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The Best LG Front-Load Washers of 2023

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An LG front-load washer sitting in our testing lab. Credit: Reviewed/ Beckett Dubay

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Best Overall

LG WM6700HBA

The LG WM6700HBA is a gorgeous, high-performance washer that's perfect for large families. Read More

Pros

  • Large wash drum
  • Fast cycles
  • Solid stain-scrubbing power

Cons

  • Causes more wear and tear damage than average
  • AI Wash cycle is underwhelming
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Best Wash Tower

LG WKEX200HBA

This two-in-one washer-and-dryer unit offers solid performance, automated cycles, and user-friendly controls. It’s not great for delicates, though. Read More

Pros

  • Decent washing and drying performance
  • Integrated design makes laundry process faster and easier

Cons

  • The Delicates cycle on both washing and drying is subpar
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LG WM4500HBA

If you need to get through tons of laundry, this is the washer for you. It also has some nice smart features, like remote start and notifications. Read More

Pros

  • Large capacity drum
  • Fast cycle times
  • Smart features

Cons

  • Average cleaning power
  • Expensive
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LG WM8100HVA

This stylish, graphite-colored washer offers steam features, above-average cleaning power, and fast cycles. It’s also good at removing excess water. Read More

Pros

  • Good cleaning
  • Low water retention
  • Steam features

Cons

  • Not very gentle
  • Expensive
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LG WM4200HWA

This front-loading machine has decent cleaning performance, effective spin cycles, and useful features like steam settings. Read More

Pros

  • Effective and fast cycles
  • Steam features

Cons

  • Controls aren't responsive
  • More wear and tear on gentle cycle than is typical

We've crunched the numbers, and there's no question that front-loaders are superior to top-loaders in terms of the efficiency, cleaning power, and stain removal. Nevertheless, they remain a tough sell for most folks, since there is a strong nostalgia factor for people who want washing machines that look like the ones they used growing up—top-load washers with pole agitators.

For the past several years, LG Electronics has been doing its darndest to change that fact. We've tested many machines from the Korean giant, and its machines consistently rank among the best to pass through our state-of-the-art labs. Even better, they're filled with innovative features that make them a pleasure to use. Our favorite of the bunch, though, is the LG WM6700HBA (available at LG) .

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Credit: Reviewed / Beckett Dubay
Best Overall
LG WM6700HBA
  • Dimensions: 39 x 27 x 33.25 inches (H x W x D)
  • Capacity: 5.0 cu. ft.
  • Special features: TurboWash 360°
  • Smart features: Smart Pairing, AI Wash, LG ThinQ app support
  • Matching dryer: LG DLEX6700B (electric) (electric), LG DLGX6701B (gas)
  • Energy Star rated: Yes

The LG WM6700HBA has a futuristic look and some impressive performance that should appeal to any busy family.

For starters, it has a 5-cubic-foot drum, which should vastly improve your laundry throughput. On top of that, its cycles are incredibly fast, letting you power through piles of laundry. As a cherry on top, it also features an automatic detergent dispenser, which holds enough detergent and fabric softener for up to 18 loads.

In terms of stain-scrubbing strength, the WM6700HBA also doesn't disappoint. The only cycle that didn't quite measure up was its AI-powered wash, which took much longer to finish than other cycles and didn't wash as well.

Read our full review of the LG WM6700HBA washing machine

Pros

  • Large wash drum

  • Fast cycles

  • Solid stain-scrubbing power

Cons

  • Causes more wear and tear damage than average

  • AI Wash cycle is underwhelming

Two versions of the LG WashTower WKEX200HBA floating in a white void. The one on the left shows its doors closed; the one on the right has them open.
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Best Wash Tower
LG WKEX200HBA
  • Dimensions: 74.38 x 27 x 30.38 inches (H x W x D)
  • Capacity: 4.5-cu.-ft. washer, 7.4-cu.-ft. dryer
  • Special features: Combined washer and dryer tower
  • Smart features: LG ThinQ app support
  • Energy Star rated: Yes

While not a traditional front-loader, the LG WKEX200HBA WashTower definitely gets the job done. The stacked design of this washer-and-dryer duo makes it easy to fit into a variety of spaces, and the washer can coordinate with the dryer to automatically assign cycles. The WKEX200HBA features solid washing and drying capabilities and uses a lot less energy and water than average.

Its cycle times were all impressively speedy — a normal wash finished in 35 minutes. Meanwhile, the Speed Wash finished in 16 minutes, almost twice as fast as the average quick cycle length.

When it came to testing stain removal, the WKEX200HBA was able to get our test loads of laundry between 1% and 4% cleaner than average. Its drying capabilities were fine, and we particularly liked how the device automatically assigned a drying cycle based on the washer cycle that was selected (though you can manually select your drying cycle, as well).

The energy efficiency is another plus. The WashTower uses roughly 40% less energy per cycle compared to other washer-dryer sets. That not only reduces your carbon footprint but could also save you about $23 annually.

However, the Delicates cycle on the WKEX200HBA wasn't so delicate. We use a mechanical action strip to measure gentleness, which allows us to track how many threads pull loose over a cycle. While the average Delicates cycle results in about 30 pulled threads, the WashTower's Delicates cycle resulted in 52 pulled threads. It also ended a washing cycle with items retaining 92.9% of their weight in water; 12% more than average.

Read our full review of the LG WashTower WKEX200HBA

Pros

  • Decent washing and drying performance

  • Integrated design makes laundry process faster and easier

Cons

  • The Delicates cycle on both washing and drying is subpar


Other LG Front-Loaders We Tested

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LG WM4500HBA
  • Dimensions: 39 x 27 x 33.25 inches (H x W x D)
  • Capacity: 5.0 cu. ft.
  • Special features: Steam, Allergiene
  • Smart features: LG ThinQ app support
  • Matching dryer: LG DLEX4500B (electric), LG DLGX4501B (gas)
  • Energy Star rated: Yes

If you need to get through tons of laundry, the LG WM4500HBA should be your go-to front-loader. Its 5.0 cu. ft. drum will help you tumble through piles of dirty clothes, and its automatic detergent and fabric softener dispensers only need to be refilled every 18 cycles.

This LG also has some nice smart features. Its remote start and notifications can help with accessibility, or for those of us who set a cycle going and then completely forget about it.

The WM4500HBA has average cleaning performance, which is more than enough for lightly-soiled laundry, but it might struggle with scrubbing out significant stains. Still, we believe this machine succeeds at what it's trying to do, which is clean lots of laundry very quickly. As such, we'd mainly recommend this washer for large families, those who pile up their beds with comforters or warm blankets, or anyone who has trouble keeping up with the sheer volume of their laundry.

Read our review of the LG WM4500HBA washing machine

Pros

  • Large capacity drum

  • Fast cycle times

  • Smart features

Cons

  • Average cleaning power

  • Expensive

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LG WM8100HVA
  • Dimensions: 40.75 x 29 x 32.88 inches (H x W x D)
  • Capacity: 5.2 cu. ft.
  • Special features: Allergiene, Steam
  • Smart features: LG ThinQ app support
  • Matching dryer: LG DLEX8100V
  • Energy Star rated: Yes

There’s a lot to be said in favor of the LG WM8100HVA: modern looks, quick cycles that finish with clean, relatively dry laundry, and quality features like steam cleaning and a sanitize cycle. The 5.2-cubic-foot capacity stainless steel drum is big enough to handle large loads and is quiet during operation.

Both the Normal and Heavy Duty cycles ended up scrubbing out stains at an above average rate during testing. The special features—like “6motion technology,” which tumbles clothes with an above average number of wash motions to better care for fabrics—all deliver on performance.

This large-capacity washer also had a notable spin cycle, which removed an extra 10% of water compared to the average washer. That can help both your dryer times and your energy bill.

The Normal cycle lasts only 26 minutes and the Quick Wash cycle takes an impressive 17 minutes to complete, so you won’t have to run this washer for very long to get clean clothes. However, the Delicates cycle was a letdown, showing 33% more wear and tear on the mechanical action strip we use during testing than average. It’s also rather expensive, compared to models with similar performance and features.

Read our full review of the LG WM8100HVA washing machine

Pros

  • Good cleaning

  • Low water retention

  • Steam features

Cons

  • Not very gentle

  • Expensive

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LG WM4200HWA
  • Dimensions: 39 x 27 x 33.25 inches (H x W x D)
  • Capacity: 5.0 cu. ft.
  • Special features: Allergiene, Steam
  • Smart features:
  • Matching dryer: LG DLEX4200B
  • Energy Star rated: Yes

During testing, the LG WM4200HWA did well enough: It gave a quality, if not noteworthy, clean during Normal, Heavy Duty and Delicates cycles, where it performed slightly above average. The Normal cycle finished up in an impressive 34 minutes, and the washer also has a Speed Wash that takes just 16 minutes. Disappointingly the Speed Wash was the only cycle that did worse than average, removing 1.64% fewer stains.

The WM4200HWA's spin cycle was likewise solid, removing an additional 10% of water weight from the test loads set to Heavy Duty and Speed Wash. While the digital cycle-selection dial felt a bit laggy and cumbersome, we liked the steam settings to sanitize or reduce wrinkles, and the minimal amount of water and electricity required by the machine.

Read our full review of the LG WM4200HWA washing machine

Pros

  • Effective and fast cycles

  • Steam features

Cons

  • Controls aren't responsive

  • More wear and tear on gentle cycle than is typical

How We Test LG Front-Load Washers

A person loading the front washer with laundry.
Credit: Reviewed / Timothy Renzi

Every washer on this list features both a sanitize cycle and a heavy or extra heavy soil cycle.

Reviewed takes a two-pronged approach to appliance testing. We run each appliance through its paces with a battery of standardized objective tests, which lets us cross-compare each products’ performance. We also make sure to just use the products normally, like how anyone would use them in their own home. This lets us catch any user interface issues or particularly brilliant design flourishes that you’ll only notice on the hundredth time you do something.

Every washing machine that comes into Reviewed’s labs gets put through the same testing regime, which addresses both performance and user-friendliness. We look at stain removal, wear and tear, water retention, and cycle time.

When testing washing machines through the lens of large families, we specifically look at the washer’s drum size to gauge how much laundry it can hold at one time, as well as whether it has a sanitize cycle and a heavy or extra heavy soil setting to deal with all manners of family-generated stains.

LG Washer FAQ

How long do LG washers last?

In general, washing machines, including the best LG washers, last 10 to 13 years. Life expectancy will vary by model, but our experts suggest you read your machine’s user manual, as it is often full of tips that could help extend the life of the washer.

Is LG washer a good brand?

Yes. LG front-load washing machines are among our favorites. The high-efficiency LG washers that we tested all did a good job of cleaning clothes. With a variety of features and capacities ranging from 4.5 to 5.2 cubic feet, there’s likely a LG washer that will meet your needs and make doing laundry less of a chore.

How do you clean an LG front-load washer?

In case you didn't know, yes, you do need to clean your washing machine from time to time—especially if it's a front-loader!

While a smelly washer is a much more rare problem nowadays compared to the earliest front-loaders, it's still good to give the interior of your washer—especially the gasket lining the front—a wipe down every so often. A good rule is: If your washer stinks, only you can clean it.

How do you drain an LG front-load washer?

This is one of the more common questions asked about LG washers, which is surprising. You shouldn't need to drain an LG—or any—washer. If that process is not happening automatically, you should schedule a service visit with the manufacturer.

How do you "spin only" on an LG front-load washer?

Most LG washers have a "spin only" setting that you can access via the control panel's cycle options. There you can also change various other factors pertaining to the wash cycle.

Meet the testers

David Ellerby

David Ellerby

Chief Scientist

Dave Ellerby is Reviewed's Chief Scientist and has a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds and a B.Sc. from the University of Manchester. He has over 25 years of experience designing tests and analyzing data.

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Mark Brezinski

Mark Brezinski

Senior Writer

@markbrezinski

Mark Brezinski works on the Home Team, reviewing refrigerators, minifridges, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers, and fans.

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