LG WM3987HW

LG WM3987HW is a series of front load washer/dryer combo unit produced by leading Korean electronic giant LG. Front load washers are great water saving units and are perfect for green households!

Currently there are many makes of front load washers available in the market, and so I have decided to write a LG WM3987HW review to help you to deem its suitability before your purchase.

Bear in mind, the LG WM3987HW might be not so readily available in local shops so shopping online is still the best way. Find out where you can get the best deals for this washer at the end of this review.

 

LG WM3987HW Reviews

4 Best Benefits o f LG WM3987HW

• Silent Unit

The LG TrueBalance Anti Vibration System, installed in this unit also makes sure that your washing experience be a quiet one regardless of any room in the house.

• Ventless Dryer

The condenser dryer that comes with the LG WM3987HW, do not require external venting in order to dry your clothes and uses a 120 V power outlet. This allows you to save space with no requirement for a bulky dryer vent or an additional 240V outlet required to work the dryer.

• Guaranteed Clean Washing

For nasty stains that are hard to remove, LG’s NSF-certified Sanitary Cycle can heat water up to 158F that can remove the toughest stains and bacteria. This will surely improve the cleanliness of your washing after every washing cycle.

When a washing cycle is completed, the unit will also give off a nice jingle to inform you that it has finished and is ready to proceed on with the drying cycle.

• Highly Water and Energy Efficient

Being a front load washer, the LG WM3987HW uses less water thus cutting down on your utilities. This unit is also Energy Star-compliant showing it is an energy efficient unit to possess.

Thus installing this unit will qualify you for tax credits from the federal government for e.g. installing this unit in the State of Oregon will qualify you a $180 tax credit purely based on its high efficiency ratings.

 

LG WM3987HW VS Haier 13-Pound Combo Washer Dryer

I have decided to do a comparison with one of the top selling washer dryer in Amazon and below are my findings:

In terms of pricing, you can easily get 2 of the Haier washer in place of 1 LG WM3987HW. So if you have a really tight budget, you may want to go for the Haier washer. However, the Haier 13-Pound Combo Washer Dryer is designed to handle small loads and not for frequent usage unlike the LG washer which is designed to handle big loads and frequent usage.

In terms of size, the Haier washer is much smaller which makes it ideal for people living in small homes. In conclusion, it really depends on what you are looking out for. If you are looking for a powerful unit with good performance, go for the LG one. If you are looking for a smaller unit with reasonable pricing and performance, go for the Haier one.

 

5 Main Technical Features of the Washer/Dryer Combo Unit

• Compact and sleek design

With a dimension of Width: 27″ Depth: 29 3/4″ Height: 38 11/16″ and weight of 201 pounds, the LG WM3987HW is perfect for households with limited space; there is no need for a separate dryer taking up space.

• Washing Cycles Powered by Direct Drive Motor
  

In this compact unit, you can choose up to pre-set 9 Washing Cycles, 6 Drying Cycles all powered by a Direct Drive Motor. The feature of this motor is that it consists of fewer moving parts and runs more efficiently.

• LED Display

It has a big electronic LED display for its control panel which makes it easier to see the options available in the unit.

• TrueBalance^TM Anti-Vibration System

Helps to minimize noise when the machine is running.

• Ultra Large 3.6 cu.ft Capacity

You can do more laundry in fewer loads. This help to save time and utility bills.

 

Here is a video of LG WM3987HW in action:

Customer Reviews

I have read few recent customer reviews for LG WM3987HW and have summarised the pros and cons of this washer/dryer combo.

The Pros

Customers have mentioned that the compact design of the LG WM3987HW is perfect for a small home with its all in one washer/ dryer function. It also uses a 110V outlet that allows the removal of the bulky dryer vent and no requirement for a separate 240V outlet.

Not only that, positive comments from customers include that the LG WM3987HW uses less water, has an effective rinse cycle giving you damp clothes, and is quiet during wash cycles with a little jingle upon the end of it.

This washer/dryer combo has been mentioned to possess user-friendly control panels that allow you for easy selection of the appropriate wash cycles and temperatures.

 

The Cons

Comments from customers said that LG WM3987HW will take up a longer time of up to 6 hours to wash and dry your clothing as compared to the traditional washer and dryer setup that if your space permits.

Therefore this dryer/ washer combo is not suitable for large amount of laundry at one go and is not suitable for large families or those with many children. There is also no lint guard for the LG WM3987HW that might pose a long term problem especially if you have pets.

You really need to plan your washing schedule as if you wash too few items for e.g. a couple of towels, there have been cases that the LG WM3987HW becomes unbalanced and stops the washing cycle. However, this planning step might help you to save on your utility bills.

Other useful things to take note of:

As with all front load washers, a mildewy smell is present if you don’t let the drum dry out after a washing cycle. To tackle this problem, just simply leave the door open for a few hours after your washing cycle.

You should not fill more than 50% of the machine’s drum when you are intending to use it for drying.

 

How Did This Washer/Dryer Combo Unit Rate In Popular Websites?

References

Amazon.com: 3.2 / 5.0 (based on 35 reviews)

Buzzillions.com: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 80 reviews)

LivingDirect.com:  4.4 / 5.0 (based on 81 reviews)

Epinions.com: 3.5 / 5.0 (based on 7 reviews)

CNet.com: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 1 review)

Overall Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 204 reviews)

 

Warranty

There is a 10-year warranty that covers the motor powering the LG WM3987HW.

 

Useful Resources for the LG WM3987HW

1. Energy Guide by the U.S Government

This will show you an estimated operating cost of the washer-dryer unit annually.

Click Here to download the Energy Guide.

2. Detailed Specifications of the Washer-Dryer Combo Unit

This document from LG will show you the detailed specifications of the washer-dryer unit.

Click Here to download the Specification Sheet.

 

Where to Get It?

As I have mentioned that the best place to buy a LG WM3987HW is at Amazon. The listed price of a LG WM3987HW is 1,679 USD. However at Amazon, you were be able to get it at a lower price with free shipping thrown in sparing you the hassle of travelling.

There is currently a twelve month financing plan provided by Amazon that allows a consumer with a purchase exceeding 599 USD, to pay off the price within 12 months at an interest free rate. This will increase the affordability of a lot more items to consumers.

Here is the link to the product page at Amazon: LG WM3987HW @ Amazon

Reviewed On: 31 Oct 2011

Last Updated: 7 April 2012