wtc 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 The price is quite high, but I saw that all the model were sold out in best denki last month! Has anyone use the LG washing machine with the Steam function? What is the feedback? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lapena 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 The price is quite high, but I saw that all the model were sold out in best denki last month! Has anyone use the LG washing machine with the Steam function? What is the feedback? u can read my reply on the lg washer page. But anyway I was @ the rdshow. Of cos they have to clear it was going for so cheap almost shaved a third off its usual price.. Anyway, pls avoid 2-in 1 if u can. Its not really worth it as they took a long time to dry and it spoils faster, regardless of brands,. And according to consumer reviews in europe, Lg has 1 of the worst repairs records in the front load market, the next being, ariston, indesit. As for the steam function, frankly speaking, it was 1 of the needless function to have for a front load. Manufacturers often like to market unnecessary new features, hype it up, to sell their supposedly high end model, only to drastically reduce prices if the new models are not on par. Remember AG ions anyone?? Now even cheap samsung top load at less than $300 have that feature.. But i remember 4 yrs back it was touted as the bacteria killing feature. Good old brands like Miele, bosch, Aeg don't subscribe to all that but they have been successful for so long. Btw I dont think the steam washer is expensive. The last retail price I checked was, $1999, 1400rpm, dd motor, 8kg capacity, made in korea. Comparison, Miele w1714, $3180, 1400 rpm, made in germany.. 6kg. Wow, suddenly Lg seemed cheap, isnt it?? But think bout it, why do u think that an Lg is exp when it costs more than 1k?? Because Its Lg, precisely... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites