My new LG 4000 series washer and dryer

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Mike's experience with needing to replace his laundry pair with a new one and not being given any idea as to when new preferred brand/model would be available, is exactly the experience I had when needing to get a new dishwasher last May and the new dryer this month--hence my Bosch dishwasher and LG dryer.
 
Depending on what you use for a detergent. I use German Persil MegaPearls Universal along with Clorox2 and Borax and a scoop of Charlies Soap Hard Water Booster since the water here is considered hard here in FL. Never had an issue so far where the washer didn't remove a blood stain.

Question I have is why are you asking GEL4? Did you get something bloodied and need to "wash" the evidence? A question like that one posed does make one think ya know...
 
@appnut

I must have missed your post above earlier. You got a 4200? Wow! So what do you think thus far after having had a duet? Did you keep the duet washer? U must have multiple hookups?
 
The motor died. And no, it wasn't a belt breaking. The motor had been making strange noises for the past 5 years when I would start it. Then on a major laundry Sunday, I put a load of 4 pairs of jeans in it, the last load of the day. Pushed start and it struggled to tumble. I removed all articles and just turned it on and it would tumble. So I split the load in half and was able to dry. Did that for a week. And it gradually struggled to tumble and then it just simply stopped tumbling, the motor would attempt to tumble the dryer and just groan. It's the same scenario that happened with my 1986 LK dryer. I later found out from Gansky1 that WP had problems with the model motors they put in their high-end models failing. I found out with the LK I really needed a dryer with a side-swing door. Hence the Maytag, even though it was smaller capacity than the 6.9 cu. ft. LK. The Maytag was a trooper since December 1994 and dealt with Bobloads from a reconditioned Fridgemore front loader I received from a member in 2006 and then the Duet arrived December 2011. In August 2016 I had the dryer looked at and serviced, the guy said he was so impressed how clean it was inside with relatively little lint acccumulation for its age.
 
Ahh. I see

I assume since you got that model dryer that it's your plan to eventually get the washer?....but your Duet could last YEARS more. What if, say, you get another 5 years or more out of it...By then, the matching LG to your current dryer may not even be available.

I love my Whirlpool standard dryer that's right at 2 yrs old. But when it's time for a new washer, I'm going to get an LG...I don't care if I can't use AI

Little lint build up inside? If that's the case, I'm guessing your dryer vents directly outside with virtually no run...that would be my dream to live in a house where a dryer vents straight out.
 
Mark, my choice was more a function of what was available to be delivered in a week or two where I live. No WP/Maytag front load matching dryers with steam available until possibly October. I've had my 2 matched sets, I don't need to keep up with the jones any more. It's not important to me to have a matched set any more. But I'll evaluate what washer meets my preferences/needs whenever that time comes. And yes, very short dryer vent length.
 
The noise level on my LG 4000 washer is very quiet. I can hear it when it fills but it doesnt use the "pulse fill" like the 3570 washer did. I had to use water hammer arrestors to keep my toilets and pipes from groaning. I did put water hammer arrestors on this washer since our water pressure here in FL is very high. Washing is quiet as well. One can hear the low hum of the recirculation pump and the clothes tumbling as the washer does its thing. The drain sequence is quiet and the drain pump is variable speed. I can hear it slow down and speed up to get rid of any water in the drum during spin. Its not annoying by any means. Spin is quiet and kinda sound like a UFO taking off...the only way to describe it. Vibration is almost non existent. This washer goes thru its load balancing routine and does its thing. Now I have this washer on a concrete floor. It should do ok on a wooden floor I would think. It won't shake your whole house if that is what you are wondering.
This washer and dryer are very well made and good value for the money I would have to say. Plus LG washers and dryers are always well rated by CU and I can see why ...
 
Mike, thank you for the comment regarding the pulse fill--I always referred to it as the spritzer on/off fill. I'll have to pay closer attention to the fills on this most recent series that includes the 4x00 models when I can find more videos YT online.
 
German universal megapearls

Are absolutely wonderful. I love the German Color Megapearls too. Excellent cleaning yet still easy on blacks. And the current version of Tide Original powder cleans and whitens just as well as Persil if not better, but with better suds control. I am using it more and more. Tide’s current scent, their cheap bubble gum college laundry room scent with sandalwood added, is inferior to Persil IMO but I can live with it.
 
My LG 3570 washer was made in China. The dryer was made in South Korea. The new 4000 series washer made here in the USA. I think that the US built washer is well made. The dryer as well. My LG dishwasher is made in South Korea as well as my LG fridge. My LG range was made in Mexico , the microwave in China. They are no different than Whirlpool, GE, or Frigidaire Electrolux and Bosch.
 
 
Their 10yo LG dryer says Korea (interestingly, doesn't specify North or South) on the model/serial tag.  Can't check the side tag on the washer, they're 2hrs 10mins distance.

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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The black steel model with rose gold trim has been great so far. Our criteria for purchasing were:</span>

<ul>
<li>Turbo wash</li>
<li>Heater</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Matching dryer in stock</span></li>
</ul>

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