is time and weight dependent and most time reaches its target. On lighter loads I have seen it climb to 69C. Recommended weight for Sanitary is like 10lbs, so indeed it's weight dependent."
So far I am liking the new set. I have finally used the Steam setting on Bright Whites cycle and the results are impressive to say the least. This washer amazes me on stain removal. It does suds up a tad with Persil and even suds up with Tide Turbo HE powder. But that only occurs during spin cycles...it doesn't happen all the time though.
The dryer is very fast and equally impressive in speed and capacity and most of all gentleness. The clothes emerge soft and fluffy and wrinkle free. The dryer dries like a Maytag Stream of Heat dryer in many ways, diagonal airflow thru the load and the baffles prevent balling up of sheets. My GE Profile dryer was notorious for balling up sheets and blankets. This dryer doesn't do that at all.
The dryer is very fast and equally impressive in speed and capacity and most of all gentleness. The clothes emerge soft and fluffy and wrinkle free. The dryer dries like a Maytag Stream of Heat dryer in many ways, diagonal airflow thru the load and the baffles prevent balling up of sheets. My GE Profile dryer was notorious for balling up sheets and blankets. This dryer doesn't do that at all.
YAY MIKE!!!!
The dryer is belt drive for the drum and direct drive for the fan. Its very well built and solid. The drum rides smooth and the dryer is almost silent when drying a load. Both machines are very quiet, much more than the SQ washer and the GE Profile dryer. The only time I hear the washer is when its filling for the wash cycle and the high final spin which to me sounds like a flying saucer. One thing that it does is that it is very finicky about balancing a load for the spin cycles. The cycle will not move on until it does spin. The other thing is that the drain pump doesnt run all the time during spin so if I wash towels that hold alot of water, then there is a good chance I will hear the washer with the water trapped in the drum and the washer will pulse the pump to drain the tub.
But that said, I can see why Whirlpool and other American manufacturers are have a fit with LG, taking them to court to stop them from selling here or as they say "dumping" machines on the market, they seem to be better built. Time will tell how they hold up.
But that said, I can see why Whirlpool and other American manufacturers are have a fit with LG, taking them to court to stop them from selling here or as they say "dumping" machines on the market, they seem to be better built. Time will tell how they hold up.
Thanks for the info Mike!
As far as the spin routine it is typical of most front loaders that I have used. I don't think it is a balance issue but a "get all of the water out" of the fabric goal.
One of the Lowes near my home has the LG, Samsung and Duet washers all next to each other. Also the dryers. Side by side. I so wish I could do a large load of towels in each at the same time to observe behaviors of all three units. Then the dryers. I asked the sales manager the other day what is the top selling down to least. Answer was LG, then Samsung and Whirlpool last. I am more than sure that the Whirlpool is a very well built machine. My Kenmore HE3T and matching dryer are going on 14 years old. (I need to check the date) I do have to say that when Whirlpool changed the font on their name brand logo it changed my perception of their appliances. Although I know they are well built. When I see that font in Whirlpool my subliminal conscious (?) sees / says cheap.
As far as the spin routine it is typical of most front loaders that I have used. I don't think it is a balance issue but a "get all of the water out" of the fabric goal.
One of the Lowes near my home has the LG, Samsung and Duet washers all next to each other. Also the dryers. Side by side. I so wish I could do a large load of towels in each at the same time to observe behaviors of all three units. Then the dryers. I asked the sales manager the other day what is the top selling down to least. Answer was LG, then Samsung and Whirlpool last. I am more than sure that the Whirlpool is a very well built machine. My Kenmore HE3T and matching dryer are going on 14 years old. (I need to check the date) I do have to say that when Whirlpool changed the font on their name brand logo it changed my perception of their appliances. Although I know they are well built. When I see that font in Whirlpool my subliminal conscious (?) sees / says cheap.
The big difference with the Whirlpool /Kenmore HE 3T is that the washer is built in Germany. The ones built here today to me look kinda cheesy with the random hole pattern and now the new spiral hole patterns in the new front loaders. A dealer here that sells Maytag, will not stock the front loaders because of mega issues with control boards. She was telling me that they only seem to last less than 6 months before they crap out. She had one in her home and sure enough it died at 6 months. She was not impressed and waiting for the board was in a 6 week backlog. Now for a dealer to say that says a lot to me. She also said that it extended into the Whirlpools as well. Made sense to me since Whirlpool builds both.
Friends of mine in Abilene got a Maytag HE toploader about 3 years ago at the most. They had numerous board issues. After the last fix, they sold the pair and got an LG front load pair--which a stay at home househusband preferred. They love it.
I know only a handful of people who have LG front-load washers and all have been very satisfied with the machines. I had an LG washer that was given to me by a friend who bought it new, the first of the LG models off the boat U.S. back in 2002. He replaced the motor sensor once and when it started to exhibit the same symptoms, just replaced the machine with a new LG.
I removed all the wiring harness connectors from the motor and sensor, cleaned them and never had a bit of trouble again. I fixed some small rust spots around the edge of the dispenser cover on top and used the machine for several months before passing it along to a friend. He used it for six months or so and began having problems with the control board which eventually died completely. I couldn't find the part available anywhere from LG, online, etc. and finally tracked one down on eBay from a pawn shop in Delaware. The machine was literally 10.5 years old and many of the parts had been discontinued. Once it had the new board, it worked as new again with no troubles and I sold it on CL shortly thereafter.
Parts availability should be considered when buying any washer, but expect there to be few to none manufactured for a machine 10+ years old. I would imagine that will apply to most makers from Whirlpool to the foreign brands. The days of keeping a machine running for 20-25 years are coming to a quick end.
While not an LG, I saw a Samsung 9.5 cubic foot dryer in the clearance room the other day at our local store. What a beast! 42" high, 30" wide and 38" deep. It's a monster thing NOT on a pedestal, I can only imagine what it must look like to a small child. The drum is absolutely cavernous - I want one! Lol.
I removed all the wiring harness connectors from the motor and sensor, cleaned them and never had a bit of trouble again. I fixed some small rust spots around the edge of the dispenser cover on top and used the machine for several months before passing it along to a friend. He used it for six months or so and began having problems with the control board which eventually died completely. I couldn't find the part available anywhere from LG, online, etc. and finally tracked one down on eBay from a pawn shop in Delaware. The machine was literally 10.5 years old and many of the parts had been discontinued. Once it had the new board, it worked as new again with no troubles and I sold it on CL shortly thereafter.
Parts availability should be considered when buying any washer, but expect there to be few to none manufactured for a machine 10+ years old. I would imagine that will apply to most makers from Whirlpool to the foreign brands. The days of keeping a machine running for 20-25 years are coming to a quick end.
While not an LG, I saw a Samsung 9.5 cubic foot dryer in the clearance room the other day at our local store. What a beast! 42" high, 30" wide and 38" deep. It's a monster thing NOT on a pedestal, I can only imagine what it must look like to a small child. The drum is absolutely cavernous - I want one! Lol.
Really sad about the parts not being available in such a short time. 10 years goes by so fast for any appliance.
Greg I saw the same dryer not all that long ago.
I also saw the New LG 5.2 Cubic Foot washer and matching 9.5 foot Dryer at Brandsmart about a week ago! Even on the huge showroom both were enormous! I had a hard time touching the back of the dryer drum!
I want a set also!
Greg I saw the same dryer not all that long ago.
I also saw the New LG 5.2 Cubic Foot washer and matching 9.5 foot Dryer at Brandsmart about a week ago! Even on the huge showroom both were enormous! I had a hard time touching the back of the dryer drum!
I want a set also!
That Samsung dryer sure is huge. From reviewed.com:
"Inside are a laundry basket, a Queen-sized comforter, a dozen towels, four pillowcases and two bedsheets."
"Inside are a laundry basket, a Queen-sized comforter, a dozen towels, four pillowcases and two bedsheets."
LG WM4270HVA
Looks like LG has a 4.5 Cubic Foot coming out in the traditional front loader 27" casing.
Wonder when? I also wonder if the dryer size is going to change?
B
http://www.brandsmartusa.com/LG/178529/4+5+CuFt+Front+Load+Washer.htm
Looks like LG has a 4.5 Cubic Foot coming out in the traditional front loader 27" casing.
Wonder when? I also wonder if the dryer size is going to change?
B
http://www.brandsmartusa.com/LG/178529/4+5+CuFt+Front+Load+Washer.htm
That model should already be on sale - the Kenmore version as well. Also, WhirlTag and Samsung have identical models in width and capacity.
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I was doing laundry today and set the washer for the Bright Whites cycle, heavy soil and a hot wash. I started the washer and when I returned to get the load out of the washer, it had given the load a warm final rinse. I was kinda surprised by that since most of the time it will use a cold deep rinse and cold spray rinse. Not this time, warm rinse was performed. Not complaining but it kinda surprised me so I wonder if its a default for the heavy soil setting on that cycle.
I still love this washer and it performs well and better than the SQ top loader in many ways.
I still love this washer and it performs well and better than the SQ top loader in many ways.
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