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Another loyal CR subscriber for the past 40 years. As of quite a few years ago, I take their info with a grain of salt. I also think very young people are writing the bulk of their articles and test results.

I think wrinkles have to do a lot with spin speed too. Have you tried a lower spin speed?

I have this machine and hang all my laundry, and this is how I manage wrinkles.

A fast spin speed will cause wrinkles, and in synthetics they could be permenant expecially if heat is involved. Reason why some washers have a perm press cycle

Per the other replies above, try reducing the spin speed. As MamaPinky says, there are multiple cycles and options on washers for a reason. Slower spin leaves items with more moisture which makes for a longer drying cycle that may also help. It's a trade-off between lower spin speed and longer drying time and less wrinkles vs. faster spin and faster drying and more wrinkling.

Another thing I think plays a part in wrinkles is warm water rinses. Can you pros confirm that? OP, if your machine is like mine, you don't have warm water rinses anyhow.

It could also be that the dryer only tumbles in one direction. There are few machines on the US market that offer reverse tumble drying; this allows the clothes to minimally have a chance to ball up and for wrinkles and creases to form and then get baked in during the drying process.

I have never had a wrinkle problem and never had reverse tumble...turn down the spin speed. I never use extra fast and rarely use fast. Medium is my sweet spot.

I have a lg 2003 steam washer that is cleared of all clogged drains. The pump motor is just fine but it will not spin out and now that the drains have been cleared out it is now telling me that the drain hose is clogged. It's not for God's sakes. Is there a sensor that could be bad and causing this issue.

Water level pressure sensor is typically how a washer could determine that the water isn't draining. The sensor could be bad, or the pressure tube or air dome on the tub could be obstructed. Some machine have the pressure sensor integrated into the machine control board, some have a sensor separate from the board. You didn't cite the model number for checking the parts.

Same issue as above…LG and reviews missed the mark on this set. we literally have to change every setting while standing on one leg and looking true north for this machine not to wrinkle the clothing

I am in the same boat. Even on medium spin setting, the wrinkles are bad. Really bad! Maybe I'll try no spin and hang them to dry, something I shouldn't have to do. What a mistake buying this machine!

I don't have any issues with wrinkling, but then I sort appropriately, use appropriate spin speed for fabric, and always use the dryer. Towels aare always washed separately whch results in being dried on medium high. the rest of my loads are dried on medium, low, or extra low (Perm Press, Delicate, or Ultra Delicate). No wrinkle problems. I will add the one thing I'm disappointed about my new LG dryer is that the cool down period is not timed but thermostatically controlled and load is never completely cooled down like my old dryer and for items I want to make sure don't have wrinkles after the cycle ends, is then tumble on air fluff for 30 minutes to have the load complletely cooled down. No wrinkles.

I have tried every combination possible during the wash cycles. My clothes are so wrinkled I have to sometimes iron and steam the wrinkles out. This never happened with any other washing machine I have owned. Some of the wrinkles won’t even iron or steam out so frustrating. So disappointed. My washer is only two years old and I’m so tried of ironing my clothes I want to throw it out and buy another machine. Wish I could get a refund.

EXACTLY!

Well, here's my experiene today. I did a HUGE load (can we say full) of jersey shorts & t-shirts; glannel/cotton lounge pants and cotton/jersey long sleeve shirts. Washed on Normal cycle, in cool water and upped the temperature to heat to wash water to 95 degrees F (35C) toward the end of the wash cycle phase;. . Maximum number of extra rinses and extra high spin speed. Also a bit of fabric softener in the final rinse. Put in dryer on normal (medium hi). When the load finished drying and turned off, I selected air fluff for 35 minutes and let the load finissh cooling down. Results? No wrinkled shirts shorts flannel pans, .... Very pleased wih results . Everything looked perfect.

I bought brand new Top Loading LG washer 2 months ago. Even on medium spin cycle, clothes are very wrinkled and have to Iron all the clothes. I hate this washer.

LG WASHING MACHINE - top loading LG Inverter, Direct Drive. Also with Steam Cycle. This is my experience.
Mine is an expensive piece of garbage!
I am tempted to ship both washer and dryer back to LG headquarters and have them do a load of wash and then dry and see what they think of their products!
I also did a ton of research before investing in this set and what a major disappointment.
The washing machine does not clean clothes properly, there is not enough water even with the “water plus” to move out the stains. Yes, I’ve had to rewash 2 or 3 times.
Then the wrinkles are beyond wrinkles. I’ve never in my life seen such a mess of my laundry.
I will wash a fitted,flat, and 2 pillow cases for a queen bed. Terrible results.
I have tried with a couple articles, Terrible results.
The dryer, I can’t even go there.
I know how to do laundry after 50 years I know how to load a washing machine and a dryer.
I also know how to read the manuals and LG gets a major fail.
Most people, like myself will try and work around the issues because it’s another big hassle and a huge expense to replace but boy, am I frustrated.
I have called customer support numerous times and the only response would be “that I must be loading wrong and once was asked to hold my phone by the washing machine and they would analyze the situation.”
I have a land-line and the young chap didn’t know what that was.
I’ve finally given up.
I will never buy another LG product and as far as reviews and consumer information, well that will be with a grain of salt. I’m not sure how a consumer is supposed to make an educated decision other than I can chalk it up that I have a lemon but it looks like there’s a lot of lemons out there.
When I’m ready to buy again I will not even donate these; that’s how frustrating wash day has become.
Machines are approximating 3 years old. Dated November 05, 2023
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I am in need of a new washer and considering the Whirlpool and Lg models with removable agitator. I’ve been leaning towards the WP. I feel so sorry for all of you with these terrible machines. There really should be some recourse. I kow it can be no comfort, but I am grateful you took the time to post on here. Reviews elsewhere, including CR, seem to be sketchy. And although I like buying local, this thread has me thinking I’d best buy from Costco for their 90 day return. Caroline, ’ hold your phone by the machine to analyze’ is lol…if it was not so sad.