Washer Advice Needed: LG vs. Electrolux
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Comments (9)Hi - Owner of the beloved Electrolux (Icon) 30" double ovens here! I posted the link to a thread below that has more detail on the Elux ovens and some of the features of the different models. While we haven't really explored some of the settings yet (you'll see in my posts there!,) it does a fantastic job cooking everything and I (unexpectedly) really like the controls and that they fade away when not in use - very clean look. Favorite features is the gliding racks - a different amount depending on which model you get. With the caveat that we've only had them installed since March, we do not have a single complaint to report on our ovens. I agonized among the different models, especially the KA Architect II set, but we went with the Elux Icon All-Fridge and All Freezer, so in the end, the combo of the rebate (yay!) and the glowing reviews sold us on the Electrolux. Good luck! akcorcoran Here is a link that might be useful: Elux thread...See MoreAdvice needed on Electrolux washers/dryers
Comments (1)In the Laundry Forum the consensus seems to be that Electrolux is the best option now for 2nd floor applications if you are going with front loader. They have the best suspension system to isolate shakes. Consumer Reports bases their surveys on self-selected members who chose to reply. JD Power uses a random selection of phone numbers. It seems increasing numbers of Americans hang up on telemarketers, pollsters, and survey takers alike but JD seems more scientifically sound. JD ranks Samsung tops. If I were installing front washer on second floor I would go with Electrolux. Every washer has a fair number of bad reviews if you research enough. Even the laundry forum's beloved Miele. Miele no longer sells full size laundry units....See MoreFeedback Washers: LG WM2650 vs. WM3070 vs. WM3470 ?
Comments (8)TurboWash saves about 15 minutes overall, taking Cottons/Normal default down from, say, 45, to 31. I like the way TurboWash distributes water around more actively so tend to use it more often than not, and if I want a longer wash cycle, I just increase the Soil Level another level or two. So my tendency is to do something like Selected Cycle + TurboWash + Soil Level Medium High + Extra Rinse (just as a matter of policy I like three rinses). I often use the Pre-Wash option as well, maybe about half the time. That introduces a quick, cold 15 minute prewash (pre-wash is always cold no matter what temperature you have selected for the main wash) which is then drained and refilled which then becomes the main wash at whatever temperature was selected. This is a fantastic, set-it-and-forget-it approach to getting out any minor stains of unknown origin, as immediate heat will in some cases set stains semi-permanently, as you probably already know. By the way -- in cases where I use the pre-wash, I use Tide for Coldwater but only in the pre-wash detergent dispenser. In the main wash dispenser I almost always use Tide Ultra, with a scoop of sodium percarbonate added if I'm washing whites. I think TurboWash should be a feature of every clothes washer out there, it's a pity that it's marketed as a time-saver, as IMO the purpose I value it for is it's just a smarter method to assure forcible, even, consistent dispersal of water throughout the clothes, even those that are compacted in the middle of the full load that tend not to be directly exposed to the small layer of water at the bottom of the washer. And TurboWash works those nozzles through the whole wash cycle. I believe Bulky just assures there's enough water added for particularly thick, water-absorbent fabrics like comforters & whatnot. This post was edited by johnmk on Tue, Feb 19, 13 at 15:46...See MoreNeed advice with new LG washer
Comments (4)Thanks so much for your suggestion. I have tried both the perm press and delicate cycles using mesh bag for the more delicate and ornate. The clothes seem to be ok, but just to be sure, I'll try with lower spin next time. Haven't done that yet. LG has an app that can be used with a Smartphone to download more washing cycles. However, the app is not working right now as it's being enhanced. When it's finished, maybe it will offer a hand wash cycle....See Morelittlegreeny
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