The BEST combo washer dryer in the world? Testing the GE Ultrafast vs. LG Combowash systems!
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- In this video, I compare the GE PFQ97HSPVDS and the LG WM6998HBA Ventless combo washer/dryer units. These units are "One and Done" so you can wash then dry without needing to change units. They are also both ran on 120v, which is much lower than typical dryers.
Link to buy the WM6998HBA: bit.ly/3UlIBEC
Link to buy the GE Ultrafast 2-in-1 : bit.ly/3QxO5KF
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
01:39 - Size Comparison Between the GE and LG Units
03:00 - Difference in Interfaces, Wash and Dry Modes
04:20 - Comparison between GE SmartHQ app and LG ThinQ App
05:24 - Testing 8lb Small Mixed Laundry Load
08:08 - Testing Queen Size Comforter in Both Units
09:06 - Noise Level of GE Ultrafast Combo Unit
11:26 - Noise level of LG 2 in 1 Combo Unit
13:05 - Heavy Towel & Bedding Load - 12lb / 5.5kg
16:57 - Final Wash & Dry Totals
17:34 - Heat Pump Comparison
18:52 - Filter & Coil Comparison
21:05 - Warranty Difference Between Companies
21:55 - Possible Failure Points of Units Based on Similar Units
24:45 - Final Comparisons & Opinion
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@@Detroitblue , I wouldn't know about his physical presence. I've never met the man in person, though I'm sure he's as fine a human being in person as he is on his videos.
@@CroneLife1 Maybe "Physical Presence was a poor choice of words. But I am trying to indicate that his appearance is more captivating in uniform.
LG owner here. Not mentioned, the LG has all DC inverter pumps which are amazing. No more loud AC hum during drains. My quick review. Washer is an absolute 10/10. Quick, quiet, large size. Dryer is an 8 of 10. Some loads come out slightly damp, but most are very dry. Also, lint is a thing. Especially on the gasket. Sometimes you will find a small bit on your clothes here and there. I have 2 small pets. If you have large pets, you may find more. Pro tip. This machine is awesome for laundry at night. Love waking up to clothes ready to fold and no more laundry day on the weekend. Also, the energy savings are quite large. Yeah, the dryer uses half or even less compared to vented dryer, but the bigger savings are in not sending up to 9000 cu/ft. of conditioned air out of your living space into the outdoors. Depending on how cold or hot it is outside and how much laundry you do, this could be huge.
As a note, on the LG in-depth review, I did mention the DC pump. I tried not to re-do every comparison as that may of ran 40min and people would stop watching.
You can download an overnight cycle for the LG which keeps the clothes tumbling after they dry until you get back to them. Good feature. No wrinkles.
I can't wrap my head around yall just now discovering condenser dryers....
@@Progan666 this isn't a condenser dryer as you know it. These both use heatpumps and evaporator coils to condense the water, not ambient air.
Condenser dryers are DOA in the US. Vented is prominent here which is similar costs, but superior performance. This unit features a heat pump dryer and yeah, its cheaper to run but a few sacrifices are made. @@Progan666
We purchased the older version of the LG washer/dryer back in 2022. It’s a wonderful machine, and I enjoy having the extra space in my tiny home. Sometimes I have to dry towels again, but other than that I have no complaints!
This was a great review of these devices. Love the facts and data! Nice job!
We have had the GE for 8 months now and it’s been great with no issues!!
Same!! I love it
We love our GE combo unit. We don’t use softener so it’s super clean in the inside! Just stay ahead of the lint; like you have to do with ANY dryer!
How is it so far been almost a year now for you ?
Still works great! Clean the filters. Pretty much it. Works like a champ. We average 70 cycles every 90 days.
The video I have been waiting for! Going to watch it again. Wish I had run into this channel when I was redoing my kitchen. I'm getting stuck on your videos btw :)
Ben keep your awesome videos coming. Love all your videos as they are very informative. Thank you
Glad you like them! I'm gonna do a refrigerator video soon like this. Got a Samsung I want to tear apart and judge, hehe
This was a totally Awesome informative video! I’m currently considering buying one of the combo washer/dryers units. This type of video is what every consumer needs before making a purchase! ❣️
That’s very altruistic of you for giving away your LG! 🤙
Ben’s Appliances makes the BEST reviews… No nonsense and super-thorough for a proper evaluation of the pros & cons. Good job on this specific episode! 💕 I love truth above all else. And my new LG’s are still a charm to own. P.S: Love the comparative comprehensive chart after tests.
Thanks!!!
His GE review solidified our purchase and 3 months later, I still don't regret buying it. I hope YT knows how good of a content creator this is. Finding this info from a salesperson is really difficult as they have brand loyalty for their company. I don't need brand loyalty, I need to know what different brands offer! Ben really is the best. Thank you for saying it.
OMG you are my new favorite product tester! This was AMAZING for anyone as anal retentive as I am and will delay a purchase just to avoid an unknown quirk I cannot stand that makes me resent my purchase!
We bought the GE when it first came out and it's the only appliance that has ever been life changing. No more stinky laundry from sitting too long. Just put clothes in and 2 hrs later it's done. Auto detergent, auto softener, smart app. Just a great overall machine. I bought at a significant discount as an introductory offer, but it would have been worth it at it's regular price.
Agreed. No more "laundry days" waiting for the machines to finish just so I can sit around to swap clothes. Honestly changed my life.
What was the introductory price.
I was leaning that way too, but I really like the bigger drum size of the LG and the optional tiny wash pedestal. But everything else seems better on the GE.
@@jvance6 I think it was about a 2 thousand. I bought it, then it went on sale, then I had to complain to HD until they gave me the sale price. They did though.
@@hjc0706 hey, no brand shaming here! We love that Ben does such a good job that you can pick the right machine for your lifestyle. I'm so glad you found em. Good luck!
Just got a used dryer with loose change, I Google how to open, and low and behold it’s the exact same model dryer in this video, thanks for the quick basic and easy to follow video
YES to the Buffalo Blue Cheese! Those Combos are my go-to for road trips. 😄
Putting one of these in my master bath, took out the huge whirlpool tub, perfect replacement! No 220v and no vent needed!
Neat!
I think you mean 240v.
That too, ha! @@Resist4
@@SteveSherman-ij5gm it’s not the same thing. There was a reason why they went from 110v/220v to 120v/240v.
@@Resist4 110/120 is the same. Appliances are made with a rather big tolerance to work on both voltages. For EU (230v) the tolerance of the grid itself is 195,5v upto 253v
Man you are way to underrated you earned a new sub!
I appreciate it!
This is so useful - thank you!
After having the unit a while the length seem to stick a lot less to the coils and duck. Purchased the GE appliance brushes and didn't have to modify my filter. Happy with the unit now
Just purchased the LG and when I connected it to the app it added a free 2nd year of full coverage. Wasn't expecting that so it was a nice surprise. If companies want people to adopt these machines they should be offering long 5+ year warranties.
Nice!
I bought the LG and so far it has been amazing, plus the drawer below is useful. A couple of loads have been mildly damp, but I have never owned a dryer that I didn't frequently have to run more than once. Glad I bought it over the GE.
Great content. Thanks!
Fantastic job. Very thorough review
I purchased a GE Ultra fast approximately 8months ago. I have had to have 3 separate tech visits to fix the Drain Pump both times that either clogged or stopped spinning due to lint being trapped in the pump. The Tech himself suggested that I return the model as his opinion was that the model wasn't ready yet. Currently in the process of returning my GE Ultrafast
escalate the service ticket to the CCP Consumer Affairs Dept.
Curious, did they replace the pump the 1st visit?
Did they Flush the assembly before they installed the same or new pump?
Possibly you have a bad pump and cleaning it is not the solution. Have it replaced.
What the hell are you washing that is shedding so much of its fabric ? Do you have large long hair dog(s) or cat(s) ?
Great review thanks. 😊
I love Ben and all of his videos and as an appliance repairman some of his videos have been very helpful to me however I don't understand why people would want to get one of these units that takes 4 to 6 hours to do one load of clothes when a regular set of washer and dryers can do both and under 2 hours especially if you have a large family with lots of laundry but for me the biggest drawback on any of these units is just wait until the warranty expires and you have to call a repairman like myself out to repair it will be an astronomical repair bill😮😢😢
We bought two of the LG units and so far so good. There has been some quirky behavior, though. For instance, I came home the other night after leaving a load in the washer running when we left. When we returned, it said it had about 50 minutes left in the drying cycle. I came back about 20 minutes later and that had changed to 2 hours 36 minutes (!!??). I paused the load and took some of the clothes out. All were perfectly dry. Weird.
I had a smaller LG combo unit when I lived in California for years and had nothing but good experiences with it. However when one uses a combo unit... I did have to adjust my laundry routine. Most of the time I would run the wash only and just hung my shirts up to air dry.
The comparison and explanation in your video was quite thorough. The one question that I have is, how does the cleaning ability compare between the two machines? Thanks!
Update on 2 GE Profile Combo Units... as of today, approximately 50 to 60 loads have been run in each unit with 0 buildup of "anything" on the Coil / Condenser!
The modified filters have 0 issues.
I vacuum the filters minimum once a week or when the machine notifies to do it. Once a week for me is laundry for 5 people across both machines.
I continue to post videos of the modified filters during the cleaning process and inspect the modifications, and they are holding up Excellent.
I will be putting together kits to be sold for the people that do not want to source the items and make everything fit on their own. I will prepare pre-done Kits of everything that is needed with simple instructions to follow that will take no more than 5 to 10 Minutes to complete.
Kits as of now will start at $35- + Shipping. Includes pre-cut weather stripping for Top and Bottom, Weather stripping for the Rear, and a choice of upgraded Filter Pad. Electrostatic style or Merv 8 Style Media is white color on entry side, and (tacky) surface on exit side. The tacky surface stops the finer particles from passing through the filter. The pads are washable, however as of 2 months on them, vacuuming is working just fine.
For the best protection, you can just replace them every 4 to 6 months also. The tacky surface will collect the finest of lint and keep it out of the coil without causing restriction of airflow. The primary screen is the biggest area that needs to be kept clean.
Latest addition to the Filter also includes Plastic hold down washers to keep the pad centered and locked in place so no gaps can occur in the housing.
I spent a lot of time and money to make this bullet proof, and it keeps my OCD in check LOL.
Contrary to what end users believe, if you do not modify the filter, cleaning it after every load will actually cause more problems. The reason for this is lint is getting on or past the upper and lower rail assembly and working its way past the filter. Every time you pull out the filter, clumps of lint will get by or shoved to the rear of the assembly which cannot easily be seen or cleaned.
Hellooo today is my lucky day! my GE ultrafast will be delivered next weekend and I've heard about the lint clogs 😮 How can I purchase your custom filter?
@@dawnc477 should have available within the week.
What area are you located…
Great, I'm in Massachusetts
@@dawnc477 Ben has done amazing incredible job educating us on these new machines. He’s the best in tear down and detailed information.
Is the lg better or the other washer dryer ?
excellent video welldone
Absolutely awesome review! Subscribed 😊
Excellent video !
Just bought the newest LG model WM3998HBA only, now excited for this new wash combo for my new laundry area on upper floor whoot
The 3998 is not new by any measure I can think of... that model is like, 6 or 7 years old now.
Can't add anything to the GE but I've had the LG for a month now and it's a God send. I love everything about it. Every wash+dry is about 2 hrs. The longest was about 3:15 on 10 full size towels. Average electricity is about 1khw with the towels being 1.5kwh. It's an amazing technology. I got the LG for $1699 through their website. I would pick the LG purely for the looks and size. The LG is modern looking.
Did you get the WM6998?
@@bensappliancesandjunk Yes sir. I bought it direct from LG. I guess we're lucky it's working perfectly for us. We got it for $1699 because it's through LG partner site.
We just returned a brand new GE. It needed a new control unit right out of the box. Our repairman said they get lots of warranty calls on the newer GE washers and dishwashers. Was really disappointed as we wanted it to work.
Great content!
Ben,
I caught the total water usage between the two. Question:
1) Does the Extra Water option on the GE (+3 gal to main wash and to rinse cycles) add *noticeably* more water in the tub?
2) For the LG, does Extra Rinse +3 just mean 3 *additional* rinse cycles but no increase in water during each?
3) Is there any way to add water to the main wash cycle on the LG?
Why do I ask? Because we use additives like washing soda and percarbonate, and I've found having more water helps keep the load from feeling tacky after the rinse is done on a front loader. Sometimes, I run it through an extra wash cycle (fast wash) just to rinse it better. This is on our current compact front loader, so hoping to grab one of these combos soon.
Thanks so much for the thorough testing!
Hey @Bens Appliances and Junk, thanks so much for these videos. I got an one of these LG's delivered this week and like it so far. Question for you, I noticed that a small number of the heat pump coils were damaged and bent in. Obviously this was done in it's installation in the factory. Is that something you would look to have the unit replaced over?
No, you can get a fin brush to re arrange them and proper cleaning may move them, so getting the brush is going to be needed almost regardless
One consideration I haven’t heard addressed yet: lack of space isn’t the only reason to choose a two-in-one model; lack of ventilation is another. In an older apartment or condo building one may not have the option of venting the dryer anywhere.
Please keep in contact with the family you donate the GE too. Maybe if they are okay with it you can do a 1 yr check up to see how the machine is holding up. Same would be great with the LG.
My main interest in picking one is the no longer having to move heavy wet clothes or forgetting clothes then having to rerun it.
just so you're aware on the lg you can turn on the dry function in the bedding mode its just not automatically on for some reason. This is a great and thorough review that was unbiased. yale appliances did a comparison a couple of days ago and they completely left out power consumption on the units only talking about dry times and told a lot of half truths and an outright lie when he said that lg does not have their own repair technicians.
LG does have their own techs, but a lot of people argue in the comments about the number of them. The reality is that there aren't a ton of companies that do LG warranty anymore, and most that do it, are COD for the most part. But as I mentioned to someone else, I love working on LGs out of warranty because they're generally reliable & easy to use.
i had to have a tech come out for my first unit that was defective and he was out 4 days after being scheduled by lg i was surprised it was that quick especially since I'm in a mountain area an hour away from a city. just bothered me when he said they don't have any and uses it as a reason people should choose the ge.
@@bensappliancesandjunk
26:23 Very informative 🎉 Thank you!
Thanks. It would be interesting to have a comparison of the washing performance of each of these. I've always had LG's (3 sets of them) and none have ever given me a lick of trouble.
I just bought the Samsung laundry combo and am still deciding if I like it. Not too many videos of it out there yet. Please do one!
I'm curious... what's leaving you undecided about it?
Hey Ben, is the weight you quoted for each unit correct, or is the weight you displayed correct? It seems like they are mixed up. 2:20.
Also, why is the LG using so much water?
Buffalo Blue Cheese is an excellent choice. Well done.
so far i love my all in one lg
A note for viewers, he could have added the Dry Cycle to the Bedding setting as well as the Towel setting, by touching the Dry button at the right and adding it to the wash cycle before starting the load. No reason to come back after wash to run a dry.
I came to the comments to see if there was extra info on that. Thank you! I thought that was crazy!
Why didn't he do it is the question.
No clue. Maybe the same reason he did a chart to compare apples to strawberries by running the GE with an extra rinse and the LG with 3 extra rinses, and directly compared their water usage in the same chart.
@@0thundr0 I did get the answer I was looking for though. The condenser on the LG is undersized compared to the GE. Yes, it does make the LG nicer looking but no way do I want 4+hour dry times on anything ever. I put the GE in my rental and its great, almost the perfect machine but HUGE. I was hoping to get the LG for myself... but I'm refusing Costco delivery today based on this and other reviews. Too bad, Costco had the LG for $1899!
@@Finndian We have run 84 cycles in ours, and I have never seen 4 hour dry times. Our family of 4 washes full loads for every load. We have even washed comforters, and dog beds. We had a couple of loads in the first few days of ownership back in January that didn't do into dry mode, but there was a firmware update that fixed that. No more issues. Maybe people who are getting 4+ hour dry times need to put it on the internet and update. At the end of the day though, you have to buy what you feel will do the best for you. Good luck!
I wonder if the next iterations will be better when it comes to cleaning filters and lint build up on the heat shield
Awesome video Ben!!! I'm about to pick my WM6998 up soon (been on display at my store lol) and I'm excited. One thing I've been reading, both in discussions and in the LG service information, is that maximum spin speed is only used on the "AI Wash & Dry" mode, whereas "Wash & Dry" is limited to I think 1100 rpm? I forget... Almost feels like LG trying to punish us old-heads who subconsciously avoid the modes with marketing buzzwords. lmao!
It's easily modified to v high spin. I did not see anything in my tests that made me think the AI gated the spin speed
@@bensappliancesandjunk that's actually really good to hear, cause I'm still probably going to pick the mode without AI because I know my brain subconsciously knows it's a marketing buzzword. Lmao
@@dregenius AI is most definitely not a marketing buzzword.
Absolutely AI is a buzzword. It’s just software, zeros and ones at the end of the day.
Hey! Would recommend an agitator or impeller? I’ve always had an agitator but getting ready to buy new washer
I gave you a thumbs up just because of the laugh at the Buffalo Blue Cheese! lol
I have never wanted so badly for a waster/dryer failure so I can impulse buy one of these things. However, I think I will wait for next year's model to see what changes they make after learning some lessons. Both are well engineered but clearly nothing is perfect and I bet a lot of little things will change in the upcoming revision.
Also I have one of those LG fridge's covered in the class action lawsuit and I am still furious. Lost hundreds in food they never covered, spent months waiting for repair, and the new motor is so loud that people constantly ask if my fridge is broken. So I am very not pleased to give them more money for another compressor.
I'm looking for one of those to save space, i could really use some extra storage space above the w/d but heard that those are not good as a standalone dryer.
Do they work without internet access?
Thanks for the comparison, just subscribed. I am leaning toward the LG washtower (WKHC202HBA) to give me the option of doing multiple loads quicker. I looked at their online manual and see it has a condensor conditioning maintenance cycle. If I understood it correctly you pour fluid into the filter recepticle and I guess it washes the condensor? Would this solve the condensor lint buildup issues with these heatpump units? Oh, they are on sale until 2/28/2024 and have an extra year manufacturer's warranty when you register your purchase.
Ben, this is the model you refer to at 25:55 in the video, right? So, do you have any input on this?
Curious how often new models are released for appliances - is it a yearly thing? These types of machines are very interesting to me and i wouldnt mind getting one, but preferably a second or later generation.
I don't have any info on that. My gut feeling is its probably more than a year out on something like this because its absolutely brand new, and it'd take time to get feedback and make REAL changes to flaws. Is it possible we see a new GE Ultrafast before end of year? Probably. But I doubt that model would have more than cosmetic changes that they had in the pipeline when it released.
25:51 What is the model of the new LG washtower with the bigger heat pump that uses 220v for the dryer?
By the way, I also have to have a appliance repair technician come out here multiple times replace parts have to take off work multiple hours and contact GE which requires at least an hour on hold before you are able to speak with anyone. My name issue is drying!
Hi I just came from whirlpool fridge video and I was wondering do you know how to turn the power on on one of them
Please review the LUWM101HWA. I would really like to know if it's worth it. The price is so high but the compact feature is so enticing.
I've been trying to locate the best option to clean the heat pump on my GE - soft bristles / possibly works with vacuum.. are there any recommendations?
I am leaning toward the GE to go into my tiny home. I am hearing from friends not to consider the combos because they collect and have issues with internal lint. They are saying repair service providers recommend never to purchase one due to the internal lint issue. Please advise on the issue with that issue.
I had the ge after the 3 weeks the compressors went bad and i had to return it
I'm about to watch the video and am looking forward to it.
I currently have an LG washer (top load) that Consumer Reports said was a best buy in 2014 (can't believe we've had it for 10 years!). It tends to tangle up the clothes and will not run if the garage is too hot. Texas summers are no joke so we really have to time the laundry carefully. I wish the washer and dryer hookups were inside the house. No matter what cycle we choose it doesn't seem to add enough water so there are times when some of the clothes don't get all the submerged.
We had an LG refrigerator that required the compressor to be replaced aftwr 4 years and it completely died last summer.... only lasted a total of 6 years (compressor was replaced about 2 years before it died at a cost of almost $1000, not covered under warranty). I'm really skittish about getting another LG appliance.
Ive had good luck with GE but that was before they were bought by Haier. Still I would love one of these combo machines that doesn't take all day to dry. We have about 10 to 15 minutes after the washer stops to get the clothes into the dryer before they start smelling mildewy when it's hot outside.
Consumer reports on washers caused me to never trust them again.
@@toomanymarys7355 Same here!
@@toomanymarys7355 Yeah, if Consumer Reports was reputable they would publish a separate document with each of their studies detailing how the data was collected, but they don't.
It would be really nice if you would do a review on the Samsung combo washer and dryer since it has larger capacity than both of these is it any good? Samsung claims it uses half the power of other makers units and half the water. It also has some really deep discounts right now.
Thanks for the great video!
Still very curious how the LG WashTower with Heat Pump Dryer compares to the LG WashCombo in terms of performance? Any chance you could get one of those and do a direct comparison between them?
that would be interesting, but I'd need to buy both unless I get them in a load. If I did get them in a regular load, thats definitely on the "To do" list
Ben, what’s strange is that I cannot find even a single actual review of the LG heat pump washtower on TH-cam from anyone, just talk about it, not an actual review or test of one.
I still don’t understand it on several fronts…. Why does it use a 240V/30A outlet for the dryer alone if it’s a heat pump and only actually uses a small fraction of the power of a regular dryer? Does it really have a larger heat pump than the washcombo? How could it that even fit inside it if so since it’s no larger than a standard washtower? How does it solve the lint problem if it’s that same design as a regular washtower dryer with the conventional lint filter? If the dryer in it’s so much bigger (7.2cf) than the drum in a washcombo (5.0cf), then does it work much better to dry clothes even if the heat pump and power usage is the same as the washcombo just because it has more room inside the drum to move the contents around while drying?
The specs of the heat pump washtower say that while you’re supposed to use a 240V/30A circuit, it only actually uses “4.1 amps” at 240V, which is only 8.2A at 120V, well below power delivered by the 120V 15A circuit required for a WashCombo.
Long story short, most people in market for a WashCombo could just as easily accommodate a heat pump WashTower in the same physical space, as the only difference is height. And even the height isn’t as different as it looks since the WashCombo realistically needs about a foot of clear space above it to comfortably access the top-mounted lint filter while the WashTower needs no space above it. Both are the same width, and the WashTower is actually a couple inches shallower.
Price also is same (often $2,000 on sale).
I need to make a decision soon, and would really appreciate a real review and test video from someone comparing these 2.
I need one of these - any one of these - for my house in Belize (hey - I didn't catch the rhyme... at the time). What is the availability of finding a unit to buy in Belize?
Can have something on drying for 4 hours and still not all the way dry and also too I don't know how you're supposed to do the GE shake on a king size comforter I throw my shoulder out.
Any insights to why the LG needs a 4 inch clearance in the back for install?
I wonder how these machines compare to heatpump wash and driers elsewhere in the world, like Panasonic for asia (did release in very small quantities at a short period of time outside of asia) or AEG for europe
This isn't new tech but it seems like manufacturers finally caught on how popular the concept would end up being in the US
Ha! Got me with the buffalo blue cheese bit.
How about the Samsung Bespoke?
Do you think putting the GE on the pedal (stand) will increase the vibration specifically during spin cycle ? So much vibration is transferred to the kitchen floor on anything higher than low spin
You have to sort clothes by type, like cottons and things that absorb a lot of water vs polyester blends that don't.
Can you confirm something on your GE unit if you still have it.
If you choose Wash Only, you cannot select More Water. Possible software update needed from them.
How about the KOOLMORE 2.7 cu. ft. All-in-One Washer and Dryer Combo?
Hello Ben. Just wondering why you used plus water on the comforter instead of just letting the AI do its thing?
Also, on the towels, why is it the dry time a separate event on the LG? Doesn’t the wash/dry run automatically?
I had people ask specifically for those kinds of washes, so I decided to use it on those loads
You are correct. On the LG, if he had hit the Dry button on the right side, before starting the Bedding cycle and the Towel cycle, it would have added the Dry cycle. No need to run separate cycles.
He Ben thanks for this great video comparison. I bought a LG Combowash a few weeks ago and it will not spin the water out of my pillows when I tried to wash them. This is my first front load washer so I am not too familiar with these is this a issue with the washer or normal?
Do you know what the spin speed is set at? Bedding is defaulted to a very low value, and that may be why. I tried to do the load of towels+blankets on bedding, and the time to dry was horrific. Like 5-6hrs to dry. But then I realized it was on medium spin. Towels is on high or very high, and it drained so much more water out, it was crazy.
I tried different spin speeds including the spin only setting and every time the pillows would get unbalanced and bang around and it would stop spinning before it got going fast. I pulled them out and rung them out myself in the sink and afterwards that allowed them to spin and dry. I wasn't sure if this was normal with a front load washer, the pillows did absorb a lot of water and were pretty heavy.
the most worrying part is that some companies have proprietary boards installed that controls the machine and only their personal are allowed to fix/replace these at a very high price. Not sure but i think it is Siemens.
😂😂😂 I laughed so hard with the ad
I want one of these all in ones, but it seems they're not ready yet.Maybe another 5-10 years? I hope my 7 year old Whirlpool Modular Washer holds up another 7 so I can get one of these. Otherwise I'll end up probably getting a speed queen.
Unfortunately, my experience has been bad. Bought the combo 8 months ago and I'm on my 5th technician visit. The major repairs have involved a motherboard replacement due to the machine going dead. Next, the entire heat pump assembly failed. The product is so new the technicians have never seen it or been trained on it. Keep in mind, the 10 year limited warranty only covers the motor (5 years for the heatpump) and excludes labor cost.
Feels like if you had purchased the combo and were on your 5th visit from a technician you’d know that the entire heat pump system has a 5 year warranty
@@sjf1232 I'm in year one so all parts and labor are covered. After one year they'll cover the part, but not the labor for an additional 4 years.
are front loaders better than top loaders for washer?
Could you stack 2 of those LGs? I have a really big family and would love to run 2 of these at once…
I like top loader washers
This is very convenient because if you buy two machines, you could double the speed of washing and drying. have one load of dark clothes have another load of light clothes in the other machine.. no more unloading out the washer to put in the dryer.
If you can afford two of these, just hire someone to do you laundry. Yikes appliances are getting expensive!
LG wash tower heatpump next please.
Would you consider mentioning the volume in kg of (dry) clothes, which is a way many washers and dryers are measured in the eu ?
I did for the 3rd load
man the water use is insane with lg, i am on low producing well, at first i was leaning lg but with the water use ge definetly would be the choice
Note I used multiple extra rinses. The normal loads between both machines were idenical
I never add extra rinse cycles to the LG. We have run over 60 loads, and I never felt like there was soap that wasn't rinsed. Went to this from separate washer and dryer units, and after over a month, I have not seen an increase in our water usage.
Off topic a bit... Of all new washer/driers combo or separate sets, which are the most efficient, time wise, so that a family of 5 can get the wash done quickly and the clothes come out clean and are nearly bone dry instead of damp?
(edit) Oh, and I'm not interested in any models that require an online account of any kind where the manufacturer can simply decide they aren't supporting that model after 4 years turning those units into very large door stops, or where the manufacturer can institute some kind of DRM to require you use their brand of detergent or whatever, like HP has done with their printers.
If you must do all laundry in a day, a combo unit is not for you. If you are able to start a load 2-3 nights a week, that will make things work. I've actually shifted my laundry to during the week, ready to fold in the morning. No more is done on the weekend, and I appreciate having that time back.
Loved the GE, however the lid lock sensor gave out after 7 months after purchase. (The machine will not open at all). Have been dealing with GE customer service trying to get it repaired for close to a month now. (Weve been using local laundry mats since). GE contracts the repairs to local repairmen and we have had horrid experiences with 3 of em that came out. It is a great machine when it is running but keep in mind that just because its under warranty does not mean they will fix it in a timely manner.
Washer 10/10
GE warranty service 1/10
Sounds like by the time my non-smart, basic, bland appliances die, there will be combo units on v5.0 that are worth buying... Did I mention it only cost me $7 to replace the belt on my dryer drum four years ago?
I was going to make a joke about the tortilla shell combos, but apparently they discontinued them... *flips table*
What is the model number of the new LG heat pump wash tower that you mention at the end of the video?
WKCH202, I believe
Any plans on comparing either of these to Samsung's new all in one? We plan on buying one of the three this Memorial Day.
Eventually, yes. But not soon honestly.
First off Thanks for all the info! Wow, That was alot of Stats! Secondly I think they are both Over Engineered pieces of crap and prone to major failures. I will continue to use my 30 year old GE washer and dryer, Thank you! And Third I agree With your flavor choice of combo's! Yumm!
We love it, but having problem is that it keeps drying. It said 12 minutes, then it goes to 5 min, then back to 18 minutes. It could stay on all night and never shut off if i did not. Samsung is confused of what causes it but may be a sensor. Otherwise it works really well and a spacesaver with no stupid gas or lint output.
Can these units be winterized. We would only use the unit in a seasonal setting.
In my unprofessional opinion,
1. I would run the cleaning cycle First,
2.Then remove the Hoses off the rear of the unit,
3. Open the Drain Filter Door. As an additional option, put a Wet Dry Vac on the Drain for a second.
4. Empty out the Soap and Fabric dispensers, clean them well.
5. Leave the door cracked open
6. Unplug from Electric.
Good to go. The Unit will dry itself after the cleaning.
I hate my GE being taller, yet it still has a flat usable top compared to the LG which has the stupid dryer filter on top which then rules out putting a counter or anything else above it. I do not know about the LG, but I do not like the GE filter always feeling damp when it is being cleaned, or the clothes feeling slightly damp when they are removed. My old Maytag dryer was awesome for putting coats and clothes in for a few minutes to warm / freshen them up, yet the GE at least this is impossible. It also seems to take much longer to do some simple functions.
I push the "extra dry" button on big loads on my GE and I find it totally dries with only about 10-15 extra minutes.
I might be wrong, but I think the LG lawsuit chaos is around the linear compressor, not rotary style.
You are correct. But everyone wanted me to mention it or discuss it from the last video, so I mentioned it here
I think a huge issue that is overlooked is the fact that it uses a refrigerant style compressor which in 2025 the US has banned manufacturing of hcfc refrigerant style machines and existing machines must be sold by end of 2026. That's not to say you won't be able to get refrigerant for maybe the next 5 years but you will pay an astronomical amount if your system is leaking. Basically this style washer dryer design is obsolete within a year that is unless both GE and LG swap over to the mildly flammable refrigerant if they haven't already. That's not including the fact if refrigerant leaks out over time and there are a lot more moving parts in the machine as opposed to a standard coil dryer. I think it's a great concept, but very expensive if needed to be serviced. Don't get me wrong I love what this washer dryer is looking to achieve however I think the future looks very grim for it based on the ruling in 2020 on hcfcs. If you're looking to get a washer dryer like this style I would wait perhaps another 5 years before pulling the trigger on one.