GoPro Inside an LG 2 in 1 Combo - Wash & Dry Modes in 4k / 60p

What does the new LG 2-in-1 Combo Washer Dryer look like operationally from the inside? I strapped a GoPro and temperature sensor on the inside of the unit to view the wash and dry action as best as I could. Due to battery performance and heat, the video is not full-length, but with over 1hr of content, you will get a very strong idea on what this unit is capable of with a smaller wash load.
Note that the small load was utilized to ensure that you could see the wash/tumble/dry action, as I attempted a larger load a few days ago, which heavily obscured the camera for much of the load.
As noted on the video, options used were Turbowash, ColdWash, and +1 rinse. The live energy statistics were provided by a Kill-A-Watt meter. I attempted to use a water meter for flow rate, but it did not work for some reason.
Key Timestamps on Wash:
00:00:35 - Sensing Load Test Start
00:01:44 - Water Valves Open, Wash Begins
00:03:46 - TurboWash water jets activate
00:10:22 - TurboWash water jets close
00:13:35 - Low RPM Spin
00:16:05 - Valves Open Again
00:17:12 - Valves close, Washer agitates
00:42:42 - DC Drain Pump Activates
00:47:43 - Unit Begins to Spin
00:54:50 - Camera Dies
00:55:13 - Unit Resumes Drying
01:30:10 - Final Results after GoPro battery dies
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[@Sgt_Church]

I take issue with the fact that baj turned me into a damn cat sitting here watching this washer run. Why is this so entertaining?😅

[@gizmo7877]

Lol!

[@BretFrohwein]

right? 🤣

[@HomeGuySolutions]

Thumbs up, no plastic inside drum Thumbs up, water circulation over clothing makes no need for adding extra water as you can see clearly, the water is always soaking the clothes. Thumbs down, useless, unnecessary tumbling with the pump, running that waste a tremendous amount of time during the cycle. Thumbs down while drying, the drum does not alternate enough from left, spinning to right spinning, causing more knots of clothing. Just my observation so far

[@Bigfoot14000]

More fun than watching paint dry.

[@cilla5277]

🤣

[@andrewzasidko6595]

I can't be fascinated enough with LG's Turbo Wash nozzles. I love how their gimmicks in all of their appliances are usually truly working features, not just markering.

[@randybihm331]

Homes of yesteryear were designed with laundry rooms with a small window to be opened when drying clothes. The laundry rooms did not have ducted air vents and were designed to allow outside air to makeup the air vented by the dryer. I’ve calculated that a dryer sucking conditioned air out of a home on a hot summer day is equivalent to the loss of a full ton of air conditioning while drying clothes. Newer homes without a laundry room window or automated supply air are poorly designed.

[@user-dx1le3uz9q]

This is super cool as a technician. I could sit on the couch and watch this!!!

[@covishen]

I cannot believe i watched the whole video. We're in the market for a new washer/dryer and are really considering an all in one unit.

[@SuperSushiRoll]

We decided to keep our old dryer, just in case. Worst case scenario, it'll work as a really good front loader.

[@E4S65]

That's the way to go for sure@@SuperSushiRoll

[@chuckm.9744]

Ok, I skipped ahead in spots, but it's pretty interesting to see the various cycles (or else I'm easily entertained). The seemingly simple act of washing clothes turns out to be pretty complicated for a machine to do. Huge thanks for doing the video...

[@MN-cc9oc]

Thank you for posting the temperature graph at the end of the video. Had seen some comments online about the temperature going higher than I had wanted. The graph gives me much more confidence that the temperature stays in the range I was hoping for.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I had another data logger in my other video. It was slightly higher on bedding with a peak @ 126*F I believe.

[@HomeGuySolutions]

I wouldn’t be too concerned with temperature, more I would like to see the humidity. That will show how dry the clothes clearly are.

[@MN-cc9oc]

The clothes staying lower temperature is an advantage of this system in comparison to most other types. The fact this works with a lower drying temperature is one of the main reasons I'm interested in this. Don't have to hang clothes to keep them from the high heat of the dryer.

[@skepticalmechanic]

Love this video! I actually fell asleep watching it! Thanks so much!!!

[@user-wh1nh4xr5g]

Your video saved us lots of money. Thanks!!

[@yamafanboy]

in loving memory of the gopro that gave its life for this ground breaking footage. May its soul rest in peace

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Battery died, the unit was fine. Overheating just hammers the battery and causes it to stop runniny

[@yamafanboy]

@@bensappliancesandjunk well that is great news.... (although the funeral home may be less thrilled than I am to hear it.😅)

[@cilla5277]

🤣@@yamafanboy

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Wow, so creative! Can you please film the Towels cycle, same options as this video, and roughly the same load size? I am trying to find a front loader with decent water levels. The new Electrolux Laundry Tower (5.2 cu ft) is also enticing, albeit not an AIO unit like this LG. Thanks for doing all these videos.

[@paleocon777]

A Engineering marvel

[@ogee634]

Just need to throw in a Timex watch for nostalgia.

[@user-rk1si2hi1x]

I like that it does a reverse tumble during the dry cycle. That helps with items like sheets that tend to get rolled into a ball.

[@BretFrohwein]

I had a Frigidaire that did that.. it tied sheets in knots. :(

[@HomeGuySolutions]

GE does a better job at reversing.. way more often.

[@HomeGuySolutions]

Just uploaded a video, no idea where it went :)

[@HomeGuySolutions]

Search GE Combo Filter Fix

[@calex9398]

Nice

[@skyserf]

I'm filling out a residential clean energy credit now. I wonder if these combos will be eligible for similar programs in the future because of their energy savings.

[@zodiacfml]

Interesting heat pump action, high speed air and tumble using less than 500W. Heat pump driers or combos are so expensive especially in locations where we can hang to dry the clothes. a 500w window airconditioner is dirt cheap, a split type with double the power just above double. We have an LG that is 5 years old now, albeit, electric/PTC heater. I was surprised with its reliability considering LG Samsungs reliability in many of their products.

[@scotty305]

I skimmed through the video, but it was really interesting. I like the idea of measuring the water consumption. If the water flow sensor doesn't work, it might be possible to dump the drain pipe into a large container and then measure how many gallons went into the large container. Perhaps fill a big water storage drum or a cheap plastic wading pool (of unknown size) and then measure how many 5-gallon buckets it takes to empty the container.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I think its just an issue w/ the water pressure in this room I can fix with an expansion valve. The same flow meters worked in the previous LG video at another location in my business, so its a solvable issue.

[@dmytrochornyi405]

As an appliance salesperson, I would say that LG is number one in 27” laundry these days. GE, Whirlpool, Samsung…forget about em.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Yep, I always reccomend LG as well. The other brands have gotten so bad it's pathetic. For top loads, I think there are other good choices but for front loaders, LG and Electrolux are tops

[@dmytrochornyi405]

@@bensappliancesandjunk totally agree, I meant front load units. The only thing that isn’t ok in Electrolux is noisy operation, it’s no go brand for installations beside living areas and anything higher than main floor. LG provides a better service support as well.

[@petermaz701]

I can't believe that these front loaders now have absolutely no water in them. If it wasn't for the recirculating pump there's no water in the drum.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I would imagine that dunking the clothes in a small amount of water isn't what cleans them. Getting them soaked, then agitating them with the drum does. Going back to the old washboard analogy.... The agitation of the wet clothes is what causes the clothes to get clean, not their immersion in water.

[@petermaz701]

@@bensappliancesandjunk I know I'm sure you're totally right but I'm so old-school I love to see water that's why I prefer top loaders that use water. The GE combo has an extra water feature so you could actually see a little bit of water in the drum. LG used to call it "water plus ".

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@petermaz701 this does have 3 levels of rinse to add more water, and possibly other modes. This was just the one I selected for the video.

[@OwnYourOwnBus101]

I’m both impressed and concerned. I’m wondering if this washer would be able to clean my heavily soiled coveralls and work pants and if so, what’s the price I pay in time? Also, this thing is loaded with technology (which isn’t always as reliable as we might hope it to be). How much time do you think would pass before I have to start throwing money at this thing (for repairs)?

[@spazzman90]

Awesome video. Next mission should you choose to accept it. Install the go pro up in the condenser area so we can see the self-cleaning happening. Curious on the logic of when it activates...

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Too large to happen. The housing is very, very small. I'm thinking of using a borescope though.

[@macsterguy]

I bet the blue shirt was the most wrinkled. ** So do I buy the GE profile or this one? **

[@mobilcams]

One thing I wished you had done is compare the ability to clean the clothes compared to the GE. I know the LG has a lot of extra action - would be curious if it did any better - also curiou about the water usage.. The energy usage was good which shows it probably has a weaker heat pump compared to the GE resulting in an hour longer cycle.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

We will. This test was just the LG by itself. I still have the GE, and I'll be doing identical loads against each other.

[@mongosaqqara]

Ben I have an LG washer with a stuck pulsator bolt...I have tried all the suggested methods on YT with no luck...air bags...tie down straps...drywall screws...then pounding a long bolt...Its 10 years old and never been removed so it must be very rusty....any suggestions?

[@Traderhen]

Does the machine shake or vibrate on high spin

[@lindakingsley9486]

To tell you the truth I hope my Best Choice never breaks because I have had it for 4 years now and I want it to last forever for me. They don't make these in Best Choice any more. They are like Speed Queen commercial washers and dryers maker. Can you do a video on washer/spinners? That would be wonderful to see. Thank you.

[@artflorez1568]

My only problem with these 2 in 1 models is you can only have one load going at a time. In separate units you can wash your first load, then while it is drying wash another load.

[@E4S65]

worth noting you can pair one of these combos with a normal dryer. You can get the perks of a combo unit but still be able to wash and dry at the same time if needed.

[@artflorez1568]

@@E4S65 Very true, but for even more money, and more space, unless these are stackable. In my situation I have a laundry closet, and while it is generously sized I still need to stack my washer and dryer.

[@TechExplorer546]

Ben, do a speed Queen front load video

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Do you care what kind? I got an oddball we are refurbish as we speak

[@TechExplorer546]

Nope. I have a new SQ front load so wanted to see anything about it.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@TechExplorer546I do not have $2,000 to purchase one to test with at this time, given all the other videos/products I have on hand to do videos on. Buying an FF7 is certainly on my list, but I have many, many other videos to do first.

[@winterghaly09]

The washing part did not end till 57:00

[@davedebang-bang6168]

I really don’t understand the problem with the time it takes. My Blomberg 9kg load (19 lbs )washing machine here in the UK takes 2 hours 33 mins to do a 40dg (104f ) cotton wash, luckily all front loaders here internal heaters that heat the water and keep it at the temperature, ( the joys of 240volt electric as standard ) my AEG heat pump tumble dryer takes 2 hrs 10 mins to dry a cotton 8kg ( 17lbs) I put the washing machine on before I go to bed and put it all in the dryer in the morning, or put it on in the morning do housework then put it all in dryer and start the next load off in the washer ( we actually have 2 washing machines and 2 tumble dryers, the cats have their own machine and is only ever used on 90dg (194f ) it’s never bothered me how long it takes, by taking that time to wash I know it’s done properly and rinsed properly both washing machines and both dryers cost less to run all together than just the old condenser dryer on its own that we had

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

The issue is the machine is targeting US homes where wash and dry is usually 1hr and 15min combined in most situations

[@Ag89q43G0HyA]

i want to know how fast it can spin

[@spazzman90]

1300 rpm final spin at highest setting

[@torrenstransitenthusiast6985]

0:32 what is that noise

[@johnnieguitar5724]

WAY too long! But I REALLY liked the go pro video!! 😊 You could edit it to a couple of minutes with titles telling time Please do other combo 😊 spent. How would you rate this machine? I guess I have to go elsewhere x

[@jeffdiggs6318]

So... 1. Did it do it's job (clean & fully dry)? 2. How does this 2-on-1 compare to others. 3. Is that low water level a pro or con? We had a HE top-loader that was 'crap' and the laundramats have front loaders that use more water. 4. Will it really prove to be a long-lived item or is this just another short-lived fad/trend?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I have a 30min video discussing this unit and another video for the GE combo

[@yamafanboy]

1. clean- yes fully dry- depends on load size, hot water plumbing availability, and also ambient temperature if I remember correctly 2. Watch his 30 min video where he discusses that. This one has an ace up its sleeve in the form of a low power consuming heating element that gives it a small advantage in my opinion 3. there are other modes... the low water level mode is just one of them but less water consumption is great for the environment right? so... pro? 4. most likely the answer will come down to how well the compressor is engineered cause that seems to be the only wildcard in the system. I am also expecting that there will be better results for those who obsess over keeping the filters clean and the system free from lint buildup. I hope it lasts as this is really a huge advancement for those who are planning to run it using renewable energy sources like solar.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

You answered it as well as I would have, Yama!

[@spazzman90]

2. I guarantee that heating element doesn't get used in the dry cycle....@@yamafanboy

[@spazzman90]

LG has been building kick ass washers that are very low in water consumption for many years now. This is their latest top of the line washing unit and it's feature set that just happens to be able to heat pump dry as well.....

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Looks and sounds painful... gimme some top loader action next!

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

Top loads suck

[@carmangeek8882]

So where's the water? That convinced me to never buy a "front load" washer.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

Are you blind, or are you blind.

[@MieleW2573]

More water means less cleaning.. with more water the laundry will float and have less friction

[@yamafanboy]

keep wasting water with toploaders and eventually the entire planet is going to be asking that same question you just did..... "where's the water?"

[@lindakingsley9486]

Ok I got this. This is too long to do a wash and dry. I usually use my washer for about 6 minutes and my spinner about 3. I have to handle the clothes more but it works and I am not spending money on laundry. The spinner is the savior. I have no problem not having a dryer because I just hang all my shirts, shorts, and pants and put my undies and socks on clips and all dry in about an hour. I have my undies and socks in front of a fan and they dry then I put them away and the others are hanging in my closet away from dry clothes until dry. No problem especially in an apartment like mine. This is not for me. But, I am glad you showed me because I was going to spend the money. NOT NOW. I will by another w/s. The only thing I cannot wash is my big blankets and quilts. Small blankets, sheets pillow cases no trouble. Curtains no problem. I maybe go to the laundry mat once a year. But, I like seeing this. It calms me. And I forget my troubles. Thank you.

[@yamafanboy]

i can't stop picturing you dressed like fred flintstone after reading that. That is some serious caveman $h!t bro🤣

[@lindakingsley9486]

@@yamafanboy You are one sick person that needs to seek counseling to be happier in your life.

[@winterghaly09]

Ben made me a dang cat so i skipped to 58:00

[@mobilcams]

For whatever reason I liked the GE video better lol.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

It had better colors I think. I gotta get a nice colorful load to do these

[@mobilcams]

@@bensappliancesandjunk lol - I think the jet sound and straight forward wash it did was more appealing. The LG looks like it's having seizures and isn't very smooth..

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

The camera angle was better on the Ge

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@Ikey04-ge9gy the glass on the GE was more optimal to film with. The glass on the Ultrafresh was angled at 60* which let me offset the camera in such a way where it was deeper into the door than the LG. Its also likely why I'll never be able to film a Speed Queen properly. There's no recess in the glass on many models that let me nestle the GoPro to where I can film without the clothes getting hung up on the camera housing. Or, I would have to use much, much smaller loads which kind of defeats the purpose of filming.

[@o0o74]

1st

[@geoffreydietrich5488]

And another reason to buy Speed Queen!

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

That reason being? This did an excellent job. Dare I say better than any top loader.

[@Hermetic7]

Not if you actually like clean clothes. You should go and see Lorraine’s Furniture and Appliances testing. Yes…if what you care about is longevity, by all means, Speed Queen is the ONLY way to go. But, if you actually care about clean clothes (the purpose of the machine, I thought), then a top loader of any kind is the last thing you would want.

[@paleocon777]

Buy extended warranty

[@lindakingsley9486]

I have a washer spinner from Best Choice out of Canada. It works better than this.

[@yamafanboy]

...oh ye of limited intelligence! Are you saying your best choice washer can both wash and dry clothes in the same machine more quietly than this one, while using less water than this and consuming less than 400 watts in less time while cleaning the clothes better and leaving them even more dry? Cause if not.... 🤷‍♂

[@lindakingsley9486]

@@yamafanboy No my washer can't do that. But, I focus on my clothes and get it done faster than 1 1/2 hours. I do 2 or 3 loads faster than this. So I don't appreciate you telling me I have limited intelligence when I have cognitive and critical thinking to make choices that are best for me. Your arrogance and egotistical bullying to fulfill your insecurities and to feel superior over others does not impress me. Yes I believe my little washer/spinner that can handle more than this washer/dryer is better for me.

[@yamafanboy]

@@lindakingsley9486 so..... you answer no to ALL of my questions above and concede that the ONLY advantage your washer has over this one is with regard to the cycle time for washing clothes and yet somehow i'm the arrogant one when YOU'RE the one who made the blanket statement which I will quote verbatim... "I have a washer spinner from Best Choice out of Canada. It works better than this." what can possibly be more egotistical than your comment? As a matter of fact here's my lunch money... I can't compete with you.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

And what is that washer in question?

[@lindakingsley9486]

@@yamafanboy You didn't read my other statements I made to you. I said it works better for me. A washer combo cost is more + hard to store in many apartments and small housing like mine + it takes too much time. I prefer the washer/spinner over a washer combo after seeing this video. Period. End of Story. And to me my Best Choice washer/spinner works better in many types of housing than the washer combo for the reasons I have stated. Period End of Story. If you had read my 2nd statement, you would have seen it. Please stop and go away. And stop playing gotcha when you know exactly what people mean. Its so immature. Good Fortune to you and have a good life.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Watts down the drain, I can wash better in a large bucket placed in bathtub, run hot water into it, punch clothes up and down for a while, rinse a couple times, wring out by hand, then hang to dry. Been doing this for 4.5 years, after a cheapskate's washer broke, so just kept it up. Works great on gym clothes, and other quick dry stuff I wear. I can even do large towels this way. If it's raining in SOCAL like now, I just hang clothes on my bike, and run my 20 inch box fan, dries pretty fast. Builds hand muscles wringing. I combine the wringing and some more rinsing, while I take a hot shower. I guess the fan uses energy, but WAY less than that contraption. If you are single, and mostly wear modern quick-dry, gym type clothes, you TOTALLY don't need a washer or dryer.