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Washing Machines Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of washing machine would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.

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  • Build Quality
    3.3 (6)
  • Value for Money
    2.8 (6)
  • Ease of Use
    3.3 (6)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    2.7 (6)
  • Noise Level
    3.2 (6)


Rudy C.

Rudy C.

  • 2 reviews

Overall, good product

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OK, there seems to be quite a polarised review opinion out there, perhaps partly due to divided consumer expectations, but also tending to suggest there may be an unreliable build quality on this machine.
My experience with this machine is absolutely excellent, does a great wash if you take the effort to understanding wash programming options.
It's true that the machine does tend to tangle clothes, but that has been my experience with every top loader I've owned over the years.
I'm 70 now so I've seen a few, but this LG has done a better job than many.
Only criticism is that cleaning the lint filters is fiddly and a bit of a pain in the bum.
My overall rating out of 10 is a solid 8, would I but another, absolutely YES

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Taylor

TaylorGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 5 reviews

Great machine

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Have had this washing machine for 6 or 7 years now, still works great and is easy to use. Clothes come out very clean (even hubbys greasu work clothes) also cleans my delicates very well

Purchased in February 2021 at Harvey Norman.

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Kiddo

KiddoSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews
  • 3 likes

Dreadful washing machine LG no objective solution

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Scrud-Unbelievable clothes such a mess tried ringing LG (NG no good) no help dreadful people to deal with will not buy another LG product again and told them so- their solution get Endeavour out to professionally clean your machine at an approximate cost of $200 rather put the money towards a new washing machine not LG made out I was the only person that had ever had the problem rang so many times spoke to different person each time such a waste of money never will get caught again dont buy an LG under any circumstances
Hope this review helps you make up your mind not to buy LG (NG no good)

Purchased in March 2021 at Harvey Norman for $599.00.

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Dryer TypeWestinghouse LD352A
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Jay

JayNSW

  • 7 reviews
  • 11 likes

No complaints

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I've had this machine for 6-7 years, never had any problems and I'm a lazy washer, throw everything in at the same time, jeans, towels, T shirts, blouses, all in together. The only 3 cycles I've used is fluffy, tub clean and quick wash.
The quick wash water level won't go higher than 4, that is the only problem and it really doesn't bother me, don't know if it's always been like that or not.
Prior to buying this LG, I had F&P and it had this incredible spin cycle where everything came out almost dry, I miss that but would rather LG washer as it's never needed any repairs.
Never cleaned the filter as I never knew it had one, only found this out through reading some of the reviews.

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FAB

FABCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC

  • 4 reviews

Cannot remove the filters

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I cannot remove the filters they will not budge I have to get a person in with very strong hand to remove them. Ridiculous. Ha ha I read a review look after you machine clean the filters!!!! Well I would if I could get them off!

Purchased in January 2021.

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Brown Algae

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Terrible machine. I have had this Brown Algae for years. It arrived 6 months after purchasing the machine. Given up on washing whites over and over again. Doesn't matter how many times I clean this machine it never goes away. You do a tub wash and bits are all through the water. Its the biggest piece of crap I have ever bought and at $1000 it wasn't cheap. I will never buy an LG product again. Got used of shaking my washing when dry which seams to remove alot if it. Alot of items I wash in bags but it still gets in. NO Stars whatsoever.

Purchased in June 2021 at Harvey Norman for $1,000.00.

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Waste of money send to scrap metal yard

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Had this thing for five years now broken down at least five times. Wasted that much water and power through machine doing extra cycles Thankfully the last of my LG appliances. had LG tv & blueray and fridge all broken after warranty will never buy another LG appliance again.

Date PurchasedNov 2013

Motherboard keeps breaking down

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I have always been happy with this machine however after 5 years, I had 3 major electronic issues. On two occasions the sensor that senses the lid is closed malfunctioned requiring expensive repairs. Parts are only under warranty for 90 days! After spending the cost of the machine in 3 repairs, I have given up and purchased a new machine.

Date PurchasedJul 2009
CKau

CKauSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Yucky brown algae

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The machine grows brown algae that is hard to get rid of. Even after using a bleach plus baking soda on the clean cycle, the algal growth gets killed, but then becomes a sandy residue.

Then there will be about 7 clean washes before the algal growth comes back again.

The most frustrating washing machine ever.

Date PurchasedFeb 2010
Tanya

TanyaPeel, WA

  • 4 reviews
  • 9 likes

reliable workhorse

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I've been using the machine for 7 years. Never failed me, very good machine. I guess many do not follow the simple rules and then complain about the quality. My advice would be to look after your machine: do not forget to clean the filters, and now and then run the "Tub Clean" program, just a simple maintenance, really.
The only feature I feel lacking is the "hand machine" program.

Date PurchasedNov 2011

Zeina T

Zeina TAU

  • 5 reviews
  • 3 likes

Can't wait to get rid of it!

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When I bought this machine almost 8 years ago, initially for the first two years it was great. After that I had so many problems. Lint on clothes, Tangled clothes, dirty clothes, destroyed clothes, you name it... I am getting rid of it soon and so looking forward to that!

Date PurchasedAug 2010

Michael

MichaelSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 7 reviews

Perfect for growing family

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Does as well as can be expected. Love that I can chuck the clothes in and it will automatically work out the water level. No excessive water usage this way. Can set a timer so clothes are ready to hang out when I wake up (or put in dryer if weather is wet). Relatively quiet machine. Large capacity.

Date PurchasedSep 2017

Very mediocre until came up as error when start rinse cycle…. Can't fix… parts too expensive… 3 f al

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Very mediocre until came up as error when start rinse cycle…. Can't fix… parts too expensive… 3 f all ty machines.. Now out of warranty… Less tahn 4 years old… Not happy

Date PurchasedApr 2013

Perfect

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It works great, no complaints whatsoever. White, color and blacks. Really happy with the machine as is. Superb water use which is really important to me. Don't understand all bad reviews. Maybe because we only use for small wash. Very good machine for us so far no problems untill this day

Date PurchasedJan 2015
Bubmum

BubmumSydney

  • 7 reviews
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Perfect

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I am using this machine for now 3+ years. I really like how it cleans and rinse the laundry. This machine gives you option to customise according to your laundry weight and type. I like the tub clean and tub dry option. The machine is not noisy. i will recommend LG washing machine to others

Date PurchasedJan 2014
Surfaone

SurfaoneSydney, NSW

  • 9 reviews

MAKES CLOTHES A TANGLED MESS. Damages stretch fabrics

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Had this machine for 2 years now. Be aware it will tangle all your clothes into huge tangles up balls and a stretched out mess, pant legs stretched arms of tops stretched. I can't put a whole load of washing in wash bags to protect it from getting tangled. I will never buy a washing machine without an agitator ever again. Now I use it as a second machine for large blankets sheets quilts etc, not recommended for actual clothes due to the tangle problem. Also it sometimes just stops mid cycle and shuts down.

Date PurchasedAug 2015

Donna Van De Geer

Donna Van De GeerMorwell

  • 5 reviews

Happy with this washer

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This machine washes the clothes really good but having said that I don't have any very dirty work clothes that I've had to put in it. the best thing is the fuzzy logic, you can put a bath towel in with normal wash and there's no fuzz on your wash.

Date PurchasedAug 2013

SCRUD.

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Date PurchasedOct 2011

too many problems

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I purchased this in 2012. Last year they came out to repair and I was told that he basically replaced all the parts (this also took 3 weeks to achieve and I spent a lot of $$ at a laundromat in the meantime). Was so annoyed I didn't get a new machine. Now it is not working AGAIN. About to call them and go through the whole process. Wonder how I will go. It has a 10 year motor warranty and we purchased and extended 3 year warrant when we purchased. Wish me luck!! Will never buy LG again.

Date PurchasedFeb 2012

Automatically dry problem

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Hi,I have H650 problem.
When we use automatically wainshing,and at the end of washing between rinse and dry, it's big problem,when machine finish rinse, and going to dry,at that time it goes back rinse to fill in the water and rinse again and again, never stop rinse and dry.It's annoying,but when I try to manual try, it's working.

Date PurchasedMar 2015

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Ashleigh B.

Ashleigh B.asked

Our machine won’t automatically drain. We can lay the hose flat on the ground and then it will manually drain but not when its during the cycle and in the sink.
We have replaced the drain pump and it’s still not pumping out.

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Terry s

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Power tripping on earth need to get to power connections

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There's a bra wire stuck between inner drum and outer drum .... how do i get it ????

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