LG Heat Pump Dryer - Way Better than I Expected - DLHC5502 Teardown & Review

In this video, I buy, test, teardown, and review the brand new LG DLHC5502V Heat Pump Dryer. its the largest capacity on the US market that I am aware of. After doing two combo washer-dryer units, how does a standalone heat pump dryer from LG work and stack up against the LG 2-in-1 Combo and the GE Ultrafast Combo?
Well, its vastly superior in the ways I care about. That may not be the case for you, but in the review, I try to tackle as much as I can. Good and bad, about this new technological dryer and what may be something to consider when purchasing this, or any other heat pump dryer on the market.
AJMadison Link to Review Product, Warranty & Buy: bit.ly/3VXNxR0
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Unpacking the LG Heat Pump Dryer
00:54 - Differences Between Heat Pump and Regular Tumble Dryers
02:00 - Machine Installation, Bootup, and ThinQ App
03:30 - Heat Pump Dryer Dimensions & Side by Side to LG Washer
04:48 - Testing HPD with 12lb Wet Load for Time, Noise and Efficiency
06:33 - Filter and Condenser Lint Problems and Analysis
07:54 - Towel & Bedding Load Test
09:05 - Queen Comforter Load Test
11:54 - 20-load Analysis
14:20 - Teardown of Machine to View Possible Part Issues
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[@silva_579]

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[@bensappliancesandjunk]

that is some VERY high praise!

[@jeggo182]

Crossover episode when :D

[@silva_579]

@@bensappliancesandjunkand well deserved! 🍻

[@matt697845]

He's quite the little commie

[@svn5994]

You have no idea what communism even means. ​@@matt697845

[@marstedt]

THIS is how you review an appliance! Thanks for showing us "the goods" and your opinion. Excellent work.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Thanks for watching!

[@joebass5163]

I found an older GE heat pump dryer for $50. The couple said it was taking longer to dry and the clothes were still damp. They were going back to conventional dryer. I found a sock below the filter housing and I cleaned the dust and dirt off of the coils. I can dry a medium load in about an hour and fifteen minutes. When running it consumes about 760 watts.

[@ccrockett5358]

Really appreciate your reviews and your candid kindness.

[@MrAgility888]

Happy to see more heat pump dryers coming to market. Thanks for the amazing videos and tear downs.

[@josanrishi]

I just want to applaud you for all the effort required and the amount of detail you went to on not just this, but all of your videos. This is excellent work!

[@axion8788]

You are the Albert Einstein of appliances.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Awww, thanks!

[@Obtuse94]

Hahaha such a true comment!

[@hendo337]

Einstein was a crooked patent clerk who liked to keep it in the family... basically a fraud. Ben is definitely a legend and not a fraud.

[@InvestmentJoy]

I'd say he's more like the Julius Sumner Miller of appliances

[@swampcabbage3239]

He is so very attentive to details and as a appliance tech I look forward to Bens extensive uploads of totalitarian awesomeness.

[@Electric-Ninja]

Using acidic liquids is a bad idea on condenser coils and will cause galvanic corrosion with dissimilar metals (copper/aluminum coils) in this case. This is a known issue in the HVAC industry in corrosive environments. Looks like LG used a coating on the front condenser coil to mitigate this but it will not protect the coil from acids 100%.

[@Moose1207]

Correct. Those coatings are usually for ambient air protection. They're common in areas near beaches where the saltier air destroys coils in a matter of a couple years. The coating is definitely not designed to withstand harsh chemicals used for cleaning

[@kurtdorr8080]

I'd never trust LG. They really suck.

[@johnulcer]

Does this mean it would be a bad idea to purchase?

[@johnulcer]

@@Moose1207so not worth purchasing then?

[@greenfeller]

Found my way here researching various heat pump dryer options and this has to be the most thoughtful, insightful commentary I've seen. Excellent work, very much appreciated.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@--onewheelskyward--]

Man, thanks for digging into this. I love your content.

[@edwardgreenjr167]

Still running our LG units bought over 10 years ago. Have been really impressed with their quality. If/when our current units fail this will be on my short list.

[@christopherlee2]

It’s so good to hear positive things about an LG dryer. We still have our very first dryer that we bought way back in 2005! It an LG Tromm with the auto sense feature. It’s still works very well, and we have twice had technician out to work on a washer and they were amazed. It is a gas unit, we are a family of 7, and I have only had to replace the igniter, the metal sensor piece, and a drum wheel. The drum does have a small indent from running too long with the bad wheel, and the belt definitely looks worn, but we have been beyond impressed with its longevity. My wife says that it’s not allowed to ever die. 😂

[@thekskill]

Wanted this dryer, but there's so little info out about it that I was on the fence. Thanks to this in-depth review, I'm all in!! Thanks for sharing!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

So glad it helped you!

[@saltwaterpurl]

I would be sooooo happy if you chapterized your videos! Thank you so much for doing these. I think you have the only reviews of value for ventless/heat pump dryers!

[@jeffdiggs6318]

The detailed review and tear-down is much appreciated!

[@Justin-bj7xg]

I have been waiting weeks for this video, how exciting...and I am just a random person that enjoys your videos. Thanks for making appliances interesting.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

You are so welcome! I was so excited to do this because of the number of people asking!

[@Ladco77]

I just bought this and a matching washing machine based in no small part on your review. Thank you. So far I am impressed. If it proves to be reliable, I'm going to love it.

[@BM00189]

Did u like it ? Please let us know!

[@imadork123]

Thank you for the great video! I think I am sold on this one for the "clothes come out dry" alone!

[@BlackSmokeDMax]

Great video! This dryer just made it to the top of my list for when my electric tumble dryer finally gives in. It's had a hell of a run, 30+ years and still chugging. But eventually that'll end, and I'm expecting it. This comment will probably seal the deal, lol.

[@conorbaker3166]

My old dryer died and I wanted to replace with a heat pump dryer so I purchased this unit a week ago. I knew it was new to the market and there were no reviews out yet, but being a week in so far, I have been pretty happy with it. as you stated, I've noticed the time estimate displayed on the screen tends to be slightly exaggerated and the clothes are dry generally before the time runs out. It has powered through loads of clothes, towels, sheets, blankets, and everything I've thrown at it so far with no issues. Clothes always come out super dry and warm and do not feel the slightest bit of "damp" or moist. The dryer is super quiet and the app connectivity is also nice. If you can stomach the price for the unit, and don't really want to go the two-in-one route, I would highly recommend this unit.

[@DietBajaBlast]

I really want to go the two-in-one route.

[@Mr._Craig]

I've been waiting so long!! I could not wait and already have mine and LOVE it!!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@macsc5497]

Dang! Mine is scheduled to be delivered in a few weeks. Enjoy

[@Texas_G_Longhorns]

Mine comes in on the 6th and honestly I’m a little nervous…..lol how has yours been working out

[@Mr._Craig]

@Texas_G_Longhorns works great. I've probably run about 8 loads through it. I have zero complaints. The app tells you that when it's done, I put it on my and the wife's phones, so we remember to unload it too.

[@jtmcdole]

Great review and tear down; gives me a bit more confidence in these systems. I'm currently in the middle of replacing the rollers on my 13yo LG tumbler, so I've hopefully got a few years left.

[@ShotGunner5609]

This was a great overview, and i look forward to hearing more about this when it has more cycles on it! This thing looks really compelling, im no expert, but fully disassembled it really didn't look like a crazy complicated mess! It appears well designed and legitimately serviceable, and that's the best we can ask for. Hopefully we see more and more designs like this, and better reliability too.

[@rhkips]

10 year warranty on the motor and the complete sealed system, LG openly stating 12-year expected average lifespan, some incredibly smart self-maintenance technology, and some very well thought out and serviceable design choices? This is awesome! I may wait to see if they put this design into an all-in-one, but if my dryer kicks the bucket before then, this just got bumped to the top of my list! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this review, test and teardown!

[@traceypeterson1582]

I have had the same type of unit by Electrolux; stackable washer and ventless dryer. I am not an Electrolux fan. Have had many of their appliances and always disappointed. Well.....they have surprised me. 4 years and not one issue. I wash 4 loads per day, 7 days a week. All my bedding goes in my top load washer and dryer. I ❤ my Electrolux units!! And I have determined that they honestly are easier on our clothing.

[@Packhorse-bh8qn]

"10 year warranty on the motor and the complete sealed system, LG openly stating 12-year expected average lifespan, " Big deal. Look into the class action lawsuits on their "10 year" refrigerator compressors. They are junk!

[@Revlemmon]

@@Packhorse-bh8qn The fridge uses a liner compressor which is trash, the heat pump systems use a rotary compressor. Not the same compressors.

[@Packhorse-bh8qn]

@@Revlemmon But the same manufacturer which is designing things very poorly!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

LG had easily the best refrigerators before the Linear design. Their washers & dryers are the #1 choice of technicians outside of Speed Queens. Its very possible that LG is a great company marred by one absolutely horrific choice. And even then, I've been told it wasn't their choice to make - the politicians wanted them to make a more environmentally-friendly compressor, so they tried the LC which was great for 5 years before all the problems popped up.

[@FalconFour]

Excellent video and excellent review. I use an older, smaller heat pump dryer myself and the lint management is my biggest struggle - not enough to be annoying, but a prominent issue. Coil cleaning is something I wish it could do, and I know I'll need to address it eventually. My only gripe with the video is when you mix up and jumble the units "kW" and "kWh". A thing does not consume "kilowatts" over a period of time - it consumes an average or instantaneous number of of "kilowatts" and a cumulative number of "kilowatt hours" :) And there's no such unit as "kW*h" (or its dirty sibling in media horrors, "kW/h"). It's just kWh, kilowatt-hours. Using fewer kWh per load is a big advantage, and it's a reason I love mine! And, given the small amount of kW it uses while running, I'm also surprised they gave it a 240v supply requirement (as does mine, which uses around 600 watts). It could easily run on a 120v outlet :)

[@JPRN.]

Thanks for sharing this Ben🥰

[@Hermetic7]

Amazing teardown and video! Thank you!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PrimeAesthetic]

Awesome review. In a couple years I think I'll def get this or maybe LG's new version if they replace it. I currently have an old Bosch ventless dryer (bought from Habit Restore here in Wi) and really do like it. My only two issues is the reg monthly cleaning I need to do, to prevent lint buildup in the pump and the baby drainpipe that it uses and the fact the clothes are not "to touch dry" like a tumble dryer. (which LG has seemed to solve). Plus the fact it can do a comforter is awesome! I've been slowly updating old appliances in the house and when we re-do our main floor washer/dryer closet I'll def be getting this or a Queen (pending your battle review of course) matching setup. (I just upgraded our top loader Amana washer to a Samsung front loader (used again, but much more recent then the Bosch lol) and was considering getting a Samsung dryer but now I'll be happy to wait :)

[@Smurdle450]

This is perhaps the only dryer where I'd be interested in some cycle videos where we can see and hear the dryer run. Id be interested to see how much it reverses during cycles, and the overall noise profile of the unit given its drastically different design. This is an extremely interesting unit to me and I plan to own one in the future thanks to this overall good review!

[@macsterguy]

Fantastic teardown video! Looks like a good design. Also looks well-made… Can the new king beat the queen?

[@defaultuserid1559]

Watching this and the new heat pump water heaters that can use a 120 Volt wall socket. I use a Speed Queen washer with great water extraction so the LG is looking good and have the hookup already.

[@MarkBuildGood]

Wow thanks for making this video! Please follow up on LG's response to cleaning cycle additives and how hard water deposits may build up on the coil. Additionally, I would like to see how well ductless dryers handle pet hair.

[@ScottyDMcom]

Something you forgot to bring up about energy savings and vent-less dryers---you're not pushing conditioned inside air (heated or cooled) outside, and pulling unconditioned outside air (too cold or too hot) in through gaps and cracks and by back-drafting the fireplace. throwing away conditioned air could double the cost of running a typical vented heating-element dryer. Meaning a heat pump vent-less isn't half the energy cost of the older design, it's one-quarter the energy cost.

[@WesDuncan]

I see your point, but also consider that heat pump systems release more heat into the house than conventional vented dryers do. That's great in the winter time, and not so great in the summer time.

[@BuilderJay]

@@WesDuncan It's not adding or taking away heat from the room/house on a HP dryer.

[@WesDuncan]

@@BuilderJay heat pumps use a compressor. Compressors get hot. My all in one washer/dryer combo with a heat pump gets hot to the touch and makes my laundry room warm.

[@JonathanMahany1]

It should introduce additional heat into the room, but that of the tumble and compressor motors. We're probably talking about something like 600 watts of heat energy. Take that versus using up to 5,500 watts on heating elements and blowing 150 cfm of conditioned air out of the house, the total energy usage should be considerably lower. It would be worth noting that this should be used in a room with enough ventilation to keep temperatures from getting too high.

[@wzDH106]

​@@WesDuncan True, but the overall wattage converted to heat is minimal. Any vent dryer would remove conditioned air from the living space to be replaced with warm, and possibly humid, outside air anyway. Guess it depends on the climate.

[@zekenzy6486]

Great Video. Thank you for sharing

[@S2kDude36]

We purchased an Electrolux washer/dryer pair about 6 months ago, when only the GE Combo Heat Pump Washer/Dryer was on the market, I wasn't interested in the GE system at the time due to the cost, longer cycle times and the clothes still coming out damp. However, if we were in the market for a new washer/dryer pair today, I think I'd purchase the LG pair, cost is only a few hundred dollars more than we spent, but the quality looks way better with the direct drive system, than what Electrolux has, and not having a vent, that's a big maintenance item that it would be nice not having to worry about. Previously we had an LG washer/dryer pair that was still working after 14 years when we sold them, I considered LG again at the time we purchased the Electrolux, but thought the Electrolux boot gasket on the washer was better and easy to replace when it came time.

[@stevebolaris1076]

Thanks for a very informative video. You did a great job and it is appreciated. I will be sharing the link. Prior to viewing this, I had only considered heat pump technology in the course of future home furnace replacement. One feature that makes me even more interested is the ductless tech - this home has a long exhaust duct that runs for about 10 feet under the house in the crawl space (nearly impossible to clean out if needed). Current drying is done with a nat gas LG dryer that I have self repaired - replaced the rollers and is nearly 20 years old. the matching LG washer had a door latch replaced (again self repaired). however, now that the front loading washer has what sounds like failing drum bearings - that are not easily replaced, DIY - the plan may be to replace the matched pair with the heat pump tech and close off the dryer vent. A tribute to LG quality in these appliance in our usage. room temp is usually around 70 F except in summer 74-78 and dry California weather making this a reasonable alternative. The appliances are inside the home near the bedroom area - not in the typical locations like a garage or a basement. the home has Tesla solar panels and a power wall that do not power the home entirely but do provide outage protection and reduced expensive electricity cost. this dryer would replace the nat gas current dryer. water heating is via a continuous gas unit as are the two furnaces and cooking appliances. Using 220 V drying is a concern when the weather is bad and solar is not producing very much. your work has refined what questions i need to answer - One question is the availability of a nat gas version. PS the cost difference of 300-400 dollars initially will be recouped over the expected life of the appliance. Excellent thought provoking video!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Thanks for the comment! I agree the ventless option is hugely beneficial because of long duct runs. Those can be a major point of failure for dryers and getting rid of that has some advantages. I don't think they will ever make a nat gas version of this.. although I wonder if they could do a 120v version.

[@YukonHawk1]

Thank you for making this video. LG appears to have made a very good unit. I would buy it at about 1000 even. 😊

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Give it time, I think it'll drop to $1,000. I've seen comments from some that its $1,100 in their area already as a promo prise.

[@jonathansage2147]

Thank you so much for posting this!!! Based on this teardown, we will absolutely be picking this unit up. I'm building a house that approaches passive house standards, so it's air-tight. I wasn't looking forward to having a makeup air system for the laundry room and wasting conditioned air. Most other heatpump dryers are super low capacity and my wife hated them. She probably still won't love the 2 hour dry time... maybe I'll plan for two lol. Thank you!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

2hrs on a big, big load. It was about 1.5 once the AI presets got the average load down. I imagine a sealed house will have great ambient temps making it even faster.

[@RustyNail600]

Heat pump dryers and water heaters are the go to solution for passive houses. We build high performance rental homes and put heat pumps everywhere. Surprisingly, they work great even though we are in cold Montana!

[@dregenius]

@@RustyNail600 Rent is theft. One person = one house. Imprison all landleeches in a prison colony and let them rent from each other, see how long all their contributions to society allow their economy to last!

[@RustyNail600]

@@dregenius pound sand man. Our tenants love renting our places. They are high performance, low energy costs, comfortable, clean and affordable. You won't find a better place to live in your life, even if you buy your own home.

[@djplonghead5403]

Our Bosch dryer is on its way out. It has lasted through 2 washing machines- we are on our 3rd. We had a bosch washer then we replaced it with a Kenmore when it stopped working (the door lock was a mess and we hated it) and now we have a top-load whirlpool. To be fair to the dryer, the exhaust is routed all the way across our house- 30ish feet of pipe. We think one of the sensors is bad so we have to use time dry or it will run and run.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

I'm tempted to grab this LG and pair it with an Electrolux washer. I wish that new Electrolux Laundry Tower had a HP dryer!

[@fb39ca4]

It's like putting a dehumidifier and a drying rack in a small room with extra steps. I used to live in an apartment with this setup for the shared laundry room.

[@hectorzuleta4114]

I was a appliances service technician for 20 years and dryers gas or electric has been my favorite appliances to repair relatively easy to troubleshoot and fix until now even to disassemble this units you have to be very careful to don't damage any of the sealed system parts specially in the washer and dryer combo with basically not much space to work.

[@surfcleanlines13]

Really appreciate the time and effort you make in producing these videos - thank you! Quick question, my existing dryer using a 3-prong 125/250v 30 AMP cord. The manual for this unit has wiring instructions for both a 4-prong (current code) and the older 3-prong cord/outlet which I have. Is there any negative to using this dryer with my existing outlet and the older 3-prong cord instead of the 4? I understand the code reasons why it was changed to 4; however, I'd like to avoid changing out my current outlet as I'd need to run a new wire to my panel. Thanks in advance!

[@thedude2897]

I have the GE and overall have been happy besides the obvious lint going past the filter issue and it not being the best for bulky bedding. One thing I do like over the LG is the standard outlet vs the 240.

[@peterdeluca6516]

Appreciate your reviews as always. And keep that ol' tumble dryer off the boat! ;)

[@currentfaves65]

My Kenmore 80 series stopped producing heat. Looking forward to this review !

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Make sure to fix it, because 80 series are AMAZING!

[@crazywarp36]

@@bensappliancesandjunk yeah

[@matthewwiemken7293]

Finally someone engineered a proper dehumidifier/dryer instead of just a heat pump dryer:) This unit is not strictly drying with heat, but it is:))

[@mikelberke8239]

This is such cool tech!!!

[@sleekblackroadster]

Great content Ben!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad you liked it!

[@samanthaewing3443]

I wonder how this will do with dog hair...looks great and I'm seriously interested. Really appreciate the video!

[@anthonywalters8809]

Been watching a lot of reviews of both this and the GE. This is the first one I realized the LG takes two dryer size outlets 😢. That unfortunately is the dealbreaker. 2:33 mins in and I won’t even finish. Thank you!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

"Two dryer sized outlets" what do you mean?

[@jaysmoke3132]

WOW well done young man. Thank you.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Thank you!

[@msb6100]

great video--thank you.

[@aidonis98]

I see even compressor coils crave Brawndo! The wonder drink!

[@jamesregovich5244]

I have the LG wash tower with the heat pump dryer. The only problem that I have experienced is the time. I don’t mind that as much, since most of the time we are not doing loads that need to be done immediately.

[@disqusrubbish5467]

Looks like they really thought this out. Have 220 anyway with our present machine so that's not an issue. And no belts! I've changed a few...but worse, on our Kenmore the idler-pulley arm broke, but instead of a $12 bolt in replacement, it was welded to the motor. So it was a multi-hundred dollar fix. This is a machine I would seriously consider.

[@johndoe6032]

Thanks for the review. I would need to look back through history to see if there was ever a time when the government decided to ban a product and forced everyone owning that product to throw it away and replace it, but I can't recall that ever being true, so your tumble dryer is perfectly safe and no boating accidents required.

[@dregenius]

An appliance that burns 6,000 watts of electricity only to blow all that energy out of a 4" hole in the wall is the only case where I honestly believe the gubberment *probably should come in and take them*. They're just insane when you think about it!

[@hellhound-si5oz]

I think that style compressor is used in their dual inverter. Window units mainly the larger ones

[@mrufo2297]

Excellent video!! Thank you so much! This finally looks like a winner for a dryer. My problem is a washer.... mine finally died after about 35 years and many fixes. On my 3rd new one now (having to keep returning) and they just all suck! The water level they all use now is insane low and sometimes clothes come out with fabric softener splotches all over and even some on bottom of drum. This is with all 3 new machines. Unreal how shity everything is made now and that it's even legal to sell that way.

[@raygunsforronnie847]

My 8 year old LG front loader has a "water plus" button that uses more water for the wash and rinse cycles, plus a button for additional rinse cycles. I don't use fabric softeners. They're bad for your clothes and your appliances.

[@dregenius]

Why are you still trying to buy a top-loader, a design of washer that every single other developed country has given up on due to their severe and crippling limitations?

[@mrufo2297]

This is why I come to comments.....please elaborate more on why not top load .....we are ignorant in the USA

[@raygunsforronnie847]

@@mrufo2297 The dirty secret about getting the dirt out (for most durable clothing) is some friction to go with the water and detergent. Top loaders don't perform very well if you pack them tight, but front loaders make effective use of a full load (they don't clean as well with very small loads, though). A top loader will use much, much more water and detergent compared to a front loader.

[@harryhwong78]

Thank you for a super thorough review. Does LG have a kill switch for the day after warranty runs out? I ask this because this unit can connect to WiFi and then to headquarter.

[@garryford6439]

Thanks Ben, great review. Now that I'm considering the LG heat pump dryer I started looking at it's specifications and I discovered another LG heat pump dryer. Both seem to have the same specifications. But one is black and the others come in three colors. Can you tell me anything about the LG DLHC6702. Both the DLHC6702 and the DLHC5502 are Energy Star Certified. Is one just newer than the other or is it an improved model?

[@gordonhard2663]

Looks great. I’m still using our Maytag tumble dryer that was new in 1985. Still works fine. First service was this year to replace the belt. After 39 years! This idea that you’re damn lucky to get 12 years out of a major appliance is appalling. Also have a 35 year old GE fridge that’s never needed service and a 23 year old SubZero that I expect to outlive me.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

The sad thing is.... 12-15 years out of this machine would put it up against basically any other dryer on the market in terms of reliability. I see a ton of dryers that are done for before the 5yr mark. Its sad.

[@MrEdsPirit]

did i see a curled/twisted extraction hose there ? one of the 3 🤔, will that be an issue down the line?

[@loco4375]

Would really like to see a review of the heatpump washtower WKHC252HBA

[@carolynsimak1456]

excellent thank you

[@randomrazr]

would u get a heat pump dyer over a natural gas dryer?

[@Indiskret1]

2000 likes on 60 000+ views? What's, up with that? Thanks for a great review!

[@Obtuse94]

Ben, do you have any recommendations on safe coil attachments for a vacuum?

[@OldTooly]

Great review. I will never buy any thing like this but it's great to have the information to support that fact. Too much tech. I run old school devices that I fix for just a few dollars every ten years or so. Fixed income folks cannot begin to afford professional service persons and all this tech WILL need diagnostics and replacement. But if I could afford it, it's pretty darn cool.

[@fp2687]

I'm looking for an apartment washer with an agitator but can't find any. Any suggestions 🤔 please 🙏

[@Adreitz7]

You mention the built-in coil wash system, which seems like a nice convenience (assuming it doesn't get clogged over time). However, what is stopping you from just spraying the condenser coils down with water on any of these heat pump units? They're obviously designed to get wet and, as long as you're not using a pressure washer, I think you'd be less likely to damage the fins by spraying them down than by trying to vacuum them out.

[@joanbabb60]

Could you please do a review on the portable LG washer and dryer with heat pump. I have no need for the large version. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,Joan

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

What are those gadgets you have at the water line connection?

[@krjohnson29]

This might be a heat pump dryer I could convince my wife to get, given the very dry results. 👍😁

[@carolinacaicedo2730]

Most informative video for a heat pump dryer I’ve seen, thank you! Highly considering purchasing the compact LG stackable heat pump dryer (WM1455HWA) and accompanying washer. Do you know if that dryer is more or less built as well as this one? Any experience (good or bad) with that unit?

[@carolinacaicedo2730]

Sorry, wrote the incorrect model, this is the dryer DLHC1455W. Also, Samsung makes a way less expensive compact heat pump set. Probably not as reliable/well built as LG though, right?

[@jessicakirkham1273]

I am wondering about the same thing! Also about the Samsung?

[@Preciouspink]

Does the combo washer/dryer need the back facing 5 inch clearance same as the dryer only?

[@BuilderJay]

My question is how will the coil and other things parts insdie going to hold up over time with drye sheets/fabric softener? I've seen a few dryer all gunked up from that stuff! I don't use it, and my 19 years old Maytag Neptune is spotloss inside.

[@swampcabbage3239]

hey note for you Ben..perhapse using one of these 2 gallon 12v battery "pressure washer" were used by a lot of Florida HVAC techs given mold is a huge issue here and won't damage the coils to clean. perhaps a uncharge breakdown clesan charge like an ice machine?

[@WarmFLBear]

Came here hoping it was 110v. Oh well. Thanks for the excellent videos. I'm too scared to buy the 2 in 1 options.

[@abdulnasermustofa9353]

Hi ben your videos is great update new technology review but pls review latest 2024 model damsung bispoke al combo washer dryer review

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I will in a month or so

[@zuighemdanmaar752]

being able to flip the unit on it's back to be able to remove a cover to access the condenser coils would have been awesome

[@CommandLineVulpine]

I'll have to keep my eyes on this one. I've been wanting to switch to a heat pump dryer but the "slightly damp" output has held me back.

[@eumakant]

another great washer from LG

[@anoopramakrishna]

You mentioned that it is stackable. Is it stackable with the combo unit? From what I understand, the combo unit has the filter on the top so it might not be. I have a use case where I would like to have both of these and wanted to get an idea about whether these two can be stacked

[@ArmandoGarcia-br5nh]

Hi, how are you doing? I have a very quick question for you. I have a Samsung active water jet super speed washer, I replaced the springs two weeks ago and now it doesn’t want to spin can you please help me out?

[@portable_wall9222]

Will you do one of the Samsung washer/dryer unit that's going to come out soon? They just had watch a training vid for it. I'm honestly dreading having to work on those lol.

[@ericmgodfrey]

I would love to see that tear down as well. At this point it's between the Samsung and the LG for me. I'd loved to know if the Samsung is as well built and if it happens to have a larger compressor.

[@triaxe-mmb]

I know it's quite pricey and quite small but i woudl really appreciate a review on the Miele heat pump dryers...

[@NeilBlanchard]

Thank you for this review! I wonder if this heat pump dryer is going to extend the life of the *clothes* - because of lower peak temperatures?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Theoretically yes that is something that's been argued for heat pump dryers for quite some time that they are far more gentle on the clothes so they will last longer

[@path1400]

Hi Ben, I have been cooking with a 32" electric stovetop or cooktop with metal cook rings. But it is on its last legs. Now I am faced with 36" electric Induction cooktops. With or with knobs Which is the best longer last one to get? Also if it breaks do I need to replace the whole cooktop?

[@gedisbartonnewballarchbold7275]

Now we have the perfect dryer. What about the washer???

[@meganwinters5163]

Dang just missed it; I witnessed the outro though. Definitely excited to watch the whole video; but couldn't agree more with the "needed" coil cleaner!! My only worry is if it uses tap water 🤔 won't those with hard water suffer.?! Oh & bumping the algorithm 🎉

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I looked at the manual a dozen times about distilled water. I agree that I'd much rather use distilled, but the manual never stipulates a requirement for it, either.

[@wiseforce7045]

​​@@bensappliancesandjunkHi.., I haven't finished watching the whole video yet as it's about half an hour but I wanted to catch you soon hopefully you can answer this question since this last reply you made was only 2 hours ago 🙏🤞 I just wanted to ask if that hose for the drainage of water / humidity can simply be put into a bucket? EDIT : Nevermind I guess the answer was just a few minutes into the video 😅

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I went back and re-filmed this scene JUST before I uploaded is so you could have that exact situation answered!

[@wiseforce7045]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Thank you Ben 🙏 You are Awesome 😎💯 if you happen to be able to answer this last question.... What is the highest wattage that this uses ? I live in a bit of older building and the connections are simple and I just kind of wanted to know if it can be used anywhere in the house?

[@jonathansage2147]

​@wiseforce7045 it runs on 220V, that's going to be a huge factor in where you can put it unless you plan on running new electrical lines.

[@jimk8520]

What info are they scraping by making this unit app compatible?

[@mr.mike.77]

Would an excessive amount of pet hair be an issue for the dryer condenser?

[@mssj4gokou]

I wonder how this compares to the GE version. We just got it back in November and love it.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I have videos on that...

[@Loreality]

Fabric care would be interesting comparison. A longer but cooler LG cycle or a shorter but (allegedly blisteringly) hot Speed Queen cycle?

[@tookitogo]

I’ve had a Siemens (Bosch) heat pump dryer since 2013, and my verdict is that it’s way gentler on clothes, due to the significantly lower temperatures. On regular, it’s barely as hot as a typical vented dryer on delicate. On delicate, it usually finishes drying with the clothes being just warm.

[@vitaliyryabinin4786]

I do not know whether it is interesting to a lot of people, but Iwould suggest getting a euro-style 24" ventless dryer (Bosch 5 Series or Miele). In Europe (where I lived for 5 years) they are standard for those who can afford them. For example, in UK peak electricity rate can be as high as $1 per kW/h so efficiency takes top priority. The technology is very well developed; they have been available for a very long time. Then you'll be able to make a comparison with this unit and other full size ventless dryers. I understand if the money is tight and if it is unaffordable to get a relatively less common unit for you but they are popular in apartments (Boston, NYC, etc.).

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

But those are compact! People looking at this LG have families of 5+ people, so it's advantageous to do multiple loads at a time.

[@jonathansage2147]

​@@MadLadsAnonymousexactly correct

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I've had a few requests for 24's. I will get one eventually.

[@jolly1039]

Thanks for your video, can you please do a teardown on LG dvh10-10W dryer teardown? Thanks

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

No, I am running out of funds to do this vs. Return unless I happen to have it in stock already

[@Elizabeth-qc9yn]

Can you buy a dexter washer and dryer for your home? I know they're pricy, but they clean the best in my opinion...I can't find this info anywhere!

[@MichaelNoakes]

Thanks!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Welcome!

[@williamirizarry1113]

I bought one at Lowes today even before I saw your video. After watching your video I was glad I bought it. Expecting it May 9th 24. I am extremely excited. My old dryer was pulling 6K watts and was maxing out my Solar system every time. Can't wait to kick that power hungry machine to the curve. Great video and thank you!

[@dregenius]

Vented 6,000 watt electro-hogs are such boomer designs... "Burn as much electricity as you can to boil water out of clothes, then dump 100% of that energy out of a 4" hole in the wall, creating negative pressure... no matter though, out huge 5-ton air conditioner will kick in to cool the new air leaking in. Why run the dryer when it's 95 degrees outside? Why not? It's our energy to burn! Those millennials will have to pull themselves up by their bootstraps like we did!"

[@hillaryclinton1314]

Kick to CURB