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LG 4 2 Cu Ft White Full Size SteamWasher And Dryer Combo
LG WM3988HWA 4.2 Cu Ft White Full Size SteamWasher And Dryer Combo – WM3988WH. 4.2 Cu. Ft. Capacity. Electronic Control Panel With Dial-A-Cycle. Direct Drive. SenseClean System. RollerJets And Forced Water Circulation. Sanitary Cycle. LoDecibel Quiet System. Transparent Glass Window Door. White Finish
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Timesaver, Quiet, lowcost to run
I have this combo about 6 months now. Even though we live in a new home which has a perfect vent out, the main reason for buying this machine is to gain time and space (literally). We read through many reviews of the previous model and there were issues with the drying (wrinkles). Due to the fact that this machine has a larger capacity, this wrinkling have been greatly reduced. I have actually just one pants that is made of rough thick cotton and it’s the only one that is clearly more wrinkled compared to using a separate (air) dryer. However, we found already ways to minimize it and that is to use the post-wash tumbling option (you can choose to let the machine tumble intermittendly when it’s all done, to prevent wrinkling). This is a smart move from LG.
Apart from that, this machine is just the best, I wouldn’t know why you want to buy a separate washer and dryer:
During the day we throw in cloth and usually we set the delay time as “switch-on around 3am” and the next morning you take the cloth out, ready to use, no more pain in remembering to put the cloth from washer to dryer.
The machine is also so quiet that you can indeed do the above, it’s a simply a whisperer.
We are quite “green” so this machine is for us, the energy usage is so low compare to standard washers and dryers, mainly due to the condense drying system. Standard dryers are like a combination of many hairdryers and you know ho wmuch wattage they have.
Last but not least, you safe so much space by eliminating 1 machine (dryer).
Great machine!
5 Stars Great Machine!
After an apparent frozen start, due to over exposure to cold weather prior to delivery, we’ve finally been able to use this washer/dryer multiple times for regular clothes, sweaters and a regular sized comforter.
The convenience cannot be beaten. This was purchased for an elder primarily to make laundry service available on the main level of the home and to end the multiple tasks of loading and unloading associated with regular washers and dryers. We put a half load in, set the dryer and retrieve most clothes dry enough to be folded and put away. I normally air dry most my clothes and I was pleasantly surprised to find that without setting the dryer, clothes were much dryer from the machine’s fast spin than with a regular front loading washer.
The regular sized comforter had to air dry a bit more. Sweaters were perfect for natural drying. The aroma from the fabric softener was an added bonus to freshen the air and the added humidity was good too.
The unit is noisy but within tolerable limits. We can hear the water filling and upon spinning, the noise, especially a rattle from the back metal plate, seems to increase with the load size.
The unit plays tunes in response to starting, ending and errors, shows exactly what is being programmed on the illuminated display panel and displays a “door lock” message to eliminate damage from inappropriately trying to force the door open.
Overall, I love the unit.
Great job LG!
5 Stars This family of 5 can’t live without it….
After waiting for a very long time because of the cost we decided to finally take the plunge on this 2 in 1 unit after a brick and mortar store offered price match and no-interest for 18 months. WE are so happy that we went for it! I don’t know how we survived without it. Well actually we do know how we did… our 3rd bedroom had a minimum of 10 laundry bags waiting to go out. It was an endless and vicious cycle that never came to an end.
The washing performance of this unit is impeccable! We have been using it religiously since December 2008 and are in love. There are many different cycles that offer a myriad of water temps,soil levels, spin cycle speeds and drying time variations. We basically use the Cotton cycle for most of our wash and the cold/cold water option. This machine is so efficient and works wonderfully with nothing but cold water. It truly does remove stains! Since it is a front loader and energy efficient, then you MUST use HE liquid. We have used the Tide 2X HE and Wisk 3X HE; personally we love the Tide scent but the Wisk offers you more bang for your buck at this time because it is 3X concentrated.
I read and re-read the reviews posted on here and another site and found that the machine *MIGHT* be okay for our family of 5. We are very happy to report that the machine keeps the wash in check in our household and we honestly average 3 loads a week. It is my husband, myself, 6 year old, 5 year old (asthma sufferer) and 2 year old. The machine has a large 4.2 cubic foot capacity allowing for an extra large load at a time. As others have pointed out, your drying capacity is not 4.2 but rather half, or half of the load that you have originally placed in. It was a trial and error of a few loads to figure the drying aspect of this wonderful machine.
I also wash my King comforter with the Bulky/Large cycle. There is no dry cycle for this setting because it is for very large items that would otherwise not normally dry in a dryer. It does a wonderful job of washing our bedding and removing all of the excess water for hang drying on our closet door. That specific cycle is 54 minutes long.
What works for us is to not always drying the loads. We have set up a tension rod in our second bathroom shower area and air dry our clothes. We truly cram a lot of clothes in there and it does a great job each and every time. Within a couple of hours the clothes are fully dried and ready to put away. If we are just doing our second upkeep weekly load we usually just dry because it isn’t as gigantic as our original load. The dryer DOES indeed work and makes everything toasty hot. For others who claim it doesn’t, then their machine must have been overloaded or it may have been a very heavy, bulky item. The dryer runs on steam so it sprays small amounts of water on your clothes. YES, it does wet your clothes to dry them; not sure how it does it, but it does work! A cotton/normal (average) wash cycle with added 16 minute pre-wash cycle, high spin and more dry will take you about 4 hrs. Unless you are watching the machine, you will not notice the time.
Pros:
*Ventless system that is a great set up for apartment dwellers.
*Many wash cycles and water temp options that really clean clothes.
*Energy efficient… we haven’t noticed a difference on our electric or water bill as of yet. Keep in mind we are washing in cold water.
*Convenience of just drying without washing if necessary. Just select DRY after turning the machine on and select time desired.
*Being able to PAUSE any time during the cycle to either, add, remove, relocate or just check on your items.
*Allergiene and Steam cycles remove allergens for those that have asthma sufferers or any allergies.
CONS:
*Extra Large capacity drum does wonderfully washing but will have to be cut in half for drying.
*The wonderful PAUSE feature that I constantly use has an 8 minute time out. Twice I would be in the middle of doing something and time out… I would unfortunately lose the whole cycle and have to start either from the beginning or somewhere near that. Not really a con, but an annoyance. The reality is that you can not do that at the laundromat so the feature is a GOD send at the end of the day. Many times, I have the kids bring me articles 5 mins later even though I was screaming at the top of my lungs to BRING ME EVERYTHING. That feature saved me.
*Our floors in the kitchen aren’t rigid enough so at times on the extra high spin cycle we have shaking and vibrating througout the whole kitchen. The only remedy for this is to have good flooring. We are researching whether the stand can buffer some of the vibration.
So… my long review was trying to convince you to take a chance the way we did. Forget the negative reviews… they don’t make sense. This is a great machine that will save you from the never-ending doom called, “LAUNDRY”.
CYCLE OPTIONS:
Cotton/Normal
Bulky/Large
Sanitary
Allergiene
Steam Fresh
Perm. Press
Delicates
Hand Wash/Wool
Speed Wash
Water Temp Options
Spin Speed Options
Soil Level Ex. light, normal, heavy
Dry Options: Less, Normal, More, or timed (30,60,90,120)
Extra Options: Press once for first, hold down for 3 sec. for second.
Pre Wash/Child Lock
Rinse+Spin/Drum Light
Extra Rinse/Tub Clean
Stain Cycle/Spinsense
Water Plus/Language
5 Stars Don’t know how I lived without it!
I have owned this combo washer dryer for about 4 months and I love it. It DOES take a bit longer to wash and dry your clothes, however you simply dump your dirty laundry and forget about it. I put a load in before I leave for work and my clothes are finished when I get home. They smell so good, and are clean and soft.I would purchase this unit again in a heartbeat!
5 Stars Best Combo Out There PERIOD.
My wife and I’ve had this unit for the last few weeks and we cannot be happier.
We looked at other units and their limitations:
1) Stackables – Not energy efficient enough, needs dryer vent, unreliable, small
2) Front loader, with electric dryer on top – needs dryer vent, small, not thin enough for space.
3) Other combos (Haier, LG WM343HWA) – poor workmanship, small drum, takes forever to dry
This LG is only 29″ deep, and is all in one. It uses 110, no vent. Just hot/cold water and drain hookups. Holds 4.2 cubic ft of laundry and leaves clothes exceptionally clean. It is state of the art, LCD screen, LED light inside, multitudes of settings.
Obviously the dry cycle is longer, but a very small price to pay for all the pros! It is absolutely perfect for the small closet in our apartment.
It works exactly as advertised, no fuss, worth every penny.
