LG or Samsung for washing machine and HP dryer
Discussion
Looking to replace our 10 year old washer and dryer. (2 units).
Currently narrowed down to LG VX70 11kg washing machine and 9kg heat pump dryer.
Looking at about £1300 for the pair.
However I have noticed that Samsung are doing a deal on their Series 9 units where if you buy both you can get them for £1550 ish.
When I did my research I discounted the Samsung as they were too expensive but only £150 more now in black friday.
Does anyone have experience of either?
With a c1500 budget is there something else I should be looking at?
Currently narrowed down to LG VX70 11kg washing machine and 9kg heat pump dryer.
Looking at about £1300 for the pair.
However I have noticed that Samsung are doing a deal on their Series 9 units where if you buy both you can get them for £1550 ish.
When I did my research I discounted the Samsung as they were too expensive but only £150 more now in black friday.
Does anyone have experience of either?
With a c1500 budget is there something else I should be looking at?
Sounds like a sensible choice. I have switched to a washer dryer which is a totally mad decision and very unlike me. But it's proving the right one so far despite the added running cost, which I can't perceive so far. All this to say I am so impressed with the Samsung I bought, near silent and works exactly as intended and unlike washer dryers of old.
It's only 3 of us so 9kg is plenty. I could have gone bigger but I feared too big would have made little economic sense as most loads are around 6kg. But might be more of you in the household?
I paid £385 from Hughes with a series of stacked codes, against a (fantasy) RRP of £749.
It's only 3 of us so 9kg is plenty. I could have gone bigger but I feared too big would have made little economic sense as most loads are around 6kg. But might be more of you in the household?
I paid £385 from Hughes with a series of stacked codes, against a (fantasy) RRP of £749.
My old LG washer lasted 12 years of a family of 5 who do things like mountain biking (have you seen the mud...) and needed one main bearing in all that time before one of my sons leaving a bolt in their pocket which on spin fired through the drum and wrote it off..... Simple, quiet, reliable. Just Worked.
I bought online and had choice of LG or Samsung - and made the mistake of Samsung.
It is noisier. It is more complex to work/too many programmes. And, worst of all, it feels plasticcy and cheap compared to the LG. 18 months in it has developed a creak. It smells and requires tub cleans every 20 washes to reduce the smell. It just is not as good a product.
I bought online and had choice of LG or Samsung - and made the mistake of Samsung.
It is noisier. It is more complex to work/too many programmes. And, worst of all, it feels plasticcy and cheap compared to the LG. 18 months in it has developed a creak. It smells and requires tub cleans every 20 washes to reduce the smell. It just is not as good a product.
I've had a couple of the top of the line samsungs, first one packed up a day after the warranty ended, I did try to get it fixed but none of the engineers I phones would touch it but then samsung offered me a good discount on a replacement which has been fine so far touch wood.
I just wish you could turn off that damn song when the washing finishes.
I just wish you could turn off that damn song when the washing finishes.
Got a Samsung HP dryer, washing machine and now a dish washer. All good so far. The WM and dryer talk to each other and selects the matching program 
The drum wash is just an automated suggestion, but it certainly seems to clear out the residual soap, so worth doing.
The drum wash is just an automated suggestion, but it certainly seems to clear out the residual soap, so worth doing.
Edited by .:ian:. on Thursday 27th November 15:07
nickfrog said:
Sounds like a sensible choice. I have switched to a washer dryer which is a totally mad decision and very unlike me. But it's proving the right one so far despite the added running cost, which I can't perceive so far. All this to say I am so impressed with the Samsung I bought, near silent and works exactly as intended and unlike washer dryers of old.
It's only 3 of us so 9kg is plenty. I could have gone bigger but I feared too big would have made little economic sense as most loads are around 6kg. But might be more of you in the household?
I paid £385 from Hughes with a series of stacked codes, against a (fantasy) RRP of £749.
The OP is buying a washer AND a dryer, not a combination product.It's only 3 of us so 9kg is plenty. I could have gone bigger but I feared too big would have made little economic sense as most loads are around 6kg. But might be more of you in the household?
I paid £385 from Hughes with a series of stacked codes, against a (fantasy) RRP of £749.
OP - I have had both Samsung and LG and never been let down. I still like LG Direct Drive washers but I also like Samsung bubble tech.
I don't think you'll go wrong with either tbh.
Not sure if the later LG models have resolved it, but there was the water hammer issue.
I have a 12kg LG from years ago and for most part it's silent running apart from when the valves open and shut quickly, causing the water feed pipes to bang.
This can wear down the joints in the pipes and cause leaks.
There was a class action claim in the US.
You can resolve this with a water hammer arrestor, but it's something to bear in mind.
With the Samsung HP dryer, I have a series 9, and was disappointed to learn that it only spins clockwise. Which can roll up large items like bedding. No mention of reverse spin online, so take note.
Other brands offer reverse spin to try and prevent this bundling of clothes and knots.
I have a 12kg LG from years ago and for most part it's silent running apart from when the valves open and shut quickly, causing the water feed pipes to bang.
This can wear down the joints in the pipes and cause leaks.
There was a class action claim in the US.
You can resolve this with a water hammer arrestor, but it's something to bear in mind.
With the Samsung HP dryer, I have a series 9, and was disappointed to learn that it only spins clockwise. Which can roll up large items like bedding. No mention of reverse spin online, so take note.
Other brands offer reverse spin to try and prevent this bundling of clothes and knots.
bunchofkeys said:
Not sure if the later LG models have resolved it, but there was the water hammer issue.
I have a 12kg LG from years ago and for most part it's silent running apart from when the valves open and shut quickly, causing the water feed pipes to bang.
This can wear down the joints in the pipes and cause leaks.
There was a class action claim in the US.
You can resolve this with a water hammer arrestor, but it's something to bear in mind.
No, they've seemingly still got that issue!I have a 12kg LG from years ago and for most part it's silent running apart from when the valves open and shut quickly, causing the water feed pipes to bang.
This can wear down the joints in the pipes and cause leaks.
There was a class action claim in the US.
You can resolve this with a water hammer arrestor, but it's something to bear in mind.
It's the one criticism I have of our new LG washing machine - not only is the inlet valve so sharp in operation but my word it doesn't half get a lot of exercise compared to other machines we've had. I've been pleased in all other respects though in terms of quietness, speed, features and general operation. The 5 year warranty (10 years for the direct drive motor) means I won't have to touch it myself for a while yet, but if I do ever need to undertake repairs after that then a full teardown video online has revealed it has been designed with repairability in mind with well marked components, splitable drum etc.
Back to the inlet valve, when I replumb the utility room I will certainly be considering fitting a shock arrestor.
Edited by tux850 on Thursday 27th November 18:20
I like a proper old school vented tumble dryer...I've had my Indesit for a few years now and it superb, it dries clothes very quickly.
This is their latest model - https://www.indesit.co.uk/airvented-tumble-dryer-f...
This is their latest model - https://www.indesit.co.uk/airvented-tumble-dryer-f...
bunchofkeys said:
Not sure if the later LG models have resolved it, but there was the water hammer issue.
I have a 12kg LG from years ago and for most part it's silent running apart from when the valves open and shut quickly, causing the water feed pipes to bang.
This can wear down the joints in the pipes and cause leaks.
There was a class action claim in the US.
You can resolve this with a water hammer arrestor, but it's something to bear in mind.
With the Samsung HP dryer, I have a series 9, and was disappointed to learn that it only spins clockwise. Which can roll up large items like bedding. No mention of reverse spin online, so take note.
Other brands offer reverse spin to try and prevent this bundling of clothes and knots.
Also, forgot to mention. I have a 12kg LG from years ago and for most part it's silent running apart from when the valves open and shut quickly, causing the water feed pipes to bang.
This can wear down the joints in the pipes and cause leaks.
There was a class action claim in the US.
You can resolve this with a water hammer arrestor, but it's something to bear in mind.
With the Samsung HP dryer, I have a series 9, and was disappointed to learn that it only spins clockwise. Which can roll up large items like bedding. No mention of reverse spin online, so take note.
Other brands offer reverse spin to try and prevent this bundling of clothes and knots.
If you don't leave enough space for airflow behind the Samsung HP dryer, this may happen. The foam that is stuck to the back of the unit, for sound proofing, melts and leaves a tar like putty goop all over the place. This also happened to mine, although i don't know when. There was no smell of burning and the dryer still works and has been without fail. So, i think this is more of a cosmetic fail than a operational fault.
Of course, the unit is now out of warranty, but i think that Samsung would only replace the back, with the same foam installation in place.
https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/home-appliance...
Arrivalist said:
I love PH. I ve never heard of a shock arrestor so will be off to to get one and install this weekend.
Cheers!
You don't need to even buy such a thing............Cheers!
Put a T piece in just before the washing machine isolation valve and 6-8 inches of vertical copper pipe capped off - it'll do the same job
It will always have air in it (even if your drain down and refill) and that air will do a perfect job of shock absorbing whenever the solenoid valve shuts
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