Recommendation for front load washer
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I went ahead and ordered a LG from Costco!
I read that for LG front loaders, there are 3 areas to clean:
1. Remove soap tray to clean both soap tray and insert area for soap tray
2. Open bottom panel to drain then remove the round filter for cleaning
3. Clean door seal to prevent mold
Afterwards, use washer cleaning tab and run cleaning cycle.
Do you clean #1 and #2?
qwerty
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We got this in June of 2023 and we have had no issues whatsoever. Front loaders have an issue with mold in the door seal because most people leave the door closed after they use it so the water never really dries. We just leave the door open and only close it when in use. Then periodically we wipe it down with some Clorox wipes and have not experienced any mold issues. Would definitely recommend. We bought it for $699 plus tax so it seems to be the same price
Imnotmoving
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Ken more…not the fanciest but has been reliable for 20 plus years.
momopi
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I went ahead and ordered a LG from Costco!
I read that for LG front loaders, there are 3 areas to clean:
1. Remove soap tray to clean both soap tray and insert area for soap tray
2. Open bottom panel to drain then remove the round filter for cleaning
3. Clean door seal to prevent mold
Afterwards, use washer cleaning tab and run cleaning cycle.
Do you clean #1 and #2?
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someguy
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I've had an LG front load washer/dryer for about 10 years. Still works great. One of my friends purchased a front load a year or two ago and said the newer designs fix some of the problems of the old ones.
The biggest problem with my front load washer is mold will accumulate in and around the gasket that helps seal the door. It never really dries there if the door is kept closed. It will start to smell gross and it will make the clothes smell gross. The solution that works for me is
1) wipe the gasket and door with a towel when the machine won't be used for a while (i.e. no need if you're doing back to back loads, except on the last one). Ideally, peel back the gasket a bit at the bottom to soak up some of that water with the towel.
2) leave the door wide open when not in use
3) I've never seen mold in the soap dispenser, but I leave that door open anyway. Couldn't hurt
4) Periodically run an empty cycle with maximum hot water and bleach (or cleaning tabs). After that, drain all the water out of the tub via the drain tube and clean the round filter. Wouldn't hurt to run one more beach cycle, but probably okay with only one. Dry the gasket and door thoroughly with a towel, leave everything open. REMEMBER TO CLOSE THE DRAIN TUBE AND REINSERT THE FILTER BEFORE USING THE MACHINE AGAIN. FAILING TO DO SO WILL POUR ENDLESS AMOUNTS OF WATER AT A HIGH RATE OUT OF THE MACHINE.
Again, this is my 10 year old machine. There are probably some improvements to address these issues by now.
Good luck with your new LG!
PS There's a part of me that wants one of the old school simple ratchet style washer/dryer combos. Far less to go wrong. I just need the washer to pour some soap & water in, agitate, and rinse. Just need the dryer to get warm and toss clothes around. I don't need those machines to have wireless connectivity, a bunch of buttons and an LED display, a steam cycle, or sensor dry. But in the meantime, I hope to get at least another 10 years out of my LG front load combo
The biggest problem with my front load washer is mold will accumulate in and around the gasket that helps seal the door. It never really dries there if the door is kept closed. It will start to smell gross and it will make the clothes smell gross. The solution that works for me is
1) wipe the gasket and door with a towel when the machine won't be used for a while (i.e. no need if you're doing back to back loads, except on the last one). Ideally, peel back the gasket a bit at the bottom to soak up some of that water with the towel.
2) leave the door wide open when not in use
3) I've never seen mold in the soap dispenser, but I leave that door open anyway. Couldn't hurt
4) Periodically run an empty cycle with maximum hot water and bleach (or cleaning tabs). After that, drain all the water out of the tub via the drain tube and clean the round filter. Wouldn't hurt to run one more beach cycle, but probably okay with only one. Dry the gasket and door thoroughly with a towel, leave everything open. REMEMBER TO CLOSE THE DRAIN TUBE AND REINSERT THE FILTER BEFORE USING THE MACHINE AGAIN. FAILING TO DO SO WILL POUR ENDLESS AMOUNTS OF WATER AT A HIGH RATE OUT OF THE MACHINE.
Again, this is my 10 year old machine. There are probably some improvements to address these issues by now.
Good luck with your new LG!
PS There's a part of me that wants one of the old school simple ratchet style washer/dryer combos. Far less to go wrong. I just need the washer to pour some soap & water in, agitate, and rinse. Just need the dryer to get warm and toss clothes around. I don't need those machines to have wireless connectivity, a bunch of buttons and an LED display, a steam cycle, or sensor dry. But in the meantime, I hope to get at least another 10 years out of my LG front load combo
I replaced the door seal this winter due to wear/leaking. The new seal only cost $150, but it took two hours to do the full install. Since then, the seal doesn't get dirty as quickly. and while I had the front off, I also cleaned the outlet filter, which was disgustingly full of hair and lint that had turned black and slimy. A lot of work, but it's like having a new washer.
irvinehomeowner
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#2 We did for the first time. All sorts of stuff gets in there.
Newer gaskets now have a drainage hole and like everyone else says, leave the door open and wipe it down occasionally. Our first was a Maytag and was bulletproof. Our current one is a Samsung.
Newer gaskets now have a drainage hole and like everyone else says, leave the door open and wipe it down occasionally. Our first was a Maytag and was bulletproof. Our current one is a Samsung.