Pros: well built, quiet operation,less soap use, great for small families, worth the money
Cons: Haven't really found any yet! I'll update if I do but right now I'm satisfied!
The Bottom Line: Would recommend this to a small family who doesn't have the hook-ups for a regular washer & dryer. Ask lots of questions before making any big purchase.
chickenroll's Full Review: LG WM3431 Front Load All-in-One Washer / Dryer
I read review after review saying these all-in-one machines were a waste of money, didn't work like they were supposed to, had horrible instructions, etc...Let me tell you my experience.
I bought this machine a few weeks ago. I had a few questions with installing it but I called the people I bought it from and they were answered quickly and easily. Since you don't purchase these machines through the manufacturer, you have some small family-owned business that is more than happy to help you with problems. If you bought a machine and didn't ask a lot of questions before you spent the money then all your braincells weren't working correctly. A purchase like this isn't one to go into lightly and does require that you spend the time to actually learn a little about the product before you buy it. So once you get the machine installed, correctly, it is the easiest to work. The manual gives you all the settings for which types of loads you'll be doing. It isn't that confusing as people have said.
Yes the loads are smaller than usual washing machines and it may seem than it takes more time to wash & dry. However, the machine senses how long it will take to actually dry the load and the dry time is usually shorter than first predicted. Keep in mind that even a standard dryer takes different times to dry different loads.
You will have to get used to the damp feeling the clothes have as you take them out after the dry cycle. They may feel like they are still damp but give it a minute after you take them out and they are dry to fold and put away :)
It took me a few loads to figure out how big was too big (load wasn't dry or clothes were really wrinkled). Remember, the bigger the load, the more wrinkles you're going to get. And use fabric softner! It helps with the wrinkles! If you don't like to use fabric softner then I wouldn't recommend this machine.
This machine is quiet enough that you can delay start the wash cycle to start late in the morning to be done when you get up and it shouldn't bother you with noise. We live in an apartment that is really poorly insulated so I know that if it was loud I would hear it!
Overall, I haven't had a bad experience yet. Just follow the install instructions, ask questions when you have them, and don't be afraid to experiment to find the right load size for you. Enjoy!
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