Comments on: Review: LG WM3431HW Combo Washer & Dryer

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:17:58 +0000

I just purchased a used one of these via craigslist. I hooked it up and ran it for the first time last night. It dried well, but I have a question about the wash cycle… My machine filled, then tossed the clothes once or twice, then drained and refilled (simultaneously), then tossed a couple times, drain and refill and repeat for the duration of the wash and rinse cycles. It never agitated the clothes for more than two rotations before draining/refilling. Is there something wrong with it, or is this how it normally functions? :(

Thanks!

By: mike

mike — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:13:23 +0000

Had mine for 6 months, worked pretty well but now I have drying problems. It stops short of a normal drying time and leaves clothes very damp. In fact as a test I tossed in one dry t-shirt and after 10 minutes of Drying it came out damp. From what I read I think the drain hose or parts in the machine are clogged. but you can only get to it by opening up the machine, which is crazy. But I can’t even do that because I can’t find a service manual anywhere. Any one else solve this problem or find a service manual?

By: Grandma SAM

Grandma SAM — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:34:02 +0000

We found one in a condo we rented for a week -”complete with washer and dryer.”. I was totally dismayed to find that the washer and dryer were not separate items but the LG combo! Since there are five of us and we brought only three sets of clothes each inorder to save packing space, planning on doing a load of laundry each morning / night, the LG is NOT appreciated! If it would even go from wash to dry automatically it would help, but it does it’s wash cycle while we’re out for the day, then we have to set it to dry when we return. I’m going to have to find a laundromat today just so I won’t have to spent all day sitting here watching the LG being inefficient!

By: Joe Hutsko

Joe Hutsko — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:20:10 +0000

Are you sure you removed the shipping bolts? Mine was a nightmare the first time I used it, rocking so wildly I thought it was going to bring down the house. Then I read the warning about removing the shipping bolts – low and behold, the installer hadn’t done so, and once I removed the bolts the machine worked beautifully. Double check?

By: wes

wes — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:02:10 +0000

it is so loud and drying takes a long time. loads have to be small so your always washing. on its spin cycle it vibrates so much the whole apartment shakes i really feel bad for the people under me. it is load never wash while u sleeping. good side it is enery rated

By: johnnygeneric

johnnygeneric — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:16:20 +0000

NOT! NOT! NOT! Someone please help me!! I can’t type worth a hoot!

By: johnnygeneric

johnnygeneric — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:15:41 +0000

Uh oh. I meant to say it does NET seem to use a lot of water. Sorry.

johnnygeneric

By: johnnygeneric

johnnygeneric — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:14:50 +0000

We bought this thing back in July and it’s performed quite well. Wrinkling being the only nuisance. Odd thing, tho: I never paid any attention to it much until recently. It does seem to use a lot of water. In your own unit, do you see any water level at all?
We’re trying to figure out if this is a problem…or a feature!

Also, we’re starting to run into drying issues. I think this may be related to that hose that gets plugged up once-in-a-while. We’ll have to have it cleaned out.

Thanks.

By: Julia

Julia — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:56:16 +0000

Hi,

I wanted to chime in on the vibrations. I have a different model than reviewed and have had it for 3 years. When I first got it I had the same vibration issue as Joe mentioned. I live in an older building as well so the floor had settled and was not quite level.

The solution: you can get little feet to put on the bottom to make the machine level and use a rubber floor mat. The floor mat is about 2 inches thick. You can get these at ranch supply stores or a really good hardware store. My downstairs neighbors don’t even notice when I do my laundry.

By: karen j cosme

karen j cosme — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:27:50 +0000

hello, joe.

thanks so much for this review.

1. i’m sort of in the same boat as judy – i’d like to buy a home and the many that are currently available/affordable are older homes. like you, i’d like to put the machine in an upstairs bathroom, if that’s the design of the home i buy (or in the kitchen near the dishwasher for a 1-level home). this decision is also based on my recent abdominal surgery and recurring bursitis in knees, as well as my need for less clutter. would an inspection alone determine if this set-up is viable or should i have a (shake test) done by an (engineer)?

2. ditto, john. i currently have a large capacity front-load washer in the basement and hate the thought of moving it. also, along with my (large) son who still lives at home, i love small, efficient, and environmentally friendly consumer products. with this machine, i’m looking at throwing stuff in there every day to prevent back-up loads (clutter). i recently learned that my first front-load washer was a (kitchen aid) 1.9ft3 model and i had no problems with large items (3-4 pairs of 32×32 jeans or 3-4 body+3-4 hand towels+wash/dish cloths). considering you also do your mom’s laundry, what’s the bulkiest load you’ve done? did you combine your mom’s stuff with yours (more efficient) or did keep them separate just because you could? i ask this because i think you underestimate the ability of this machine.

3. i’m about to try purex’s new complete 3-in-1 laundry sheets because i find the overall value is good for the environment. does this machine work with dryer sheets? do you use anything at all to soften or reduce static? you didn’t say in a previous response.

thanks again.

-k