6 month update LG wm4000hba and matching dryer

[@baileymay5476]

Just got these today, so happy to see folks not having issues with them.

[@trueblue6070]

Congrats on your new LG set! 👏 Hope you enjoy them for years to come. Thanks for watching!

[@BlackIsBeautifullyMe]

Just bought this set today. I hope it's a good one.

[@loojcool]

Just ordered mine today from Lowes. Can’t wait to see it by tomorrow. Thx for the review.

[@trueblue6070]

Congratulations! 🎊 you will not be disappointed. I hope you enjoy this set for years to come. Thanks for watching!

[@wyzemann]

The softener dispenser was the 3rd best item in this STUPENDOUS laundry room. Of course, the LGs were the captivating main attraction. Your dispenser gave me an excellent idea of how to newly utilize my Down Rinse & Refresh instead of their spill-prone containers. Thanks for the inspiration 💯🦾.

[@trueblue6070]

I'm very glad to have helped your inspiration 👌 hope it turns out well! Thanks for watching!

[@CR-mx6tj]

Thank you so much for calming my concerns. I have to purchase all new appliances for new build & so many reviews have stressed me completely out! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@trueblue6070]

Your very welcome. I'm glad I can be of help to you. I have several more videos to come. Thanks for watching!

[@dwaynedaniels8140]

I went through the same stress issue as you. But, I'm a software engineer and I love doing reports and research. Seriously, when our machine broke down it took me three months of reading reviews and watching videos to decide on this washer. Eight months later, the only other front washer I would possibly recommend is an Electrolux model since the build quality seems to be higher. But, Electrolux usually cost $300 more. If I were going to go with a traditional agitator machine, I'd go with a Speed Queen commercial. But then again, those will be $300 more. If you want a great performer in the sub $1000, its going to be hard to beat the WM4000!

[@brigitas9176]

@@dwaynedaniels8140 Electrolux has no easy accessible filter for monthly cleaning, that's why I will pas it until they have it on the front of the washer. I'll be buying this LG model soon, it's time to dump 5 year old Samsung that I got with the house. Talking about LG, I left perfectly fine working 9 year old set in the house we sold. It had couple minor problem that my husband fixed with 10-15$ parts and youtube tutorial, that's' it. Can't wait to have good washer again.

[@Elemenohpea440]

I’m going through this stress right now! I hate buying appliances!!! I always worry we’ll get a lemon!

[@KaylasMusicalDigest545]

My parents just got the washer today! It looks great!! Thanks for this review!😊

[@lbennhtx6072]

Just purchased this set from Home Depot. Very informative video. Thx !

[@trueblue6070]

Congratulations on your new purchase! Thanks for watching!

[@sueb4154]

I sure wish they still made this color (only black or white now) ... my set came today ... gotta read the manual and tomorrow it's off to the races! Thank you very much for the update ...

[@mrchopchop5664]

Yeah I just looked at this model at home depot , I liked it and I might just get this one , thanks for your video 👍 very informative.

[@trueblue6070]

Thanks for watching!

[@nytobake3543]

I just bought this two yesterday from lowes. Cant wait.

[@ThatCoolIndian]

I got the washer and dryer without the pedal stool but my washer has a jet engine and started to shake and bump the walls. I came to your nice and peaceful video to find out it it’s my washer I need to replace

[@ThatCoolIndian]

Update: Going to ask to replace it since I still have 48 hours.

[@trueblue6070]

Did you remove the shipping bolts? Also making sure your washer is level is a very important part of your install. Unfortunately if the shipping bolts were still installed when you started your cycle, LG will not honor your warranty for replacement unless you paid for installation and they made the mistake. Hopefully this is not your situation

[@ThatCoolIndian]

@@trueblue6070 do the shipping bolts make that much of a difference? Also I’m still within the 48 hour window so I already called and asked for exchange. Also full discloser they gave me a damaged washer, and wanted to give me $75 before I even seen it. It was damaged in the back.

[@trueblue6070]

@ThatCoolIndian yes the shipping bolts are installed at the factory to endure your washer drum does not move while transporting. If there not removed before use, they will do unfixable damage. And also sound like it's falling apart when you do use it. There's 4 shipping bolts at the back of the unit.

[@ThatCoolIndian]

@@trueblue6070 Thank you for the update, they were removed. Just a faulty washer

[@johnnyboi2fly]

Just brought this in white at Home Depot for an amazing deal! Got the washer and the pedestal for a price I couldn’t turn down.

[@trueblue6070]

Congrats on your new purchase and thanks for watching!

[@EliKonsta]

Nice! How much did you get yours for? I'm waiting for it to go on a bigger sale

[@trueblue6070]

​@@EliKonstaI got my set including both pedistals for around $1800 but that's also bcs of an major discount on the pedistals due to delivery issues and back order issues LG was having in January. Thanks for watching!

[@EliKonsta]

@@trueblue6070 $1800 out the door? That's how much it would cost me before tax, they just went on sale again so it'd be $1500 now after the $100 off if you bundle the dryer, plus another $125 water rebate. Thinking of just waiting until black Friday🤔 what do you think?

[@trueblue6070]

@EliKonsta well I actually forgot about the $250 LG rebate because i also purchased a LG smart Dishwasher at the same time, so I paid right around $1,550 for both washer/ dryer and matching pediatals. I'd recommend waiting until black Friday so you can get a good deal as well. They have Definitely been worth the investment so far

[@82dupont]

This series number gets great reviews. I’m looking to purchase a front loader to replace my Maytag top loader garbage machine.

[@dwaynedaniels8140]

(Updated today 10/15) I have the same model washer and its on a 7 month anniversary. All in all, its an excellent machine, but I can always find a few complaints. #1. I feel the control panel is a bit hard to read. It would have been better to have the entire panel be lit. But this is more of a "me" problem because our wash room does not have proper lighting. I got a lightweight LED light and placed it on the corner when the detergent dispenser is, problem solved. (-2 points, score 98 out of 100) #2. Build quality. Sometimes the dispenser tray makes a slight ticking noise on the spin cycle. If I put my hand on that corner above the tray, the sound goes away. There probably should have been a 2mm piece of soft rubber on that corner. The pedestal just "feels" cheaply made to me. (-3 points, score 95 out of 100) #3. Vibration. Initially, I had a moderate problem. I've solved 95% of it with 3/8inch thick neoprene pads under the front legs and a leveling tool I have mounted dead center over the cycle selector. I check the level every Saturday just before I start my wash, which is always on Saturday. I'm probably asking too much asking for NO vibration, while spinning 12 pounds of wet clothes, at 700rpm, while being mounted on a pedestal, on a floor which has a vinyl type tile, with 20 year old wood supporting those tiles. This is mostly a "me" problem. (-1 point, score 94 out of 100) #4. Rinsing. OK, so I have learned that apparently, using Turbowash, decreases wash time by doing a ("mini rinse") only the spray nozzles are used, which cuts 10 minutes off the wash time. I have also observed that if I set the soil level to "Heavy", the machine seems to spend more time rinsing than actually washing. This is actually my biggest peeve about this machine. (-4 points. score 90 out of 100) #5. Noise. Originally in February, the solenoid valves opening and closing when it draws in water were so LOUD that I thought something was wrong with the machine. Now, in October, they are so much quieter that I wonder if something is wrong with the machine! The machine is now about as quiet as I can expect a mechanical device to be. (-1 point. score 89 out of 100) #6. Dispenser Tray. I wish the dispenser tray would pull out about another inch or so. It's hard to fil the "Pre-Wash" slot or the "Bleach" slot with spilling a little bit because they tray doesn't pull out for enough. (-2 points, score 87 out of 100) #7. ThinQ. There is a firmware interaction with some routers which causes the ThinQ to not recognize the machine over time. Getting a new router fixed the problem. Some reports say its a bug in the firmware which causes a buffer overrun over time! If you don't use your home internet a lot, you may never see the problem. If you are an internet junkie who streams everything, like me, you probably see it in about 3 months, like me! Also, if you want to run ThinQ from your Windows desktop, you have to install "BlueStacks" emulator. Come on LG make a real Windows version of the app! (-4 points, score 83 out of 100) #8. Filter Cleaning. Come on LG you couldn't have raised the filter another 2 inches higher and given us a little pull out tray to catch the water when we unscrew the filter? True, its only like three ounces or so, but still! (-1 point, score 82 out of 100). For me, the WM4000 gets an overall score of 82 out of 100. I'm a very nit picky person, so an 82 for me is probably a 92 for most people. My washer looks exactly like yours, SPOTLESS! Other notes. I do the full wipe down of the door and gasket at the end of the last wash on the day. But, I also come back right before I go to bed and wipe it down again, and I rub my finger through the inner lips of the seal to make sure its dry in there. I do my Tub Clean every 15 loads. I drain the pump and clean the filter every 50 loads. I know the manual says to do it every 30 days. but washing machine repairmen seem to think anywhere between 3 months and 6 months is fine. I always run low spin. I read somewhere that one of the causes of spider arm failure is consistent use of high spin. I use "Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10X Duty Laundry Detergent Liquid Soap, Original Scent". 30ml is the absolute max I ever use in the main tray. I will go as low as 15ml on small loads with light material (like bras and panties). 95% of the time I use "Permanent Press" cycle, "Cold Wash" and "Turbowash" options. If I feel the clothes are really dirty, I add 15ml to the PreWash dispenser (along with 30ml for the Main Wash tray) and run a "PreWash" option. Oh, and if anyone is considering buying this machine and you live in California, you may get up to a $500 rebate from your local water and power provider for buying a water efficient machine. socalwatersmart.com/en/residential/

[@trueblue6070]

Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching!

[@dwaynedaniels8140]

Water pressure is exactly 80. I doubt the noise is water hammer. I installed "Sioux Chief" water hammer suppressors on the bibs before the machine was even installed! Besides, its clear to me that the noise does not come from the pipes, but rather internally within the machine itself. I have two levels attached to the machine. One on the front where the controls are to check the east-west level and another on the side to check the north-south level. The level IS slightly off (east-west), but still within the levelling marks. It's about 1/16 of an inch off, it not enough for me to think its really the issue. I think the issue is more likely that its on a pedestal and the pedestal itself seems a bit flimsy. The spider arm scam. You think it's going to last 8-10 years. From MY understanding, 6 years is more reasonable. But, unlike most people, I never overload the machine. The machine is rated for 15 lbs of dry clothing, MAX. I never put in more than 10lbs, and I DO have a postal scale that I weigh the clothes on before I load them into the machine. Ah, I did NOT know Windows 11 has an Android native mode!!! Thanks for the tip! Yeah, you're tight, I probably could have requested a firmware upgrade, but Spectrum offered to send me a new one for free, so why not?!!@@hopperbopper

[@wildhorses6817]

I like the Board you made to cover the washer and Dryer. What materials did you use and what paint brand and color. You did a beautiful job on the Laundry Room.

[@trueblue6070]

Thank you very much. We're really happy with how it all turned out. I actually purchased a piece of wood counter that's prepackaged in plastic at lowes. I had them cut it down to the size I needed. I then purchased valspar paint in color "weather vein". Before painting I sanded the wood down to a smooth finish and put around 3 coats on. I also put flat rubber anti skid pads on the bottom to hold in place and to keep the washer and dryer tops from getting scratched by the bottom of the counter top. It also holds it in place when the washer is on spin. Tho this unit doesn't have much vibration, it still keeps everything Still. Best of luck and thanks for watching!

[@wildhorses6817]

​@@trueblue6070 Thank you for responding, I appreciate your detailed response on your exceptional addition. It creates a beautiful finish. Enjoy your lovely new laundry room.

[@ngardos]

thanks for your review! looking at replacing our old LGs and I'm curious about the touch panels vs a mechanical buttons. How are yours holding up? Do they respond well? I love the black graphite too!

[@xlr8808]

This is a very nice set, but I had to go with a different one, cause I needed something bigger than 4.5 CU ft...

[@no9254me]

Where did you get the matching wood plank to go on top of the washer / dryer ?

[@trueblue6070]

I made it myself. Thanks for watching!

[@takishabaker7520]

Can you tell me the the supplies that were used to hook everything up?

[@silviasalgado5644]

Love the protective cover. Where can I find it? Do you have a link?

[@ginaladner1]

Can you wash just a couple items on this or must you have a load? Sometimes my granddaughter wants to just watch like 2 outfits. Considering this machine( going from top load to front load), but saw somewhere that you can’t just wash a couple items

[@flyback777]

Thanks for this! What's the noise like? I'm looking for quiet machines and can't find much information about this.

[@trueblue6070]

These are very quite machines. Ofcourse they have some normal noise from the water spraying and the clothes moving in the drums but other than that very quite esp on the spin cycle. For a machine that spins at 1300 rpm, it's extremely quite. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@dwaynedaniels8140]

I got this machine in February and it was actually kind of loud, especially the opening and closing of the solenoid valve. I have noticed its a lot quieter lately! Maybe there is a two or thee month break in period, but its really overall a lot quieter than when I first got it.

[@biggmattdogg1]

Drain out the pump and clean the filter, is this simple to do

[@BWUSAF]

Thank you very much for your videos, very helpful. I am noticing that the washing machine does not happen to have the same 'freshcare' button to keep the clothes flipping if you are away from the washer for hours so they don't get all wrinkled in damp heap on the bottom of the drum. I see the dryer still has fresh care to keep the clothes tossing around. Any ideas what to do about the washer or a moot point?

[@trueblue6070]

Much appreciated 👍 you can set a downloaded cycle in the thin q app " over nite wash" option that acts just like the "fresh care" thanks for watching!

[@mollymeyer3129]

All star review thank you! Does 4.5 fit bulky items? Like queen mattress pad or 2 pillows?

[@trueblue6070]

Thank you! Yes the 4.5 handle bulky items and queen bedding like a champ. No issues these sizes or king size bedding. Thanks for watching

[@mollymeyer3129]

Thank you, seriously helpful. Keep the reviews and updates coming. Love your laundry set up and maintenance tips. @@trueblue6070

[@crystalburrell5255]

Just bought this and the dryer seems to have lint that leaks around the door and moist that leaks from the door.. the door doesn’t seem to fully close. Is that normal?

[@AnnieSuzuki]

Consumer Reports best recommends LG WM3400CW, WM5500HWA, LG WM4500HBA.

[@trueblue6070]

This is not a "consumer report". this is a personal customer review. But thanks for watching

[@JarrettMercer]

How’s it doing? I just bought one and wondered if you hit any problems since you made this video. Have you washed anything large like a comforter. If so how does it handle it.

[@trueblue6070]

It's still going strong as far as washing and drying. Only issue I'm having is the wifi icon on the washer seems to not wanna light up randomly and when this occurs. I don't recieve notifications from the thin Q app even tho both washer and dryer are successfully connected to my home wifi and I can still monitor all cycles regardless if icon is lite or not. Very strange. Been in touch with LG several times but they don't seem to have a fix for this yet?

[@JarrettMercer]

@@trueblue6070 thanks for the update, I’m fine without using those features.

[@trueblue6070]

@@JarrettMercer yes this set does an amazing job even without the smart features. It washes and drys beautifully.

[@washingandmowing15]

@@trueblue6070 I have the same exact issue. it’s only the washer for me. don’t know what it is, but it’s very interesting.

[@trueblue6070]

@washingandmowing15 yes I have read a couple of threads on the internet about others having the same issue as well. im supposed to have a tech come to my home next week but from what i've read from others experiences with this issue, It doesn't seem to fix bcs the tech only wants to replace the wifi circuit board but I feel this is ultimately a malware issue that LG doesn't have a fix for at this time. I know the unit is successfully connected to my home wifi however if the wifi icon is not lite, there Is no notifications from the thin q app. This is extremely strange. But like you, my dryer wifi functions run seamlessly. If you happen to find out any information on this, please let me know

[@BlueElwood]

Great video!!!!

[@trueblue6070]

Thanks for watching!

[@heidiklum3962]

Thanks for the review.

[@trueblue6070]

Much appreciated and Thanks for watching!

[@roberthedrick7805]

Just bought this setup... how do you cancel and drain a cycle? Delivery guy started a cycle to test then left. I didn't want it running for an hour, but couldn't find that option to stop and drain water.

[@trueblue6070]

Congrats on your new purchase! To reset your cycle. Turn unit off, Unplug or turn off your unit at breaker box for 10 secs, hold the play/pause button for 5 secs. Plug unit back in or switch breaker back on, turn unit back on. Thanks for watching!

[@roberthedrick7805]

@@trueblue6070 Alrighty, lol. I was hoping for something easier, like on a dishwasher... press a button for a few seconds. Thanks for your feedback though!! :)

[@trueblue6070]

@roberthedrick7805 lol yeah I understand completely. But it honestly doesn't take long. Unfortunately that's the only way to reset your unit

[@washingandmowing15]

All you have to do is pause, hold the spin button and set it to No Spin.

[@Darknesssleeps]

Just press and hold the power button or hold the pause button to reset.

[@Lubna-ev9gs]

What happens if you put it on the downloads will it do a wash or do nothing

[@tiffaneydionescharmer5239]

Love ours ❤

[@CR-mx6tj]

@True Blue can you plz do video of cleaning & pump drain & filter please?

[@trueblue6070]

Sure will! Thanks for watching

[@richmo100]

cant hear what you said about the 2 complaints pod you cant use liquid soap?

[@trueblue6070]

I was just saying we prefer using pods over liquid detergent. Either is fine to use with the washer as long as you don't use more than a half a cap full. Thanks for watching!

[@squirrel6158]

give em a chance trust

[@tiffaneydionescharmer5239]

How did you make the top / what did you use?

[@trueblue6070]

I purchased a piece of packaged unfinished wood counter from lowes and had it cut to my specifications to fit the tops of my washer and dryer. Sanded it until smooth and painted it with valspar brand paint called weather vane also from lowes. I also purchased square skid resistance pads for the bottom to prevent any scratching from the rough bottom of the counter top and to also keep it from moving while on spin cycle. Which fortunately this unit has very little vibrations while on spin

[@tiffaneydionescharmer5239]

@@trueblue6070 Thank you! It looks AMAZING!

[@trueblue6070]

@tiffaneydionescharmer5239 your very welcome and thank you!😊

[@MayurWCAM3]

Hello, do you mind sharing the model number of your dryer ?

[@trueblue6070]

Sure will, model DLEX4000B

[@devonm8043]

Do you use the app with it?

[@trueblue6070]

Yes I do. Very convenient. I Also have mine connected to alexa and she will announce when the washer, dryer or dishwasher is complete.

[@4160boy]

Where is the “R” in the word warsh? You know? I took a shot every time you aid that and I went through a whole fifth

[@trueblue6070]

Sounds like you have zero interest in this washer and dryer so why watch the video??

[@169Aquarius]

So is it better to use pods or liquid soap

[@trueblue6070]

I feel that pods are better for the machine because they only disperse the proper amount of soap. Extra soap not used during the cycle will collect inside the drum and over time will result in a smelly drum. I use 1 pod for a small to medium load and 2 pods for a large load.

[@169Aquarius]

@@trueblue6070 thanks my guy appreciate that

[@trueblue6070]

@169Aquarius no problem and your very welcome!

[@dwaynedaniels8140]

I got this machine in February and I started out with pods. I have now switched to liquid detergent. Pods are very convenient, but they are also very wasteful. When I first got the machine, I just couldn't resist the temptation to put in more than 30ml (2 Tablespoons) of detergent. Over time I have learned that I can get clean clothes by using 15ml (THAT'S ONE TABLESPOON) of detergent. (That's with the machine filled about 1/3 of capacity.) I'm using "Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10X Duty Laundry Detergent Liquid Soap".

[@BeatsByNine]

Hows it smell tho?

[@trueblue6070]

Still smells new inside the drum. But that's with regular maintenance. Mainly not allowing the gasket to sit wet after washes.

[@wildhorses6817]

​@@trueblue6070Do you wipe it dry with a Cloth or use another method ? Thank you.

[@trueblue6070]

@wildhorses6817 I use a soft microfiber cloth to wipe out the inside door glass and drum seal after each load. I also use a Affresh tablet every 15 cycles on the tub clean cycle. I wash out the detergent dispenser with hot water and dry. And Lastly, I drain the pump water and clean the filter with dawn dishsoap and scrub with a soft bristle tooth brush in the sink, rinse and dry. I do all these things every 15 cycles. Lg says 30. But I do this every 15. Doesn't hurt and only keeps the drum smelling new.