New LG Washer!

[rolls_rapide]

"Ran 4 loads / day 7 days a week..."

I've always been curious as to which method of machine usage is better...

(a): once a week, for a few loads;

or

(b): daily, for at least one load, possibly more.

I would imagine with method 'a', that bearings might partly degrease themselves, belts could develop flat spots, and gaskets dry out. Rust or corrosion might also develop, week to week.

On the other hand, method 'b' would perhaps increase general wear and tear, but at least all moving parts are kept moving, bearings lubricated, gaskets and seals kept wet, etc.

Does anybody have a view on the subject?

 

[loves2read]

I got my set for just under 1600 w/two plain pedestals plus 4 yrs of warranty, shipping and installation/haul off for my current set included...not like buying dented from Sears Outlet but
Like I said--I saw good reviews for LG 3670 and the 3770 (and other LG sets) as well as the Whirlpool set Costco had--but thought buying from Costco offered stronger likelihood of positive customer service if there are issues...

Need to get new water hoses--washer comes with drain hose--
Any suggestions---
This is for a one story, concrete foundation house--that has been repiped w/PEX or somethings like it by previous owners...understand water-hammering MIGHT be an issue with even newer LG washers...

 

[superocd]

That's strange that you can't add extra rinses...

...being that I have the Kenmore equivalent of this LG and can add up to three rinses on any cycle.

They must have different software for the LG even though the base machine is still the same. If it is software related, it won't be disclosed in the manual and I'm betting that the hotline will know of anything either. Software in appliances and other consumer goods seems to be walled off from the public at any opportunity. I had to take my car in for a software update on the transmission a year ago. I have had to update software on some rooftop unit control boards.

 

[peteski50]

LG 3670!

Actually you can use extra rinse but if you try to select it with the water plus option they cancel each other out! As far as the hot line they know absolutely nothing. On my combo 24" model that is 5 years old I can use both options at the same time. But the 3670 has so many more cycles like heavy that use 3 rinses and whitest whites that use 4 rinses without the extra rinse option. I still want to try the towels cycle to see how many rinses you get without using the extra rinse option. What pisses me off is the manual doesn't describe the amount of rinses for each cycle. And it doesn't say that one option cancel out the other. What happened to the days when you could do anything you wanted with the Normal cycle? They keep making these things more and more complex!

 

[loves2read]

I was glad to find out I can "command" a spin only with the 3670 with a work around on the control panel--I use the drain/spin option on my GE when I have heavy load because of the bad shocks not allowing a good spin.
I think that you MIGHT be able to command an extra RINSE option using same beginning of the work around but just choose a RINSE option and start the machine...
Might not work--wouldn't want to damage the machine control panel...

Will getting the water intake hoses that have the 90 degree angle lead to a water hammer effect?
I understand these LG washers still have pulsing water intake and some people experience water hammer even w/new machines....no design change from LG...

 

[spookiness]

Nice to find this thread. I'm considering a 3670 and companion gas dryer, stacked, in graphite steel color. It will be in my kitchen so it has to look good. A few people I know who have had LG washers have been happy.

 

[loves2read]

I considered the gray choice--for some reason on some sites--that color has more/better reviews than the white--which stats show more white sets are sold...but went w/white--
Mine are being delivered nxt Tues--wish it were sooner but guess the July 4th weekend slowed processing down...
FWIW--when the delivery service does the install--vs the buyer--there ARE new water lines provided. So I don't have to get those--
But would anyone recommend SS hoses over normal plastic ones?

AND does anyone install pads to use under the units to retard vibration/shifting?
Should we consider a drip pan under the washer?
These are being set up in ground floor/concrete foundation with a floor that is LVT click over ceramic tile...

 

[mark_wpduet]

I'm still confused

So when choosing water plus, it gives you an extra rinse automatically , which is why extra rinse option isn't available with water plus? Am I understanding that correctly? Thanks

 

[peteski50]

LG 3670!

Mark actually water plus does not give you a extra rinse! It makes the water level higher on the rinses. From observing you get 2 rinses on normal cycle, 3 on heavy duty, and 4 on whightest whites! that is without using the extra rinse option! so you get better cleaning if you use the additional cycles asside from normal cycle with the water plus option! On my LG combo which is 5 years old I can use both the water plus and extra rinse at the same time. But I dont have all those extra cycles. In mine I do most jobs on normal and modify that cycle the way I want. I believe this is probably due to these newer energy restrictions! But I am not sure and at LG they know nothing!!
On the 3670 I still havent tried the Towels cycle to see how many rinses that one gives??
so if you select extra rinse yeah you get the extra rinse but you get less water!