A Korean Powerhouse

The LG corp is known as South Korea's second largest conglomerate, behind only Samsung. In mid to late part of the 20th century, it was known as Goldstar and made electronics and computer media of moderate if not uninspiring quality. Only 15 years ago in 1995 the company decided to rename itself LG in any effort to effect a change of brand image.

Now LG is known worldwide as a major player in a number of sectors, including electronics such as televisions, home appliances and telephones, chemicals, and display technology. LG also has a line-up of stackable washer dryers. Although not marketed as such, one can easily distinguish the stackable versus the non-stackable versions by virtue of the absence of a top control panel. In the stackable versions this control panel is played on the top of the front face, rather than on top surface of the washer or dryer. Going to the LG site will also reveal that these washer and dryers are billed as "side-by-side" or "stackable". Meaning that consumers have the option of stacking them, or putting them next to each other.

Foreign Quality

Those who are interested in foreign craftsmanship and customer satisfaction can not only buy LG, but also Bosch which offers the Bosch stackable washer dryer. The Bosch company is famous for creating quality, cutting-edge products.

A Quiet, Advanced Washer

Here we review one of the lowest priced alternatives which has the model number WM2016CW. This LG stackable washer is said to come with "LoDecibel" technology (trademarked even) which is able to carry out gentler and therefore quieter cycles through decreasing the vibration and accompanying noise. Interestingly, the listed capacity is 3.7 cubic feet which is amongst the largest capacity washers we have reviewed here. Most of the competing washers max out at 2.7 cubic feet for even the top-line model of similar 27 inch width. Consumers may choose the wash program by selecting wash speed as well as temperature for the wash and rinse portions. But even better are the preprogrammed options which allow one-button operation. The programs have simple, understandable names such as "Cotton/Towels", "Normal", and "Hand Wash". Water level is chosen automatically by a sensor mechanism.

A Quiet, Advanced Dryer

LG also offers a mind-boggling number of stackable dryers that span the gamut of ventless washer dryers. A ventless washer dryer uses condensation and run-off control to remove moisture. Like the washers, the dryers also come with the LoDecibel and low noise technology. Controls are designed to fit on the top front surface rather than top surface which allows stacking. The stacking does not seem to have a particular sequence, although most people would put the washer on the bottom and the dryer on top as the washer gets very heavily with water flow-in. The dryer can be configured for various temperatures manually, but there is also a programmable one-button option much like the washer. In addition, a tumble dry reduces wrinkles in laundered clothes. Finally, LG has installed an automatic temperature sensor which can shut down drying when temperature rises too high (as a consequence of over-drying).

Summary

The LG series of stackable washer dryers are priced very competitively, coming in at around $800 each for the dryer and washer. An all electronic panel graces each unit which means easier operation for today's consumer, but perhaps also more problems when something breaks down. Washer parts are not only mechanical but consist of expensive electronic components. LG has really aimed at pleasing the discerning and demanding consumer but putting in so many features, paying attention to noise, ease-of-operation, configurability and more. Competitively priced and technologically endowed, this website fully supports LG products.