LG WM0642H Front Load Washer

We just received the LG WM0642H washer this morning and I've used it once. I did a lot of research before making the purchase because I wanted to get something good and energy efficient. Before buying I researched pros and cons and read the manual. The manual stated that for for optimum performance there is a small amount of maintenance that should be done regularly. Supposedly the maintenance will take care of any mold, mildew, smell, or stain issues that some people experience. I don't know if people who say they have those problems with this machine do the maintenance or not but I plan to do it.

I was impressed with how quiet the machine is! The total wash cycle is fairly long but the time is made up by how quickly the items dry due to the spin cycle of the washer. I used regular detergent that said it was HE compatible by simply using less of it, which seemed to work well. When the machine was done I wiped down the door, seal, and a little of the drum and left the washer door open to let it fully dry out. I believe this is supposed to help keep it from getting too humid and causing mold to grow inside. I've never had a front loader before but I always left the top up on my top loader for a while so it could air out so leaving the door open on this one seems reasonable.

The first load I did to test it out was a full load of towels since they are heavier and I wanted to make sure the spin cycle didn't make the machine vibrate unduly. When the machine was installed the installer used a level in two directions to make sure it was level, which it was (I watched). When I read the installation instructions after he left I noticed that it said to level it during the spin cycle (which he did not), so when I did my laundry I put my level on it and tested it myself. It was spot on level and during the spin cycle it vibrated, but did not move.

I realize that I've only used it once so far but the future looks bright for this machine!