Customer reviews for LG 5.5 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with EasyUnload forMember photos









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Wish I’d gotten a different one
Fairly disappointed and wish I’d gone with a different model. There isn’t even a delicate cycle without downloading it. You also can’t soak your clothes without unplugging the machine. It is also much louder than our previous machine despite claiming to be quiet. I’m overall pretty disappointed. I would not rebuy and really wish I had had a chance to look in person before buying. I wouldn’t have chosen this one. The one positive thing is that it is big.
Hey there! We appreciate you sharing your experience with us about your LG top-load washer. Our goal is always to ensure that you have a great experience with your washer so you can wash your laundry the way you want to. For soaking clothes, we do recommend using the heavy-duty cycle, which allows your laundry to sit in your unit without agitation so they can soak for a few minutes. We'd also be happy to provide you with this link (https://tinyurl.com/2bncpp2a), which can help with noises that may come from your washer. Please send us a private message on social media at @LGUSSupport with your contact details, model number, and details about any troubleshooting you've tried, and we'll be happy to help you further! *Josh
Great Washing Machine
My husband and I purchased this a month ago and I have to say that the more I use it, the more I like this washing machine! I didn't think the app would be especially beneficial, but it is as it lets me know when it's time to clean it. When cleaning towels that are especially dirty, using the Deep Clean cycle really works well. The only thing I do not like about this washing machine is that there was no all-white option - the lid is black with dark charcoal lettering so it is very hard to see. The designers should have an all-white option!!
Love the large capacity and technology!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this when we decided to get rid of our old front loader. I love the large capacity. What I used to do in 2-3 loads I can do in 1 now. I also love that I can wash my king size comforter in it! I like the variety of washes from a deep wash to a quick one. I really enjoy that it has an app and will notify me when the cycle ends. I do find it is gentler on the clothes than the front loader or an agitator. However it hasn’t had any trouble getting out my 3year old or 8month olds messes. I have had to do a little pre scrub or a second wash every once in a while on the 8month olds messes but it still gets the job done.
Hi Tab, thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review of the WT8400CW. It’s great to hear how much the mega capacity has streamlined your laundry routine — going from multiple loads to just one is a huge win. Being able to wash a king‑size comforter with ease and having a wide range of wash options really adds to the convenience. The app notifications are a helpful bonus, especially on busy days. It’s also great to know the washer is gentle on clothes while still handling tough messes from little ones. A bit of pre‑treating is normal, and it sounds like the machine is still getting the job done well for your family. For further assistance, feel free to email us at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. LG Digital Care Team – Rich
Can't read the dim control panel, washes well thou
Same comments as the drier that we bought with this washer. Good performance, terrible control panel, simply CAN'T READ THE ENTIRE PANEL IT'S JUST TOO DIM. Washer seems to work well but we have added lighting, removed lighting, no results it's just too dim. We are now having lables printed to stick on the DIM LETTERS on the non functional panel.
Hey there! We're here to ensure your LG washer provides excellent performance with clear controls. We understand your washer washes well, but you're finding the control panel too dim, making cycle selection difficult. We truly want to help resolve this. Please send us a direct message @LGUSSupport with your washer's model number, serial number, and original purchase date. We look forward to helping you! ^ Diego
No drum lite in dryer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] bought matching washer/dryer July 6th washer is fine dryer has drum light that only comes on immediately after use If you want to check dryer drum at later time No Light comes on seems like a design flaw to me If i want to make sure dryer is empty before use I bring a flash light
Hey there, Alan. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding your experience with your dryer. We always take the words of our customers to heart and strive to improve our products so that your next experience using them is even better than before. If you have any additional feedback you would like to share with us, please feel free to let us know through this link: https://www.lg.com/us/support/feedback. Have a good day! *Josh
Very Poor Performance
I purchased this washer a few months ago, and I am quite disappointed with its performance. The washer does not clean clothes properly, often leaving a white or grey residue on them. The drum does not fill with enough water - when I look through the glass top, I can see that the water level never rises above a quarter of the drum, even with a full load of clothes. So the top layer of clothes doesn't even get wet. Even when using the deep wash cycle and extra rinse feature, there is very little improvement. Additionally, the washer lacks sufficient agitation to clean the clothes properly. The drum spins gently, causing the clothes to float around in the water with minimal movement. Another issue is that the detergent and softener dispenser fills up with water after every wash, requiring me to remove and empty it manually. Furthermore, the spinning cycle is quite loud and causes half of my upper floor to shake. Unfortunately, my experience with this washer has been far from satisfactory, and I have decided to return it.
Thank you for letting us know about your concern with the LG washer (WT8400CW). We're sorry to hear that you are having issues with the unit and we're not under your expectation. We understand how important it is to have reliable appliances that function properly. Your feedback is important to us, and we'll pass it along to our team for further review and improvement.
Many Options But Limited
I just purchased this washer and am very disappointed on how it works. My previous washer (which I will be fixing and re-using) is 20 years old and I have the ability to adjust the water level. I understand that the new washers have this done by the computer but there is a problem with the water level. If I select a normal wash, I am not able to remove the turbo wash option. The machine uses very little water and most of the clothing isn't even submerged in water. If you select the deep fill option it does work but it uses way too much water. I also used the bedding cycle and that uses way too much water for bedding sheets. It should be called a comforter setting instead. I also had some steam end up on my floor after a few cycles. Not exactly sure if this is normal or not. Furthermore there is also a little pool of water on the impeller after the end of the cycle dripping from the laundry detergent. While the impeller is plastic it shouldn't be there IMO. LG please give users the ability to select their OWN water level if the stupid computer can't figure it out.
Hi Niko. Your LG washer is designed to save money by being energy and water efficient. So, no need to worry about your clothes not being covered with water. The Built-in intelligence takes out the guesswork—AI technology selects optimal wash settings for you. If you see water dripping from the dispenser, ensure the trays are placed properly. Check these tips here: https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-washer-water-left-in-dispenser--1337625067361. If this persists after these troubleshooting steps, private message us on social media @LGUSSupport with your contact details . We'll be happy to continue finding a solution. ^David
Good but not Great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this about a month ago and it has been a learning curve as it is so different from our other washers. The one thing I do not like is the amount of water in the tub on a normal cycle as it isn't enough to cover the clothes in it. This leaves them dirty and smelly. We have to use another setting to get enough water but other than that, we like it.
Thought I'd be more wowed
I guess I thought I'd be more impressed from the reviews and LG name...honestly felt like I settled and I'm bummed. No delicate or prewash options. No light to see inside, top glass gets dirty immediately as it's not fingerprint proof, locks when filling vs. only when the washing begins, exact location required for to use app so I can't use it since LG doesn't need to be able to track my phone location-weird!!! Has a powder drawer but not a pod one, it makes the most hideous white noise screeching hum during the wash and it's VERY loud when filling. It's nearly impossible to customize ur wash...ur pretty much stuck to the preset options...example I can't use deep fill, turbo wash, warm water all together. Some brands have really cool features like a facuet in the tub for scrubbing or a mini scrubber that holds detergent that sits in the top, removable impeller, this has like nothing extra. Size and capacity are ok. I'm short and I can reach the bottom easily. It's sleek looking but honestly the gray matte looks like cheap paint next to my (other brand) gray shiny washer. So far we haven't had the dreaded black streaks some folks mentioned. It has short cycles such as Deep Wash which is less than an hour. It also has delay wash time that are I think up to 16 hrs which is kinda cool. Wish it had like a 20 hr one so u could have it done for the next day right before u need it.
Hey there! We appreciate your feedback regarding your LG top-load washer. Our goal is to ensure that you have an easy and relaxing experience with your washer, which means you're able to clean your laundry how you want. We'd be happy to offer you this link (https://tinyurl.com/2bncpp2a), which offers tips to help with noises, as well as this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVvUM3NNPtA), which can help with using the different cycles and features. Feel free to send us a private message on social media at @LGUSSupport with your contact details and model number, and we'll be happy to offer additional help whenever you need it! *Josh
Verified Purchase
Very pleased
We're very pleased with our washer so far. It's very easy to use and does a good job.
Dear Customer, Thanks for the awesome review about our product. We're so pleased to know it's working just as it should and that you're enjoying it so much! As we promised, we strive to developed and understand our customer needs and exceed their expectations.