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LG 5.5 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with EasyUnload
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Jul 7, 2025
ktfd
2 out of 5 stars review

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.

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reply from LG Digital Care Team - Diego

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

Sep 25, 2024
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Very pleased

We're very pleased with our washer so far. It's very easy to use and does a good job.

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reply from LG CareQ

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.

Apr 27, 2026
Anonymous
1 out of 5 stars review

Broke down before a year and unable to get clear answers from the VP DEPARTMENT

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reply from LG

Hello, Ligia.Thank you for sharing what happened with your LG Washer. We appreciate you letting us know that the product stopped working within a year. Your feedback helps us understand what you’ve experienced with your specific LG model, and we want to take a closer look at this for you. To allow us to properly investigate the details of your specific product model and to see how we can assist with your issue being encountered, please send us an email at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com if you need further assistance. You can also refer to this helpful link for guidance on any specific issue you're encountering: https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library ^James

Oct 6, 2025
Helen68
2 out of 5 stars review

DONT HAVE SOAK OPTION

there is not a soak cycle. if you try to open or stop the washer , it will drain the water, older washers have this feature. I can believe LG did not that about that.

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reply from LG Digital Care Team

Hi there, Helen! We appreciate you letting us know about your LG washer experience. This LG washer does have a soak option within a cycle, which would be for heavy-duty. You can find this information on the LG washer manual: "When washing large loads, there will be brief periods of 2 minutes or more without agitation. These soak periods are part of the cycle’s design." Just click here for more info: https://www.lg.com/us/support/product/lg-WT8400CW.AEWETUS. Let us know if you have any other questions on social media as a DM @LGUSSupport. We're always here to help! ~Kimmy

Nov 26, 2024
Logan101
1 out of 5 stars review

Look for another model

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Do not buy. Custom cycles arnt really custom. They are just other presets not on machine. Also there is no option for soak. Why would that not be an option? I wished I had know that wasn’t an option or we wouldn’t have bought this machine.

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reply from LG Digital Care Team

Hey there Logan! We want to make sure you have all the cycles available for your LG top-load washer so you can have a great experience. This link (https://tinyurl.com/2d359efp) talks about the different cycles available for your washer. If you need additional assistance, please send us a private message on social media at @LGUSSupport with your contact details and model number, and we'll be ready to help! *Josh

Jun 11, 2025
Cycle customization
1 out of 5 stars review

Can't customize any cycles and save as permanent

Purchased unit. After received, found that "Normal" cycle always defaults to HOT water. Looked for a way to program the cycle to permanently accept COLD water for the "Normal" cycle and you cannot do it! Also, if you want to use the THinQ app and change to cold, it will not allow you to change settings for preset cycles, you can only change at the machine directly and only for that one wash. This is the dumbest thing I have ever seen. Most current articles tell you not to use HOT for washing, yet this machine default to HOT for the "normal" cycle. I have to change it manually at the machine every time and it is not possible to use the app because the app rejects any changes to present cycles. I may have to return it.

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reply from LG Digital Care Team

Hi there. Thank you for sharing your experience with your LG washer. Your feedback on the ThinQ app is essential for us so we can help improve it. The washer WT8400CW has no default water temperature setting for all cycles. Instead, it uses a default temperature setting for each individual cycle. You can adjust the water temperature manually on the washer's control panel for each cycle. Check out these water cycles here: https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-top-load-washer-cycles-and-options--1436976925348. For more feedback or questions, private message us on social media @LGUSSupport . We're always ready to help. ^David

Oct 9, 2024
Dwarden
4 out of 5 stars review

No light

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pros: very deep washing tub Easy to reach into No agitator Cleans clothes very well AI wash seems to be my go to option Cons: No drum light?!? Feel like engineering really missed the mark with that one. Why even have a glass top? No steam options

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Dec 10, 2024
Reb102
3 out of 5 stars review

NO Soak option - look for another model

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just replaced by old LG washer from 2011 with this new 8400 model and as the reviewer Logan101 said - there is NO soak option! The response from the LG Digital Care Team is NOT incorrect as there are no cycles or cycle options for soak that can be downloaded for this model. I started a chat session to get support and was told to use the Heavy Duty cycle, but there is no soak option with it. I would have picked another model, spending more if necessary, to have a soak option so be aware if you need this. Shame on LG for not specifying somewhere in the description. My 2011 model has this option, why get rid of something so simple??

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reply from LG Digital Care Team

Hey there Reb! We truly appreciate your feedback about your experience with your LG top-load washer. Our goal is always to provide you with the tools you need so you can have a great laundry experience, and we'll be sure to share your words with the proper teams so we can continue to improve future products. If you ever need additional help with your unit, please feel free to reach out to us on social media at @LGUSSupport, and we'll be here for you! *Josh

Sep 20, 2024
Jrp10
4 out of 5 stars review

Few quirks but overall happy

After 20 years my old reliable broke and I was forced to make a choice on a new machine. I was really impressed by the look and features of this washer and it was on a deep discount so I was sold. It’s been a month now. It is great for larger loads and I feel like everything comes out super clean. It is not so great for very small loads. The detergent tray always has excess product/water when I am preparing to start the next cycle so that’s a little annoying but not a big deal. Overall happy with this machine and hope it lasts a long time.

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Jul 21, 2024
Checky man
3 out of 5 stars review

Poor documentation

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The washer seems to wash well but I have several concerns. The instructions do not tell me enough to know how to fully use the machine and the features they brag to have. I am playing with the controls to reduce the wrinkling that is happening to the clothes. We hang dry some clothes to avoid shrinkage but the amount of wrinkling going on with the clothes is tremendous and have to toy with the features to figure out how to handle this. I have no clue how to use the additional programmed washes that are in the app nor how to start the washing machine from the app or how to set a default program. Very poor documentation. the manufacturer description is great if one knew how to use it.

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reply from LG

Hi, there. Thank you for your detailed feedback regarding your LG washer. We appreciate your comments on its washing performance and your experience with the controls. Your insights regarding the documentation are valuable to us as we strive to improve our user guides for better clarity and ease of use. If you need assistance with understanding the additional programmed washes or setting up features through the app, here is a link that contains the necessary steps that might help address your concern: https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-thinq-how-to-use-download-cycles--20152746918577 and https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-washer-how-to-use-the-access-the-additional-settings-on-my-lg-washer-touchpad--20153105696336. For further assistance, feel free to contact us via social media @LGUSSupport. We're committed to ensuring you get the most out of your LG appliance.