Yes, I teach high school engineering (we focus on robotics, CAD, CAM etc) the kids now don't have a good show like How it's Made or myth busters that piques their interest early. I use Jerry Rig Everything, Mark Rober, I Like to Make Stuff and a few others to show the design process. But the large scale factory tour is harder to find. Especially with good explanations.
I work at one of the mills that turns iron ore into those steel coils seen in the beginning of the video. It's great seeing what happens to those coils, hope to see more factory tours!
I saw one bounce across the highway in Birmingham, AL one time. Very destructive, it was on a portion of raised highway through downtown. It busted holes in the road bed that were nearly big enough for a man to fall through.
@@Arek_R.i work For nasa and i know that they dont use metal for spaceships. The most common metals used by nasa are: gold, titanium, nickel, aluminum for a blanket of protection for their satellites and spaceships and even space telescopes. Tho i cant say much about the other materials cuz its classified information
The heat pump cycle in the dryer is really nice. Basically there are heat exchangers A and B and the heat pump is heating A while cooling B. Air flows through A, heating up, then enters the drum. There it picks up moisture from the clothes. Then, the moist warm air exits the drum and heads to B where it cools down, releasing it's moisture as condensation. The condensate is collected in a tub or directed to the drain pipe. After this, air circles back to A and the process starts over.
Its the norm for those kind of machines in south america as well, I have a LG that is washer and dryer and works just like that, you can hear and see the moisture going out the water drain pipe, and its cold
I don’t even mind that this is a complete ad for LG, showing the entire process and how the washing machine is made and if the only way they’ll let him have that kind of access to film and explain it, tho I’m sure they crafted a perfect scene in the factory to make it look better that’s just normal PR, its still extremely cool.
This was neat to watch. Its a really big facility for sure, and I thought the Kitchen Aid facility that I work at was huge. I'm sure that the employees working here feel something special working at such an advanced facility.
My wife and I purchased the LG wash tower (not the heat pump version) a few months ago. We absolutely love it. Such a great appliance for those that have trouble reaching controls on a conventional stackable unit. Great video Zach, love the channel more and more each week.
I'm a mechanic in a industrial setting somewhat similar to this and still think it's so cool to see how things are made. We've come a long way even just since the 90s. It's incredible to think where we'll be in another 10
I'm an appliance repair tech and seeing that LG is made in the US is super interesting! Their laundry products are pretty good, but I'd be lying if I said I never work on them. They have issues with their HAL effect sensor on the motor breaking and not sensing that the tub is spinning/motor is turning. Also, their compressors in their fridges are constantly going out. Granted that is the old model compressors, but LG is the most consistent compressor swap I have to do. I wouldn't purchase one of their fridges, but if I saw their laundry products on sale I would considering picking them up.
I'm also an appliance repair tech and, yeah, I agree with pretty much all of this. LG Laundry products are pretty bulletproof, but kitchen appliances are another story. Other very common issue with their washers is the drain pump is pretty much the cheapest thing on the planet. They fail often, thankfully they're cheap and easy to replace.
How are they for parts availability? That seems to be the biggest issue that I've had with appliances. Companies don't make parts so that you can't repair your appliance and you need to buy a new one
I sell a lot of these and it is cool to see how they are made. Only issues I see with the LG units is the drum gaskets are sometimes not installed correctly or warped on front-loading machines. Other than that, I've observed a lower failure rate than most other brands. If any washing machine repair people can comment on the gaskets, it would actually be appreciated. If it is something I can easily fix in the store, that would be cool.
@@Warp2090they also for the most part, have a built in agitating function. An upright machine has to have a mechanical agitator. I have one and don’t really love it but it does clean good. Sucks having to clean the gasket all the time I can’t really close it or it will get funky smelling.
I have a WashTower myself (even made a couple videos about it!) and absolutely love it. Such a great product and almost 2 years’ on its given us no trouble or issues whatsoever.
Major lowering of the labour cost, and ensuring all the critical precision jobs are always done right every time. Yes the initial costs are very high, but they probably have already earned back that cost in lower warranty costs, and in much lower on the line fixes as well. Plus removing all the on line cosmetic damage, that makes the machine immediately a "second grade" unit, and a much lower selling price from the factory, basically selling it at cost, and making no profit at all from it.
@@GCAT01Living A factory scratch and dent is cheaper, though normally these go into sales for commercial use, who want a lower price, and do not worry about a tiny bit of cosmetic damage, because they will run the machine into the ground in 3 years anyway, then toss it out and replace it.
Love my LG front load washer, super cool to see how its made, never realised they had such an advanced factory. Awesome video as always and thanks for the insight!
Zack went from heading out it buy a washing machine and when he got there and decided to tour the whole factory of how it's made and share the Experience with us ❤
When I got mine, about 14 years ago, I was surprised at how well the textured drum on the washer works. We had to replace a control board, but otherwise, both the washer and dryer have been really reliable. This was an interesting video, thank you, Zack.
The condenser tumble dryers were always the best. It's no secret the ones with the ducts and vents are so inefficient since they dump all the lint and heat outside the building. They basically just heat up the clothes and let the water evaporate. The condenser is like your ordinary fridge or a dehumidifier. But both hot and cold sides are in a single unit. I just hate it that all new washing and drying machines try to use an AI and other internet crap just to function. Like, what's wrong with selecting the program manually and starting it? No need for the companies to listen and watch us through their "smart" appliances.
Thanks for showing us how these are really made! Most of the time, LG doesn't release their behind-the-scene videos of manufacturing, but they are extremely reliable.
i live in europe is a dryer that does not need a vent really that uncommon casue we had one like 10 years ago and you would have to empty out the water
@@MuscularHamster Yeah I would say that is a newer thing for the US. Homes and apartments have been built with the venting so we tend to go with the the "easiest" option in terms of never needing to drain water. On the flip side, I'd bet we don't do a very good job of cleaning and maintaining the dryer vents here either. These newer machines with heat pumps like the one shown here are most likely connected to to the same drain as the washing machine so they do not need to be drained manually.
I got the GE washer/dryer all-in-one unit that uses Heat pump dry technology. It's been a great unit!! Only uses a 110V outlet, no 220-240v outlet needed! Became available in July 2023 as the same month i bought it.
@@1aande1 LG is reputable specifically for their long lasting washers and dryers, LG is the only brand most repairman put in their own homes for this reason
It’s super important to keep the heat pump filter and coil clean from dust. Hopefully a well looked after machine will last a decade. They get dusty really quickly, recommend checking the filter every other wash when you first get one to determine how often it needs attention.
They break down within months. My Whirlpool has been going strong for 18 years and I can fill it to the top with hot water unlike todays "efficient" machines.
The amount of engineering that goes into all of this is crazy. Of course, it is accomplished thanks to the combined efforts from a *lot* of smart minds.
I love how Jerry never fails to disappoint us with his creative machines because it's always entertaining & inspring and I love seeing some new machines, you gotta like this.
@@roots4xthat’s amazing. Nobody had any idea. Perhaps you can write a book down of the future of humanity and we can warn future generations of what’s to come. We shall call you Nostradamus 😂😂😂
Fun fact: LG's AI drying ensures that your clothing always comes out still wet, even when set to "very dry". This has been my personal experience, but is also what you'll find in most reviews online. It's not a huge issue for me, I just use the time dry function, but the AI is very much a detriment and not a selling point.
That's most new washers and dryers. The washers only half wash your clothes to save on water and the dryers only use half the energy to dry it. Not to mention all the plastic parts that break after months of use (not years). The appliance store recommended speed queen and that's what I will be using from now on.
Ventless dryers are amazing in theory and work very well but they still have some improvements to be made. All of the lint that comes out of the clothes tends to clog up the water veins and drainage system. Including the condenser/evaporator coils. These dryers require more maintenance than most, and longer dry times. But you can’t dispute it’s crazy cool tech!
I'm confused why he said it's a new tech? In Europe we have had condensers for years and you also have a lint filter that you clean every cycle (fire risk if you don't) and then clean the condenser every month depending on how often you use it
Condenser and heat pump are not the same thing. Heat pumps run at lower temps and have less lint according to manufacturers. GE & LG claim the air filter solves the issue on new models. There is no long term info on the heat pump ones from what I can find. Seems almost all are under about 5yrs old. Also, lots of people online complaining about them seem to mix them up with condensing and even heater-element dryers.
@@eric_has_no_idea I have had a ventless heat pump dryer for the best part of 10 years (in Italy). They are virtually the only type of dryers sold in Europe, as homes are just not fitted with a suitable hole for dryer venting, and we generally really care about power consumption (in Italy most homes only get 3.3 to 5 kW power from the grid, although newer homes that also use heat pumps for room heating generally get 7 to 11 kW feeds from the grid).
@@EnricoConca from what I saw with other posters on other dryer videos, I got the sense that condensers were the default. Here, Miele and Bosch started selling them about five years ago, Samsung, LG, GE about 2. I've been reading a bunch on these, good to know I need to revisit, I clearly missed something.
No joke, I just got new washers. I landed on LG for price, warranty and repair statistics. So cool to see this video drop once I fired up the machines.
I just completed an automation project building washing machines for Whirlpool. It's interesting to see how different LG and Whirlpool manufacturing methods are to build essentially the same product.
Not sure about in the US, but here in Norway we haven't had those ducts on our dryers for years. It's all condensation where many have a drawer you need to empty ever so often or directly connected to the drain, usually the same drain as the washer is connected to.
They are also 2x+ the price. It also appears they have no ventless electric, and only resistive. So higher cost to use for direct electrical, and since it vents, it will pull warmed / cooled air from your home that you need to now adjust. For me (using gas, but same problem), that is 1.5-2.5x the number of times my furnace cycles while the dryer is running. You could buy two full sets of the one from this episode, it would be faster and cheaper to run still. At this point, resistive heating makes it a non-starter.
My brother trucks hundreds of those everyday. He said it was kinda surreal getting a message from me and seeing you there. Enjoy Tennessee, it's a wonderful state
@@fallout560 Well, the Giga press is used to make Megacasting, which is a part of chassis. Normally that part is made from ~70 parts that are welded together, so when it gets damaged, you can't replace for example 20 of them. It is not possible to repair this part of chassis on normally manufactured car and it is not possible on a Tesla. Also, when this part of chassis gets damaged in a crash, the car is most likely totalled. I can't belive there are still people who don't know this, 4 years and millions of manufactured cars since the introduction of Giga press.
Been looking into upgrading the Samsung set we purchased about half a decade ago. The washer is still going strong with no issues. The dryer's heating element went kaput and now we're using an old school GE. The WashTower seems like a cool investment.
i replaced a still working 9 year old samsung pair with a studio washtower recently and it's awesome. I decided against the ventless heatpump version after watching the results from Yale Appliance where sheets and bedding were taking 3 hours to dry. went with natgas this time but will be watching the heatpump tech as it matures
Paid 298.00 for my new LG 46" TV at Wally world...25 years ago I paid 1250.00 for my lG 32" led TV...things are getting really inexpensive! Thanks LG. Awesome stuff you make ..phones too!!
It’s nice of them to let you tour their facility. More companies should do that. Do the employees also own parts of the company, engage in profit-sharing, or other perks?
Appliance Repair Technician here! LG appliances have such a bad reputation for breaking down in the first 5 years of ownership, that many independent repair shops refuse to work on them. LG made refrigerators for over a decade with bad compressors, which would cause costly failures of nearly 100% within the first 5 years. When LG was forced by class-action settlement to cover the repairs for those refrigerators, they did so with more bad compressors. This was obviously a poor solution, as the replacement compressors also failed within 3-5 years. The reason this information is not readily available is because LG then spent an undisclosed large sum on marketing to "clean up" their online reputation. While I can't blame solely LG, their practices contributed heavily to the rapid degradation in overall quality of residential appliances available in the residential U.S. market. GE Appliances is also owned by Chinese company Haier, and has taken a steep dive in quality.
In a previous life I was a manufacturing engineer. Worked in a production facility much like this as we upgraded to autonomous manufacturing (we went from about 500 units a day to about 3500) but didn't have materials handling robots. What was most amazing was the head count didn't go up - it actually went down. So did the hourly wages. The company transferred skilled staff to other lines that had not yet been updated, but you knew as time went on, they would not be rehiring technical jobs like welding, fabricating, etc. Essentially, the hourly workers swapped out tooling, moved items around, cleaned up, or packaged items. There was a small maintenance staff. There were a lot of high paid engineers around the new equipment, but once it was running they were there only for maintenance issues, etc. American manufacturing is as good as anywhere in the world, but our higher labor costs means almost fully automated factories make the most sense for consumer products and heavy duty manufacturing. Specialty and low production products are different, but labor costs is why there are so many more jobs like that overseas.
but hey pay CEOs and execs huge bonuses :) Bottom line is all the company cares about is its shareholders.. no one else below a certain position is worth a dam .. if they could theyll replace every single person there to increase profits and please the share holders.. thats the capitalistic world USA lives in :)
@@yatish23 If you look at the same situation through more positive lens, it frees up people to do the jobs that can't be automated, and resulting in overall more productivity per worker. Less workers are needed on the production line, but more engineers are needed for the increased automation, and the lower cost of the end product allows more people to have it.
@@szaszm_ I agree. It is an unfortunate reality that automation replaces many repetitive jobs that required some level of skill. A resurgence of manufacturing (or mining) jobs is a boon to the Japanese and German companies which make almost all of the automation equipment and to the US engineering sales companies which install it, but isn't going to help the average worker that much.
@@boomerbobable What funny is people thing this automation thing is more recent, when in reality any study of operations and manufacturing history will show its been happening for thousands of years. A task that was once completed by someone will be made easier by technology, even if that technology is a plow, a mill, automobile or a robot ext... you are blind if you think this is a "recent" change in society!
@@andybrice2711 Tracking, more and more tracking. The WEF members aren't humans so they have to get more and more data on us so we can be studied, even mundane things like washing.
Reminds me of a show called "How it's made", Definitely loved it. There's so much less insights about the actual manufacturing process of a product so would love to see more.
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I genuinely want this channel to be the new "How It's Made"
More of this please :)
Yesssss I was thinking the same thing!
+1
Yes, I teach high school engineering (we focus on robotics, CAD, CAM etc) the kids now don't have a good show like How it's Made or myth busters that piques their interest early.
I use Jerry Rig Everything, Mark Rober, I Like to Make Stuff and a few others to show the design process. But the large scale factory tour is harder to find. Especially with good explanations.
@@saragruber1019smartereveryday is your friend
@@seanisdemiurge3274 yes I forgot to list that one
I work at one of the mills that turns iron ore into those steel coils seen in the beginning of the video. It's great seeing what happens to those coils, hope to see more factory tours!
Noice, Is the pay good?
Bro steel sheet is used for like tens of millions of different things, from a $1 pencil holder to a $1B space shuttle.
I saw one bounce across the highway in Birmingham, AL one time. Very destructive, it was on a portion of raised highway through downtown. It busted holes in the road bed that were nearly big enough for a man to fall through.
@@Arek_R.i work For nasa and i know that they dont use metal for spaceships. The most common metals used by nasa are: gold, titanium, nickel, aluminum for a blanket of protection for their satellites and spaceships and even space telescopes. Tho i cant say much about the other materials cuz its classified information
yes but when you work in manufacturing and all you make is the same raw material all day, you tend to not realize the impact you have.@@Arek_R.
The heat pump cycle in the dryer is really nice. Basically there are heat exchangers A and B and the heat pump is heating A while cooling B. Air flows through A, heating up, then enters the drum. There it picks up moisture from the clothes. Then, the moist warm air exits the drum and heads to B where it cools down, releasing it's moisture as condensation. The condensate is collected in a tub or directed to the drain pipe. After this, air circles back to A and the process starts over.
About time that these become standard. The amount of wasted heat from vented dryers is shocking
It’s crazy how it’s just starting to get popular in America. In Europe it’s the norm
@@owenissimo same here. norm in australia i guess, all ours have been that
Its the norm for those kind of machines in south america as well, I have a LG that is washer and dryer and works just like that, you can hear and see the moisture going out the water drain pipe, and its cold
Standard in Europe since over 10years 😅
I don’t even mind that this is a complete ad for LG, showing the entire process and how the washing machine is made and if the only way they’ll let him have that kind of access to film and explain it, tho I’m sure they crafted a perfect scene in the factory to make it look better that’s just normal PR, its still extremely cool.
This was neat to watch. Its a really big facility for sure, and I thought the Kitchen Aid facility that I work at was huge. I'm sure that the employees working here feel something special working at such an advanced facility.
Look into the lodge cast iron pan tour, I think Insider did it, it was really cool to see
@@Aeroliten I would love to see how those pans are made! I'll check it out
What do you make at this kitchen aid facility?
@@metalhead691 We make the stand mixers. The only facility in the world that makes them.
My wife and I purchased the LG wash tower (not the heat pump version) a few months ago. We absolutely love it. Such a great appliance for those that have trouble reaching controls on a conventional stackable unit. Great video Zach, love the channel more and more each week.
I'm a mechanic in a industrial setting somewhat similar to this and still think it's so cool to see how things are made. We've come a long way even just since the 90s. It's incredible to think where we'll be in another 10
I love when you make videos like this. They are fun and enjoyable to watch to.
I'm an appliance repair tech and seeing that LG is made in the US is super interesting! Their laundry products are pretty good, but I'd be lying if I said I never work on them. They have issues with their HAL effect sensor on the motor breaking and not sensing that the tub is spinning/motor is turning. Also, their compressors in their fridges are constantly going out. Granted that is the old model compressors, but LG is the most consistent compressor swap I have to do. I wouldn't purchase one of their fridges, but if I saw their laundry products on sale I would considering picking them up.
For the beginning of your comment. Yes lG opened a the facility because the economy was right for it. America's not like it was back in the Trump era❤
I'm also an appliance repair tech and, yeah, I agree with pretty much all of this. LG Laundry products are pretty bulletproof, but kitchen appliances are another story. Other very common issue with their washers is the drain pump is pretty much the cheapest thing on the planet. They fail often, thankfully they're cheap and easy to replace.
@@chrisgordon4303 I carry 2 2001T drain pumps on my van because they're such a common occurrence 😄
@@JakeLightswitch You do understand planning and construction for this facility began under Obama correct?
How are they for parts availability? That seems to be the biggest issue that I've had with appliances. Companies don't make parts so that you can't repair your appliance and you need to buy a new one
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I sell a lot of these and it is cool to see how they are made. Only issues I see with the LG units is the drum gaskets are sometimes not installed correctly or warped on front-loading machines. Other than that, I've observed a lower failure rate than most other brands.
If any washing machine repair people can comment on the gaskets, it would actually be appreciated. If it is something I can easily fix in the store, that would be cool.
Thank you for weighing in your expertise, I hope this comment stays on top
Front loading machines are terrible, the only good is for apartments
@@Warp2090 they are the most common in Europe
lmao there is literally continents who use only these and have 0 problems@@Warp2090
@@Warp2090they also for the most part, have a built in agitating function. An upright machine has to have a mechanical agitator. I have one and don’t really love it but it does clean good. Sucks having to clean the gasket all the time I can’t really close it or it will get funky smelling.
Zack's tour videos are scratching my "How It's Made" itch. Thanks a ton man.
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I have a WashTower myself (even made a couple videos about it!) and absolutely love it. Such a great product and almost 2 years’ on its given us no trouble or issues whatsoever.
let me know how to that goes after the warranty expires ;)
But you have to change both machines if one os worn out.
I love Zack's random factory visits. Always interesting stuff.
Love these factory tours Zack, keep them coming!
Great tour, thank you! 😊
I didn’t know I needed to see this. Satisfying.
As far as adds go, never seen anything more cool. Please do more
These factory tour videos are so cool.
Automation and robotics must make it pretty efficient.
Major lowering of the labour cost, and ensuring all the critical precision jobs are always done right every time. Yes the initial costs are very high, but they probably have already earned back that cost in lower warranty costs, and in much lower on the line fixes as well. Plus removing all the on line cosmetic damage, that makes the machine immediately a "second grade" unit, and a much lower selling price from the factory, basically selling it at cost, and making no profit at all from it.
Considering they make 1 mil washing machines and 600k dryers then they must be better then humans
@@SeanBZA You seriously think they lower the selling price instead of pocketing the extra profit?
@@GCAT01Living A factory scratch and dent is cheaper, though normally these go into sales for commercial use, who want a lower price, and do not worry about a tiny bit of cosmetic damage, because they will run the machine into the ground in 3 years anyway, then toss it out and replace it.
Love my LG front load washer, super cool to see how its made, never realised they had such an advanced factory.
Awesome video as always and thanks for the insight!
Zack went from heading out it buy a washing machine and when he got there and decided to tour the whole factory of how it's made and share the Experience with us ❤
its a paid ad
Probably needed a new washer and dryer and asked LG if this infomercial would get him one for free..
That was really interesting, have a great week and count your blessings amen.
Love seeing more factory tours!
I live in Clarksville, and I had no clue we had a washing machine plant here. That intro hit me like a flashbang lmao
That’s amazing. I used to live there. I was stationed in Clarksville Tennessee, and never had any clue. It honestly is a great little spot in country.
Smarter every day recently uploaded a great video showing the stamping process in more detail, a good follow up watch
Awesome ad! I wish more companies sponsored walkthrough tours like this.
When I got mine, about 14 years ago, I was surprised at how well the textured drum on the washer works. We had to replace a control board, but otherwise, both the washer and dryer have been really reliable. This was an interesting video, thank you, Zack.
The condenser tumble dryers were always the best. It's no secret the ones with the ducts and vents are so inefficient since they dump all the lint and heat outside the building. They basically just heat up the clothes and let the water evaporate. The condenser is like your ordinary fridge or a dehumidifier. But both hot and cold sides are in a single unit. I just hate it that all new washing and drying machines try to use an AI and other internet crap just to function. Like, what's wrong with selecting the program manually and starting it? No need for the companies to listen and watch us through their "smart" appliances.
And you know if the WEF awards for it, it's not good for humanity.
@@motofunk1 Cool. Now put your tin foil back on.
You don’t need internet to have it function, and AI doesn’t affect how you turn on the machine. It’s all the same as ur old washer in that sense
I had no desire to watch this video. But I finally clicked because, well it's JerryRig. I am glad I did. Very cool!
Thanks for showing us how these are really made! Most of the time, LG doesn't release their behind-the-scene videos of manufacturing, but they are extremely reliable.
We ❤ our LG Wash tower!
Samsung is better
i have a LG wash tower to lol love it super nice and honestly feels like it cleans better than top load washers
i live in europe is a dryer that does not need a vent really that uncommon casue we had one like 10 years ago and you would have to empty out the water
Yeah I don’t even know why top load washers are a thing. They don’t agitate the clothes enough to clean them well
@@MuscularHamster Yeah I would say that is a newer thing for the US. Homes and apartments have been built with the venting so we tend to go with the the "easiest" option in terms of never needing to drain water. On the flip side, I'd bet we don't do a very good job of cleaning and maintaining the dryer vents here either.
These newer machines with heat pumps like the one shown here are most likely connected to to the same drain as the washing machine so they do not need to be drained manually.
I got the GE washer/dryer all-in-one unit that uses Heat pump dry technology. It's been a great unit!! Only uses a 110V outlet, no 220-240v outlet needed! Became available in July 2023 as the same month i bought it.
We need more videos like this!
How it’s made is a really interesting TV show that is similar to this. You should check it out.
I know that TV show but Jerry is Jerry!@@passive-aggressive
My husband and I just got one of these delivered 2 weeks ago and love this model. The heat pump works surprisingly well!
It will break in about a year
@@1aande1 LG is reputable specifically for their long lasting washers and dryers, LG is the only brand most repairman put in their own homes for this reason
It’s super important to keep the heat pump filter and coil clean from dust. Hopefully a well looked after machine will last a decade.
They get dusty really quickly, recommend checking the filter every other wash when you first get one to determine how often it needs attention.
No it wont
Awesome video 📷 watching on my TV can't wait for the next bunker update!
I've never really thought about how they make the drums, but I've never noticed a seam before, so that's an incredible weld.
and 5 years later they're in the dump
They break down within months. My Whirlpool has been going strong for 18 years and I can fill it to the top with hot water unlike todays "efficient" machines.
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I'm totally a fan of the Jerryrigeverything How it's made videos 😀👍
The amount of engineering that goes into all of this is crazy. Of course, it is accomplished thanks to the combined efforts from a *lot* of smart minds.
I love how Jerry never fails to disappoint us with his creative machines because it's always entertaining & inspring and I love seeing some new machines, you gotta like this.
You mean, never fails to impress
His name isn’t Jerry it’s Zack
@@YourPalQWERTY True, but he often refers to *himself* as Jerry in videos, so...
LG obviously paid him to make this video.
@@roots4xthat’s amazing. Nobody had any idea. Perhaps you can write a book down of the future of humanity and we can warn future generations of what’s to come. We shall call you Nostradamus 😂😂😂
I work as an engineer in a similar environment. This is great, please keep these coming!
Fun fact: LG's AI drying ensures that your clothing always comes out still wet, even when set to "very dry". This has been my personal experience, but is also what you'll find in most reviews online. It's not a huge issue for me, I just use the time dry function, but the AI is very much a detriment and not a selling point.
That's why i buy non electronic commercial washer and dryer... Ugly as shit but last a long time... Mine have 20 years without any issues!!!
Everything gets called ai nowadays
That's most new washers and dryers. The washers only half wash your clothes to save on water and the dryers only use half the energy to dry it. Not to mention all the plastic parts that break after months of use (not years). The appliance store recommended speed queen and that's what I will be using from now on.
its not even AI. if it's an electronics item its called AI these days.
I use AI mode always and it works very well. It is a gas powered dryer.
Amazing how these robots get the job done😲
Always a pleasure to watch your videos Zack ❤
Ventless dryers are amazing in theory and work very well but they still have some improvements to be made. All of the lint that comes out of the clothes tends to clog up the water veins and drainage system. Including the condenser/evaporator coils. These dryers require more maintenance than most, and longer dry times. But you can’t dispute it’s crazy cool tech!
I'm confused why he said it's a new tech? In Europe we have had condensers for years and you also have a lint filter that you clean every cycle (fire risk if you don't) and then clean the condenser every month depending on how often you use it
Condenser and heat pump are not the same thing.
Heat pumps run at lower temps and have less lint according to manufacturers. GE & LG claim the air filter solves the issue on new models.
There is no long term info on the heat pump ones from what I can find. Seems almost all are under about 5yrs old.
Also, lots of people online complaining about them seem to mix them up with condensing and even heater-element dryers.
@@eric_has_no_idea I have had a ventless heat pump dryer for the best part of 10 years (in Italy). They are virtually the only type of dryers sold in Europe, as homes are just not fitted with a suitable hole for dryer venting, and we generally really care about power consumption (in Italy most homes only get 3.3 to 5 kW power from the grid, although newer homes that also use heat pumps for room heating generally get 7 to 11 kW feeds from the grid).
@@EnricoConca from what I saw with other posters on other dryer videos, I got the sense that condensers were the default.
Here, Miele and Bosch started selling them about five years ago, Samsung, LG, GE about 2.
I've been reading a bunch on these, good to know I need to revisit, I clearly missed something.
@@eric_has_no_idea I (in Europe) have a Miele condenser dryer which is I think at least 20 years old. Never even seen one with an air duct.
No joke, I just got new washers. I landed on LG for price, warranty and repair statistics. So cool to see this video drop once I fired up the machines.
GE just released a combo washer dryer with heat pump/condenser that I'm also interested in.
I use to be stationed at Ft. Campbell and lived in Clarksville. I would have loved to see this place!!
Knowing the got an award from the WEF is a guarantee that I will never buy a Lucky Goldstar washing machine .
I just completed an automation project building washing machines for Whirlpool. It's interesting to see how different LG and Whirlpool manufacturing methods are to build essentially the same product.
They may look similar but LG definitely has a massive edge in build quality…
02:05
“Robots are the ones that are changing the batteries of the robots.”
5:06 Best sound if unpacking something new :D
someone should make a ranking of products based on how many times "AI" is mentioned in their marketing descriptions.
The marketing gimmicks companies do 😂
4:29 I love the sound of all the robots attaching the top cardboard - so cute!
We have an LG Washer, dryer, fridge, and microwave. They have been great appliances. Pretty cool to see a behind the scenes look.
Not sure about in the US, but here in Norway we haven't had those ducts on our dryers for years. It's all condensation where many have a drawer you need to empty ever so often or directly connected to the drain, usually the same drain as the washer is connected to.
Only Jerry could have me glued to the screen looking at a washing machine lol
Hands down the speed queen washing machine washes the best and last the longest. 25 years with normal use.
Yes, the problem with the new washers is that it is boards that typically go out first
They are also 2x+ the price.
It also appears they have no ventless electric, and only resistive. So higher cost to use for direct electrical, and since it vents, it will pull warmed / cooled air from your home that you need to now adjust. For me (using gas, but same problem), that is 1.5-2.5x the number of times my furnace cycles while the dryer is running.
You could buy two full sets of the one from this episode, it would be faster and cheaper to run still.
At this point, resistive heating makes it a non-starter.
The factory tours are really interesting, thanks for sharing
As someone who knows how to make easy sh** and fire up stuff, I see this as an Absolute Win.
My brother trucks hundreds of those everyday. He said it was kinda surreal getting a message from me and seeing you there. Enjoy Tennessee, it's a wonderful state
Those injection molding machines are exactly like Tesla Giga Presses. Thats brilliant!
The issue with the Tesla presses is people usually don't repair part of a washing machine drum, but for a vehicle, that's not the case
@@fallout560 Well, the Giga press is used to make Megacasting, which is a part of chassis. Normally that part is made from ~70 parts that are welded together, so when it gets damaged, you can't replace for example 20 of them. It is not possible to repair this part of chassis on normally manufactured car and it is not possible on a Tesla. Also, when this part of chassis gets damaged in a crash, the car is most likely totalled.
I can't belive there are still people who don't know this, 4 years and millions of manufactured cars since the introduction of Giga press.
Thanks Jerry, I didn’t know I wanted to see how they’re made but I enjoyed every second
It is so interesting to see how much engineering goes into just making a washing machine
Been looking into upgrading the Samsung set we purchased about half a decade ago. The washer is still going strong with no issues. The dryer's heating element went kaput and now we're using an old school GE. The WashTower seems like a cool investment.
i replaced a still working 9 year old samsung pair with a studio washtower recently and it's awesome. I decided against the ventless heatpump version after watching the results from Yale Appliance where sheets and bedding were taking 3 hours to dry. went with natgas this time but will be watching the heatpump tech as it matures
@@jilted Fun fact: heatpump dryers are around for 20 years or so. Matured long enough😅 my LG hp dryer takes around an hour for 1 set of beddings
Remember kids, you will own nothing and be happy. -WEF
Super cool! Love these factory tours. They enhance appreciation for all that goes into production.
Vent less dryers have existed for ages.
They are also often more efficient since they use heat pump technology. (Not all do..)
Paid 298.00 for my new LG 46" TV at Wally world...25 years ago I paid 1250.00 for my lG 32" led TV...things are getting really inexpensive! Thanks LG. Awesome stuff you make ..phones too!!
I was good until I heard the award came from the WEF....
I love your industrial videos! Thank you for making them!
It’s nice of them to let you tour their facility. More companies should do that.
Do the employees also own parts of the company, engage in profit-sharing, or other perks?
LG is publicly traded
Loving the 'Discover - How it's made' series. Keep em' coming!
Appliance Repair Technician here! LG appliances have such a bad reputation for breaking down in the first 5 years of ownership, that many independent repair shops refuse to work on them.
LG made refrigerators for over a decade with bad compressors, which would cause costly failures of nearly 100% within the first 5 years. When LG was forced by class-action settlement to cover the repairs for those refrigerators, they did so with more bad compressors. This was obviously a poor solution, as the replacement compressors also failed within 3-5 years. The reason this information is not readily available is because LG then spent an undisclosed large sum on marketing to "clean up" their online reputation.
While I can't blame solely LG, their practices contributed heavily to the rapid degradation in overall quality of residential appliances available in the residential U.S. market. GE Appliances is also owned by Chinese company Haier, and has taken a steep dive in quality.
Thank you for sharing this information.
2:58, someone's watching CBS Sunday Morning in the background (trumpet theme song) while Zack does his voice over.
I love how lg is really into robots
that big factory only use 900 worker, no wonder jobless keep coming up, replace by robots
@@billykulim5202 true
I also work at a same kind of factory where we cut, Aluminium coil for making, Pressure cooker and other utensils 😊
4:14 WEF 😬
I work for the whirlpool corporation as a package engineer. After seeing this I can say we are WAAAY behind at our W/D facility.
My Whirlpool has been going strong for 18 years and I can fill it to the top with hot water unlike todays "efficient" machines.
@@artstech oh we still make a great machine no doubt, I just mean the amount of automation at this plant is amazing. We’re behind in that respect.
In a previous life I was a manufacturing engineer. Worked in a production facility much like this as we upgraded to autonomous manufacturing (we went from about 500 units a day to about 3500) but didn't have materials handling robots. What was most amazing was the head count didn't go up - it actually went down. So did the hourly wages. The company transferred skilled staff to other lines that had not yet been updated, but you knew as time went on, they would not be rehiring technical jobs like welding, fabricating, etc. Essentially, the hourly workers swapped out tooling, moved items around, cleaned up, or packaged items. There was a small maintenance staff. There were a lot of high paid engineers around the new equipment, but once it was running they were there only for maintenance issues, etc. American manufacturing is as good as anywhere in the world, but our higher labor costs means almost fully automated factories make the most sense for consumer products and heavy duty manufacturing. Specialty and low production products are different, but labor costs is why there are so many more jobs like that overseas.
but hey pay CEOs and execs huge bonuses :)
Bottom line is all the company cares about is its shareholders.. no one else below a certain position is worth a dam .. if they could theyll replace every single person there to increase profits and please the share holders..
thats the capitalistic world USA lives in :)
@@yatish23 If you look at the same situation through more positive lens, it frees up people to do the jobs that can't be automated, and resulting in overall more productivity per worker. Less workers are needed on the production line, but more engineers are needed for the increased automation, and the lower cost of the end product allows more people to have it.
@@Styrofo4m That is kind of my point. If you have the skills and talent to fabricate and can hustle clients - do it.
@@szaszm_ I agree. It is an unfortunate reality that automation replaces many repetitive jobs that required some level of skill. A resurgence of manufacturing (or mining) jobs is a boon to the Japanese and German companies which make almost all of the automation equipment and to the US engineering sales companies which install it, but isn't going to help the average worker that much.
@@boomerbobable What funny is people thing this automation thing is more recent, when in reality any study of operations and manufacturing history will show its been happening for thousands of years. A task that was once completed by someone will be made easier by technology, even if that technology is a plow, a mill, automobile or a robot ext... you are blind if you think this is a "recent" change in society!
Holly crap! You where just around the coroner form me! :") Welcome to Clarksville TN hope you enjoyed your visit!
Can it wash Depression
Yep just hop in and give it a go.
I am a Medical professional and this is health advise. (I'm lying)
Yes, no need to hang clothes to dry.
Its the main reason I bought a dryer, I was fed up hanging clothes.
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Did not expect to see a tour of a factory from my hometown!
Love to see how things work
Same
@@JerryRigEverything wow. never expect you will ever reply.
You’re doing things that I always think to do but never have chances. Keep it up.
WEF 🤢
Almost 4 minutes in before seeing an employee... Impressive
WEF 🤮🤮🤮
Amazing! Please do more videos like this!
Thanks Jerry for treating the metric system as first class!
The world economic forum? The you will own nothing and be happy guys ?
Yep. Those guys. They're everywhere.
Idunno why they're handing out awards for using IoT now. That's not inherently good, or more sustainable.
@@andybrice2711 Tracking, more and more tracking. The WEF members aren't humans so they have to get more and more data on us so we can be studied, even mundane things like washing.
Love the “How it’s made” type videos!
A 6 min LG ad that promotes robots taking peoples jobs. I love your normal content but this aint it chief.
With 2 mentions of the WEF of course to really rub it in
Great video! LG should post a video about installing that unit, since a lot local store staff does not know where the drain hose goes.
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Does your boyfriend?
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You don't even have many likes 😴
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Just bought an ice-box (yes, I'm old) from LG and this video gives me a better idea of why they make such top notch appliances. Cool stuff!
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Reminds me of a show called "How it's made", Definitely loved it. There's so much less insights about the actual manufacturing process of a product so would love to see more.
I can't believe I just watched a 6 minute washing machine ad.