LG WD14030D / WD14039D

very disappointed with this item – Hi everyone I decided to let you know about my very frustrating own experience with this product ! I purchased this washing machine fro local retail store few months of use and washing machine was faulty . After use was water underneath . we called repair center and they told us that it is because of not clean linen filter . We started cleaning… Read more

linen filter regularly and washing machine was stil faulty. We put up with that for a significant time and now cycle button stop working and need replacement of digital board ??? well out of warranty the quote is about $260 to fix ! I am posting this review for anyone who is thinking about purchase this specific washing machine .From my own experience this product doesnt deserve to be priced as high as it is and I wouldn't call it reliable and time saving and certainly I believe that for the sale price that should last longer then it did in my case !

Long Washes. Does get rid of smells well – We have had this machine for over 3 years now. The timer lies, with washes taking much longer than the estimate. Typically over 3 hours making it hard to complete a wash for a large family. I don't think the machines washes very well. It is too conservative with water use and often doesn't get rid of strong odors. Another issue is unbalanced… Read more

spins. I think it tries to rearrange the load, but it never succeeds.

Overall, a very average machine.

I've repaired it myslef twice. Once to replace the door seal (our fault as there was a tool that escaped out of a pocket). The second time was stripping down the wash pump as it was very noisy.

Excellent so far – We're a 4 person household and bought this 4 years ago (with 3 year extended warranty from TGG), on the basis of Choice's recommendation and product reviews. I've had no regrets with this workhorse. Love the fact that I can change any of the settings to suit my needs: temperature; wash time; spin speed; intensive y/n; pre-wash y/n; and… Read more

pause/start if I forgot anything. Safety/child lock features are great, too if you have little ones that like to press buttons. I don't mind the fact that the normal cotton cycle (my default) takes 2.5 hours and the cotton quick cycle 1.5 hours. I just set it at night to finish at 7am (when electricity is cheaper anyway) and hang the washing out then. I love how I have never had to hand wash a thing since. It doesn't vibrate when spinning; it's supremely quiet; and I can stuff in plenty of bed linen. When I've checked the lint filter, I've never found it dirty enough to warrant washing. I agree that the rubber seal gets some scum build-up that needs to be wiped with a cloth, or clothing can get marked when removed through the door, but I think any machine needs some maintaining. I don't know if it helps but I prefer to leave the door open when not in use.

Wouldnt buy this machine if given a second chance – So glad we got an extended 3 year warranty on top of the 2 year manufacturer warranty. Purchased this machine 3.5 years ago and have just had to call the extended warranty for a SECOND time to get the machine repaired! Also, the cotton cycle (including the "quick" cotton cycle) are EXTREMELY long, meaning its impossible to get the washing for a… Read more

family of 5 done in one day.... over 3 hours for one load is ridiculous!

It's really hard to keep the rubber door seal clean and try as I might I just cant get into some of the nooks and crannies meaning that mould builds up there.

I wont be purchasing an LG washing machine again. It can take big loads Breaks down too often, too hard to clean, cycles take too long

Major drive failure when less than 3 years old – We bought this machine because of the good reviews here and from Choice. We were also attracted by the 2 year warranty on the machine and the 10 year warranty on the drive. When new, it performed well and was nice and quiet. The menus had plenty of options and the machine could be stopped and opened part-way through many cycles We are a… Read more

2-person household.

Some of the features were less capable than the should have been: The wool-wash cycle causes jumpers to matt and the "gentle" cycle is not very gentle. While the machine has connections for hot and cold water, hot water is only used for washing at 60°C or higher. Washing at 40° loads cold water, not a mix, and then heats the cold water using on-peak electricity, which is not energy efficient. Towels from the machine dry to a very hard and scratchy feel - other front-loaders do this as well.

As time went by it because a bit less quiet but no bad reports until at 34 months old the drive failed for the drum. It turned out to be a failure of the "rotor". The plastic centre hub spline had stripped out where rotor attached to the main drive spindle. Replacement cost $177 parts and labour. The serviceman had one in his truck which suggests that this is a reasonably common failure. Quite frankly, this level of failure should not happen at this age

LG declined my request for a refund the cost of the repair. Decent washer when new Broke down under 3 years old

Low cost quality machine – Had it for a while, great wash every time. many options, I (the hubby) have no difficulty. large capacity, have finally encountered a problem but i guess its our fault for not checking the lint filter which finally caused a faulty re-circulation pump. was easy enough to change and purchased by searching for a LG washing machine pump on ebay for… Read more

$34.99. If your machine starts making a loud buzzing noise instead of draining the water in the drum. you've come across the same problem as i have. check you lint filter in the bottom right corner and change your pump. step by step how to change LG washing machine pump video available on you-tube. 30 min quick wash option, can wash doonas, 1400 spin cycle leaves clothes almost dry I should have read and maintained the machine and saved myself a 3 days in trying to find the problem.

Faultless – I purchased this machine 3 years ago after Choice reviewed it as the best machine tested in large capacity. Since then I have been really happy. Many settings to choose from, is easy to use and spins the clothes almost dry. It even sings a happy song when it's done! If you forget to put something in it will allow you to override the door lock and… Read more

add it (so long as it's not already full of water!). It has also been much gentler on clothes then my last top loader & is efficient on energy and water. Overall I would highly recommend! Everything Nothing

Look Elswhere – We replaced our top loading samsung that we had for about 5 years with this and i've regretted it ever since. Clothes, towels & whatever else gets washed in it comes out hard and stiff. It seems to take all the softness out of materials somehow and it does it from just 1 wash not over time. It's like it pulls all the threads of clothing etc really… Read more

tight together and they lose any elasticity.I have tried using warm,cold & hot water, fabric softener and different spin rpm's but nothing helps. The machine itself has worked fine so far and is pretty quiet and easy to use but how the items feel after using it is terrible, new clothes feel like you've owned them for ages after a couple of washes. LG make pretty products but the quality just isn't there, especially for the price we paid and i've had a few LG products over the years. If you want your clothes to feel like an ape has beat them on some rocks than this is the machine for you... Looks good, easy to use, quiet. How it makes your clothes & towels feel after being washed

Dancing Machine – Perhaps we got a lemon, but we have had this machine for a couple of years now and I have endless problems with the spin cycle. The machine vibrates so much that machine moves out of position not to mention the noise it makes. We have tried levelling it and it seems rock solid under the bench but more often than not it dances around during the… Read more

spin cycle. I want to replace it but feel that I can't even sell it as it is defective. I would never purchase an LG again. Should have stuck with an Asko like our last machine that lasted 15 years. I agree that it is quiet during the wash cycle and it does seem to wash well Despite the sturdiness of the machine on the floor the spin cycle causes heavy vibrations and movement

Great machine – This machine is really easy to use, compact and uses much less water than my old one. I love that is has a cycle as short as 30 minutes and can be interuppted to put in the extra kids clothes you find when you walk out of the laundry! I would definitely have this machine again. Easy to programme, you can open the door mid cycle!!! And it has a really short cycle if you need (all the reasons I would never have bought a front loader in the past)

Second Review Not So Good – I first reviewed this machine 5 months after purchasing it. I was extremely pleased with it, loved the wash it gave, very happy with the timer feature, it was very quiet, and looked good too. However, just over a month out of manufacturer's warranty the machine needs major repairs. We have been told that he outer barrel has cracked leading to an… Read more

internal leak and a constant error message. We also suspect that the bearings are shot as on last use it sounded like the machine was full of marbles. Fortunately, we did purchase an extended warranty, although I did not expect to have to use it when the machine was only 2 years old ! We have also been waiting for the parts for several weeks. Without the extended warranty we would have had to replace the machine as the repairs needed are so extensive. Great wash, quite operation, looks good, timer feature very useful, good variety of cycles. Simply did not last, needs major repairs after only 2 years.

Dirty brown marks on my washing – Purchased LG WD14030D after reading a Choice article. I use the self cleaning cycle every week with bicarb. I wipe the rubbers down after every 2 - 3 loads. (access under the rubbers is very difficult), wipe the drum and around the inside of the glass after about every 4 loads. I use a descaler every couple of weeks. I I only use about a… Read more

quarter scoop of detergent (omo) and most cycles are the long cotton wash (therefore not a cold wash). But unfortunately I still have issues with big ugly brown marks on my clothes. The machine was taken away and bearings were replaced because the technician thought some of the marks may be from an oil leak but still have problems. Once I have cleaned it it is fine for about 3 or 4 loads then the marks appear. I think the issue is a result of poorly designed rubber seals which are difficult to clean under, and accumulate "stuff" very quickly. I have used front loader machines for about 17years and have never had a problem like this before. I have rung LG several times, they are sending out a different sample of descaler (apparently this may work!!!!!!). I would definitely recommend a front loader, just not this one. the delay start is great. Put it on at night and washing ready to hang out when I get up in the morning, also takes advantage of night electricity rates. cleaning the rubber seals

Love my new LG front loader!! – I purchased the LG WD14030D as my old front load washing machine was almost jumping across the laundry floor. The new one is great, lots of wash cycles to choose from. I often do a quick 35 min cold wash with a small load and the results are great. When I fill it up with a bit load I still get great results.I cannot fault this machine - I love it.… Read more

I do about 15 loads a week and it hasn't missed a beat. It is quiet, solid & sturdy, reliable - so far (have has it about 6 months)

The best washer ever, and the most colourful! – Investigated washers for some months, wanting to upgrade to a red washer (!) to upgrade my laundry to a cut above boring white, whilst my old Electrolux front loader chugged on, then 3 months out of warranty, it failed, so it was a quick dash to Harvey Norman and an agonising decision, do we get the steam washer in boring black or the red combo.… Read more

Red won, along with a matching sensor condensing drier, both units work like a dream! never had a better washer and drier.

I am an appliance repairer, and would highly recommend this washer. Beautiful, vibrant red colour, silent operation, and cleans extremely well, fluffy towels!!

A better machine than I was expecting – With much trepidation we decided to buy this LG washing machine ( I had heard bad things about LG). Did a lot of research and it kept on coming up tops. Did some ringing around (to repair folk and the like) still couldn't find anything to distract me. We bought the machine and have to say I am delighted. It is easy to use and while not… Read more ·  1

quite as good in some areas is better than our old top loader.

It is not quite a good at producing soft fluffy towels and we used vinegar as a softener and now reverted to softener. The fast wash is what we use most of the time so it does a load in about a half an hour and it goes all day Saturday.

The clothes cleanliness is great and the ironing has largely disappeared.

It is so quiet that we had to go and check that it working. It has danced across the floor once during the spin cycle - we did have two queen size bed woolen blankets in it though - won't do that again.

There have been no maintenance issues thus far (owned for 6 months) Quiet, quick and it works. Have to get used to loading and unloading so low down to the floor.

2nd review on this product by me – Ive had this washer for 2 years now. Still love its features and quietness. I had an issue last week- it started making a groaning noise. Lucky fo me I checked the warranty and we were 18 days left in warranty. I called the warranty hotline (open 7-7) and they took my details. they then had an authorised service repair centre contact me the next… Read more

business day and arrange a time to come out.

Repairman came out and ran a test cysle (to hear noise)- he asked if it was in warranty. as soon as i mentioned yes, he said it soundls like one of the 2 pumps inside, so he would just replace both to be sure. Which he did. He replaced both pumps inside and no noise now. YAY.He was here a whole hour maybe and cleaned up after himself with the mop!

LG customer service was great. So was Metro Appliance centre in Adelaide.

I have witnessed these Brown marks on clothes too. It is just build up under and around the seals. A god clean with a toothbrush under and around the rims solves it. But you must keep on top of it and clean it regularly.

Had a small amount of mould form in the seal at the bottom where the water sits. (this was because womeone did washing and left it in there sealed for 2 days without me noticing) Spray of Exit mould and a scrub with a toothbrush got rid of it.

I never use any other cycle except cotton or cotton quick for our general clothes. I have used quick 30 wash for small "white" loads without issue. However the quick 30 doesnt spin the clothes as dry as the cotton washes.

I like the coin and lint catcher tray at the bottom. i've found plenty of coins in there.

Still reccommend this washer and will def buy another one if this one dies. (still got 8 yrs warranty left on my DD motor though) relaible and quiet water pump died just inside warranty- lucky they repaired it and at no cost.

Great Machine! – I love this washing machine. It cleans wonderfully when used with Radiant Washing Powder (Which we received a bucket of it when we bought the machine. Using the pre-wash cycle with the synthetic wash program works a treat. The only stains that dont come out are red baby foods which you presoak then wash and its like magic. Love the fact I can set… Read more

it to dry my clothes straight after the washing is finished and it doesn't have to be moved from the washing machine to the dryer.

I find my baby's socks get stuck a bit in the rubber ring when it goes to the drying cycle after washing but thats a minor issue. washes really well, water and eletricity consumption using the washing machine side is great, can set the wash cycle to dry straight after the washing is finished without having to got back to the washing machine, its very quiet, it looks after its self by telling you if the load is too uneven and unbalances the whole machine - It literally stops washing for you to correct the load! the dryer does use a lot of power,a dn ours is now 13 months old and I am waiting for someone to come and take it away to get fixed as the heater component is already on its way out. The RR Service person told he seen the exact same machine late last year and the heater component went on it but the lady kept using it and melted the whole front of the machine dial area! I'm glad I caught mine in time however have three young boys and lots of washing to do, getting a loan washing machine is great but I wont have a dryer for these clothes in this cold weather :(

Pimp my Laundry – I have had good experiences with LG front loads and this was no exception, it has all the bells and whistles and does a great wash. The red colour was pleasing to the eye as it is popular in electrical products at present. The machine wash cycle and 1800 spin is ultra quiet, I hardly notice it in a small home. Love overall style, sound of buttons, It's very quiet also, a good bonus for a large machine.

No more LG products – I bought LG washer & dryer front loads from homedepo. Washer is not working after 2 years. I can't believe washer would die just after 2 years. It can't discharge water. Manufacture wareranty was 1 year. I called a technician to make sure pump is working. The technician told me pump is perfect. There might be signal problems. I bought another brand with warranty. I will never buy LG products in my lifetime. None, rubbish Does nor run properly

Good – Manual is very limited. - To make it spin only, turn on, leave all other controls alone. Move the spin dial and set to the speed you want. Spin time will depend on the speed selected - 8 mins @ 400 rpm, 15 mins @1400 rpm. Press Start/Stop. This option is also available by using the Spin buton to select no rinse after turning on - the spin… Read more

dial still controls the spin time.

- To wash without a rinse cycle, turn on. Select the cycle of choice with the Program Cycle knob. Press the Rinse button 5 times, which deselects rinse. Then press Start/Stop. To combine that with no spin, turn the Spin Speed dial to the extreme left position before pressing Start/Stop. Decent washing and excellent spin performance. Quiet - although the pump has become more noisy over 3 months. Lots of options. Very limited manual. Does not describe all the options for operating the machine. May use too much cold water which is then heated with primary electricity.

Excellent – price is very good, i bought it for $1200. The cloth are nearly dry when they come out....very happy with it. very stable, cleans well and very very quite.The child lock is great. none at this stage

Excellent – I was sceptical at first about getting a front loader as most reviews I've read say how noisy they are during the spin cycle. When mine spins at 1400 it is so much quieter than my old top loader. If anyone wants to apreciate their front loaders, can I suggest you experience just one wash with a F&P top loader - then you'll know how well off… Read more

you are. I can't believe how well this machine washes with so little detergent and so little water. I wouldn't go back to a top loader for quids. Gentle on the clothes, washes well, extremely quiet and looks a whole lot better than my old machine Nothing about the machine I don't like, but the manual tells you nothing. I've always had top loaders so wasn't familiar with all the extras on this machine when I first got mine, but there was absolutely nothing I could research. I rang the customer care number and the man I spoke to was extremely helpful, but I would still like a decent reference manual.

Excellent – This washer is fantastic. It is quiet and harly vibrates during the spin cycle. TWe have a three month old and his clothes come out soft and rewuires mionimal drying Quiet, clothes come out dry, no vibrating during the spin cycle & water rating Instruction manual tells you nothing

Excellent – I love this washing machine. It is very quiet. Washes great. Offers an extensive variety of wash programmes. I love the timer delay: load the machine before you go to bed, use the cheaper off peak electricity rate, get up in the morning and hang the washing up. With the 1400 spin the clothes are almost dry when you take them out. I don't use the… Read more

dryer every time - that's one of the reasons why I bought the washer/dryer combo. The dryer works really well. I am glad I bought this machine despite some people's recommendation against washer/dryer combos. great machine, the direct drive makes it very quiet even when spinning at 1400 rpm, timer delay it great, good variety of wash programmes. no instruction manual

Excellent – Highly recommend this product as all previous reviwers have. The clothes really do come out very clean even on the quick wash cycle, the child lock is great, the huge range of cycles and options makes talioring a cycle to your needs very easy. Low water usage is great and whisper quiet means you almost forget it is on! I previously had a top… Read more

loader and am thrilled with this front loader. (Rated really well by www.Choice.com.au too! Really does the job of washing clothes well! The machine is really quiet, and no vibrations makes washing anytime of the day or night a reality.

Easy to use once you understand all the functions. Easy to keep clean. 8.5 kg tub is big enough for our family of 5 (soon to be 6) and washing blankets and curtains etc is a breeze! Looks good too! As other reviews have mentioned the instruction manual is a little light on. Found one on line at LG website which was more detailed. Pretty easy to figure out anyway.

Excellent – I am not an LG fan, I think they basically make copycat versions of everyone else's products, but with this washer they have done a really really reliable product. I have had a Bosch before, which I thought was very reliable but it broke down on me and that's when I realized you have to make sure it's a European made model, cause some of their… Read more

cheaper ones are make in Thailand (like the one I had). I don't think I will need to worry about replacing this washer, and because I rent I don't have to lug along 2 separate machines when I move which is a relief. Highly recommend! The size of the door makes it easy to load. Big capacity as well, especially since I'm using it just for 1 person. The quick washing options are great as well. Also 10yr warranty on motor is great. I don't use the dryer function I always use the separate dryer because it's quicker. Also the washer makes a little jingle when the cycle has finished which is excellent because I'm the type to always forget. It's great too that it has the countdown function so you always know how long a cycle (some cycles) is going to take before pressing ahead. It doesn't give you this prewarning with all the cycles because I think it spins the load a few times to see how heavy it is before doing so. Drying function takes a longggg time. It's more cheaper to use the separate one. Plus the clothes don't come out exactly dry, more moist and that makes me feel like washing it again.

Bad – I've bought this machine hoping that it has a clever wash programs that don't waste time , energy and water but I was wrong. On a synthetics cycle at the end of washing instead of pumping dirty water out it fills some more clean water and then drains. How stupid and senseless is that? LG what have you been thinking designing this machine? Other… Read more

thing I don't like is that you can't set your own water temperature and spin speed for shorter wash cycles. These settings are preset, for example if you set a delicate cycle and still want to have a 1400 spin or 60 degree water temp you can't. You can only have 800 spin and 40 degre temp. Full range of spin speeds and water temperature is only available on cottons cycle. Hot water connection is useless as it mixes cold and hot when filling up. drum size, good looks, wash time too long, no customisation of programs

Good – So far (~5 months of use) this unit has performed well. Would gladly recommend to anyone, would purchase the same unit again and will strongly consider LG for any other w/good purchases in the future. This unit replaced our existing (and well worn!) F&P 9kg top loader. So far we are pretty impressed with the overall performance of the unit. Some… Read more

strong points include;

1. Large capacity - easily able to handle an entire bed sheet & quilt set, plus a few extras

2. Very good wash results - although anyone new to a front loader will likely see an improvement in cleaning from a top loader, this unit delivers consistently good results even on clothes that you might expect won't lose a particularly strong stain/mark. We use white & colored cloth nappies when possible and the cleanliness of these after a hot wash is impressive - almost like new.

3. Quiet spin cycle - able to start cycle at bed time without any concern at being woken after midnight

4. Good Short cycle performance - 30min for lightly soiled clothes delivers good results Not many;

1. Wash cycle is quite long - 2+ hrs for most programs (must be said however that superior results will always require a longer wash cycle)

2. Manual a bit lacking in details (although does cover the basics required for normal operation)

Excellent – Have had front loaders for nearly 17 years and this one has to be the best so far also the easiest to manipulate which you learn to do over time to suit your own needs without compromising the machine or the warranty.I use omo f/loader powder which I first dissolve in a jug of hot water then pour in,this will stop powder pulp building up under… Read more

the draw,the liquid doesn't

seem to have the anti foaming agent in it.A great looking machine that does

the job a lot better than my predecessors. If you are looking for the spin only option, you firstly need to press the option button to rinse & spin then continually press the rinse button until their is 15 mins displayed on the timer, this is your 1400 spin only cycle.This is not in the manual I discovered it by accident, hope this helps! Cannot find fault

Good – I would definitely buy LG again as this is a quality product but if you have trouble working appliances without instructions this is not for you. Washes brilliantly with less water than my old top loader and clothes are only a little damp after spinning which makes for much shorter drying time. Also love the 10 year guarantee on the motor. Love… Read more

the display that shows time remaining on cycle and the music to tell me when its done. Like just about every other person I was not happy with the manual (if you can call it that). I eventually figured out basic operation myself but Im sure it can do things I havent discovered yet and the manual tells you nothing. A bit of vibration on spin but it is still quieter than my 20 year old top loader.

Excellent – I absolutely love this machine! I've had several front loaders, and this is so much better than anything I've had before. The spin cycle (up to 1400) is incredibly effective, but unbelievably quiet. Another great bonus is that if you want to pause the cycle to add an item to the wash, you don't have to wait an eternity for the door to unlock - it… Read more

unlocks straight away. I do a lot of washing, and this machine really makes my day easier - I honestly think it's fabulous! Whisper quiet spin cycle

Clothes come out almost dry

Door unlocks instantly

Good capacity to tailor functions While there is a really good range of functions (eg spin only), the manual is hopeless! After reading the manual you think you have a limited machine, when really you have a great machine. To understand the machine, you really have to fiddle around yourself and try things out intuitively - I'm sure there are many out there who are not enjoying the full potential of their machine.

A very good front loader washing machine – I like this washing machine very much, no lints at all. Not like top loader washing machines, it keeps the cloths new, no lint that is caused by the top loader washing machines. I can soak the cloth for more than an hour automatic, and add more rinse for more cleaning. I wash the single blanket and quilt in it, it's really very big. I don't… Read more

hear any noise at all while washing.

Also, it has a filter to catch the lints and keep the washing cycle clean. No noise, long warranty eriod, no lints it may be a little bit expensive, but it worth