What to say? Well, we live in an apartment building. This type of washer is our only option. It cleanse the cloths better than the community washer. The dry cycle gets mighty hot but we do some air drying on the really nice cloths. The washer will shake and vibrate the apartment if it is not leveled properly. Even when it is levels it tends to vibrate. We don't run it at night because of that. We had to make a modified output defuser be cause the water is ejected too fast and would spill over the shallow sink. We made one by getting a plastic bucket from bed bath and beyond which has a small handle we could brace the hose in. I then drilled holes through the bottom of the bucket and bottom sides. We where in business. We like it so much we will be buying another for our other home. Hopefully the nightmare reviews are not true.
My husband and I are disabled. The expense of sending our laundry out was killing us. Even though we also had to have the plumbing installed this was a no brainer for savings. Having read all the pros and cons prior to purchase, it met all expectations. The loads are a bit smaller, and take a long time to dry, but it's quiet. We could not be happier. It took me forever to figure out all the settings, but that was as expected too. lol
I like the machine, but LG provided wrong dimensions for it! We had a very difficult time fitting the washer into the closet space due to the fact that LG's specification of the depth dimension of 25.20" is INCORRECT! The washer with hoses attached is a good 3.5" deeper and LG DOES NOT provide that additional depth requirement anywhere except in the owner's manual (which most people do not read until after they purchase the product). The distributor provided 90 degree hoses which solved the problem for us, but again -- it was a very stressful experience due to manufacturer's inconsistency!
I would give this 5 stars, but for the quirky "filter drain" arrangement: it is almost impossible to drain the water out of the filter chamber without spilling water on the floor. A simple built-in spout could have cured that!
I also found that the total run time was better than others have said - 3 hours total for a normal wash + extra rinse + normal dry. The clothes seem quite dry to my touch at the end.
I've also found the drying on "low heat" is equally effective - perhaps adds another hour, but since no interaction is needed, this is hardly a bother (just go do something else!). After a low-heat dry, I find the clothes are not wrinkly, and don't shrink as much.
I've only had it about a month, so I can't speak to long term issues. The routine cleaning (wipe the door seal each time; clear the filter once a week, run "cal gone" cycle every month or two) is not too onerous.
I totally recommend this for one or two people. More than that, and you'll want more capacity for sure.
UPDATE 2/19/2013 after several more tests, I've established to my own satisfaction that the clothes come out drier in the end if you select "Low temp dry" rather than "normal" - it does add a half hour or so, but the clothes are both drier and less wrinkly. One more note for first-time users: at the end it goes into "Cool Down" mode ("CD" on the display). The door remains locked until you push the "go/stop" button >|| and wait about 5 seconds for 2 distinct clicks: that's the door unlocking.
We purchased this unit for an upstairs bathroom so our aging parents would not have to go to the basement to do laundry. Once we learned to use it correctly (the instruction manual takes a few reads to understand) we have been completely satisfied. Dirty clothes go in, clean dry clothes come out. It is extremely quiet, does NOT need a vent, lint goes down the drain with the grey water and it is highly efficient with power and water.
If you are considering a single drum combo unit, you will find this model an exceptional purchase.
Feature Product
- LoDecibel(TM) Quiet System
- Direct Drive Motor, 10 Year Warranty
- Ventless Condensing Drying System
Description
LG WM3455HW 2.3 Cu.Ft. Front Load Compact White Washer And Dryer Combo - WM3455WH/ 1300 RPM/ Ventless Condensing Dryer/ SenseClean/ LoDecibel Quiet Operation/ Highly Energy and Water Efficient/ 9 Washing Cycles/ 6 Drying Cycles/ 5 Temperature Levels/ LED Display/ White Finish
I am so glad we got this machine. It does everything we need it to and looks great, too. It was a bit of a learning curve to use, but it's fantastic now that I know what I'm doing, and I love the way it works. Thanks for all the tips posted by other reviewers, they helped a lot.
After reading all the reviews on the older model, I was wary of this one. That said, I think this machine is fantastic!
For a single individual or couple living the city life, this is a perfect machine. The idea that I can throw a load in and have it washed and dried without my attention is huge! The different wash settings - from normal to speed wash - are great, especially when I don't have things overly soiled. The low heat setting for the dryer is perfect, and I don't have to worry about cotton items shrinking.
It is very easy to run a load, pull out what I don't want dried, then restart with spin and dry. No problem.
The machine is relatively quiet, used very little water, and the sounding chimes are cute. Having only one machine in my small laundry closet is perfect. Now I can install shelves or cabinets to hold all the laundry essentials. Much more organized now. Terrific machine.
This machine is compact and well built. It is very quiet and works well, though it is not particularly speedy. Just fine for a home with one or two people.
I've only ordered major appliances on-line twice, once from Home Depot, and once through Amazon.com. The Amazon.com order was executed without a hitch, the Home Depot order - not so much. We are still hassling with Home Depot about getting a promised refund and gift card.
This unit installed and operates exactly as advertised. The only caveat is that these units take a while to dry completely, but that's a function of the drying technology used. For me, it was a reasonable trade-off for not having to install a vent.
We got this unit for my 88-year old Dad, who lives alone in a studio apartment 120 miles away from us. We basically just needed to tell him: don't put too many clothes in, turn on the water, put a tablespoon of detergent in this drawer, then press these two buttons. We decided to leave the clothes a little damp to avoid wrinkles, and he hangs the clothes (spaced out a bit in his closet) for final drying.
If you're looking for a simple, small-footprint solution that doesn't require a vent, and are willing to wait, this is the washer/dryer for you!
Easy setup. Washer works very well. Towels take a while to dry but overall te drying function works better than I expected
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