LG Washer/Dryer Combo

My LG Washer/Dryer combo unit demo

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• washer
• dryer

[tomprice494]

I've got one of these - it is a waste of the space it occupies! It has a small capacity and takes FOREVER to wash and dry - and the clothes come out slightly damp and wrinkled. I'm all about efficiency, but this thing uses so little water, it kind of mists the clothes, but never soaks them. The water level never even comes up to the bottom of the window. Great idea, but disappointing product.

[ctek4life]

@tomprice494

I suspect you do not have it set up properly. The only thing I would agree with above is the fact that it does take a very long time to wash and dry. Between 3.5 and 5 hours. I had problems with mine too, but if you make sure you have the drainage pipe correct, it will completely dry a full load (half capacity of unit) in 1:30 hrs.

[WasherDryerTV]

Typically, the washer dryer combos tend to take a little while longer to dry than a standard dryer. I think the industry standard is something like 4 hrs for a complete cleaning process (wash and dry).

[Ax8472]

Anyone know how to set this to dry without going through a wash?

[ctek4life]

@mleyfer From your comments, it sounds like yours is set up correctly. Mine takes 1.5 to 2 hrs to fully dry depending on load size. If you ever have problems drying or these dry times go to 2.5 or 3 hrs, you should check that drain pipe.

[mleyfer]

@ctek4life Could you please elaborate. I have the same unit, had it for few years. Mine is installed in a closet and the drain pipe is in the wall at about the same height as the machine itself. I simply inserted the U shaped connector into the opening of the drainage pipe and secured since it was shaking a lot one the pump was forcing the water out of it.  Mine also takes few hours to dry but I don't mind since I usually turn it on when I go to work. But I don't' mind improving it though.

[snyperkyzer]

@ctek4life .kool, thanks dude! MERRY XMAS!

[ctek4life]

@snyperkyzer I'm not sure how far it was previously submerged into the drain (it is installed under my countertop and its really cramped under there). There is a PVC pipe that leads to the drain, so I inserted the drying tube into the PVC pipe a couple of inches and secured it with zip ties so it does not fall farther into the pipe. I think they mention a distance in the manual, so that you never have flow problems from this exit hose.

[snyperkyzer]

@ctek4life ..how far was it submersed in the drain? (inches or feet) mine has stopped drying so i was wondering if that might be the problem?

[mysqueeker]

i got one of these today but mine is missing the back metal plate that goes over the motor. i havent had a chance to use it yet so i cannot say how it works but without that external plate on the back mine is a little louder. otherwise its a nice compact little unit perfect for space constraints and apts that do not have w/d hookups.