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Thread Number: 85993
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
LG TurboWash |
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| Post# 1105531 1/22/2021 at 16:18 (1,188 days old) by IIIJohnnyMacIII (North Carolina) | ||
Would the LG TurboWash jets prone to getting gummed up with gunk over a period of time or do they self clean? Also, when the TurboWash jets run rinse water, wouldn’t some of the residual dirt residue from the wash get mixed in with the clean wash water?
Also, if the water is set to warm do the heaters kick on to keep the water warm during the wash cycle or does the heater only work with the initial fill? Lastly. What are your thoughts on the LG 3900? | ||
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| Post# 1105541 , Reply# 1 1/22/2021 at 18:39 (1,188 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
 I've had my 3900 since last June and I really like it. The Normal cycle with an extra rise takes 35 minutes. Adding options can add to wash time considerably, but it's nice to have that flexibility. A few days ago, I splattered some grease on some Chinos while frying something on the stove. When the grease stains were still present after a regular wash, I ran them again using the steam option and the stains are gone.
As for your other questions, I don't have all the answers. However, I think the heater is only used on cycles when the "Extra Hot" temperature is selected. I think the heater maintains that temperature throughout the wash portion of the cycle, though I'm not positive about that.
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Post# 1105544 , Reply# 2 1/22/2021 at 18:57 (1,188 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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Post# 1105547 , Reply# 3 1/22/2021 at 19:06 (1,188 days old) by lakewebsterkid (Dayton, Ohio) |
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hot do your machines fill with tap hot when using either the extra hot or hot settings? | ||
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Post# 1105554 , Reply# 4 1/22/2021 at 19:47 (1,188 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 1105614 , Reply# 5 1/23/2021 at 03:10 (1,188 days old) by Logixx (Germany) |
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Yes, water from the jet system will get mixed with fresh water from the rinse fill. That's the case with all these systems, though and it's not a lot of water.
As far as the temp is concerned, there's a recent thread on Facebook about LG's wash temperature: "I think I need to start looking for a new washer. I have the LG4370. When I first got it, I thought it was great. But now I’m realizing either something is wrong with it (LG says it’s fine) or it’s running correctly and this is just the way things are. I’ve recently discovered that I don’t get hot water unless I use sanitary or allergen. Every other cycle, when hot is selected, only gets up to 40-43C. Several cycles allow me to add steam. I tried adding steam to the bulky and heavy duty cycle and the heavy duty cycle got the hottest at 42c while bulky stayed at 38c. I never select any other temp, only hot. Even the clean cycle was only 41. When I had an LG made Kenmore elite, the cleaning cycle got very hot. I’m so disappointed. I’m kinda considering going back to a top loader. 😔" | ||
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Post# 1105635 , Reply# 6 1/23/2021 at 10:39 (1,187 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Here's my observation. All of LG's latest models being the WM3900, WM4000, WM4200, and WM4500 all have energy star ratings of 105 KWH annually and that spans tub sizes of 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 cu. ft.
Now Whirlpool, their 4.5 cu. ft. WFW5620 and WFW6620 have annual energy ratings of 105 kwh. The closet depth 4.3 cu. ft. WFW862CHW is rated at 116 kwh. It's a slightly bit smaller than the previous two mentioned, but uses more electricity. The TOL WFW8620 and WFW9620 are both 5.0 cu. ft. drums and are rat3ed at 151 kwh. Conversely, the 3 Maytag models with sizes of 4.3, 4.8, and 5.0 cu. ft. are rated at 128, 143, and 159 KWH. And compare that to LG's 5.0 cu. ft. models that still only use 105 kwh. Telling me the software is different for the last 3 models vs. the first two mentioned from Whirlpool and the higher usage rating is because the heater is defaulted to be used more. Another reason why I prefer Whirlpool over LG. I'll gladly use more electricity to heater maintenance. That's why I prefer a front loader with a heater. | ||
| Post# 1105638 , Reply# 7 1/23/2021 at 11:27 (1,187 days old) by jaums (Silver Spring, MD 20906 USA) | ||
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Heater? I was wondering about my LG WashTower's water heating. WKEX200HWA I'd suppose use of an electric meter that shows "instant" current usage would reveal when the water heater kicks in? Or if it heats at various levels, a low level might be difficult to detect what with all of the motors/pumps running off and on and at various speeds? | ||
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Post# 1105695 , Reply# 9 1/24/2021 at 00:29 (1,187 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI) |
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Correct me if I'm wrong but | ||
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Post# 1105698 , Reply# 10 1/24/2021 at 01:03 (1,187 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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David, I've looked up the energy start rating for my current Duet and it's stated as using 114 kwh/year. In the 9 years I've had the washer, I've used the "Normal/Casual" cycle les than 10 times. And the first 6 years I refused to use the cycle. With Combo52' suggestion, I did try it a few times with using Hot water. but it still mixes warm and cold water with hot and it uses so little water and it cools down so quickly in the 10 minute wash of normal soil, it's tepid to cool at best when it drains. It's unacceptable to me and clothes still put off an odor during that first spin from the vent signifies things aren't satisfactorily clean. that's the only time I have the problem,. but then again, I'm educated and am not stupid to use Normal cycle for most things. I want warm and I want hot. I won't settle for dumbed down temperatures. the same with my dishwasher. I will add heat to water.
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Post# 1105701 , Reply# 11 1/24/2021 at 03:08 (1,187 days old) by Logixx (Germany) |
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LG's don't seem to use their heater much. Continuation of the FB thread.
"I’m so frustrated. The initial fill is always hot, the temp will read 50-56c, then it starts filling with cold water till it hits 40c. You would think heavy duty and whitest whites might use water hotter than that but nope. I don’t wanna have to use sanitize just to get hot water." | ||
| Post# 1105779 , Reply# 13 1/25/2021 at 09:32 (1,185 days old) by IIIJohnnyMacIII (North Carolina) | ||
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Thanks!
I appreciate all the help and insight.
The reason I ask is that I’ve come to the realization that I’m going to have to go with stacked units. My laundry room is the size of a closet and I’ve tried to make it work in a 9 x 4 room with a top loader, dryer, 100 gallon water heater, cat liter box, water dish and food bowl. It’s just not feasible and I’m going to have to go back to stacked front loaders. My old front loaders were Maytag 4000 series with the heater (basically Whirlpool duets without the extra rinse option). They were excellent at stain removal, but poor at rinsing. So, this tax season I’m getting some front loaders. Right now I’ve been looking at the stacked Speed Queen without a heater, but two extra rinses. The LGs with the Turbo Wash and heater, the new GEs, and now added the Whirlpools and Maytags with the suggestions in this thread. Since I have a water heater 1 foot away from the washer I have no issue getting 145 degree hot water into the machine within seconds so I’m not sure if I would benefit from a heater unless they work in a manner that stabilized the was water temp during long wash cycles. | ||
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Post# 1105838 , Reply# 15 1/25/2021 at 18:05 (1,185 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Jaums, tihs is what I've figured out. Your washer has 6 cycles plus Sanitary as a special cycle. Your hot is the equivalent most likely of other LG front loader's Extra Hot. Your very warm is most likely Hot. Steam s an option for Normal, Heavy Duty, and Bedding. One of the Downloaded cycles include Whitest Whites and Allergene. Those two cycle most likely use the heater and I think steam is an option for both of those also. Your smart plug will be able to show you when the heater is engaged. And steam option will also do the same.
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Post# 1105846 , Reply# 16 1/25/2021 at 19:19 (1,185 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI) |
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Bob,
I agree with you about hot washes. My point about the energy guides is the annual usage is based on the energy used to agitate and spin the clothes and run the drain pump, and also based on the energy used by your water heater to heat the water used during the normal cycle. I doubt any washer engages the built-in heater during the normal wash cycle. So perhaps WP washers use more hot water than LGs, causing their annual usage to be higher?
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Post# 1105984 , Reply# 18 1/27/2021 at 10:58 (1,183 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1105990 , Reply# 19 1/27/2021 at 11:55 (1,183 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1105995 , Reply# 20 1/27/2021 at 12:23 (1,183 days old) by Logixx (Germany) |
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Samsung
You'll find this phasing in every manual, even from years ago. Well, at least they are honest about it.
If you select NORMAL or HEAVY DUTY, you may notice the washer supplying cold water. This is normal because the machine is designed to reduce power consumption. In these cycles, the water temperature for Level 5 is similar to bath-water temperatures, and Level 3 is similar to comfortable swimming pool temperatures. | ||
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Post# 1106069 , Reply# 22 1/27/2021 at 23:25 (1,183 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Reply # 13 Hi John, The SQ Stack will use all hot water if you select hot, being so close to the WH you will get great results with it.
I am loving my new SQ FL washer, It works great and does not fool around balancing etc.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1106072 , Reply# 23 1/27/2021 at 23:49 (1,183 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI) |
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There is a key combo you can use to check the water temp. Hold down the temp button and then try pressing each button on the left side of the control panel until it displays the temp (in degrees C). You should be able to display the RPMs by holding down the spin speed button and the same button you did to display the temp.
On older models the delay wash button along with temp or spin speed would be the correct combo. Not sure what it is on the wash tower since it has fewer buttons. | ||
| Post# 1106079 , Reply# 24 1/28/2021 at 01:27 (1,183 days old) by IIIJohnnyMacIII (North Carolina) | ||
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Nice John! | ||
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Post# 1106141 , Reply# 25 1/28/2021 at 18:52 (1,182 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI) |
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John! | ||
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