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Top Black Steel Appliances: LG Front Load Washer Reviews

by Arnold's Appliance

LG black steel front load washer and dryer in a brightly lit laundry room

How much time do you spend washing clothes per day? One hour? Two? Or maybe four hours or even more? Regardless of which it is among the options listed previously, one sure thing is that you'll certainly have to expend significant energy to get your clothes clean. This, of course, means that by the time you're done washing your clothes, you'll have spent so much energy that you're unable to do anything else. This is why you need a washer like an LG front load washer.

With a washer, you won't have to worry about how to get your clothes clean. You won't even have to expend significant energy in getting them clean. All you'll need to do is simply load the washer, program it for what you want to wash, and you're good to go. So if you don't have a washer in your home, you should certainly consider getting one as soon as possible.

That being said, it is important to note that there are tons of different washer options on the market these days. These washer options all have different feature inclusions and designs, some of which are pretty attractive. So unless you're conversant with the "washing machine space," you may find it quite challenging to pick one that perfectly matches your needs.

Front view of a casual laundry room with an LG black washer and dryer

However, if you want a washer option that's just the right size for you and has all the feature inclusions you could ever possibly want in a washer, LG is the place to look. LG has an extensive product line featuring top-shelf washer options. So you'll always be able to find one that perfectly suits your needs.

One of these very impressive LG washers is the LG Black Steel Front Load Laundry Pair. Before going into what makes this LG front load washer such an excellent chic for you, let's take a look at the LG brand itself.

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LG: Innovative Features, Easy Control, Stunning Designs

If you've been buying home appliances for a while, you'll have certainly come across LG appliances more than a few times. In fact, you may have even purchased a number of these appliances for yourself, and why not? If the LG brand is known for anything, it's for its consistent delivery of premium-quality, easy-to-use home appliances.

LG has been around for more than a few years, and in the period since its establishment, the brand has continued to redefine home comfort and ease of operation with more and more intelligently designed products. LG boasts a very extensive product line featuring every type of home appliance you could possibly want. This ensures you'll enjoy quality in every part of your home, including the laundry department.

It's worth mentioning that LG actually has some of the best washer options currently available on the market these days. Truly, life really is good when you have access to quality, intelligent home appliances, and this is exactly what you get with LG.

Now that you know what makes LG washer appliances so special and perfect for you, let's take a look at one of the best LG front load washer options on the market.

The LG Black Steel Front Load Washer and Dryer

As mentioned earlier, there are a lot of washer options available on the market, so choosing one for yourself might be somewhat challenging. However, despite this fact, you should know that this LG Black Steel Front Load Laundry Pair is in a class of its own. That's right; this isn't your run-of-the-mill washer approach. It's something quite special and different.

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As you can probably tell from the name, this LG Black Steel Front Load Laundry Pair is actually two different appliances. However, these two separate appliances are designed such that they integrate and perfectly complement each other operationally. So you're actually getting two devices instead of just one.

This fact aside, however, you should know that there's a whole lot more to this LG front load washer than just its two-in-one design. Below are some of the impressive feature inclusions this product offers that guarantee you'll always enjoy using it.

Key Features

  • Dual Design
  • TurboWash™ 360° Technology
  • AI Fabric Sensor/Smart Pairing
  • ThinQ® Technology with Proactive Customer Care
  • TurboSteam™ Technology
  • FlowSense™ duct clogging and lint filter indicators
  • 7.4 cu. ft. ultra-large capacity
  • Black Steel Finish
  • Sensor Wash
  • 23 Dryer Cycles
  • 25 Washer Cycles

Now, this is a list of impressively looking washer features, but the question is, what do these features mean for you? Read on to find out.

The Features Explained

  • Dual Design: As earlier mentioned, this LG front load washer is actually an LG front load washer and dryer set. This basically means that you'll be able to enjoy the "best of both worlds" in one intelligent, streamlined package. So you won't have to still go looking for an LG dryer after getting the washer.
  • TurboWash™ 360° Technology: If you often have to wash big loads of clothes, this is a feature inclusion that you'll find very attractive. LG's TurboWash™ 360° Technology is a high-tech washer feature that'll allow you to be able to thoroughly clean big laundry loads in very little time (30 minutes). This basically means you won't have to wait for long periods to get your clothes perfectly washed and ready for drying
  • TurboSteam™ Technology: Have a shirt that's all wrinkled, and you want to eliminate the wrinkles without ironing? This feature is perfect for you. This TurboSteam™ Technology feature makes the LG dryer generate steam instantly. This ensures that your clothes will be wrinkle-free in under 10 minutes. Beyond this, however, the TurboSteam™ Technology also provides powerful drying. So you won't have to wait for long periods for your washed cloth to get dry.
  • WiFi-compatible: Another feature of this LG front load washer that makes it such an excellent choice for you is that it is WiFi-compatible. In addition to this, it is also compatible with LG's ThinQ® Technology. What this means for you is that once you connect it, you'll be able to monitor and adjust washer settings right from your room or anywhere you are. Cool right?
  • FlowSense™ duct clogging and lint filter indicators: As the name implies, this feature inclusion serves as a warning bell for when your lint filter is clogged. This will basically help you know when it's time to clean the lint filter.
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Pros

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Wi-fi compatibility

Wi-fi compatibility ensures you'll be able to monitor and adjust the washer settings easily and remotely.

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Lint filter indicator

This LG front load washer has a lint filter indicator that'll let you know if your lint filter needs to be cleaned.

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TurboWash™ 360° and TurboSteam™ Technology

The TurboWash™ 360° and TurboSteam™ Technology ensure you can enjoy fast washing and drying effects.

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Black stainless steel finish

Black stainless steel appliances tend to be attractive, and like those appliances, this LG front load washer also has a black stainless steel finish that makes it uniquely attractive.

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7.4 Cu. Ft capacity

The dryer has a 7.4 Cu. Ft capacity, and this ensures you'll always have more than enough room for your clothes

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Cons

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Not ADA compliant

Not ADA compliant

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Bending required

Unlike top loader washers, you will have to bend to load and unload your LG front load washer.

Front Load vs. Top Load: Which Washer Is Better?

Front load washers like this LG set aren't automatically the right choice for every household, so it's worth weighing them against a top load washer before you decide.

Front load washers tumble clothes through a shallow pool of water instead of fully submerging them, which generally means better cleaning performance on tough stains, gentler treatment of fabrics, and less water and energy used per load — a big reason most ENERGY STAR certified washers on the market are front load models. The tradeoff is that you'll need to bend down to load and unload (as noted in the Cons above), and front load washers are more prone to a musty odor if you don't leave the door cracked open between loads.

Top load washers are typically faster per cycle, easier to load without bending, and let you add a forgotten item mid-cycle — but they generally use more water and can be tougher on delicate fabrics with their central agitator (on agitator models). If you're deciding between the two for your household, our full washer selection lets you compare both side by side.

Water & Energy Efficiency: How Much Can You Save?

Front view of a casual laundry room with an LG black washer and dryer

This LG front load washer and dryer set is ENERGY STAR certified, meaning it's been independently verified to meet federal guidelines for water and energy efficiency without sacrificing cleaning or drying performance.

Front load washers typically use significantly less water per load than a comparable top load washer, since they tumble clothes through water rather than fully submerging them. Over hundreds of loads a year, that difference shows up on both your water bill and your energy bill, since less water also means less energy spent heating it. For more on what ENERGY STAR certification actually measures and how much a certified washer can save you, see the ENERGY STAR clothes washers guide.

Is The LG Front Load Laundry Pair Worth Its Price Tag? 

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If you're wondering whether this LG front load washer is worth its price tag? The answer to that question is an emphatic yes! This is because, for its price tag, you're actually getting two high-tech appliances for the price of one. These appliances are designed with LG'S trademark detailed attention to flawless design and remarkable functionality.

How to Clean and Maintain Your LG Front Load Washer

A little routine maintenance goes a long way toward keeping a front load washer running well and smelling fresh:

  • Run a tub clean cycle monthly using a washer-cleaning tablet to break down detergent residue and mineral buildup inside the drum.
  • Leave the door and detergent drawer cracked open between loads so the drum and gasket can fully air dry — this is the single biggest thing you can do to prevent musty odor.
  • Wipe down the rubber door gasket after heavily soiled loads, since that's where lint and residue tend to collect.
  • Check the FlowSense duct clogging indicator on the dryer regularly, and clean the lint filter after every load.
  • Use high-efficiency (HE) detergent only — regular detergent creates too many suds for a front load washer's lower water level.

Browse washer cleaning tablets and replacement washer hoses to keep your set running the way it should.

Common LG Front Load Washer Issues (and When to Call for Service)

Most issues owners run into with a front load washer are minor and fixable at home:

  • Washer won't drain or is leaking from the bottom: This is most often a clogged drain pump filter or a kinked drain hose rather than a major failure — check and clear the pump filter first.
  • Washer is off-balance or banging during the spin cycle: Usually caused by an uneven load or a washer that isn't sitting level on the floor; redistributing the load and checking the leveling feet often solves it.
  • Musty smell coming from the drum: See the cleaning and maintenance tips above — this is almost always a ventilation and buildup issue rather than a defect.

If a tub clean cycle and a quick filter check don't resolve the issue, it's time to bring in a professional rather than keep troubleshooting on your own. Arnold's offers service and protection plans to help keep your laundry set running for years to come.

LG Washer FAQs

As mentioned earlier, this item is a laundry pair, so you'll be getting a washer and a dryer together.

Yes, it is. It is WiFi-compatible, so you'll be able to connect it to the ThinQ app on your smartphone and control it from there.

This LG Black Steel Front Load Laundry Pair is made up of two separate appliances that are meant to sit beside each other so as to give an integrated appearance. So it is recommended that you ensure you have significant storage room. If your installation space is pretty small, this might not be the best choice of appliance for you.

Run a tub clean cycle monthly with a washer-cleaning tablet, wipe down the rubber door gasket regularly, and leave the door and detergent drawer cracked open between loads so the drum can fully air dry. See our full cleaning and maintenance tips above.

This is most often a clogged drain pump filter or a kinked drain hose rather than a major mechanical issue. If clearing the filter doesn't fix it, it's best to have a technician take a look.

Yes. Front load washers tumble clothes through a shallow pool of water instead of fully submerging them, which is a major reason most ENERGY STAR certified washers on the market are front load models.

This set offers 25 wash cycles and 23 dry cycles, giving you dedicated settings for everything from delicates and bedding to heavy-duty and sanitize loads.

Yes, both the washer and dryer are stackable, though LG's stacking kit is sold separately if you want to combine them into a single vertical unit to save floor space.

Yes, this set is ENERGY STAR certified, meaning it meets federal guidelines for water and energy efficiency without sacrificing wash or dry performance.

LG's front load washers use TurboWash® 360° tumble-action cleaning for better stain removal and lower water use, while LG's top load washers load from above and typically run faster per cycle without requiring you to bend down. See our Front Load vs. Top Load comparison above for help deciding which fits your household.

 

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Arnold’s Appliance started in the summer of 1956 when it opened its doors as Lakeshore Appliance in Redmond, Washington. John Arnold and his family have since grown the store from just a few brands to the large appliance store it is today and moved to Bellevue in 1999 in search of a larger building. Arnold’s Appliance now offers high-end innovative products from over 45 manufacturers.

In addition to extensive product knowledge, Arnold’s has been providing fine appliances to Northwest builders, remodelers, designers, architects and developers for over 47 years. Arnold's currently supplies products and installation to many of the finest custom and spec home builders in the Pacific Northwest. Along with single-family housing, Arnold's has also supplied products for some of the largest multi unit projects in the area. Arnold’s Now the third generation of the Arnold’s Family is dedicated to bring the best quality products, delivery services, and installation to customers for years to come.

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