We are using MaxKleen9 (Powder) and try to avoid softener as much as possible, unless washing jeans or towels or bedsheets. Also, good practice to run TubClean or hotwash once a month. and wipe down the areas behind the door gaskets.

So far our LG FL is doing well after 1.5 years of use; previous Panasonic started smelling due to Softener use; so on this machine we reduced it.

Toshiba is actually OEM by Midea.

All their household appliances, is now manufactured under Licence by Midea.

Based on response on Toshiba Dishwasher, seems like after sales support is non existent or very poor for Toshiba. I myself am using Toshiba dishwasher because of its value for money proposition; quality does feel cheap but then again, at that price point which I got it at, I am not complaining.

For washing machine is a different scenario, as there will be wear and tear parts which you need to take into consideration + reliability; if the machine is going to be used on daily basis.

Hard to draw comparison between LG and Toshiba, firstly LG is direct drive (Without belt) and second is the 6 motion wash which delivers better wash in comparison to other FL.

Going by Shopee reviews on Toshiba FL, mostly seems to be in favour but then again its fairly new in our market and fairly new in manufacturing Front Loaders but that said, Midea is a leading washing machine manufacturer in China and I believe, LG is also made in China.

I know Panasonic FL is manufactured in China; but LG doesn't say location of manufacturing except on the smaller pedestal machines are made in Korea along with some of the premium level models from LG.

If you are getting separates, can always mix and match unless you are looking at stacking?

Btw, I don't think its fair comparison on the dryer though. LG is Heat Pump type, whereas Toshiba is Condenser Type. Heat pump is always more expensive than condenser type due to the technology. Cheapest, frill free and expensive to run dryers are the vented type dryers.

Heat pump type is very frugal on energy, but expensive to purchase.

I am personally using Electrolux vent type dryer (bought used) + LG Washing machine but the dryer is not stacked on my washer.

If I am not mistaken, Condenser type and Heat Pump is not stackable due to the weight of the dryer itself.

For LG, you can try checking price at ESH SS2, sometimes they have better deals compared to Shopee. I like their service, as during receiving of my washing machine; the pedestal washer came dented (checked while their guy was unboxing). They arranged for replacement without much questions.

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Standard stacking is machine below and dryer on top. If stackable, generally the control panel can be reversed for easier access. However, need to confirm if heat pump type is stackable; if confirmed can then its good

The stacking kit needs to be purchased separately; best is if you buy from physical store; if cannot fix, can always reject and ask for refund. Online a bit tricky with large appliances.

Samsung's AI is more advanced, LG AI is more on sensing fabric type only and adjust wash pattern to match fabric type.

Auto dosage machines are available on other brands as well, even Bosch has it. I think its called Auto-Dos

Samsung AI is intelligent in the sense can predict the cycle that you would use based on your lifestyle.

LG 6 motion is unique to LG only, so far on most machine I see only tumbling or filtration (2 pattern at most) and filtration is done at the start of the wash cycle (as in Panasonic, to mix the detergent) after that it goes into normal tumbling; whereas LG uses around 3 - 4 sequence of the 6 motion throughout wash and rinse cycle based on the load in the drum (my observation)

And no, Wi Fi connectivity allows you to get push notification from the machine when it has issues or to inform when cycle completed.

Remote On/Off now require additional step to be performed on the machine (due to issue at US, where parent started the machine and a kid got stuck inside the machine); so far I used remote on/off only once; as I had to guide my parents remotely to use the machine.

And if you pause a running machine on the app, you are unable to restart it via the app; this is a bummer really and you can't accidentally turn off the machine with app either, as the app will ask for confirmation before proceeding to switch off.

Yup and the W vs V monicker is differentiating the colour.

V is dark grey brush steel colour and W is white colour.

I am using S4V without turbowash, its equally clean, in fact washes cleaner than our older Panasonic and quicker by 20 - 25 minutes too.

Yea I was pissed off that it didn't have turbo wash because I didn't read the specs properly and no display model available when I bought it.

The sales person showed the washer / dryer type which had turbo wash and I assumed it to be the same.

Mine I bought with the matching pedestal washer with pwp offer, initially my parents were using the pedestal washer but now its relegated to just a pedestal for the main washing machine.

Did you buy it online? If online, possibility of mishandling during shipping is there.

My pedestal washer came dented and had to be returned for a new set.

I am using the LG for past 3 years so far on daily basis, so far so good with no error codes thrown even when washing single large heavy item like comforter (need to do zip fold when loading); compared to our Panasonic FL before this; which needs a service call every year from year 1 of using until we sold it. 

Yup but store, use in house fleet. For online, its good to find those with seller own fleet

Have you seen the part behind the lint filter on top load? Equally icky.

Key things to note, use less Softener or avoid it completely (best), my Panasonic FL gasket was clean right until I sold it before upgrading to LG FL.

And this machine also does not have mould issue, educated my parents to stop using softener unless doing bedsheets only. LG has app and machine also notifies, when its time for Tub Clean (every 30 days or 30 washes if not mistaken.

I'm using same model, there are lint on the door which I wipe down once a week using hair shampoo, find that works best against lint being stuck there.

Lint on clothes, so far didn't encounter this.

Try wipe down with hair shampoo on the door, if it helps

Somehow from experience, Electrolux machines almost always have PCB board issues.

Pls do buy extended warranty, whichever model you getting.

It depends on the wash motion, my parents have been using Front Loader from long before and we keep replacing our WM only with Front Loaders.

Even with our Panasonic clothes do get tangled up pretty bad, but that machine was very lousy when it came to balancing clothes and would frequently go out of balance.

I have been personally using LG since 2020 since AI direct drive launched and personally find this machine to be superior in terms of washing cleanliness and also in fabric care.

That said, there needs to be common sense when it comes to loading the machine; Jeans or pants zippers need to be secured (ie. zipped up and buckle up), as the unzipped zipper can act as a "saw" during wash cycle.

6 motion wash pattern is something unique to LG only, and for direct drive Front Load machine so far only Haier and TCL have it. Hitachi seems like have given up the Front load washing machine business, as I do not see them often.

LG has been with direct drive for almost 10 years now, and so far from my own use; I find the LG to be far more reliable than any of our previous Front Loaders.

It is stackable and the stacking kit is sold with the dryer, you need to check with the dryer seller.

For Rent to Own plan we sell the matching device which can be stacked as follows:

Dryer: VD-H9066WS

Washing Machine: FV1450S2W

Front Load and Top Load have different operation method.

Generally, front load are better in laundry care and LG Direct Drive Front Load machines come with 6 motion wash pattern (their top load also have this similar 6 motion). I had the liberty of using both, and personally find the front load works better.

The LG Top Load, if it doesn't have lint filter (please avoid), as it is supposedly come with self cleaning lint filter but in reality lint do gets deposited elsewhere within the drum or drain pump and require cleaning.

So far we have been using LG FL from 2020 with no issues compared to an earlier Panasonic,

Panasonic?

Is it balanced? also check on the rear drain hose against body, I find mine sounds better after insulating the drain hose which touch the body.

Panasonic Front Load the internals were well padded but then, that machine has serious fault with its absorber design and how it ramps up for spin; end up it cannot spin in 6/10 washes and Panasonic Tech told us to load half of its rated capacity only...bummer, a 10kg machine but can wash 5kg only.

Was waiting for it to die, eventually cannot tahan and sold it off.

6 motion DD is the 6 motion patented LG wash motion pattern for direct drive washing machines.

AIDD is Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive, where it senses the fabric type (softness, hardness, and weight etc) and then decide which of the 6 motions it want to use or maintain just 3 out 6 motions etc.

AIDD is reserved for higher end models and lower end ones, get 6 motion DD which is already better in washing efficiency compared to other normal washing machine which do not have recirculating water feature.

If have budget, better to get LG with Turbo Wash feature as that significantly reduces wash time without compromising wash results.

This post has been edited by dayalan86: Mar 4 2025, 05:12 PM