Review: Best Front Load Washer of 2019 LG WM3900HWA

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  • @PeterGregg
    @PeterGregg 5 років тому +23

    AND THERE IT IS - Eugene's stamp of approval!!
    Fixing, repairing and restoring washers for years and years, this is the guy I want to hear from on whether a washer is good or not good. He will forget stuff that I have yet to learn!! Awesome video, big thumbs up!!!

  • @eddiewhaler1
    @eddiewhaler1 5 років тому +3

    This is the kind of testing that should be available on television. You go through the trouble and expense to really put these machines to the test. Watching the entire wash program may not be for everyone, but when you're about to drop a Grand on a Washer, this is the evidence you need to make a decision on what machine is for you. Plus the fact that you repair them and sell them. If only Consumer Reports and other reviews showed this kind of interest but they turn it into a Crap Shoot with their "Dance around the campfire" not really showing the end result. Thanks again Eugene for your time, money and efforts to review these machines. Your reviews will definitely be a decision maker when I am ready for another washer

  • @janstafford1365
    @janstafford1365 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you soooo much for all you do, Eugene. Really appreciate your very clear pros and cons you list, and matter of fact, unbiased washer demonstrations and commentary. Previously today I ordered a LG 3900 set, was doubting that decision, thinking I should go back to buying a Speed Queen TR5 or TC5. Then here is your video saying you’re taking it home, you like the LG3900 so much! I only wish there was room in the laundry room for both then I wouldn’t have to choose between this frontload and one of the Speed Queens. Both types of machines have definite values. Thanks so much for your informative and entertaining hours spent, so many of us look forward to watching.

  • @3811eric
    @3811eric 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you for the review. I guess I bought the best washer money can buy after all!! I love this LG washer.. Nothing even Whirlpool or Maytag or Speedy Queen comes close! I've owned all 3 brands but this LG machine is in different level...

    • @manLiMarth
      @manLiMarth 3 роки тому

      It sounds like I made a good choice too, then! Sorry if it's a weird question, but which setting do you find yourself using most often? My unit comes in on Saturday and I thought I'd just be using "Normal" most of the time, but I read a review which said that Normal on this washer is a little too hot and takes too long. Have you found that? Or is there another setting you've come to like best? Grateful any remark, or none if it's a trouble.

  • @sunnyone1199
    @sunnyone1199 4 роки тому +6

    Hi there- I’ll start by saying I stumbled upon your review while researching videos for this particular LG model (wm3900hwa) of wash/dryer and was thrilled to have found it. You do a fantastic job detailing specifics about the washer that can’t be learned from just reading the product description or manufacturers videos. So many reviews seem to just cover the basic appearance of products and “show buttons and lights” but really don’t get much deeper. I found the detail about Turbowash in this video and actually showing it in action extremely unique because I’d searched so many reviews trying to understand just exactly what this feature is and why I may or may not need it! Your personal opinion of cons vs pros after various experiments on stains, odor removal, etc. seemed believable and unbiased and addressed the stuff I wanted to know before purchasing this set. Thanks so much for sharing; my husband and I look forward to your reviews now!

  • @omaha42000
    @omaha42000 4 роки тому

    You are a scholar and a gentleman. You make the world a better place. Thank you for your honest review.

  • @josephgries4683
    @josephgries4683 4 роки тому +4

    Your videos convinced me to get this washer (and matching dryer). Thanks for all the effort in putting these together.

  • @California_Nation_Laurent
    @California_Nation_Laurent 5 років тому +7

    We've missed you Eugene! Welcome back and gr8 video.

  • @marshallgoldberg8376
    @marshallgoldberg8376 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for an excellent, thorough review. Very few people are able to review washing machines well. I’d add that this model, the 3900, is Consumer Reports top pick for front load washing machines, and they lab test two dozen machines.

  • @shaunkanary997
    @shaunkanary997 5 років тому +2

    There you are!! Oh it's so wonderful to hear you again! Have you been sick wife kids sick?

    • @LorainFurnitureandAppliance
      @LorainFurnitureandAppliance  5 років тому +3

      shaun kanary I let too much real life work stack up, I had to take a bit of time to catch up. It’s been a very hectic year and I’m just now starting to get back in my routine

  • @krystaltaylor4593
    @krystaltaylor4593 3 роки тому +3

    I've seen that they're phasing this model out for the WM4000H. Do you have an opinion on that model? I can't find the 3900 anywhere in my remote area.

    • @aceTL87
      @aceTL87 3 роки тому

      I just got my WM4000HWA today. First ever front loade :D

  • @susanh7938
    @susanh7938 4 роки тому +1

    I've really enjoyed your review. I noticed that your window seems clearer than my LG3900. Is there a tinted film that can be removed on the window? I really dislike how dark the window is.

    • @aceTL87
      @aceTL87 3 роки тому +1

      I just had the LG WM4000HWA installed today, and I too dislike how it is near black glass.

  • @loopbloke
    @loopbloke 4 роки тому +1

    Just bought this with matching dryer. Replacing a 9, yes a NINE year old whirlpool DUET machines. Ugghh! I like the reliability rating of this and I hope this machine lasts.

  • @ScrapZero
    @ScrapZero 4 роки тому +2

    Just donated to you on Paypal for your awesome work. Would you comment on how gentle the 3900 is versus the 3700? Consumer reports rates the 39 at fair gentleness and 3700 at good gentleness. I'm not sure which to buy and if the gentleness should be a concern for front loads in general and normal clothes. Thanks! John From CA

    • @LorainFurnitureandAppliance
      @LorainFurnitureandAppliance  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks! Im just not a huge fan of the 3700, I would put the w3900 in my laundry room in an instant

  • @h00dfam081
    @h00dfam081 3 роки тому

    Hello, I'm looking into getting this or Whirlpool. Which would you say is a more reliability buy?

  • @mdbbox5660
    @mdbbox5660 2 роки тому

    Comparing the 3500 to the 3900, you say that the 3500 seems to do a better job cleaning, but the turbo wash on the 3900 is a big deal. Is it a big deal just for its speed?

  • @nrehberg
    @nrehberg 4 роки тому +1

    Curious as to why you stock this over the 3500. If that one is cheaper and cleans better why have customers spend -$300 more? I know you said it washes a load faster, but since you can do a weeks worth of cloths in one load, why does it need to be done so quickly?
    I think for me I will get a 3500. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @doodlemom6335
    @doodlemom6335 5 років тому

    Which would you buy a lg front or top loader? Family of 3. We wash large dog beds, car towels and normal loads. Our whirlpool duet is on its last legs. We value your input. Thanks sally from california

  • @missylovesvintage
    @missylovesvintage 4 роки тому

    Hi, great review, thank you! Could you also recommend a dryer to go with this washing machine? Much appreciated thank you. Best, Missy

    • @mscotttx
      @mscotttx 4 роки тому

      Wirecutter recommends LGWM3900H for the dryer. They recommend the washer in the video.

  • @garykarczewski6678
    @garykarczewski6678 5 років тому +2

    Great video as usual and I would consider buying this washer based on your tests. However there is another FLW out there which seems to get huge positive results and wins by many others who do FLW tests. That is the Electrolux. Their pre-mix soap seems to do fantastic stain removal. I like the LG but really like the Electrolux as per some features which the LG doesn't have. The pre-soap mix is a great feature with outstanding rinse cycles and fast washing. In addition the ability to put the washer door on either side is very important.

    • @Ikey04-ge9gy
      @Ikey04-ge9gy Рік тому +1

      Electrolux is a great washer but LG definitely tops it. The soap mixing feature is a huge gimmick tbh, it isn’t much different to the soap being mixed by agitation of the tub and sprayed over the clothes by the recirc pump, without an extra piece of machinery inside to go wrong. Also LG is a more reliable brand than Electrolux, and is more serviceable, most notably from the filter trapdoor which Electrolux does not have. Also the user control panel would be much harder to take off due to its strange design and how it’s integrated into the metal case of the washer, unlike LG where it’s completely separate. And I will say that the Electrolux does have a slight edge in cleaning, but it’s nothing extreme. And LG definitely wins in rinsing due to the spray rinses and the recirc pump. So overall the LG is a much better option

    • @garykarczewski6678
      @garykarczewski6678 Рік тому

      @@Ikey04-ge9gy Good points and I must agree I wasn't sure about the soap dispensing being that I still use a 20 year old top loader Amana made by Raytheon which appears to be on the design of a old Speed Queen. I just dump the non HE soap in the tub when it is full of water and never had a complaint of the cleaning of my clothes.

  • @wesb217
    @wesb217 5 років тому +1

    Have you tested the Electrolux EFLW417 ?? CNET says it’s the best washing machine on the market .. I am trying to decide between that one and the LG in your review

    • @LorainFurnitureandAppliance
      @LorainFurnitureandAppliance  5 років тому +1

      Wasim Bizra I’m doing the 317 first and then the 417. I have one more lg to test them I’m moving to Electrolux

  • @kilgoretrout3875
    @kilgoretrout3875 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your honest reviews. I value them more than I do Consumer Reports. I have been researching which washer to buy and it is hard to find honest reviews. I have decided on this washer. The runner-up was the Maytag Commercial and I almost bought it but decided that I don't like the lack of control over water level in the Maytag. I crochet hats, scarves, etc and sometimes want just a very small water setting (and gentle cycle) for them. I think the LG will be great for these and other items as well. Thank you again for your help.

  • @UnixGoldBoy
    @UnixGoldBoy 5 років тому +2

    My parents have had a GE front load washer for about 7 years now. It doesn't use enough water to get things clean. My solution? I pour hot water using a pitcher about 10 to 20 fills and pour it into the detergent slot which makes it immediately fall into the washer drum. Do you think this is damaging the washer?

    • @Kubulek17
      @Kubulek17 4 роки тому

      UNIX the bearings will probably go faster. You’re adding extra weight and the washer won’t have enough time to drain before it spins putting strain on the bearings and the motor.

  • @dragonjerod
    @dragonjerod 4 роки тому +1

    I wonder if the ketchup test result would be more similar to the WM3500 if you turn off the turbo wash. That would be a closer apples to apples comparison for the machine itself and not the turbo wash feature.

  • @ValkyrieIA
    @ValkyrieIA 4 роки тому +1

    Would you know the difference between the 3900 and the 4370? They are similar in price and I know the 3900 is the newer model with 360 TW and the smart tech but I can’t find any real good comparisons.

  • @patricksantini4090
    @patricksantini4090 5 років тому

    Great video... Happy Monday to you Eugene...

  • @francissimoneau652
    @francissimoneau652 4 роки тому

    Hi, I'm actually looking for a new washer/dryer. The saleman is offering me the LG WM3800HBA which might be the same as this review. On the other hand, he also told me about the electrolux EFLS627UTT. Between these 2, witch one you think is the way to go ? Thanks

  • @alecvip7562
    @alecvip7562 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for your work!

  • @ORIGINALJRL
    @ORIGINALJRL 4 роки тому

    For the front load LG washers do you recommend manually adjusting the water level to give you a bit of extra water in the drum? I've heard of people doing this and getting better results with an extra couple inches ( couple gallons) in the drum. I'd like to get your take on that. Thanks

    • @Kubulek17
      @Kubulek17 4 роки тому

      That’s one way to get the bearings to go out early

  • @deborahmraz553
    @deborahmraz553 4 роки тому +2

    I am having issues with the dispenser. Water sometimes stays in the bleach tray, or some of he detergent stays under the dispenser. I use very little detergent. The drawer is extremely hard to open.

    • @ScrapZero
      @ScrapZero 4 роки тому

      I've alsobnoticed that water stays in the dispenser tray! Did you find a fix for this perhaps?

  • @anonymous5074
    @anonymous5074 5 років тому +2

    Have you seen the new GE direct drive models that have recently come out? I’d love it if you got one of the agitator models and test it.

    • @alecvip7562
      @alecvip7562 5 років тому

      Front loader?

    • @3811eric
      @3811eric 4 роки тому +2

      No thanks... I will take LG over GE any day or night!

  • @DC5nuT
    @DC5nuT 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your review.

  • @ericdolby1622
    @ericdolby1622 2 роки тому

    Im purchasing the 4000 in a few days. Any comments or advice.

    • @LorainFurnitureandAppliance
      @LorainFurnitureandAppliance  2 роки тому

      Buy it. It replaced the 3900 and is currently what I sell

    • @ericdolby1622
      @ericdolby1622 2 роки тому

      @@LorainFurnitureandAppliance Thank you sir. I wish I could get them from you. im in Cape Coral Florida. Best Buy has them for $849 each. Hoping that's a good deal.

  • @Gbari7
    @Gbari7 4 роки тому

    Does this model address the dreaded broken/deteriorated spider arm problem that most front loader washing machines eventually deal with?

  • @Carnivore99
    @Carnivore99 5 років тому

    It's a nice washer but the WiFi has a bug. It won't stay connected between uses and won't reliably communicate with the LG SmartThinQ app. Owners have been complaining on LG's community forum and on its facebook page about this for months. Your review is accurate, the machine washes and rinses well. But don't tell your customers it's Wi-Fi enabled and able to send status updates to their phone or Alexa or you're going to get service calls and returns.

  • @xsound031
    @xsound031 3 роки тому +1

    "Mediocre stain removal" - well, you are using pods what do you expect. Washing machines with recirculating pumps and fast cycles depends on quick detergent (liquid ideally) distribution to the clothes. And because this machine is using so little water ,detergent pods can be easily sitting half dissolved for half the time of the washing process at the end of the drum and then they are just rinsed away in the rinse process...

  • @bluelithium9808
    @bluelithium9808 3 роки тому

    Great review.

  • @deborahmraz553
    @deborahmraz553 4 роки тому

    We just bought this washer and dryer. We need the dryer side vented. Do you have a video for this?

  • @bgaviator
    @bgaviator 4 роки тому

    Any word about the corroding spider arm issues? Has any manufacturer fixed this issue by changing the spiders to a stainless steel part? I don’t want to drop this kind of money only to have something major like that fail in a few years, which seems to be happening quite a bit from what I can tell doing research

  • @hapcampbell
    @hapcampbell 4 роки тому

    Very helpful video. Thank you.

  • @circlebamboo10000
    @circlebamboo10000 4 роки тому

    Could you tell me how far to the left can the door swing to? Can it open to more than 90degrees out to the left? Or 180 degrees? Thanks

  • @vigneshie
    @vigneshie 5 років тому

    Excellent video, very helpful, thanks!

  • @EthosLegos
    @EthosLegos 5 років тому

    👍 job as always

  • @squatpuke
    @squatpuke 5 років тому

    What is the DIFF between this one and the WM4370...saw them both side by side. The 3900 has a round door with steam and Turbowash 360, the 4370 has square door, steam and Turbowash 2.0. What is the difference in those two Turbowashes? The controls and Panel on the 4370 seemed better to me..however, the door and glass plug thingy seemed more "bomber" on the 3900....

    • @robolsen3506
      @robolsen3506 5 років тому +2

      four jets vs two...

    • @squatpuke
      @squatpuke 5 років тому +1

      @@robolsen3506 thanks bro

    • @Tomdawg07
      @Tomdawg07 5 років тому

      The 4370 has a light in it also. I’m waiting for the updated version of the 4370!

  • @firealarmtechguy4444
    @firealarmtechguy4444 5 років тому

    Can you try to do a review on a LG Tromm? (WM1832CW preferred)

  • @busymikey
    @busymikey 5 років тому

    Thanks Eugene!

  • @silverbison88
    @silverbison88 5 років тому

    Have you tried this Samsung - 4.2 Cu. Ft. 8-Cycle High-Efficiency Front-Loading Washer - White Model: WF42H5000AW Samsung - 7.5 Cu. Ft. 9-Cycle Electric Dryer - White
    Model: DV42H5000EW

  • @lukimy2704
    @lukimy2704 3 роки тому

    We have a brand new LG WM4000HWA washing machine that doesn't drain very well during the spin cycle. Our machine is in our basement, and our drain pipe is roughly 72" off the floor. I checked the installation guide and it says that the max is 96", so this is within range. I pulled the drain hose from the pipe though and did some experimenting with it draining into a bucket at the same level as my stand pipe. During the normal wash/rinse cycle, the pump works fine and expels the water from the drain. However, once the spin cycle starts, its like the pump sees a reduction in power and cannot pump the water all the way up. I can see the pump start to try, and the hose will flex and get heavier as it fills with water, but it won't reach the end of the hose. Does anyone know if this is normal behavior?

  • @littledica
    @littledica 5 років тому

    Epic gamer laundry moment

  • @Nihada7
    @Nihada7 4 роки тому

    I just got that machine and I am liking it, but it struggles when it tries to spin. I think it has issues balancing the load and it frustrates me. I did a queen comforter under bedding setting and it could not spin it it struggled and I got so frustrated. I thought this was the beast of the beasts washers and it was disappointing to see that it could not finish it. I had to take it out, balance it, put it back in, and select the spin cycle again. Extremely disappointed. I like that it has so many wash cycles and options, but this was a big fail for me.

  • @bgaviator
    @bgaviator 4 роки тому

    I've never had a front loader before, but may be getting our first one. I'm worried about the issues I've heard about though. Do the spider arms on these things still tend to corrode and fail relatively quickly, or have they improved that issue?

    • @bgaviator
      @bgaviator 4 роки тому

      Isaac Joby John well we ended up buying a commercial grade speed queen top load

  • @BC-ri7im
    @BC-ri7im 5 років тому +1

    Isn't this the same washer you labeled EPIC FAIL just a month earlier?

    • @gjax57
      @gjax57 4 роки тому

      Are you serious? I am soooo confused

    • @n9wox
      @n9wox 4 роки тому

      He called it a fail because he used a Tide pod with a large mattress pad or comforter and it got stuck inside the folds. Commentors recommended not doing this.

    • @gjax57
      @gjax57 4 роки тому

      @@n9wox are you not suppose to use tide pods? The machine we bought came with sample tide pods. Now I am really confused lol

    • @n9wox
      @n9wox 4 роки тому

      @@gjax57 view for yourself: ua-cam.com/video/omgbvDdchdU/v-deo.html

  • @ScantPear
    @ScantPear 4 роки тому

    I like the AC pump better cuz it has a sound that I love hearing

  • @breaktime919
    @breaktime919 5 років тому

    is it true when people say the more bells and whistles - the more stuff that can break? i guess im sprecifically speaking about the turbo 360 hoses as i'd use those on most loads for sure.

  • @billheaton7307
    @billheaton7307 4 роки тому

    Eugene! Is the DC motor in this washer brushless?

  • @patcola7335
    @patcola7335 5 років тому +2

    Why didn't you test Whirlpools or Maytags Eugene ? Their front loaders are every bit as good as these Asian brands and the money goes back into our own economy from buying American.

    • @LorainFurnitureandAppliance
      @LorainFurnitureandAppliance  5 років тому +4

      pat cola I will soon. I have easy access to lg and I don’t have difficulty selling them after testing.

    • @patcola7335
      @patcola7335 5 років тому

      @@LorainFurnitureandAppliance Cool. Thanks man. Looking forward to that. I've got the Whirlpool WFW6620 and it's a very decent machine.They have recirculation now .

    • @alecvip7562
      @alecvip7562 5 років тому +7

      @@patcola7335 buying american? Bullshit. They ASSEMBLE the washer in USA. The parts they use come from china. If you want American, get speed queen tc5000.

    • @alecvip7562
      @alecvip7562 5 років тому +1

      @agiflow no, all parts are from china, including the steel. The only company making everything out of USA is Speed Queen

    • @a89proof
      @a89proof 5 років тому +1

      @@alecvip7562 I'd bet there are imported parts in a Speed Queen, as it's practically impossible to make an entire anything using all domestically produced parts, let alone a major appliance. Giant multinational corporations don't care about borders, only about shareholder revenue. Don't fall victim to false nationalism - Whirlpool has recently made multi-billion dollar deals buying and selling business interests in Europe and South America, and Speed Queen's parent company has passed ownership through defense contractors and private equity firms (including Bain Capital and a Canadian pension fund) and is buying into the European market too.

  • @abdelkaderelbachir3059
    @abdelkaderelbachir3059 5 років тому +1

    What a shame Americans can't get german made washers my new miele is far more Superior than this fancy piece of Chinese crap the spider arm in it is still made from aluminium and zinc mixture which will crumble to Pieces after 5 years maximum the miele is so accurate so precise and so well made the results are stanchion
    And by the way the power wash or the turbo wash as LG calls it have been in the miele production line since 2014
    Anyway if you say that it's a good performer I will believe it but I'm sure that it's not a long lasting one

    • @brigitas9176
      @brigitas9176 5 років тому +2

      Miele washers are very small capacity and cycles are too long. Many people in the US are using gas dryers, Miele makes only electric dryers. I'm not sure when LG introduced turbowash, but my 2013 model has it.

    • @miroslavserb1
      @miroslavserb1 5 років тому

      Idk for the US but you can get one in Canada even tho they’re super expensive. Between 2000$and 4000$

    • @brigitas9176
      @brigitas9176 5 років тому

      @@miroslavserb1 wow prices are super high in Canada. www.designerappliances.com/laundry/washers/front-load-washers/manufacturer/miele/sort-by/sort_value/sort-direction/asc.html

  • @NigelHunold
    @NigelHunold Рік тому

    Send me the twin boss

  • @brigitas9176
    @brigitas9176 5 років тому +1

    I just realised this washer has no hand wash cycle and it's not available to download. It's useless for people who own many wool and cashmere sweaters and other hand washable items.

  • @ryyap5863
    @ryyap5863 4 роки тому

    Less water doesn’t make the clothes clean. Need more water so the materials can absorb water made the clothes clean.