New fancy washing machine and dryer

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We have had our old reliable Maytag Washer and Dryer since Christmas of 1987. Wife thinks we need new ones. She likes these LG models that have wifi and AI and communicate with each other. The washer tub is absolutely huge compared to what we are used to. Anybody have any experience with these type of appliances with this fancy stuff, good or bad, they would like to share?

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I don’t know about the electronics, but we have a fairly new washer without an agitator (so, an ‘impeller’) and every single dayI hope it will break so we can get rid of it. It is just the worst — literally ties clothes into knots. Will take the sleeve of any shirt and roll it like playdoh and then you have to hope it will go back into shape (hint – they don’t, always) .

Seriously, ties clothes into knots. I thought it would be better, and easier, to load/unload as well as wash big things like blankets. Those are true — but the knots? And stretchy ruined shirts? Never again.

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Thanks for that input. That is definitely something to consider.

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Make sure you get appliances that don’t require an app to operate. I am seeing this all over right now - can’t run your dishwasher unless you have the app working on your phone, etc.

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I’m relatively happy with my full size front loader by Speed Queen and absolutely love my SQ dryer. Relatively because I have had a full size Miele so the comparison bar was set pretty high. Sadly, Miele discontinued their full size washers and now only makes compact machines, so I had to find a reasonable replacement.

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I’m not sure which LG models you’re considering but we have LG (purchased two years ago) and they’ve worked well for us. My wife especially likes that she can wash comforters and blankets in them.

They have “AI Wash” and “AI Dry” options but I suspect that’s mostly just marketing

They also have WiFi and can connect to an app, but we haven’t bothered to use that feature.

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We got the GE Power Steam. I love how much it holds and that it cleans well. I hate that we fell for the “venting” to eliminate the mildew smell. Spoiler: I’ve never had a problem with the dreaded front loading mildew smell until this machine.

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We have LG front-loader machines that are ~10 yrs old - so no AI features - and they’ve been great, still going strong. The way to avoid the dreaded mildew smell is simply to always leave the door ajar when not in use and occasionally wipe the door gasket clean with a paper towel. We’ve had no issues.

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Apps? No way. There is absolutely no need for LG or any appliance maker to know what and how often I wash, dry, cook, etc.

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Our appliance repair guy does not like LG. Says to stay away. Only one person’s opinion

We have a LG stove, it’s been glitchy for us.