The LG Compact WashTower: Lots of Features and One Problem

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In this video, we explore the innovative LG Compact WashTower, highlighting its standout features, reliability, and one significant issue that might influence your purchasing decision. This detailed review will help you understand whether this compact laundry solution is the right fit for your home.

The LG Compact WashTower offers excellent features and reliability in a space-saving design. However, consider the required clearance and longer drying times when deciding if it's the right fit for your home. Share your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to download our free compact washer and dryer buying guide to avoid common purchasing pitfalls.

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Chapters

0:00 LG Compact WashTower
0:12 Best Features
1:11 Heat Pump Dryer
1:56 Problems
2:34 Test Results

[phillyarchdad]

Thanks for such a clear and balanced review. As an apartment dweller, knowing the deficits of something that can fit in my space just takes the surprised out of it - all good!

[Mary-ocns]

Thank you for this review Steve. I need the compact size in order to add a shower to my half bath and I don’t mind the slow drying time.

[Its_Me]

Thank you Steve. While I don't need a stacking set, I'm thankful to know the information so I can share with friends.

[brianlin]

Thank you Steve, between LG Compact WashTower and Miele washer dryer, size and price aside, which one should I buy? Miele seems to be more gentle on the cloths but takes much longer to wash, and difficult/expensive to fix if it breaks down. Is it really the best washer dryer?

[natecaplin]

1st comment again!…

Thanks for this review. Ironically I’ve be considering this for a few studio apartment condos I own that are airbnb rentals, to replace now-15-year-old 24” compact laundry centers, as the width of the closet door jambs won’t fit a 27”-wide WashTower, although I do have 240V power and a dryer vent inside already.

Your review answered an important question—time to dry a load in the heat pump dryer. As a result, this won’t work for me because my cleaner wouldn’t have enough time to wait for the laundry to dry vs. the laundry center’s traditional vented dryer that is dramatically faster.

I really wish LG would just make a compact version of the WashTower with a standard—not heat pump—electric vented dryer, especially one that used just one 240V plug instead of a separate 120V and 240V plug. If they did, it would be the ideal replacement for all compact traditional laundry center units that are in probably hundreds of thousands of small apartments and condos nationwide.

[billsheehy]

I have an LG refrigerator that has been bulletproof for the last 14 years. I love their products but once again you bring up the best point in that service ability which scares me from buying any future LG products they really need to establish some service around the country, but would be even better is if Yale would open a store in Las Vegas I believe we’ve had this discussion in the past come on guys don’t worry about that 114° heat out here you get used to it

[dominickcally]

So you still need 30 inch clearance for the the compact 26inch depth model ? I was assuming you wouldn’t need the 4 inch of clearance since there is no venting ?

[nycrazbk]

I live in the 6th floor in an apartment, does it vibrate and make noise on this machine. Because my neighbor she complained a lot when I had Samsung washer. What do recommend for washer and dryer that is less noise and less vibration.

[fiorentinomario]

I am seriously considering purchasing the LG washtower with the heat pump dryer. My concern is that excess lint escaping from the filter will in time ruin the heat pump.

[cassidyrandall]

I have this exact unit and it doesn’t take anywhere near 3.5 hours to dry things.

[trinaroe]

Where does the lint go in a ventless dryer? Seems like it would be all over the clothes since you said you’d never have to clean a vent again. I always assumed that the lint filter at the dryer would still be there and need to be cleaned, it just wouldn’t have a pipe to outside. But after hearing you’re comments I’m not sure.

[lorridowns]

Would you recomend we buy the LG Washtower or the LG 24 in. W 2.4 Cu. Ft. Compact Stackable washer and dryer separately to fit into our space that is only 30" deep? we are moving the laundry from one side of the mud room to the other about 5' and would also need to move the venting if we do the separates.

[Itskinghailey]

I’m looking to replace the GE combo but can only fit a stack or tower. What Miele is recommend ? I bought a new lg washtower it came severely dented 3x so I don’t trust the quality personally

[shaffy]

Can we used both washer and dryer at the same time?

[sleepy]

What are the extra 4 inches in the back for? So rats can hang out?

[hutchjohnson]

Hello, do I need 120 voltage as well as 240 in my laundry room to run these units? I only have 240. thanks