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Thread Number: 18384
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
LG Front loader.. What is the consensus |
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| Post# 298630 , Reply# 1 8/22/2008 at 21:47 (5,722 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
grab it!
That's the one I have at home in white and it's great! I have had it since November '07 and had no problems.IT USES VERY LITTLE WATER.Most people I have talked into getting one have been surprised and almost dissapointed in its low water usage.I found out by accident that the perma press cycle fills with more water than the others. So,I use it most of the time.I also have its matching electric dryer.It also has a 28 minute quick cycle!!!
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Post# 298646 , Reply# 2 8/23/2008 at 00:11 (5,722 days old) by peteski50  (New York) |
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LG
I would be very careful and make sure you have good service in your area! My situation with LG was a complete disaster. I have posted and described my service experience with my combo. Now I have no machine and am better without it. Look up on google (lg service nightmare) - I would like to buy another combo but I am very hesitant. Good Luck whatever you decide, Peter | ||
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Post# 298670 , Reply# 5 8/23/2008 at 07:24 (5,722 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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my two cents
My LG 2432 is the most brilliant appliance I have ever owned. I know others have had problems with LG's and I agree that, at least here in the US, service is clueless, but this machine washes, rinses and spins better than any machine I have ever seen. If you don't like that small amount of water it uses, do what I do: use the Permanent Press cycle. Also, you don't need to use expensive HE detergent except in the Sanitary Cycle. Just use 1/4 (or less) of every additive you would normally use.
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Post# 298671 , Reply# 6 8/23/2008 at 07:25 (5,722 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Post# 298829 , Reply# 10 8/23/2008 at 23:20 (5,721 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Steve, from what I've learned and researched, the pump is kinda noisy. It's funny your wife selected the quick cycle. I had meant to comment earlier, from what Todd and a couple of other people told me, the way they got a quick cycle was to eliminate most spins between the wash and rinses. Personally, because of that, I'd never use that cycle. I'd prolly select light soil on the delicate cycle The little nozzle you were asking about, that's for the recirculating spray which sprays on the clothes part of the time during the wash and supposedly thorugh the rinses too.
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| Post# 298878 , Reply# 11 8/24/2008 at 08:07 (5,721 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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The recirculating spray works to be sure the clothes are completely saturated with soapy wash or clear rinse water.the niose in your pump may be occuring from an object in your "button catcher"which protects the pump from foreign objects like coins or other things left in pockets.Place it in the spin mode and open the litle door on the left lower part of the cabinet.place a thirsty towel under and in front of he washer and unscrew he filter.If you see anything in there,remove it and put everything back together.I do this once a month and the pump stays relatively quiet.I use Gain W/bleach(1/2 scoop)and it realy does a great job!I enjoy the recirculating spray and the high spin!I also like the booster which maitains about 160 degree wash temperature.
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| Post# 298960 , Reply# 12 8/24/2008 at 15:38 (5,720 days old) by turboace (Wilmington, NC) | ||
I have an LG Tromm WM2277 and love it. It is about three years and 4 months old and I have never had any troble with it at all. It washes very well with little water and the clothes come out nearly dry since it spins so fast. It holds a lot. The only thing I find is that the washer holds so much that I usually split it into two dry loads because things come out wrinkled otherwise. No big deal since the longest the dryer ever seems to run is about 20-25 minutes tops. Every so often I drain out the pump, the appliance store told me to do that every so often to avoid build up of detergents. I found the service manual online somewhere and have it as a pdf if you are interested, I could mail it to you. Its pretty cool, goes over everything, diagnostic mode, etc. Oh, and I'm new here. This is my first post. Cheers! 
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| Post# 298983 , Reply# 15 8/24/2008 at 18:37 (5,720 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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Not everybody here knows this but there is a way to test for any failiers using your control board.it will do a thorough test on different features and performance.You need to press two of the buttons(spin speed and soil level)together and press the power button just after and during the presure on them.The entire panel will illuminate and as you release the buttons.For each feature tested there is a pattern you need to follow and the timer dial is all you need to use now the test system is on. 1)Press it once to check the clockwise tumble and pump functions. 2)Press it twice to check the low rpm spin and drain. 3)Press it three times to check the high rpm spin and drain. 4)Press it four times to check the pre wash temp and deergent dispenser made for that cycle. 5)Press it five times to check the main wash detergent dispenser. 6)Press it six times to check the fabric softner dispenser. 7)Press it seven times to check the bleach dispenser. 8)Press it eight times to check the counter clockwise rotation and pump. 9)Press it nine times to check the water level for soak. 10)Press it ten times to check drain pump. If you check the spin rpm and want to proceed to the next test i.e.main wash,press the timer twice AND WAIT FOR THE DRUM TO COMPLETELY STOP.It will proceed to the selected trial once the drum stops. remember,this is a test.Be sure there are no clothes inside!!Especialy when testing the spin RPM velocity.If there are clothes inside during this specific test,you will damage the machine.The two spin tests make the drum go imediaely to either 800 or 1200 rpms within ten seconds!!!!!If there are clothes(especialy wet ones)inside,the severity of the unballanced,high spinning tub's vibration will cause permanent damage to the machine.Unlike the actual cycle that sences the tub ballance,this does not ,and will not, stop untill you press either the timer dial to set the next test procedure or the power button to completely shut the unit off.to end the test(s) just press the power button. I hope this helps those who ,like myself,love their L.G.washers and want to learn as much as posible about them.That way,if service is ever needed,we can test the tech they send out to see if they know any more than we do about them.I actualy like the direct drive as aposed to belt drive.It is a bit quieter and less to go wrong. CHUCK | ||
| Post# 298991 , Reply# 16 8/24/2008 at 19:21 (5,720 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL) | ||
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Thanks, Chuck This may prove to be an invaluable tool. I will play with it tomorrow and see what turns up or especially if it acts up again | ||
| Post# 298994 , Reply# 17 8/24/2008 at 19:36 (5,720 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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power surges | ||
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Post# 299084 , Reply# 18 8/25/2008 at 08:07 (5,720 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Hi Andy Welcome! | ||
| Post# 299118 , Reply# 20 8/25/2008 at 11:34 (5,719 days old) by rayjay (Carteret, New Jersey) | ||
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Hi Andy Hi Andy. Welcome aboard. Ray her from New Jersey also. I have the LG WM2032HW If you can email me the service manual, it would be much appreciated. My email address is in my profile. Thanks Ray | ||
| Post# 299126 , Reply# 21 8/25/2008 at 12:22 (5,719 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL) | ||
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What's the story, Ray What has your ewxperience been with it? Any problems? Inquiring minds want to know! | ||
| Post# 299194 , Reply# 24 8/25/2008 at 19:03 (5,719 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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turn on the power button and go directly to the spin speed selector.Once you press it,it goes direcly to the drain and spin mode(12 minutes)OR as I showed you yesterday,press spin speed and soil level buttons hold them in and press power.one press will take you directly to pump out.Press the power button to turn it off.
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| Post# 299201 , Reply# 25 8/25/2008 at 19:43 (5,719 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL) | ||
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Thanks, Chuck I apologize for not trying that. Now I know and wont forget! I knew that list woudl come in handy! | ||
| Post# 299230 , Reply# 26 8/25/2008 at 21:44 (5,719 days old) by andrewinorlando () | ||
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Steve - if it's any consolation, the LG dishwasher has performed flawlessly so far that I have had it. Quiet, efficient, huge capacity and reliable. No regrets with it, and it's very easy to service if needed (of course, I had to take it apart just once!!) | ||
| Post# 299292 , Reply# 27 8/26/2008 at 07:34 (5,719 days old) by rayjay (Carteret, New Jersey) | ||
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Steve, I recall I had the "LE" problem only once. I unplugged it and then plugged it in again. The machine has been fine since. That was a year ago. Ray | ||
| Post# 299508 , Reply# 29 8/27/2008 at 08:40 (5,718 days old) by rayjay (Carteret, New Jersey) | ||
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Hi Steve, I like my machine also. It does a really great job cleaning. Maybe you should call in for service? It could be something simple. Let me know how you make out. Ray | ||
| Post# 299642 , Reply# 31 8/27/2008 at 17:48 (5,717 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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the warranty is 2 years parts 1 year labor on the entire unit and the motor is covered (parts only)the following 5 years.You need the serial number and a call to L.G.to find out the date of manufacturing.Then,call the seller and ask them their date of pchse.That is when the warranty kicks in.If they did not regester it,you may want to try and see if L.G.will repair it for free after you,yourself call and regester it.I did that once with a combo I found at the junk yard!L.G.honored it after I pitched a royal bi--h on how I did not understand why my friend who gave it to me should have to give me a receipt and make me find out how much they paid for it.After that and a 6 month wait for my part,they increased the coverage another year!!!
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| Post# 299714 , Reply# 33 8/27/2008 at 22:00 (5,717 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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| Post# 299716 , Reply# 34 8/27/2008 at 22:01 (5,717 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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Post# 300602 , Reply# 37 9/1/2008 at 10:52 (5,712 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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CHUCK!!!! | ||
| Post# 300677 , Reply# 38 9/1/2008 at 16:02 (5,712 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL) | ||
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Thanks, Andy Andy, just wanted you to know that the service manual you sent me as referenced above came in handy today when the LG died again. Was able to troubleshoot it out of the manual and it is back in service again. Now let's see how long it runs from now 'til whenever! | ||
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Post# 300684 , Reply# 39 9/1/2008 at 17:01 (5,712 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Seem To Recall | ||
| Post# 300715 , Reply# 40 9/1/2008 at 20:47 (5,712 days old) by turboace (Wilmington, NC) | ||
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stevet, | ||
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Post# 300743 , Reply# 41 9/2/2008 at 00:08 (5,712 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia) |
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so what was the problem? | ||
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Post# 796255 , Reply# 46 11/27/2014 at 17:07 (3,434 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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powerful clean If that isn't enough, my mom's washer took on the sturdiest cottons, especially smelly dirty jeans. I've heard stories where people say that these washers hadn't taken dirt and stains out of clothes, but my mom's lg's have been performing and still perform flawlessly since day 1. CLICK HERE TO GO TO GELaundry4ever's LINK | ||
| Post# 796281 , Reply# 47 11/27/2014 at 22:49 (3,434 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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