Today, a washing machine is an indispensable item in any home and is no longer considered a luxury item. A huge credit for this goes to LG, which managed to fill the market with reliable and at the same time inexpensive products in the 2000s. Now it is a world leader in the manufacture of various washing equipment. Therefore, the question of how to choose an LG washing machine is relevant for consumers.
Features of choice
The popular South Korean company LG has been manufacturing reliable household appliances for several decades. Its washing machines fully comply with the stated characteristics, in particular - ease of use, high build quality, relatively low cost, and creativity.
Difference from other equipment manufacturers
Surprisingly, it is the inexpensive cost of household appliances that leads to doubt among many buyers. Is there some kind of catch here? For example, if choose LG or Samsung washing machines, then premium washing machines from LG are approximately 20% cheaper than the same models from Samsung.
This can be easily explained - LG Corporation does not focus on innovative technologies in household appliances and does not try to gain leadership in the introduction of various innovations.
It is thanks to this that household appliances are in the middle price segment, although the technical equipment of washing machines is excellent.
The price is also affected by the fact that initially all products under the LG brand were Korean assembled, but today industrial assembly is located in hundreds of countries, including China and Russia, where labor is cheaper.
Advantages and disadvantages of LG household appliances
The main advantages of washing machines:
- Intuitive controls, ease of use.
- A large assortment.
- Practical and efficient washing modes.
- Quiet operation when washing (inverter electric motors with direct drive and low noise generation are installed).
- Low cost washing machines.
- Perfect cleanliness of washed items.
- High quality spin.
Certain developments are also being invested in the “elite” class to create high-tech household appliances, which are controlled using a smartphone. But the main priority is to improve the quality of washing machines in the budget and mid-range segments.
While highlighting the main advantages, it is unfair not to mention some of the disadvantages of this household appliance. There are not many of them, but they are still present.
For example, although the LG corporation assures that all its products are of high quality, washing machines at Korean factories undergo stricter control, but it is almost impossible to find these washing machines in stores.
Transferring the assembly of household appliances from the main plant to the territory of different countries makes the cost of washing machines cheaper and, naturally, their final cost, but not significantly; there are still expensive spare parts, main components and parts, materials, labor-intensive setup and assembly process.
Another disadvantage is the lack of vertical models of washing machines. This is not a critical drawback, since the front devices are smaller in size and more convenient when storing clothes.
First of all, when choosing a washing machine, you need to pay attention to its size, the presence of the necessary modes, the volume of the drum; all these characteristics differ significantly. And there is no need to compare the quality of washing machines from different manufacturing countries - both consumers and specialists from warranty centers think so.
6 Motion Modes
LG has been installing this technology for 8 years in a row in new washing machines equipped with an electric motor with direct drive – Direct Drive.
Six Motion Technology Modes:
- Drum reverse — the vortex jet instantly dissolves the washing powder and completely removes its residues.
- Base - normal drum operation.
- Wiggle - a gentle washing function, when things gently rock in the tank without touching the walls.
- Saturation — the tank rotates while simultaneously spraying water, the function allows you to uniformly wet things.
- Smoothing — things are evenly redistributed in the tank, jams that appear during washing and rinsing are leveled out, which subsequently facilitates smoothing.
- Torsion — wet clothes hit the walls of the tank and are washed off due to friction against the rough surface. Washing occurs without any extraneous splashing sounds, despite the fact that the clothes are in the water.
All these modes in the washing machine You can install it yourself or select it according to the parameters of the required wash. This technology only works when an inverter motor is installed in the washing machine. Thanks to the electronics, the drive provides the tank with precise, sharp movements. It does not make noise because there are no brushes in the system.
Also in each mode there is the ability to set and remember for future use: the number of rinses, the drum rotation speed during spinning, and the water temperature.
It is possible that quite soon it will be possible to appreciate the convenience of starting a washing machine using a phone. You just need to bring the touch display to a specially set mark, and the new mode will immediately begin to work.
Washing machines with 6 Motion feature the Smart Diagnosis system. A faulty machine gives a special signal, which is sent by smartphone to the LG warranty workshop, where the cause of the equipment failure is diagnosed by sound.
A specialist arrives when called, knowing what needs to be fixed, and takes the required tools and spare parts.
In case of minor breakdowns, a message is sent to your smartphone that you can do to fix this yourself.Those people who need to regularly wash their clothes should choose a model from LG with Motion technology.
Review of the best washing machines
To fully understand which LG washing machine to choose, below is the rating of the most popular equipment from this manufacturer.
Budget washing machine F 10B 8MD
In reality, the "budget" model is a relative indicator for LG. The manufacturer offers household appliances at a cost that is not lower than a certain value. Today the lower price limit is $300, but for this amount you can become the owner of a high-quality washing machine.
F 10B 8MD is a free-standing washing machine with a full range of functions, attractive design and compact dimensions.
The device has an inverter motor and makes virtually no noise, the tank volume is 5.5 kg, front loading, dimensions are 60x44x85 cm.
The spin function can be adjusted in steps of 400 rpm. Maximum speed - 1000 rpm.
Other characteristics:
- Good washing quality (class A).
- Electricity consumption A.
- Automatic start by timer.
- Leak protection.
- EIU.
- Child protection.
- 13 preset modes.
- Tank cleaning function.
Steam machine F 12 U2 HCS2
Models in this segment have improved spin and wash quality indicators, energy costs, drum volume, and also have modern options installed - steam treatment, remote control.
The washing machine has a drum capacity of 7 kg, can be installed in furniture and has a size of 60x45x85 cm.
Basic indicators:
- High-quality washing of stubborn stains.
- Energy consumption class A+ (extra economical).
- Leak protection.
- Spin rotation - class B (1200 rpm).
- EIU.
- Childproof.
- 14 modes.
- Self-cleaning tank.
- Start timer.
Users love the steam cycle wash mode, which significantly improves the quality of the washed items.
Narrow washing machine F 10 B8 SD
This is a small-sized washing machine from LG with dimensions of 60x36x85 cm, the drum for loading things is 4 kg. Electricity consumption - 0.20 kW/h. It is protected against water leaks and can be installed in furniture.
Class A washing, intuitive controls, 13 installed programs, start timer, electronic control with the ability to connect to a phone.
Flaws: Class C spin and a long pause before starting the wash directly after switching on.
Large drum washing machine FH 495 BDS2
The depth of the washing machine is 640 mm, with a drum capacity of 12 kg. Dimensions 60x64x85 cm. Silent operation and economical electricity consumption class A+++, tank rotation 1400 rpm, full set of functions.
This model consumes up to 70 liters per cycle, and the consumption is not that high, taking into account the volume of the tank. During steam treatment, persistent odors can be completely removed, things are disinfected, and creases and creases in linen are removed.
Users report benefits when washing black clothes, stain removal, steam treatment and the ability to control the washing machine through their phone.
Among the shortcomings You only need to highlight the expensive cost.
Washer and dryer F 14U2 TDH 1N
The drying function in washing machines appeared relatively recently, but it almost immediately gained popularity among users. At the end of the washing cycle, you can get dry clothes without the need to hang them on lines or special dryers.
Washing machines with this function are manufactured only in the “premium” class. Moreover, the cost of household appliances of this class from LG is much lower, unlike its competitors.
Drying can be adjusted in any mode that allows you to use the “wash + dry” function. In certain modes there is no drying option.
The dimensions of the model are 60x58x85 cm, drum capacity up to 8 kg, drying capacity up to 5 kg.
The main advantages of the washing machine:
- Washing class A.
- Electricity consumption class A+++.
- There is a wool washing mode and steam treatment.
- Spin class A.
- Delayed launch.
The tank has a self-cleaning function and automatic tank balance. And The machine can be controlled using a smartphone.
Quiet washing machine F 1496 AD3
This model has slightly smaller dimensions, which are 60x54x85 cm, as well as the ability to wash 8 kg and have drying pads for up to 4 kg of items.
As in the washing machine described above, washing and spinning are carried out according to class A, and there is a start timer.
Electricity consumption according to class B, locking power buttons, 13 modes, self-diagnosis, the ability to install in furniture - these are the main characteristics of this machine.
Drying can be configured in three modes - normal, ironing and eco-drying. During active drying operation, the housing becomes very hot and requires a long time to cool down. The drum cannot be opened before this.
Flaws washing machine are relatively subjective. Some users point to a high accumulation of water under the tank door seal, some to a very large range of possible adjustments to the spin process.
Stylish and reliable washing machines from the company LG is easy to use, have excellent technical equipment. These models were able to gain and confidently maintain their position in the household appliances market. Is it worth paying attention to them? Absolutely yes. In addition, any buyer can choose the best model with functionality for personal needs.
