6 month update LG wm4000hba and matching dryer

6 month update on my LG WM4000HBA washer and matching dryer.

[baileymay]

Just got these today, so happy to see folks not having issues with them.

[Italman]

Mine are 2 years old and still work perfectly and quietly .... Best Machines I ever had, hope it lasts for many years to come ! Love that I can wash my king size blankets with no problem !

[wyzemann]

The softener dispenser was the 3rd best item in this STUPENDOUS laundry room. Of course, the LGs were the captivating main attraction. Your dispenser gave me an excellent idea of how to newly utilize my Down Rinse & Refresh instead of their spill-prone containers. Thanks for the inspiration 💯🦾.

[loojcool]

Just ordered mine today from Lowes. Can’t wait to see it by tomorrow. Thx for the review.

[CR-mxtj]

Thank you so much for calming my concerns. I have to purchase all new appliances for new build & so many reviews have stressed me completely out! Thank you 🙏🏾

[lbennhtx]

Just purchased this set from Home Depot. Very informative video. Thx !

[THPOOKY]

Hey neighbor, thanks for the review. Greetings from Spencer County!

[mrchopchop]

Yeah I just looked at this model at home depot, I liked it and I might just get this one, thanks for your video 👍 very informative.

[KaylasMusicalDigest]

My parents just got the washer today! It looks great!! Thanks for this review!😊

[parrotafrica]

The Lg quality is amazing 🎉! I have my LG direct Drive washer 1 month and soo very happy !

I have dd 7kg lg

You are getting quality ❤;)

[sueb]

I sure wish they still made this color (only black or white now) ... my set came today ... gotta read the manual and tomorrow it's off to the races! Thank you very much for the update ...

[ThatCoolIndian]

I got the washer and dryer without the pedal stool but my washer has a jet engine and started to shake and bump the walls. I came to your nice and peaceful video to find out it it’s my washer I need to replace

[johnnyboifly]

Just brought this in white at Home Depot for an amazing deal! Got the washer and the pedestal for a price I couldn’t turn down.

[dwaynedaniels]

(Updated today 10/15)
I have the same model washer and its on a 7 month anniversary.

All in all, its an excellent machine, but I can always find a few complaints.

#1. I feel the control panel is a bit hard to read.
It would have been better to have the entire panel be lit.
But this is more of a "me" problem because our wash room does not have proper lighting. I got a lightweight LED light and placed it on the corner when the detergent dispenser is, problem solved.
(-2 points, score 98 out of 100)

#2. Build quality.
Sometimes the dispenser tray makes a slight ticking noise on the spin cycle. If I put my hand on that corner above the tray, the sound goes away. There probably should have been a 2mm piece of soft rubber on that corner. The pedestal just "feels" cheaply made to me.
(-3 points, score 95 out of 100)

#3. Vibration.
Initially, I had a moderate problem. I've solved 95% of it with 3/8inch thick neoprene pads under the front legs and a leveling tool I have mounted dead center over the cycle selector. I check the level every Saturday just before I start my wash, which is always on Saturday. I'm probably asking too much asking for NO vibration, while spinning 12 pounds of wet clothes, at 700rpm, while being mounted on a pedestal, on a floor which has a vinyl type tile, with 20 year old wood supporting those tiles. This is mostly a "me" problem.
(-1 point, score 94 out of 100)

#4. Rinsing.
OK, so I have learned that apparently, using Turbowash, decreases wash time by doing a ("mini rinse") only the spray nozzles are used, which cuts 10 minutes off the wash time. I have also observed that if I set the soil level to "Heavy", the machine seems to spend more time rinsing than actually washing. This is actually my biggest peeve about this machine.
(-4 points. score 90 out of 100)

#5. Noise.
Originally in February, the solenoid valves opening and closing when it draws in water were so LOUD that I thought something was wrong with the machine. Now, in October, they are so much quieter that I wonder if something is wrong with the machine! The machine is now about as quiet as I can expect a mechanical device to be.
(-1 point. score 89 out of 100)

#6. Dispenser Tray.
I wish the dispenser tray would pull out about another inch or so. It's hard to fil the "Pre-Wash" slot or the "Bleach" slot with spilling a little bit because they tray doesn't pull out for enough.
(-2 points, score 87 out of 100)

#7. ThinQ.
There is a firmware interaction with some routers which causes the ThinQ to not recognize the machine over time. Getting a new router fixed the problem. Some reports say its a bug in the firmware which causes a buffer overrun over time! If you don't use your home internet a lot, you may never see the problem. If you are an internet junkie who streams everything, like me, you probably see it in about 3 months, like me! Also, if you want to run ThinQ from your Windows desktop, you have to install "BlueStacks" emulator. Come on LG make a real Windows version of the app!
(-4 points, score 83 out of 100)

#8. Filter Cleaning.
Come on LG you couldn't have raised the filter another 2 inches higher and given us a little pull out tray to catch the water when we unscrew the filter? True, its only like three ounces or so, but still!
(-1 point, score 82 out of 100).

For me, the WM4000 gets an overall score of 82 out of 100. I'm a very nit picky person, so an 82 for me is probably a 92 for most people.

My washer looks exactly like yours, SPOTLESS!

Other notes.
I do the full wipe down of the door and gasket at the end of the last wash on the day. But, I also come back right before I go to bed and wipe it down again, and I rub my finger through the inner lips of the seal to make sure its dry in there.

I do my Tub Clean every 15 loads.

I drain the pump and clean the filter every 50 loads. I know the manual says to do it every 30 days. but washing machine repairmen seem to think anywhere between 3 months and 6 months is fine.

I always run low spin. I read somewhere that one of the causes of spider arm failure is consistent use of high spin.

I use "Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10X Duty Laundry Detergent Liquid Soap, Original Scent". 30ml is the absolute max I ever use in the main tray. I will go as low as 15ml on small loads with light material (like bras and panties).

95% of the time I use "Permanent Press" cycle, "Cold Wash" and "Turbowash" options. If I feel the clothes are really dirty, I add 15ml to the PreWash dispenser (along with 30ml for the Main Wash tray) and run a "PreWash" option.

[dupont]

This series number gets great reviews. I’m looking to purchase a front loader to replace my Maytag top loader garbage machine.

[Anony-Moose]

Honestly I think not having a drum light is a good thing. We leave our washer open so it doesn't allow mold growth and it seems to keep the washer smelling better. If you had the light, wouldn't it stay on if the door was left open?

[nytobake]

I just bought this two yesterday from lowes. Cant wait.

[xlr]

This is a very nice set, but I had to go with a different one, cause I needed something bigger than 4.5 CU ft...

[kniccole]

How does the washer hold up using the pods? Our LG (purchased in 2018) hated the pods. It was a front loader and it just got too soapy and wouldnt drain right and there were tons of suds in the drum. I was using the tide pods from sams and they were huge so maybe that's why? The washer actually broke completely today so we ordered the set you have in the video! I want to switch back to the pods but won't want to ruin the new machine.

[wildhorses]

I like the Board you made to cover the washer and Dryer. What materials did you use and what paint brand and color. You did a beautiful job on the Laundry Room.