Pete this unit has just been released, so no YT vids.
LG WM6998 ALL-IN-ONE HEAT PUMP COMBO
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Can sort of get an idea of how things go by looking at videos of previous or other LG models.
mrlaundry1011
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For anyone interested, there are already many full cycle videos of the washer version online. This should be identical to this combo apart from drying. The channels name is Washer Tester on YouTube with the LG WM6700HBA
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Sanitary is just all about high temp for long time - only available as extra hot.
Whites is "optimised for bleaching", basically. Keeping temps closer to what you selected, extending washing and rinsing. But offering lower temp options.
Having a mid temp long cycle is great for white T-Shirts with prints and the sorts. Gives a balance between whitening and protection.
Allergy is also hot, but with a focus on rinsing aswell.
The temps thing has always been what baffled Europeans about US laundry.
But any EU laundry person will also tell you that selecting a temp in degrees still doesn't mean you get that.
The soil level is replaced with actual wash times in many other markets, especially on the TLs.
It's one of these no matter how you do it it isn't optimal, so you do it as it has always been done things.
Saying times and temps makes many people not understand, saying words is more intuitive but way more wishy-washy.
On the one thing breaks both are scrap thing:
There are many factors making that more acceptable in the US.
Laundry centers used to be basically the only choice for stacked sets, which suffer the same issue. Many FL stacks (SQ, LGs wash tower) do so aswell.
Then many want matched sets aswell, so they would change our both at once anyway.
Given all these factors, if you are solo or a couple anyway, having the added vertical space in a tiny flat might be worth the additional expense and convenience of dry-to-dry processing.
Sanitary is just all about high temp for long time - only available as extra hot.
Whites is "optimised for bleaching", basically. Keeping temps closer to what you selected, extending washing and rinsing. But offering lower temp options.
Having a mid temp long cycle is great for white T-Shirts with prints and the sorts. Gives a balance between whitening and protection.
Allergy is also hot, but with a focus on rinsing aswell.
The temps thing has always been what baffled Europeans about US laundry.
But any EU laundry person will also tell you that selecting a temp in degrees still doesn't mean you get that.
The soil level is replaced with actual wash times in many other markets, especially on the TLs.
It's one of these no matter how you do it it isn't optimal, so you do it as it has always been done things.
Saying times and temps makes many people not understand, saying words is more intuitive but way more wishy-washy.
On the one thing breaks both are scrap thing:
There are many factors making that more acceptable in the US.
Laundry centers used to be basically the only choice for stacked sets, which suffer the same issue. Many FL stacks (SQ, LGs wash tower) do so aswell.
Then many want matched sets aswell, so they would change our both at once anyway.
Given all these factors, if you are solo or a couple anyway, having the added vertical space in a tiny flat might be worth the additional expense and convenience of dry-to-dry processing.
The compact HP WD combo from LG is an entirely different beast, though.
That LG uses the Centum design. That design isn't new per se, LG used to use it on their very large compact FLs. That drum is just above 80l in volume, a good 10-20% more that usual in those compact FLs.
The design has however been mostly phased out due to price and complexity.
The big reason these use it is an inherent design feature. Instead of having a drum in a tub with the suspension connected to the tub, the tub is attached to the cabinet directly.
The drum is suspended via a few structural elements directly, moving freely in the tub. So it's not the entire tub unit swinging around, just the drum in the tub.
That allows the heatpump components to be fixed to the tub, allowing for more space for those components.
You can see the HUGE gap between drum and tub and how cramped everything else is.
These machines are known to suffer balancing issues after some time especially with overloading.
Other reviews suggest that overloading can cause items to move past the drum into the tub clogging the drain causing expensive service calls.
Given there is no such full size architecture from LG, I think the design is inherently different on the model this thread is about.
That will just be a normal, fully suspended tub/drum unit. As it's a 27" model there is probably enough extra space for the compressor, fan and heat exchanger.
Interestingly, I haven't seen LG make a claim about dry to dry time. If they manage similar times to the GE unit WITHOUT the extra height, I would be pretty impressed.
That LG uses the Centum design. That design isn't new per se, LG used to use it on their very large compact FLs. That drum is just above 80l in volume, a good 10-20% more that usual in those compact FLs.
The design has however been mostly phased out due to price and complexity.
The big reason these use it is an inherent design feature. Instead of having a drum in a tub with the suspension connected to the tub, the tub is attached to the cabinet directly.
The drum is suspended via a few structural elements directly, moving freely in the tub. So it's not the entire tub unit swinging around, just the drum in the tub.
That allows the heatpump components to be fixed to the tub, allowing for more space for those components.
You can see the HUGE gap between drum and tub and how cramped everything else is.
These machines are known to suffer balancing issues after some time especially with overloading.
Other reviews suggest that overloading can cause items to move past the drum into the tub clogging the drain causing expensive service calls.
Given there is no such full size architecture from LG, I think the design is inherently different on the model this thread is about.
That will just be a normal, fully suspended tub/drum unit. As it's a 27" model there is probably enough extra space for the compressor, fan and heat exchanger.
Interestingly, I haven't seen LG make a claim about dry to dry time. If they manage similar times to the GE unit WITHOUT the extra height, I would be pretty impressed.
mrlaundry1011
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Here’s also videos of the EU version (12kg 7kg)
Mix wash
Cotton dry with speed mode
Find it weird how the full size version doesn’t have the speed option for drying, it would be very unlike LG if the compressor is not inverter
Mix wash
Cotton dry with speed mode
Find it weird how the full size version doesn’t have the speed option for drying, it would be very unlike LG if the compressor is not inverter
mrlaundry1011
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mrlaundry1011
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Lg now also states the same as GE, 10lb load Wash&Dry in 2hr. I know I’d rather the LG
Very interesting - that leeds me to believe the GE is a bit faster for just drying. LG is known for doing their 8lbs load in 29min, giving them 90min for drying. GE is more in the range of 50min for washing, that gives them 70min for drying.
Given the LG is more "compact", the probably slightly smaller fan and heat exchanger might explain that.
But if the result is the same - does it really matter?
Given the LG is more "compact", the probably slightly smaller fan and heat exchanger might explain that.
But if the result is the same - does it really matter?
dry temperature
So what is the drying temperature on this combo?
So what is the drying temperature on this combo?
A peak at the filter. I will say it does appear smaller than the filterS in the GE or standalone dryers.
Just when I was getting excited about these new things...
..and was seriously considering risking 2K out of curiosity, I noticed lots of GE "All-in-One" units for sale on our local Craigslist. Wondering if these are disappointments or if they come with, as CU used to term them, "sample defects". I keep thinking about all the NYC apartments I visited that had built-in Washer/Dryer units that sh*t the bed after only a few years and left the owners with a bigger and more expensive project than they bargained for. Most of those machines were GE's.
When I was visiting Vancouver CA many years ago my hotel room had an LG washer/dryer that was the same size as my LG FL washer. It worked very well and handled decent sized loads. But then I remember my amazing LG Tromm Front loader that broke my heart when the circuit board air-fried itself and the LG representative telling me, after 10 years, the company didn't stock the part (which probably cost the equivalent of 10 dollars in Malaysia) that would've repaired the thing. It was a great machine while it lasted but I don't think I'll trust LG from now on. Corporations that don't inventory parts for a reasonable period of repair don't deserve anybody's business.
..and was seriously considering risking 2K out of curiosity, I noticed lots of GE "All-in-One" units for sale on our local Craigslist. Wondering if these are disappointments or if they come with, as CU used to term them, "sample defects". I keep thinking about all the NYC apartments I visited that had built-in Washer/Dryer units that sh*t the bed after only a few years and left the owners with a bigger and more expensive project than they bargained for. Most of those machines were GE's.
When I was visiting Vancouver CA many years ago my hotel room had an LG washer/dryer that was the same size as my LG FL washer. It worked very well and handled decent sized loads. But then I remember my amazing LG Tromm Front loader that broke my heart when the circuit board air-fried itself and the LG representative telling me, after 10 years, the company didn't stock the part (which probably cost the equivalent of 10 dollars in Malaysia) that would've repaired the thing. It was a great machine while it lasted but I don't think I'll trust LG from now on. Corporations that don't inventory parts for a reasonable period of repair don't deserve anybody's business.
powerful blower
I pray this has a powerful blower. I want my laundry done right including drying.
I pray this has a powerful blower. I want my laundry done right including drying.
mrb627
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Samsung AIO
Here is the Samsung variant.
Here is the Samsung variant.
Malcolm, it's good to see you!!!
LG, Electrolux and now Samsung: more WashTowers. I guess LG will follow up with the design they had on display at IFA in 2024 eventually.
mrb627
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Thanks 
Better to be seen than viewed, LOL!
Malcolm
Better to be seen than viewed, LOL!
Malcolm
more things to wrong
Too many electronics. It's just more things to go wrong. I'm fine with transferring my load from the washer to the dryer. All of these electronics equal stupid error codes and stupid repairs. Sheesh! SMH! And don't get me started with the stupid suspension. I see these having tons of problems down the road.
Too many electronics. It's just more things to go wrong. I'm fine with transferring my load from the washer to the dryer. All of these electronics equal stupid error codes and stupid repairs. Sheesh! SMH! And don't get me started with the stupid suspension. I see these having tons of problems down the road.
<blockquote>Too many electronics.</blockquote> Your Kenmore/Bosch dishwasher has electronics but that's OK? Your mom's and dad's laundry machines and dishwashers don't have any electronics? Where are the lines drawn between enough electronics and too many?
