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The LG WM6700HBA is a gorgeous, high-performance washer that's perfect for large families. Read More
This two-in-one washer-and-dryer unit offers solid performance, automated cycles, and user-friendly controls. It’s not great for delicates, though. Read More
If you need to get through tons of laundry, this is the washer for you. It also has some nice smart features, like remote start and notifications. Read More
This stylish, graphite-colored washer offers steam features, above-average cleaning power, and fast cycles. It’s also good at removing excess water. Read More
This front-loading machine has decent cleaning performance, effective spin cycles, and useful features like steam settings. Read More
We've crunched the numbers, and there's no question that front-loaders are superior to top-loaders in terms of the efficiency, cleaning power, and stain removal. Nevertheless, they remain a tough sell for most folks, since there is a strong nostalgia factor for people who want washing machines that look like the ones they used growing up—top-load washers with pole agitators.
For the past several years, LG Electronics has been doing its darndest to change that fact. We've tested many machines from the Korean giant, and its machines consistently rank among the best to pass through our state-of-the-art labs. Even better, they're filled with innovative features that make them a pleasure to use. Our favorite of the bunch, though, is the LG WM6700HBA (available at LG) .
Large capacity drum
Fast cycle times
Smart features
Average cleaning power
Expensive
Good cleaning
Low water retention
Steam features
Not very gentle
Expensive
Effective and fast cycles
Steam features
Controls aren't responsive
More wear and tear on gentle cycle than is typical
Every washer on this list features both a sanitize cycle and a heavy or extra heavy soil cycle.
Reviewed takes a two-pronged approach to appliance testing. We run each appliance through its paces with a battery of standardized objective tests, which lets us cross-compare each products’ performance. We also make sure to just use the products normally, like how anyone would use them in their own home. This lets us catch any user interface issues or particularly brilliant design flourishes that you’ll only notice on the hundredth time you do something.
Every washing machine that comes into Reviewed’s labs gets put through the same testing regime, which addresses both performance and user-friendliness. We look at stain removal, wear and tear, water retention, and cycle time.
When testing washing machines through the lens of large families, we specifically look at the washer’s drum size to gauge how much laundry it can hold at one time, as well as whether it has a sanitize cycle and a heavy or extra heavy soil setting to deal with all manners of family-generated stains.
In general, washing machines, including the best LG washers, last 10 to 13 years. Life expectancy will vary by model, but our experts suggest you read your machine’s user manual, as it is often full of tips that could help extend the life of the washer.
Yes. LG front-load washing machines are among our favorites. The high-efficiency LG washers that we tested all did a good job of cleaning clothes. With a variety of features and capacities ranging from 4.5 to 5.2 cubic feet, there’s likely a LG washer that will meet your needs and make doing laundry less of a chore.
In case you didn't know, yes, you do need to clean your washing machine from time to time—especially if it's a front-loader!
While a smelly washer is a much more rare problem nowadays compared to the earliest front-loaders, it's still good to give the interior of your washer—especially the gasket lining the front—a wipe down every so often. A good rule is: If your washer stinks, only you can clean it.
This is one of the more common questions asked about LG washers, which is surprising. You shouldn't need to drain an LG—or any—washer. If that process is not happening automatically, you should schedule a service visit with the manufacturer.
Most LG washers have a "spin only" setting that you can access via the control panel's cycle options. There you can also change various other factors pertaining to the wash cycle.
David Ellerby
Chief Scientist
Dave Ellerby is Reviewed's Chief Scientist and has a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds and a B.Sc. from the University of Manchester. He has over 25 years of experience designing tests and analyzing data.
Mark Brezinski works on the Home Team, reviewing refrigerators, minifridges, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers, and fans.
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