LG WTG9020V

Had for 5 years but LG is known for having issues with gunk/scrud getting stuck under impeller plate (disk at bottom that spins) Hard/risky to remove to clean or $$$ to get it serviced. After 20++ cleans we gave up on getting it out. Tub clean meant to be hot but only selects cold and uses cold. Hot hose is definitely working/connected. Noticed the sensor hasn't been sensing the water level correct for a while too. Show details

my busy bestie – I love my new machine, she works hard at cleaning our clothes, linens, even the dog's bedding. She has an amazing delay start so that I can have her complete the load as I literally walk in the door from work. The only downside is my husband claims she sounds like a helicopter taking off when she goes into spin mode, but I don't notice it, however… Read more

this is also the first home we have had where the laundry is inside the house, possibly amplifying the noise :)

A good machine, solid construction ! – This machine is big, 14kg in fact, it usually take one and a half hours for a standard wash with one deep rinse. I liked the one before it that had the agitator, but this can wash a large blanket easily because it has a swirling action like the old twin tub washing machines! I dont like the fact that its hard to get the washing off the bottom if… Read more

you have a generous body size...I sort of have to lean in sideways to get it out! Doesn't do a bad job, but you need to make sure that you put it on a full load on level 10 water level. I like the look of the machine, and there are several options. It stays balanced well and spins all the water out. The lint is rinsed out with the rinse water.

How hard is it to buy a machine that does what it’s supposed to do – My lg machine is almost 4 years old and lately it’s been making an awful loud noise when it spins out the water Any one had this before ? So I rang the lg customer number and was talking to a women who I could hardly understand I asked where she was located and low and behold shes in The Phillipines ‍ Are you kidding me All I wanted to know… Read more

was the price of a new water pump but she wanted a copy of my invoice and a video of the problem So I said thanks but no thanks and said good to her I’m also have the issue of the clothes being covered in white stains and what looks like paper flecks ?? We clean the filters every time but it’s still happening At this rate we will go back to hand watching with wash board and a manual wringer like I the old days

Waste of money – Water level is not correct. Half way through wash there is still dry items on top of pile in machine. Sometimes when I pull sheets out of the machine to dry, there are dry spots. It's as if the water never touched that part of the sheet. When pouring detergent into drawer it just falls straight out the back and onto the dry clothes. It takes… Read more

54mins to do a small load of washing. I just washed two towels and a sheet (they belong to the cat), with one one cup of detergent, canestan wash and napisan and pulled them out of the machine and they still smell. It's not the detergent as when I used it on other washes my clothes smelt clean. I really can't wait to buy another machine

Not what I was expecting – In short, the sensor wash does not put enough water in the machine (more clothes are above the water then in it so I have to restart the machine and select the appropriate water level. Also, I find there is more lint on my clothing then in the poor excuse for a lint filter. I have noticed that a lot of other people have said the same thing. Other than that, the machine works as expected. Show details

Nice and quiet and easy to use – I bought this machine a year ago as my previous 14 year old Fisher and Pykel top loader stopped rinsing. Overall I'm happy with this 9kg LG top loader as it washes my queen size doona well and it does a good job of washing socks and towels. With jumpers and my Bonds cotton underwear, these were ripped in the first few months of using this… Read more

machine. I repeatedly had to sow the stitching together. Strangely it hasn't ripped any clothes lately. I set the machine on cotton wash, water level 5 then when it fills up I press pause and open lid and add a bucket of water to it as it doesn't seem to use enough water. I also add an additional rinse because I don't want my clothes to smell of detergent and irritate my skin. It rinses well and I clean the filters after each wash and never had a problem with lint. I also don't put much washing into each load, maybe only a towel, T shirt, socks and bonds and that's it. Cycle times are fine, features and controls are also fine but I now hand wash my jumpers.

Just doesn't clean – Whether we're washing normal clothes or heavily soiled material, this LG just cannot seem to get the dirt out compared to our old frontloader. For the first time in 10 years grass stains remain after the wash, and socks just aren't cleaned. It has lots of options and you can select many ways to try clean your clothes, though you do indeed need… Read more

to often select a lot more water than suggested.

Given this was our first foray into toploaders, it's back to frontloaders for us...

A gift or would have sent it back – Worst washing machine I have ever owned, I was going to get the bigger size but son surprised me with the smaller 9kg for Christmas. Since the day we got it the clothes are always left with a lot of water still in them, Yep have spun out 3 times before and no difference,Still very wet. And a lot more work for my dryer which is now dying and early… Read more

death because of how wet the clothes are left! The filters are ok and need constant cleaning or they smell the machine out but are easy enough to clean. Machine easy to use and quiet. Time wise they run fine and I always use the highest setting (5 people in the house) I should have stuck with my old FP at least my clothes would have been spun out better ….. very dissatisfied with this machine, No good for a family at all.

OK But Not Without Issues – Our previous machine was a Fisher & Paykel (seems to be the common denominator here) but unfortunately the panel gave up, and as you probably already know, it's cheaper to buy a new machine than to replace the panel. So we've ended up with this LG 9kg toploader. Agree with almost all the observations here - automatic water level is inadequate so… Read more

you have to do it manually, lint is left all over clothes after a wash (why?? .. our last one didn't have lint filters and this one does?), spin speed is inadequate - clothes are noticeable wetter after a cycle and take longer to dry (don't really want to use an extra 30/60 minutes electricity for Air Spin)... and it seems that when you use a soak cycle, it switches itself off so you have to come back and set up the spin cycle? The F&P did both consecutively. So not fans of the machine yet. Not really what we expected, however I notice that Choice has been giving very low ratings to some new F&P machines so not sure we'd be any happier if we had have bought one of those instead!

Would not recommend – My previous machine was a Fisher & Paykel. Loved it and it lasted 10 years. Bought this one bc LG was highly rated as a washing machine brand. I’m very disappointed with my purchase. The cycles are only semi-manual so u r limited to what u can select for spin speed and things if that nature. It doesn’t use enough water to wash with. You can see… Read more

thru the lid that it’s trying to wash clothes that are basically wet but no free water in the bowl. This results in lint and sometimes detergent marks. I always have to manually set the water level bc it’s not adequate otherwise. The cycles take a long time if u want it to wash in plenty of water and spin properly dry. The detergent drawer is pointless bc it runs straight thru anyway. The best thing about this machine is the tune it plays at the end. I wish it had the option to set a ‘favourite’ cycle like my old machine had as well. Regret my purchase completely.

I should have bought another Fisher & Paykel 10L – Or probably a front loader as Choice don't recommend any top loaders. My old Fisher & Paykel worked better across the board - better clean, more gentle, better spin - but it broke down after about 8 years so I wanted something really different. The LG looks cool but it has put a lot of holes in our clothes and continues to do so. Any items that… Read more

have started to fray get ripped to shreds! It doesn't use enough water. Clothes come out with big clumps of lint everywhere, even when I use maximum water. I don't overstuff. It is not good on stains. I think central agitators are better overall, like it or not. And do not buy from Good Guys online - they are evil just check out the reviews on them on product review.