I have had problems with my LG washer/dryer and LG stove. After dealing with their warranty people I will never buy LG again. An appliance repair guy on another forum says to buy Speed Queen if you want the best washer/dryer. That is what I will be buying when mine go out. I have had LG. Maytag, GE, Fisher Paykel and who knows what other ones I have forgotten. I am tired of buying consumer goods that are designed to be disposable. Buy once cry once would be nice when those products are offered.
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1. We have large GE front loader at our house. Five yrs old. No issues
2. Daughter has Maytag front loader three yrs old. No issues
3. Sister has Speed Queen commercial eight yrs old. No issues
4. Grandson has an Amana agitator four yrs old. No issues.
5. Relative has a Frigidaire agitator that is about fifteen yrs old at a cabin in CO. No issues yet.
YMMV
2. Daughter has Maytag front loader three yrs old. No issues
3. Sister has Speed Queen commercial eight yrs old. No issues
4. Grandson has an Amana agitator four yrs old. No issues.
5. Relative has a Frigidaire agitator that is about fifteen yrs old at a cabin in CO. No issues yet.
YMMV
Whirlpool built stuff only at my place. I've serviced them all. I've lived the transition to energy saving designs and the off shore onslaught being a tech for 46 years before I retired. What's the last thing I want to do ? Yeah you can get a lemon in any brand but some are notorious and parts issues galore with many but Whirlpool stuff is consistent and repairable with good parts availability.
I LOVE my LG washer and dryer. They have been great! the only thing that bugs me about it is that it won't default to cold water on normal wash.LG actually makes good washers and dryers
Our Electrolux front loader is 9 or 10 years old and gets the brunt of the use at our house with 8+ loads a week.
It’s been great other than the error message at the end of the cycle that thinks the hot and cold water lines are switched (they aren’t). I have no idea why that is, maybe I’ll swap them and see if it tricks the machine or if I’ll still get the same error.
It’s been great other than the error message at the end of the cycle that thinks the hot and cold water lines are switched (they aren’t). I have no idea why that is, maybe I’ll swap them and see if it tricks the machine or if I’ll still get the same error.
One thing no one has mentioned, what brand is your dryer and do you want it to match in appearance? My wife would but I could care less. I really don't want to praise what washer I have because if I do, (w/my luck) it will break the next day. Amana
Model: NTW4516FW. Don't let price deter you, it's so good it turns all the inside out laundry outside in!
Model: NTW4516FW. Don't let price deter you, it's so good it turns all the inside out laundry outside in!
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If you don't need a big machine, Miele.
I bought an LG top load and dryer back in April after my Samsung washer went up in smoke. I was struggling with what to get and short notice but ended up with a higher end LG, I would need to look up the exact models we got. When I was talking with the local appliance store, they said they didn’t seem too many problems with LG washer and Dryers when I asked. I believe he said Speed Queens were the most reliable, but LGs were next.
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Maytag/Whirlpool isn't good at this, either
The control board for the washers have been out-of-stock for months or even years. After 3 months, I gave up and got the LG
There was a class action lawsuit about it man.Yep, wonder how washing clothes has become equivalent to sophistication that an audiophile would seek
The noise is irritating enough, water hammer weakens joints in pipes causing leaks.
Going to work so no time but Google "LG front load washer water hammer lawsuit".
Thousands of people got rid of theirs shortly after installing them.
Just want to warn people that I don't think LG has done anything to rectify the fill valve solenoid issue as there wasn't a massive payout in the lawsuit, similar to the Samsung leaky fridge lawsuit a while back.
Apparently LG knew about the defect as far back as 2008 but didn't disclose it and kept making the machines the same way. The lawsuit was filed in 2017 I think.
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We bought the same model and love it. We went from an LG toploader HE with no agitator. It worked great for a few years, but then had issues getting through a load of laundry. The LG had a huge capcity but not enough grunt to do the work. So it frequntly went out of balance and shut down even on very minor loads. The Speed Queen has been so much better.
Our sales guy directed us to the TC5 because it shares the same internals as the commercial washers. The next grade up has the electronic controls and is not quite as reliable. He also mentioned the guts were a different design or something.
I'm rebuilding an "old" set of LG washer (front load) and dryer to replace a top loader that's have the age. These LG are definitely worth servicing / rebuilding compared to many on the market. Hopefully it all works well in the end.
I would never buy a top load washer unless it was my only option and was leak proof (seal above the max water line). Front loaders have always been superior performers.
I would never buy a top load washer unless it was my only option and was leak proof (seal above the max water line). Front loaders have always been superior performers.
They do that because the water is added as the machine weighs the load. It's more than a simple level control on those front loaders. If you have big problem with water hammer, an expansion tank near the water heater will help take the shock out of it.
The fill will still be pulsed in though, so you'll hear it.
I know why they do it. They should've disclosed it when it became an issue in 2008 though.
It's not an issue. Just noisy.
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The dryer is a matching Kenmore and I also couldn't care less if they match. Our old washer is a 2009 model direct drive with no electronics, just old school knobs and timer. It's hard to let that one go!
That Amana looks similar(and perhaps identical) to some of the comparably priced Whirlpool and Maytag units.
Thanks to everyone's thoughts so far.
If I wanted to spend the money I would definitely consider a modern all-in-one unit. The space & energy savings would be very much appreciated.
Ben has some good info and seems to be honest:
The BEST Washers to Buy and What to Avoid Today!
Bens Appliances and Junk - Mar 20, 2025
Ben has some good info and seems to be honest:
The BEST Washers to Buy and What to Avoid Today!
Bens Appliances and Junk - Mar 20, 2025
My old LG was a nightmare. Constantly going "Uneven Load" and would waste so much water trying to get whatever we were washing to even out. Discovered there was an updated board available, bought that, improved the issue about 75% until finally the whole thing just died. Was hesitant to try LG again, but did, and so far, so good. The only complaint is that sometimes there is a dark, almost grease like, residue that creeps up from time to time and gets all over the clothes. We've run washer cleaner and clean cycles and it seems to help for awhile, but sooner or later, it reappears. Don't like that at all and we leave the lid open to ensure no moisture gets trapped in it.
My dryer is a mostly barebones Kenwood with really only 2 features, moisture sensing and wrinkle guard. Runs like a champ and dries everything really well. Hope it never dies.
My dryer is a mostly barebones Kenwood with really only 2 features, moisture sensing and wrinkle guard. Runs like a champ and dries everything really well. Hope it never dies.
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