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LG Front Load Washer - WM2455HW

by Amanda
(Redlands, CA USA)

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Product Overview

This front loading washing machine has one of the largest capacities on the market, a cavernous 4.2 cu ft. It has a powerful maximum spin speed of 1200rpm, and a range of programs including a high temperature Sanitary (158 degrees), Bulky/Large, Delicates, Hand Wash, Speed Wash and Drain + Spin.

It’s available in white or pearl gray, and there is a matching dryer unit which can be stacked on top if space is short. There is also an optional drawer pedestal which raises it by 13; and is a great place for storing essentials such as detergent.

As with other LG’s, this is a popular washing machine. It is expensive compared to many other models, but most owners believe that it gives great value for money. It’s Energy Star compliant, so it uses a lot less water and power than older machines. This means that it also costs less to run, and reduces the impact on the environment.
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Consumer Minus Points

• great cleaning results

• LED display

• 9 programs – 5 temperature settings

• easy to load clothes

• “LoDecibelTM” reduces noise

• large loads

• nice internal water heater

• price

• longer cycles than top loaders

• low door

Advantages

No machine of this size is going to be completely silent, but this is built with LG’s LoDecibelTM technology and it appears to work , owners are pleased with how quietly it runs. It also delivers in one other essential department; producing laundry which looks and smells fresh and clean. The large tub has an Easy Loading TilTubTM feature, making it easier to get laundry in and out of the large drum.

Because it is an advanced washer there are lots of controls and a relatively thick user manual, which can be a little daunting at first. Users soon discover their way around it and that despite the apparent complexity it is easy to operate. There’s a child lock mechanism, stopping kids pressing buttons and changing the programs while it is running. The useful LED display shows settings, time remaining and any status messages.

There are a huge range of settings available: 9 programs, 5 wash/rinse temperatures and a number of other options. It has a 19 hour delay wash function, allowing you to load it up the night before and have it come on the following morning.

Disadvantages

As with all appliances, even good ones, some owners have a poor experience. The wash cycles are generally longer than with a top loader and that takes a little getting used to. Some people complain that it develops a moldy smell after a while, and others have had breakdowns and feel they have received poor customer service. The low height of the door is a problem for some, which could be solved by using the pedestal.

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Final Thought

If you are looking for a washer that looks good and can handle large quantities of laundry you should consider the LG WM2455 HG. It is more expensive than many other machines, but there are plenty of users who feel that it is worth it for the service that it offers to them. Many owners can?t find fault with it at all.





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Nov 28, 2009
Rating
star 		Not a good washer
by: Unhappy customer

This washer just flooded our utility room for the fourth time. In the instructions it says not to wash latex-backed items (for example, shower curtains or picnic blankets) because these might cause an overflow, but you can't wash light placemats and a table runner either, or a load of towels.
I'll be getting rid of this so-called "high-end" machine tomorrow, and I'll be returning to a much less expensive but reliable top-loading machine.
Oct 21, 2009
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star 		don't recommend
by: Cindi K.Heng

I DO NOT recommend high efficiency (HE) front loading washing machines!

I just finished rinsing a load of towels for the 5th time! They are finally at least close to de-sudsed. These machines are praised as energy savers. They save energy by not using enough water to get the job done right. (Some people recommend using just a tiny bit of detergent, but then your clothes do not get really clean.)

Also, because the water doesn't run long enough to get hot water from the water heater through the water pipes and to the washing machine, the "hot" water will never be hot and the "warm" will be more like "cool" if you are lucky. I have a laundry sink next to my machine, so I run the water in there until it is as hot as it will get before I start my machine. The washer tub cools it somewhat, so my wash water ends up being at least pretty warm when I select the "hot" water wash. (A repair man said that you should fill and drain the machine several times to get the water and inside of the machine hot/warm enough. How is that saving you money?)

When you select the hot wash, the only rinse water you are allowed to use is cold. Cold water does not do the job. It is September now and the water is cold. I can't wait until the 40 degree max water in January! For my old top loader, I could just turn the selector knob to warm rinse after filling the tub with hot wash water. The makers of my HE machine won't let you do that.
Also, this machine only has 2 rinses preset with an extra rinse button. That is only 3. Not enough. I timed the rinse at 4 minutes. That is fine for a top loader because of the vigorous agitation, but not even close for the anemic "flip, flop, rest" of this machine.

My LG has a "bulky" cycle, but the spin speed can only be set as high as medium. No high speed spin for bulky items? What planet are these guys from? They obviously do NOT do the laundry!

The "Speed Wash" cycle does not rinse the clothes, although it says it does.

That reminds me, the LG "experts" have many presets that cannot be changed. They think we are all idiots.

These are just a few of my complaints. This machine is going back if I can trade it in for a top loader.

The "experts" who recommend these HE front loaders obviously haven't done much if any laundry or maybe they don't know or care that the clothes are still full of laundry detergent. I have been doing laundry for over 30 years. They should come to me to get customer feedback.

I have a cartoon idea on this. Picture a man walking in the rain. His clothes are fill of soap bubbles. Caption: "Mr Green believes in saving energy. He has an HE machine." (c) Cindi K.Heng
Apr 16, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		great experience - didn't have the problems which i read in other reviews
by: Anonymous

I purchased an LG 4.2 front loading washing machine with sanitary cycle (Mfg #WM2455H) in December of 2007. It has worked wonderfully. I have the matching dryer and they are stacked in my laundry closet.

The washing machine is straightforward to use despite all the knobs and lights that make it appear daunting. It is a must to use the High energy detergent.

The sanitary cycle heats the water independently of your hot water heater and is great for nasty socks and stinky towels. My only complaint is that the lettering on some of the push buttons is small and my post-40 yrs old eyes require glasses to read. I have not seen a great deal of water savings, either, but the clothes are cleaner I believe, and the hand wash cycle is wonderful for lingerie, sweaters and the like.

The loads that I can put in the washer are larger, leading to fewer loads in a household with two active boys and a farmer husband. During warmer weather, it is necessary to take the loads out of the machine as soon as possible, because with less air circulation they will sour more quickly than in a top loading machine.

I have not seen the problems that I read about in reviews of front loaders, i.e. wrinkled clothing, twisted clothing, etc, and I have not seen the necessity of stopping the machine mid cycle or adding an extra rinse that some reviewers thought was necessary, however my model does have the ability to add an extra rinse if desired.

Overall I am well pleased with the machine and would recommend the purchase to anyone.
Apr 16, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Green" washer
by: Amanda

I purchased my LG Front Load Washer (Model WM2455HW) about four months ago from the Home Depot for a little over $1000.

While the cycles do take a bit longer than my old top load machine (a Whirlpool circa 1995), the capacity of my LG washer is about double, so I end up saving time in the long run. My heavy California King sized comforters fit easily inside (along with my sheets and pillow cases) and come out cleaner than they ever have before.

It also uses significantly less detergent, and even has a handy dandy feature that tells me how much soap is actually required in a specific wash, so I don’t end up using more than I need. With two children under the age of two in the house and a paramedic husband, the sanitary setting has given me a lot of peace of mind. I do a ridiculous amount of laundry, and I have yet to have a problem with the washer.

While the washer is rather deep, I am able to stack the dryer on top of it, so they actually take up less space than my old system. While I was a little reluctant to spend the money for a high end washer and dryer, I am so glad that I did.

They are energy star appliances, so I knew that I could feel better knowing that I was doing a little bit to be “greener.” It has truly been worth every penny, and I’m sure will end up saving me money in the long run.
Mar 11, 2009
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Time and status display is nice
by: aqua

LG Washer WM2455H and Dryer DLE5966W
We have got this washer and dryer a year ago. It has various features to wash all categories like cotton, babywear, delicates etc.. Time taken by every cycle is optimal. It has custom program and cycle selecting options based on our requirement. It has got another special feature like delay wash and its very helpful.

It has got special optional buttons which will allow you to activate special functions. This washer has time and status display which I like the most because it will let you know the remaining time of washing. After completion of each cycle it will give us an indication. It has got another great feature of letting you know the load size by which you can add addition load if needed.

The LG Dryer has cycle complete indicator and the most important thing is it has got a flow sense duct blockage which will help you in detecting and alerting you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer which improves dryer efficiency.

This dryer has a display of the process of every cycle. You have got different options of drying depending on your requirement like damp dry, normal, very dry etc.. You can set your own time for drying too. There is a temperature control drying. Overall, I and my family like this product and happy to have it.

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