LG WM3488HW 24" Washer/Dryer Combo with 2.3 cu. ft. Capacity, Stainless Steel Drum in White

We ordered our LG WM3488HW washer/dryer at a great price without sales tax on Amazon.com's website and selected a friendly vendor, Specialized Appliances (FJS Distributors in Duluth, MN). Proprietors Jenny and Richard Mertz called us back to set up free delivery with shipping carrier, Old Dominium Freight, who delivered our LG WM3488HW promptly in perfect condition.In December, 2016 we purchased this compact all-in-one washer/dryer LG WM3488HW (white 2016 model) in order to replace our old trustworthy LG WM3431HS (silver 2005 model) that lasted for more than 11 years. Like the 2005 model, this 2016 model is designed to be VENTLESS, so it doesn't require an exhaust hood/duct.This new 2016 model has many very useful, modern high-technology features (listed on the LG website). As an engineer living in a NYC apartment with my family, I appreciate efficient, well-designed products, and this high-tech product is environmentally-friendly, compact and extremely quiet. It offers many advanced features, including "label-on" and impressive "smart" sensors that automatically monitor clothing and wash/dry processes, offering real performance and convenience to families.Upon arrival of the LG WM3488HW, you FIRST must personally examine the unit carefully to ensure that it is in brand-new condition in a factory-sealed box so it can be installed properly. SECOND, this LG washer/dryer is fairly easy to install but it MUST be carefully LEVELED on your floor by a good professional who has had real previous LG installation experience and is not in a hurry. Since we had experience with our previous 2005 model, we did the delivery truck LG inspection and installation. It took about two hours and we had no problems at all.The modern LG WM3488HW high-technology features are useful and the washer/dryer is quiet and performs flawlessly. Drying in high-tech ventless washer/dryers like this one can actually take up to 4 hours, but all our delicate clothes finish perfectly soft and dry, and we are still able to do 3 loads of laundry daily. We can first load the machine in the morning so laundry is ready when we come home from work. We can load the unit again when we come home from work so laundry is ready before we go to bed. We can also load the unit again before bed so laundry is ready in the morning.My wife and I experimented with many high-efficiency detergents or fabric softeners. It is best to use only high-efficiency laundry detergents and fabric softeners with this LG washer/dryer, and we use a variety, mostly from Costco. We find that there are many high-technology settings, options and sensors to ensure that clothes come out soft and dry, so we have discovered that it isn't necessary to use fabric softener. As an engineer, I noticed that some common commercial high-efficiency detergents and fabric softener products have complex organic compounds which actually can cause strong laundry room "burning smells" attributed by users on websites to rubber seals used within LG's high-tech washer/dryer. Such bad smells, presumed by users to fade over time, can be caused by artifacts of high-efficiency laundry detergents and fabric softeners, and results vary depending upon manufacturer. LG washer/dryer seals are made of materials that DON'T cause this issue. To eliminate this issue as we did, try switching to other high-efficiency detergents and other fabric softeners, carefully read the labels on clothing for laundering suggestions (particularly on acrylic wash and wear items sports clothing), and carefully read the LG WM3488HW User Guide to become more familiar with its many advanced features which let you easily customize the washer/dryer to meet particular needs automatically for your clothes. In particular, closely follow simple suggestions in the User Guide about NOT trying to unnecessarily heat-dry clothing with a high "plastic" content (acrylics like nylon, rayon and drip-dry sports wear materials). Modern high-tech sports wear does NOT need to be dried with heat because it naturally drip dries and should be removed slightly damp to air dry. You can certainly choose to run a WASH and DRY cycle on any clothing with a high plastic content, but it is unnecessary and can cause the strong laundry room "burning smells" attributed by some users. After we closely followed these suggestions in the LG User Guide, any such issues disappeared and clothes came out perfectly.You don't need to read the LG WM3488HW User Guide to use this great washer/dryer because it's really simply "plug-and-play" and completely automatic. However, this washer/dryer has amazing advanced features that are optional. Such advanced optional features allow adventurous users to program the LG WM3488HW for special needs, and it even has self-diagnostic features that can be used to troubleshoot potential problems.After over 11 years as users of our trustworthy 2005 LG WM3431HS, we had responsive technical support and helpful customer service from LG, which offers toll-free telephone and internet support. We are confident that our new 2016 LG WM3488HW, with its smart sensors and self-diagnostic features, will serve us very well.

I purchased this unit for use in an older house with only a small space between the carport and house that wasn't quite large enough to fit two standard-sized units comfortably. I was able to install it myself yesterday fairly easily - it's heavy but easily pushed/levered into place. Installation requires removal of the shipping bolts with a tool that is provided, and water hoses were also provided. Once the bolts were removed, the hot and cold water hoses attached, and the drain installed you just plug it in and go. I had it up and running in about 30-45 mins.I've run a few loads of laundry already and I'm pretty happy with the results. The capacity is small, but still enough to handle about a week's worth of normal laundry for an individual. It does take longer than a standard separate set to fully complete both cycles. My first load was full capacity and took around 5 hours to complete both wash and dry cycle, but I was able to let it run overnight and didn't have to get up to change out a load so I consider that a convenience worth the extra time. There were some wrinkles, but I expect that is due more to having a full load and not leaving enough space during the dry cycle. I'd imagine if you run a smaller load you won't see as much wrinkling, or as others have noted you can pull the load out shortly after the dry cycle is done so the wrinkles don't set.Other reviews have noted a rubber smell when using high heat, I've noticed this as well but I'm hoping it dissipates after a few more loads. It's an unpleasant smell but not overpowering, and airing out the space briefly by opening a door helps. The odor does not linger on the clothes, at least.The unit itself is fairly quiet while running - I can hear it from the next room but it's not jarring or obnoxious. I can barely hear it at all from the bedroom, about 30 feet away. The controls are fairly easy to understand and the ability to pre-program specific settings is super convenient.Overall I highly recommend this as an alternative to a separate washer/dryer set. It's a great space-saving option and the convenience of not having to switch out loads far exceeds the longer cycle time. Easy to install, easy to use, and a good value over purchasing two separate units.

I spent a good part of my life for getting to put clothes from the washer into the dryer. That's no longer a problem. There's so many different settings that I don't have to do hardly any work. Even if I have a busy day planned I can schedule it to run up to 18 hours later. If there's shirts or dresses that need to be hung up immediately after drying I can schedule it for when I know I'm going to be home. The noise it makes when it's done has a cute little pattern that doesn't get drowned in with the rest of the background noise. We did have to change the drain pipe once but that was covered under the warranty. You do have to make sure you clean the filter and empty the drain tube regularly. This takes under 2 minutes once a week and there's plenty of videos online showing how to do it. It also cleans better than any washer dryer I have ever used. Additionally, it's nice to be able to open the laundry room and not see a bunch of clutter. It frees up so much more room for organization which makes my brain much happier.