ON FRONT LOAD WASHING MACHINES: WHIRLPOOL OR LG?
Yesterday, after failing to see a doctor for a consultation, my wife and I along with my son decided to go to Ansons Appliance Center along San Miguel Avenue fronting The Podium. My wife has long been wanting to buy a new washing machine… for me! Hehehe. Well, I think that would make my life during Friday a lot easier!
Our 5-year old 6.5 top-load washing machine from Panasonic is almost for replacement. The timer is almost failing due to frequent use considering its age. More so, we have had housemaids who basically used our appliances for practice so that adds up to the wear-tear factor. We got our old washing machine at Abenson in SM North Edsa when we were still living in Quezon City.
It was among the cheapest at that time but it did a lot of good service to our household. I could still imagine the time when we bought it. The free delivery would take a week although we were just a few steps away from the mall. Thus, I had to carry it all the way home out of excitement. My wife and I just started earning decently way back so such small purchases were quite big time already to us.
My wife has already made her research online so she went directly to the Whirlpool section to see the 7.5 kg Automatic Front Load Washer – AWO 45638 at P32,990. It was expensive but based on Whirlpool’s brand name, it should be the best in its league in terms of quality and my wife wanted to buy it.
Suddenly, an employee assigned at the LG section came to us. The person assigned to the Whirlpool area was not around so we have no one to ask for some specific technical information about the product. Thus, we talked to the LG guy until he led us to check some of the LG washing machines that matches Whirlpool’s.
The LG guy showed us a 6.5 kg LG Front Load Washer, the LG WD-8068QD which is quite cheaper at P29,995 but 1kg short of capacity. The bigger 7.0 kg model, LG WD-1022QD at P36,995 which is the nearest match for Whirlpool’s AWO 45638 is out of stock so we weren’t able to compare. The 8.0 kg LG WD-1203TD is priced at P49,995 and the LG WD-1403RD 9.0 kg washer with dryer is at P59,995.
Anyway, the LG guy did a good sales pitch! LG seems to be a good choice! Besides, we have a 10.3 cu.ft. LG ref (GR-S392QLC) and an LG microwave oven – MS-194W that has been of good service to us for almost 4 years now. Too bad that I have a JVC television set! I should start saving for an LG Infinia LED 3D TV! Hehehe. Kidding aside, it seems that we have already made up our mind! We’re going for the LG!
Among the two washers, LG uses inverter Direct Drive motor compared to Whirlpool’s conventional motor that uses a rubber belt to drive the drum. Thus, it’s durable with fewer moving parts. This means less breakdown or brush and belt replacement. LG inverter DD has increased stability and minimal vibration so it guarantee a pleasant wash. It also offers an A+ energy rating which uses 25% less energy.
After hearing a lot from the LG guy and after reading the thick product presentation kit that they have, my wife and I faced a tough decision on which product to purchase. Thus, we decided to just give it another day for research and headed instead to the cinema at the nearby mall to watch a movie.
As of writing, my wife has already made up her decision. After reading so many reviews and forums on the web along with some side by side product comparison, she is getting an LG Front Load Washer! Aside from the price, LG is now making a name for quality products as guaranteed by the 10-year warranty that it offers!
As for Whirlpool, it is a good brand for me. I always buy the expensive brands on the premise that if it has a good name, the quality should follow. Nonetheless, Whirlpool is also new in the Front Load Washers. It has made a name with Top Load Washers though for so many years but still, the reviews from people would speak more.
Whirlpool washers are said to be prone to rusting far more than its counterparts. Suds are not removed properly too. Since it uses a conventional motor that uses a rubber belt to drive the drum, it has more noise and vibration. The belt itself is also expensive to replace. Worse is that Whirlpool has poor customer service.
We have a Whirlpool 10.5 kg Top Load Washer and a 10.5 kg Dryer at my parents’ place in the former Subic Naval Base and I think that the reviews are quite correct with regards to the rusting and vibration issues. Aside from this, the cost for repair is said to be too expensive.
So far, we have obtained a long list of features to compare and some positive and negative comments on both. Nonetheless, my wife has already made up her choice and she will be getting an LG Front Load Washer today. 
Although, I still want to get the Whirlpool because of its brand, my wife makes the decision for this one.
Besides, I cannot be so choosy! I am just responsible for doing the weekly laundry. No more and no less! Thus, I should be thankful soon that I will have a new washer to make my life a little easier during Fridays! Soon, I will have less time and less effort doing all the manual rinse just to make sure that clothes are washed well. Thanks to my wife and to LG! Hehehe. Labadami!!! Labango!!!
Just an update! My wife and I were not able to decide which washer to buy since my son insisted that he wanted the bigger and more expensive LG WD-1403RD 9.0 kg Front Load Washer with Dryer at P59,995. Rap did a good job in selling us the idea! He was also the one who made the decision actually! Inception? Hehehe!
He was complaining about odor with clothes not being dried well especially during rainy days. But then again, the price was almost double of what we planned to buy. It was like getting a Whirlpool washer though it was the most advanced among LG washers! Top of the line as the say! Well, we need to buy something anyhow!
After doing a quick check on our mobile phones for reviews and comparison, we finally decided to just get what my son recommended! We bought a black 9.0 kg front load washer with dryer along with a free umbrella and a pack of medicines from United Laboratories! Now, it’s time to start saving once again! 
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this entry is so wrong. i deal with all three lg,electrolux and whirlpool and ive found that whirlpool respones is alot better than the other two where you wait 3 weeks for parts and customer service is really bad
whirlpool? really? just last april 2011, we got the whirlpool awo 45638 model. 8 months later, one part called the pvc (where the buttons are attached) got broken and they said they’re out of stock because most people also got that part replaced. parts won’t arrive until 3 weeks, so even if they get it fixed in 3 weeks, i wonder if in another 8 months (when the warranty is over), we’re already gonna paying for that part, which is worth P6,000. I don’t know about the other two (lg & electrolux) but I think this whirlpool model sucks.
Haven’t you consider Electrolux? we have same dilemma kasi, but we’re currently contemplating between Whirlpool AWO 45638 and Electrolux EWF 8576…any advise?
Electrolux is quite expensive. At Ansons, they do not have a huge discount for Electrolux. LG has better offer though. Whirlpool offers only P1-2000 discount plus most of the features are the same as with LG. I have checked forums along with my wife and so far, LG has good reviews. The black body for the 9 kg model is perfect since I need not worry much about dust and discoloration. If you wish to buy, go to Ansons near The Podium. Look for Archie or Romeo and they can give you huge discount and some other deals that you will find hard not to grab. Yung matitipid mo pwede mo nang idagdag pambili ng LCD TV someday! Hehehe. Cheers!
very informative!;) now that you are using LG, what can you say about its performance? can you cite some positive and negative feedback? thanks!
Hi Myla! Well, I am not that good with washing machines but I am good in doing our laundry. Hehehe. Anyway, the features I mentioned about LG are the main selling point of the brand in terms of washing machine category. The direct-drive motor that replaces the conventional belted motor reduced the vibration, noise and the issue of having to replace the belt. It has also a bigger drum as well compared to Electrolux, Samsung and Whirlpool. The model I got also has a dryer so it saved me space and money since I do not need to buy a separate dryer. More so, the price difference is important especially for practical people. If you are interested, I guess it is better for you to check prices with Ansons. They provide almost 30-50% discount compared to SM, Abenson and Automatic Centre. LG Service is fast as well.
So far, I have trusted LG in terms of quality for years now. Our refrigerator, microwave oven and washing machine are all from the LG brand. I also intend to buy the boarderless LED TV (3D) from LG in case I am able to save enough for Christmas. Anyway, I have yet to check the quality of wash and dry but perhaps I will blog about it tomorrow. Friday is our laundry day and LG has just installed the unit on our place since it took us 3 weeks to decide if we will have it replaced with a smaller 6.50 Kg model or not. The door at our laundry room is 23 inches wide. The washing machine’s width is 23.5 inches or 25 inches if on the other side. Thus, it won’t fit unless we remove the door frame itself. We just decided to put it temporarily near the laundry room until we are able to find a way to widen the door. Anyway, thanks for the comment!
Hi. We were inspired by your blog about Anson’s and LG
washer-dryer. We got the same unit LG-1403RD this Jan.2 from
Anson’s. I was initially impressed by Anson’s customer service–may
bottled water pa when you pay. But I started getting irked when
they were charging a delivery fee of P1,700 for the
Angono-Binangonan, Rizal boundary (16km away) when Western
Marketing was only charging P575. So I paid for the unit and
delivery fee anyway via EPS through my BDO ATM. The amount was
debited from my account the day after but the delivery schedule was
Jan. 8 (the unit was not available). They texted me the other day
saying that the delivery fee should be P2,200 instead. Sa asar ko,
I just asked for a refund of the delivery fee and decided to pick
up the unit myself. To make matters worse, they do not want to
refund me the delivery on the spot and was told it would take 7
days for them to revert the amount to my account. Talk about a good
start in customer service and bungling everything in the
end.
Mr. Noel Tolosa, I am sorry to hear that. Have you tried forwarding Anson’s your concern? Well, this case is really unacceptable but perhaps this is an isolated case. I am not sure if we paid something for the delivery since we are just a few blocks away from its branch at Podium but delivery was timely. We had to delay it because we were out of town always. As for the installation, I think it was P300 only. Anyway, I will post the number of the LG Service Partner located in Cainta so perhaps you can refer to them your bad experience. Thank you!
Does anyone have a user manual in English for the LG WD-2403RD(1-9) or know where I can order one?
I bought this machine in Brazil and the manual is in Portuguese!
Thank you.
Hello, I too bought the LG WD-1403RD this Aug 14,2010, super expensive! Anyway, can someone help me out in operating the machine? The manual is so shortcut and details of each cycle is so generalized. My problem is how do I get a super DRY laundry after the washing and drying cycles. My laundry is steaming and wet when “Cd” appears. Isn’t it that Cd means all cycles are finished? I set the dryer to 60 mins btw i you ask and washing cotton cycle. I haven’t tried the iron dry cycle or cupboard cycle yet but will any of these 2 settings get my clothes super DRY just what a regular dryer does? Thanks!
Hi Erwin. I think it depends on the load you put on the machine to dry – type of fabric, size of load and the options you select. Normally, drying course can last up to 150 minutes but the machine is equipped with sensors to measure the temperature. For 1.5kg of cotton load, 30 minutes would be enough. 60 minutes for 3 kg and 120 minutes for towel of 4.5kg. The dryer can dry up to 6kg but you need personal experience to know which settings would be best for your needs. What I do is I sort my stuffs by small batches if I intend to do drying (super dry). If you ever get to find out more about how to effectively use the dry option, please share with us. Thanks!
Ok thanks for the response. I hope I can make out the settings eventually. I’ll keep you posted.
Hi! That was a truckload of info to consider… LG must give you an incentive for this… thanks for helping me decide… by the way, how’s the electric consumption? that’s the only thing I haven’t read from you yet…
There’s a bodega sale of Electrolux Washing Machine and Refs. We bought a front load washer and a front load dryer for 27k (2 units). The original price for the two units is 43k. The thing is yung units na binebenta nila is showroom units. So yung iba may dent or cracks. Yung nabili namin may crack sa taas pero they were able to change yung top cover so mukhang bago na sya
Meron sila ng katulad sa LG na washer and dryer Combo unit. Worth 55k yun pero you can get it half the price (27k). I think there are 3 units left pa
Yun dapat ang bibilhin namin pero mas gusto ni mrs na hiwalay na units.
Yung bodega sale is nasa west service road, paranaque. if you’re coming from nichols, yung entrance ng compound is after ng Air 21 warehouse and before ng robinson’s supermarket. Medyo aabangan mo lang yung banner nila medyo tago eh. Till october 15 pa ito.
Wow! Nice find!
BTW, anong brand of detergent ang ginagamit mo sa Front Load mo?
I read from some sites na you need to use High Efficiency (HE) detergent at dapat less suds dapat para luminis ung damit.
I use SURF powder soap and DOWNY. Just the ordinary one you can get either in a box or in sachets. Suds is not a problem as this has been one of the key feature of the washer.
I bought the LG 1203 8kg. Choose it over the smaller lG’s it, and the combo unit are manufactured in Korea vs Thailand for the smaller units.
Whirlpool, GE, Electrolux, etc are not really products designed and made in USA or UK but are made in China or another asia pacific country that makes units for sale in Asia.
Cool! You made the right choice! Anyway, I have noticed that it’s the husbands nowadays who seem to have taken over all the laundry jobs at home. Tsk! Panlalake na lang ba talaga ang mga washing machines ngayon? Hahaha! Just kidding!
Does all of LG’s Washing Machine has DD™ Motor? like the Top Loads?
I can only speak with the frontload and I am currently washing clothes right now. Hehehe! I am impressed that even after stuffing the drum with too many clothes plus jacket, it could still spin and I can even see the bottom of the metal drum due to high speed.
I think if LG can do it with the frontloaders, DD motor can be applied as well with toploaders but the load would be too much for the motor. I have to google if they have one already.
Toploaders usually use more water and with let say 9 Kg of laundry on it, the stress to the motor down under could be too much! In a frontloader, we have less water being used and the pull of gravity to the clothes which often settles down the tub makes it easier to aid the rotation of the drum.
Anyway, I am happy with the performance of my LG washer-dryer (WD-1403RD). Clothes are washed and dried well and our electricity bill has remained almost the same. Cheers!
Hi! You have a great website! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I’m currently choosing between LG or Electrolux Washer-Dryer combo. I went to Ansons and the two have almost identical price as well.
How’s the performance of your LG washing machine after several months of use?
Do you always use the dryer after washing your clothes? If yes, how’s your electric consumption?
Did the LG service guys installed the washing machine for you? Do they have nice service?
Hope to hear a reply from you soon. Thanks again for this useful website!
Kenneth! I will go for LG if I get to buy once again. I think with LG you will get easy access to “SERVICE CENTERS”. We get to use ours every Fridays and the performance has not changed! Our electricity consumption is almost the same as when we were using our old top-load washer. Some vibrations can be heard during spin at 1400 but that is because we have a wooden floor. After adjusting the feet, all became well and quiet again.
Regularly I would use the TUB CLEAN as prescribed by the User’s Manual. I would use COTTON as a default setting then click RINSE+SPIN and RINSE+. That would normally be 42 minutes. After spin, the clothes are almost dry so we just put them on hangers and place them on the laundry room for a short time to dry. If you use the normal COTTON setup plus DRYER, that would take about 1-2 or 3 hours so I customize the settings.
Sometimes, we would use the DRYER option especially for blankets as we do not have enough space to dry them. We DRY uniforms too but only using the quick settings. You can dry for 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour to 3 hours. I have tried that only once with a blanket but perhaps you can also experiment as to which setting is best for your need.
Anyway, you would not notice the difference in electricity consumption because you will get to use it only once a week and I think on the average, you would use like P50-100 per laundry so that is like P100-200 per week or P400-800 per month. It’s just an estimate from my side.
If you get to decide on buying it, the LG service guys will get to install the washing machine on a preferred date. Two technicians would come and unbox the machine and then they would install the pipes and fittings. They will then do the test with regards to the water source, spin performance and the vibration/noise. Anyway, ANSONS will surely be giving you a huge discount so I think it is wise to choose LG! Cheers!
Thanks Ryan for your prompt and very detailed reply! I guess I made my decision now
The price of this is not that cheap so your feedback is very useful as I couldn’t find any reviews online that allows me to decide in buying this easily.
Thanks again and keep on sharing your experiences with us!
Remember to bargain with Ansons! You can get it almost half the price if you know how to haggle. The cheapest model which is WD-8068QD for 6.5Kg priced at P29,995 is offered at P16,995. The same is true for the other models so it is almost like getting 30-50% if you know how to negotiate. Normally, the quote will not be that low but if you insist and charm the salesman on lowering the price further, you will get the best price you want! Cheers!
Hi there! We were shopping around for a dryer today and
came upon the LG WD-1403RD. It is indeed very attractive and we
decided to do more research on it before making a decision. I am
still more inclined to buying just a dryer since our housekeeper
only needs to wash clothes for a family of 3. My concern is the
quality of the clothes-drying. Do the clothes come out warm and
soft and fluffy like they do in a regular dryer? We found an
Ariston 6kg dryer in Pure Gold Subic (where we live) and it’s only
Php 19000+. Buying the LG washer/dryer combo means spending an
additional Php28,000+. Is it worth it?? Thanks for your input
You can actually get it cheaper at Anson’s way below the market price. Anyway, LG has also a dryer only appliance. If you use the dryer on the combo for like 30-60 mins, sometimes the clothes are dry but damp. If you decide to dry them longer, then that would do the job but it depends on how much load you put. Maybe because I wanted to maximize drying that I put too much on the tub. If you put like 3Kg of load for drying, it will dry fully. Anyway, in Subic I am sure that mosy houses inside have their washer and dryer. If not, get the Ariston if it is cheaper. Goodluck!
Thanks for the info! I think we’ll stick to the Ariston for now and get the washing machine to match later on and stack them.
am glad i stumbled upon this site. can someone please provide me info on the LG clothes dryer…how many watts does it consume. i am currently using a whirlpool electric clothes dryer and it consumes 5,400 watts. our meralco bill is skyrocketing. planning to replace it with a gas dryer (but am concerned about the CO2 emissions of the gas model) and so am also considering a lower wattage model if there is one available. thanks and hope someone can provide the info that i need.
So how is your LG doing so far? I had a Whirlpool and my toddler broke the computer so in order to repair it, I have to shell out about 15k. It’s also rusting very badly after only 2 years of use. So I’m thinking of buying a new washing machine. I originally wanted to buy in the factory sale of Electrolux but after research, Electrolux had a lot of bad reviews. LG though seems to have good reviews and the energy star rating is good — less water consumption and electricity consumption.
How’s your water and electricity consumption?
Rust issues?
I love that black unit! I have my Ariston dryer still ok though so I don’t want to spend that much anymore =)
Hi there! It is still in perfect condition as if I just bought it yesterday! It uses less water and normally runs for 42-48 minutes per full load with but with no drying. On rainy days, we would spend additional 1 hour or 1.5 hours to dry bedsheets at the maximum. Even without using the dryer, the clothes comes out almost dry due to the effective spinner function.
Our electricy consumption did not change. We used to pay 3.5-4.5K monthly as we are in the CBD area in one of the residential towers. We have a huge LG refrigerator, an airconditioner, television and a several computers – PC and laptops running almost 24 hours along with few house applicances plus kitchen tools.
There may have been some increase but perhaps insignificant to notice. If you will notice once you get to use the LG washer and dryer, it uses less water than what we normally use in the conventional washing machines or in manual laundry. So still, I would stand by LG if you were to buy another washer-dryer!
As for the vibration, you can lessen or remove such using the tool that comes with it and by adjusting the stands. Our floor is made up of wooden tiles so I had to make sure it is leveled. It is less messy too because after doing the laundry, the area is dry with no water or wet surface. Every batch I use 1 sachet of powder and 1 sachet of fabric softener so it is really economical. It’s a very good product!
Next target is an LG giant LED screen to keep us entertained while waiting for the laundry to finish! Cheers!
Thanks Ryan =) I bought an LG Frontload Washer today. They should give you an affiliate discount. Haha. Got it from Abensons though and I also got the extended 5 years warranty. I also got an LG airconditioner =) Thanks thanks!
Yeah! I hope managers of Abenson get to read my post too! Hahaha! It’s a good buy! I hope you got the discounted price. Often they could cut P15K on the price tag. Next time, get the LG LED TV too and aim for an LG ref! I am planning to switch most of my appliances at home to LG. So now you can enjoy washing clothes less all the stress and hassle. Cheers!
By the way, make sure to read the manual for proper usage and also proper installation. It should be leveled properly to minimize vibration. There are screw like stuffs at the back that you have to remove when you install it. You then have to keep those as you may need to put them back when you move or transport the washer in case you move to a new place.
Just always use COTTON on the dial, RINSE-SPIN on the first button and RINSE+ on the second button as your normal options. This cycle is around 42-48 minutes. If it requires, click INTENSIVE or MEDIC RINSE. It will be around 60 minutes. If you get issues, just message me here so I could help out!
Hi Sir, we’re planning to get a new front load washer and your blog is most helpful. I was wondering though, how can we get that 15k discount on an Lg front load washer if we purchase it in Abensons? I’m planning to pay in cash..probably we’ll get the 6.5 kg model.Thanks..
I got mine from Anson’s here in Ortigas Centre in front of Podium. Check with the attendants. I am sure that they can give you a better deal especially for cash purchases. Cheers!
thanks for a very informative post! we are currently scouting for a good WM. will convince hubby to get this LG front load washer. and hopefully, we can also get that big discount!
I purchased an LG front loader washing machine and matching dryer in 2007. I won’t be buying another Lucky Goldstar appliance anytime soon, The dryer heating element failed under warantee and it took weeks to get the part from Korea (only one company in our area will service LG under warantee). The washer had the main seal replaced under warantee, and the drain pump recently failed. ($200 to replace) It is a constant effort to keep this washer from getting musty – religiously cleaned out every month ($7 worth of cleaner) and door kept open (no latch to do this). Friend has the same model and the rear seal started leaking, was quoted $800 to fix. He bought a different brand. Service hotline is poor when you have an actual problem, all of our repair work had to have the parts ordered in, anywhere from 5 days to 6+ weeks. To clean the filter on the washer, you have to drain the entire machine – drain is 3 inches from floor. Suspect I’ll be replacing it around 5 years of age.
And the dryer was only a few months old when the heater died. Company had no sympathy for the inconvience of being without a new dryer for 2 months, rather rude about it. Should have returned them to the store then.
And, you must use HE detergent, and the smallest amount possible as it will leave residue in the washer and add to the must problem. Also you cannot use fabric softner sheets in the dryer, it voids the warantee. (which was buried in the small print after we bought the machines)
I have strong allergies to detergent, and interestingly have to run all loads on extra rinse or I get itchy – never an issue with the old washer.
Hi Eric! I have plans of buying an LG front load washing machine, however, I still have some reservations. I hope you can help me with some of my queries. We have been using a Whirlpool Automatic Top load WM for 7 years already and I can say that it is very durable because until now, it’s still working. I can also attest for Whirlpool’s good customer service. My only complaint why we plan to replace it,is because it damages our clothes. I think it is due to its agitator which is the common culprit in damaging clothes among top load washing machines. Now, my questions are the following:
1. We do not have a hot water source in our place so how would the programs requiring hot water such as “baby care” function? Does the LG washing machine heats up water by itself thus not needing a hot water source?
2. We live in an apartment and ventilation is a bit of a problem, in case we decide to buy the washer dryer combo, do we need to allot an external vent for the steam? Will humidity be a problem? What are the other prerequisites that we need to prepare for such as changing pipes, etc…?
I will surely appreciate your advice. Hoping for your immediate response. Thank you in advance. God bless!
Hi Mari! Thank you for reading my blog. I guess LG now owes me a few bucks. Hahaha! How I wish.
Anyway, I believe that you do not need to have a hot water source as the LG washer itself has its own way of heating up the water when you get to opt for BABY CARE or set the water temperature to 30c, 40c, 60c, 95c. I would always notice that when I use the MEDIC RINSE option, I would get the clothes hot after the laundry process. They call it SANITARY CYCLE these days.
As to the ventilation, I think that there is no special setup for this one other than putting enough space like 5 inches from the wall to your washer. I live in one of the high rise residential towers in Ortigas Center and I do not have enough well-ventilated space for my washer but it works well. Unlike with Whirlpool that my parents uses in Subic, the dryer unit needs provision for an external venting source so we have this tube leading all the way outside the laundry room. LG calls it VENTLESS CONDENSING DRYING SYSTEM.
With regards to installation, the LG people will install it. You just need to book a schedule with them when you get to buy it. Note that they need to set it up on a stable platform to avoid vibrations. No need to change pipes. The washer comes with an adapter and hose but for us, I got a longer hose in case we decide to move it farther away from the faucet. I hope this helps! I would suggest you get the washer-dryer combo. It is the best choice so far. Cheers!
Thanks a lot Ryan! Keep it up! God bless always!
Sure! No problem. Happy weekend!!!
Hi Ryan! Based on this blog, I can tell that you are a big LG fan.
I’ve been contemplating about getting a washer-dryer combo for a few months now, and I only found 3 brands available in the market:LG, Electrolux, & Samsung. So far, I’ve got my eye on the LG WD1403RD, given its size and capacity for washing and drying. But I wanted more reviews, just to be sure. Your site has be more than informative; however, I was wondering if you know other sites that may have feedback on this product?
Thank you very much!
Hi Emily! Well, I am not actually a fan of LG but it seems the quality of their product from refrigerators, airconditioners, LCD TVs and washers is superb! It just so happen that being the head of the family, I also have the privilege to do the laundry regularly (hahaha) so I am able to blog about my first-hand experience with the LG washer-dryer combo. I just wish LG get to read my article as well.
Nonetheless, I have not seen any related post nor a detailed product review yet but perhaps Google can help. Anyway, I will try to check if I can refer some sites and I will post them here if ever. What I did before was to go to respective product sites like LG, Whirlpool and Samsung and then get all the specifications of the products I am interested with. With the said data, you can do your own comparison. Perhaps you can check if there are forums discussing the same topic such as FEMALE NETWORK.
Thank you.
hi thanks for sharing your LG experience.
i am planning to buy the same model. I just wondering if i can use the machine for queen-sized comforters. Thanks..:)
Hi Ching! If the comforter will fit inside the tub, then it should be fine. Cheers!
Hi ryan! Thanks for your reply and sorry for being ignorant at this. Lol! i have 3 kilo comforter so if it will fit including the water content. Will it still be okay? Coz i used to bring my comforters in the laundry shop.
Thanks again! Cheers!
Yes. LG WD-1403RD is a 9.0 kg washer with dryer. Take note of its capacity – 9.0 kg. If you are washing only 1 x 3 kg comforter at a time, I think it will be fine. This washer is almost the same size as the one used at laundry shops so I would safely assume that it can do the job. I have here a comforter as well but I have not tried washing it since we don’t use comforters at home so I think it’s time to give it a try. I will do so later today to check. I might even click the dryer option. I will post an update afterwards. Cheers!
Thanks Ryan..It would be a big help. Cheers!
just bought a whirlpool washing machine front loader and dryer…barely six months it broke down…mother board for replacement daw…. it’s been 3 weeks but according to them no available parts. in business time is gold…. need to hire extra labor to compensate for the loss of a serviceable unit.
I heard similar incident involving Whirlpool before. Anyway, I hope the warranty covers the repair. Otherwise, consider getting an LG!
a am a solo parent and planning to buy one washing machine for business as a start . is it advisable to buy your LG . my advisor said i buy a whirlpool . pls reply soon tks
I think you can use the LG Washer-Dryer for your business. It is cheaper and perhaps it will work better than Whirlpool. ;.)
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any comment about the bad odor on front load system? i am planning to buy a front load but i have reservation about the bad odor after few months….
Pete! I am not sure about the bad odor. If it’s with the clothes, I doubt about it since I always use fabric conditioner. I think if the user is not draining the washer properly, water trapped will eventually produce bad odor. With the LG washer-dryer, there is a drain rubber tubing found at the right side just above the base with a screw-type cover. You have to drain that after using the washer. It’s also where buttons and small stuffs are trapped.
Hi,
Does it get very hot in the room when you use the dryer? My concern is that I have a small space and the heat/moisture may harm my electronics.
Thanks.
It should not be a problem. I live in a condo with limited space as well but I have not experienced issues with regards to the washer producing heat especially on drying cycle. Just put a little space between the wall and the washer like 5-9 inches just so it is well ventilated. I hope this helps!
I just bought LG WD-1403RD. And its says less noise and less vibration….????? Gosh! But I’m having trouble with the noise and the machine is moving forward and sideways . Level adjustment (adjusting the feet ) was done but still having the same problem. Anyone can help me please.
Hi! Did you install the rubber for each of the stand? Our floor is made of wooden parque so I had to adjust until noise and vibration is lessened when on spin cycle. For concrete floors, I guess it should be the same especially if it’s made of ceramic tiles. Check the manual. Make sure to adjust each stand while it is spinning so you can hear upfront if there is improvement in the vibration and noise. Thanks!
Hi Ryan actually partly I was the one to blame for not reading the manual properly. Forgot to unscrew the transit bolt upon unpacking it. Call the customer service and thats what exactly they told me. Now I’m relieved and happy with my LG WD-1403RD. As it says less noise and less vibration, definitely it is. Thanks.
bought the whirlpool 7.5 front load washer. no problem with noise or vibration. the installation was done on a sunday with no problem. it was easy calling their service department. i’m happy with it, plus whirlpool has a trusted name. check back with me after 20 years, which was how long my frigidaire top loader lasted.
i also bought an LG ref. it’s a throwaway. i expect appliances to last at least 10 years, this one lasted 5. had to change the compressor and it hasn’t been the same since.
Oh my! As I was reading the comments above, I felt quite uneasy with a big question: “Did I make a big mistake?” Just yesterday, I bought a whirlpool 7.5kg + dryer with a 5 year warranty at Abenson Galleria. The price difference is indeed material (we got it @ 0% interest anyway). It’s not yet installed but the whirlpool people get in touched with me as we were travelling back to our province. They are going to install the units this week.
2 months ago, my mind was actually set on getting either LG or Samsung washer because of their new features like eco-bubble, steam wash, etc…but when we were in Abenson, the sales clerk suggested that we buy whirlpool instead because he said it is one of the toughest and oldest brands for washing machines in the US and has recently got an award for Sustained Energy Efficiency this 2011. Upon hearing some other good points especially the separate dryer wherein you can use it for hand washed clothes without going through a wash mode first [LG or Samsung], I was quite impressed with it [Whirlpool]. I even forgot about the noise and the vibration issues I read on other forums. Even the body rust issue as well!
I was quite relieved with the comment of Ms Marimi Dela Cruz. I cannot do anything now but to keep my fingers crossed. I pray that I won’t encounter major problem with my front load washer as I bought the units to make my life easier…
Thanks to Ryan for his informative blog.
LG front load….. I’ve got some concerns before I decide to get one.
1. I don’t see an option of “drain” as compared to other brands. How do you drain water from the machine without using the manual drain at the bottom? Like for example, if you use the “rinse hold” function….it leaves the clothes suspended in water after a rinse. How can you remove the water if there is no drain option?
2. Is the inverter part of the motor? I’m worried that the inverter might break after a year, which is a really expensive device. In our company, inverters usually get damaged. I hope the inverter is part of the 10 year waranty.
I bought an LG washing machine, the model is WD1203TD. I would like to know if this washing machine has water sensor, then howmuch water would it need to wash 4KGs. Will the water level will be the same as the clothes you put inside the washing machine. Because I think that the appliance I bought uses so little water that the clothes are still dirty after washing. Unlike the whirpool washing machine I bought.
Hi, how is your washer now? Any problems yet? I’m planning to buy a front loader soon and I’ve been eyeing an LG model.
Hi Len! It’s like brand new still! It’s not that I favor LG but this product is indeed of good quality and performance. As a husband, it made laundry an easy household task as drinking a pint of Leffe Brune! I highly recommend it. Thanks.
I hope you made a right decision and pick the right brand. We got a 7 or 6 kilos whirlpool top load fully automatic. We bought it Dec 2009 for our new home and started using it Apr of 2010 when we moved in. Our house hold consist of 2 adults (me and yaya) 3 kids. So I consider it a small number and sometimes my husband would be home for a short stay. BUT every summer we are all out of the country, only yaya would use the washing machine for her own clothes. In short the unit is use under normal load. Then Jul 2012 when we experienced the PROBLEMS, it would wash,rinse but wil not spin clothes, OR it would wash,rinse and WASH clothes again. After 3 visits from their service they could not yet tell why it happened. Less than 3 years and for me the unit is under utilize, and it already gave away!! So where’s the value for money here? I also agree that whirlpool rust so easily!!! The technicain opened our unit during check up, I got so disappointed of how it looked inside, plus the rust building the outside of our unit. Pick up for repair is charge P800, and delivery is another P800, plus parts…I agree cost of their repair is so expensive, plus POOR customer service. Unfortunately I trusted this brand. But now I learned my lessons. I am sharing this so that, future buyer of washing machine will check other brands…..Price is not the guarantee of quality! I encourage YOU to double check other brands. As of this writing, my unit is still in the service center and they could not yet tell the problem. I am unsatisfied with my purchase and disappointed with their service.
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Sir,
tanung ko lang matipid ba ho talaga ang direct drive inverter ? At kung may drayer naman po malakas poba ito sa kuryente ? may spin dry po ba ang mga models ngayun ng LG ? At puede po ba magbabad sa front load ? Puro curtains at beddings and towels lang po ang for washing namin.Personal cloths po ay handwash na.
hi. im trying to buy front load washing machine here in UAE because the price is quite cheaper even you add the transport fee. But my worry is can we use a 50htz appliance in the Philippines? Because more of appliances here is 50htz only. Can anybody advise me regarding this.
Hello ammie, our country’s electrical utility is at 60hz frequency, 220 volts, now if your appliance is 50hz, your motor will run but will heat up, others sometimes hum and most probably will get burn, you can still use it but replace the motor with a 60hz frequency with the same wattage rating and design.
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hi.i am so glad to read your informative blog. my first time to buy appliances for condo unit so i am overwhelmed. started w/ washers and after reading the local feedbacks, i am scratching off from my list the whirlpool AWO 45638. now i am down to LG and samsung. Anybody has feedbacks on samsung and its after sales service? prefer to buy separate washer and dryer but both brands do not seem to offer dryers. any suggestion on brands that i can pair up w/ an LG washer? your suggestions are highly valued and appreciated.
Good day! I have plans to buy a front-load washing machine some time this year. Can I use ordinary detergents in a front-load washer or is it strictly for HE detergents only? Thanks!
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