LG washer problems... already! Not sure wtd.

[appnut]

Pierre, thank you for posting this video.  Fascinating.  I noticed different tumble patterns throughout the water heating/washing phase.  Friigilux had posted after he got his Maxima the same occurrances, particularly on Power Wash cycle.  My machine pretty much keeps the same tumble pattern. 

 

[meldew]

I think it's decided

After another snafu with BB (they'd charged me for 2 dryers and hadn't yet refunded any money from washer or dryer(s) - finally got it ironed out in person tonight), I placed yet another order, yes from BB. Are you ready? I ordered the 4370 LG washer and dryer. With stacking kit. I toyed with the 5.2 but while some said it was the best thing ever, others had some problems with load balancing. Maybe they had the washer on the wrong cycle. But I felt unsure enough that I decided to stick with the 4.5 cu.ft.

So my thinking: heater/steam, turbowash (I just couldn't ignore the speedier cycles), and washer filter cleanout door. I know we will need to clean the filter. It also helps that the drum has a light so I can see what's happening inside.

I think I would have just reordered the 3770 but it must be discontinued. Lowe's took it off their site today, and LG did too. And the dryer is extremely backordered everywhere here and I wasn't sure I'd be able to get it.

I know my previous 3770 was a lemon but LG still has good reviews overall and low repair rates. I know this is not a Buy It for Life machine. The Turbowash is what sold me.

I didn't buy the others MOSTLY because I knew their cycles would probably be longer in general than something with Turbowash. I liked the Elux 627 so much but I knew we'd need the cleanout door. So many things go though my washer. BBs, airsoft pellets, pocket knives, coins, rocks, shells and shark teeth... you get the idea. And I didn't buy the WP/MT mostly because of aesthetics as well as no filter access and no turbowash. I didn't buy SQ because the reviews are so polarized. And no heater. Even though I was so intrigued by SQ. Plus I hated my SQ dryer. It was a cooker. And I didn't buy commercial because I didn't really know how... Lastly I didn't buy a top loader because I want to stack them and use the space!

I became a believer in steam this past week. Even though my Turbowash flaked out, I was able to test the steam option and there was no more odor on my stinky boys' sports clothing. The synthetic wicking materials that odor and probably bacteria love. I couldn't believe it. Nothing had ever really worked before. For the first time my laundry smelled like... nothing. That has never happened.

SO I'll lyk how it goes. I've never had a stacked set and I'm a little nervous, but I want to build a pantry in the space next to it. I've got to hurry and paint the laundry alcove. Sky blue. So excited. Thanks again for all the help!

 

[ea56]

Well Melissa, you sure did put a lot of thought into your decision. I hope that you will be very pleased with your new machines.

I also think that you've been bit by the washer bug, just like most of the rest of us here on AW, so I won’t be surprised, if in a few years, or so you report back here that you looking for something else. But in the meantime, I sure do wish you all the best of luck with your latest acquisition, you’ve been through enough hassle for a while, now you need to get back to the business of get’n the wash’n done!

Mazel!
Eddie

 

[appnut]

Congratulations Melissa.  Keep us posted.  I love having a tub light.  I'm glad you were so pleased with the results with your boys sports gear results.  People think steam is a gimmick.  But now you know what I know, it's a game changer.  Use it for some of your other smelly stuff too. 

 

Also, remember if you're ever curious as to what the water temperature is when wanting warm or hot, there's the button pushing combination that will give you the reading in C.  Maybe another LG owner will post that here. 

 

[littlegreeny]

Congratulations!

My mother in law has the LG 4370 and she absolutely LOVES it! I've had plenty of opportunities to play with it and I love it too. The drum light is a great feature and the steam on the dryer actually hooks up to the water supply so you don't need to fill a reservoir. She bought her set late last year and it came with water supply hoses.

It also has two delicate cycles vs. one on most washers.

This would be my number one choice if I bought a set today.

 

[golittlesport]

Congrats

Good luck with your new machines. The turbo wash was what sold me on my 3570 washer. The detergent solution is first sprayed onto the clothes and pulled into the fibers as the tub accelerates speed, then the tub slows and fills for wash and the sprayers keep the load fully saturated. The spin-spray rinse is another feature which provided excellent rinsing results on the turbo wash cycles.

While the steam feature adds time to the cycle, it provides results you cannot attain without super hot water when you need it. It works exceptionally well with oxygen-based bleach products.

Nice you have a tub light. My machine has tinted glass (ok on a car, dumb on a washer) and I use a flashlight when I want to see into the tub.

On my machine, if you press "delay wash" and "wash temp" buttons simultaneously, the water temp in the tub will be displayed. If you press "delay wash" and "spin speed" at the same time, tub rotation speed will display.

Your washer should come with rubber water supply hoses. I recommend using the hoses LG provides and not the stainless steel ones you have.

 

[meldew]

Hmmm that’s all extremely helpful! I did order the stainless hoses (was forced to) but I can return them afterwards. I’m excited! Two more days.

 

[appnut]

YAY!!!!!!

 

[appnut]

Get the laundry area painted that pretty blue yet?

 

[mark_wpduet]

Oh crap

I totally forgot about the turbo wash "spray rinse"
It's awesome...when I first saw that my first thought was that ALL FL washers should have that, but they don't unfortunately. I really really REALLY hope Whirlpool's redesigned washers add some of the LG features like recirculation, spray rinse and drain access. A water plus button would be nice too, but that's probably asking WAY too much.

 

[stricklybojack]

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Do the Kenmore LG’s have Turbo Wash?

 

[meldew]

They’re here!!!

Beautiful. B.B. installers did a fabulous job. Unfortunately the cord I ordered is too short but they showed me how to swap dryer cords out... this ones a 6 footer and I’ll need another foot or two if I want to slide w/d to left wall. Laundry room has three coats robin’s egg blue paint. Now to get sturdy attractive shelving for right side.

 

[meldew]

Kenmore

Yes the Kenmore lg has the same thing called “Accella wash”.

 

[appnut]

YAY MELISSA!!!!!!! Very nice looking.

 

[littlegreeny]

Congrats!

How was the maiden wash?

 

[combo52]

Nice Looking W&D

But I would unstack them and install shelving over then instead as it is nearly impossible to repair either the W or D when they are stacked, it can become very costly to get them serviced and inconvenient as you often have to wait for and pay extra for two men to service them.

 

If anyone out there is ever tempted to stack separate units it is better to buy a one piece unit like a SQ FL stack where you can do 90% of repairs without moving the machine at all, I replaced a dryer motor in a SQS the other month in just 15 minutes, I don't even like thinking about replacing even a belt on a new dryer like these, you are looking at at least an hour. You have to approach this dryer from the back, top and front which if stacked means using a step stool and having lots of head room over the machine. On the washer there is nothing you can service without getting the dryer off the washer and out of the way.

 

John L.

 

[mattl]

Looks Good!

 

Now, we are all waiting for a report on wash action.  Hope it is working as it should this time.

 

[golittlesport]

Nice! We have the same color scheme in our laundry room, although our LGs are side by side instead of stacked.

 

[meldew]

I just saw these messages!

So I have been washing like mad here.... And I didn't see the messages about not stacking, so they are stacked! Hopefully won't need service in a long time. My original LG was fine.

Install... well yes they came with their own rubber hoses! BUT the installers refused to use them. Yes that's right they would only use the SS hoses I had to buy for $30 from BB. They said the rubber hoses are inferior and will weaken and burst... well what could I do? So I have a little part of me that wants to change back the hoses myself and return the SS ones.

So I got nervous as the first wash was a Normal cycle on extra hot with Turbowash and it ran 58 minutes! And there wasn't a ton of Turbowash action either. Some at first and then in the rinse. I was petrified it was LG 2.0 .

Anyway I kept washing and the cycles seem mostly longer than they should be but I'm seeing the Turbowash working a lot more. I think it depends on the cycle for sure. I only had one short normal cycle of 20 something minutes. It does seem to be washing well. The sprayers are amazing during rinse. There's a center one that sprays during the final spin cycle.

I did wash some sofa slipcovers and used two Tide pods and the suds were halfway up the door! I stopped and added an extra rinse.

I washed some STINKY teen boy clothes on steam with one regular Persil pod, and added steam to the dryer too... and they were mostly clean smelling, but a few had some residual odor. So I rewashed those on Sanitary and added a tablespoon or two of Biz and that did the trick.

Not too much vibration on spin... more than if they were side by side but not too bad.

I couldn't position the unit where I wanted because the dryer cord was too short. So I ordered a 10 ft. cord off Amazon and my 19yo changed it for me today and two boys pushed it against the side wall of the laundry closet. Now I'm on a mission to find a shelving unit to go next to it.

I'm nervous about the repair difficulty but it's done and they're stacked!

I love the light but it only stays on for 5 minutes at a time haha. If I could change one thing it'd be shorter cycles. Overall I'm happy!

 

[appnut]

Melissa, congratulations on successful laundering!!  I know I've said it before, but please remember these machines are smarter than us in lots of ways.  Cycle length will vary due to many factors.  But it has to do with water temp, soil level, and size/weight of the load.  All things considering, the machine is giving you the cleanest clothes it can give you with the parameters you've given.  You will adjust with time.  Like I've said, take advantage of delay start to begin a load that is going to take a long time that will be ready about the time you wake up in the morning.  In time you will learn to not be a clock watcher.  Just go about doing what you would be doing elsewhere in the house and when it signals end of cycle, go switch out.  Sometimes I'm glad cycles can be longer at times.  I generally do very large loads myself (I stockpile and sort).  but it takes a while for me to fold and put away or hang up out of dryer and put away sometimes so I'm just about ready when the washer is finished with next load.