pingsped:I hv the same one bought in January 2008 and still going strrongI bought a LG frontloader washer-dryer Combo WD14331AD in 2010.
It died a few days ago. It is out of warranty.
When the service technician finally came (1.5 hr late), he told me they have no spare parts & I may have to wait 2 or more weeks for it!
Repairs will cost $235.
I'm lodging a complaint with LG.
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maybe because i wash only 2x a week most of the time and rarely use the dryer, but when i wash i tend to overload thats why i can wash only 2x a week
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I think a combo machine generally will last about half of the non combo (the one without dryer) if u use both the washer and the dryer regularly. But if u use mostly the washer and the dryer rarely (for emergency only) it may last more than 5yrs like mine. If u dont need the dryer its cheaper to buy washer only.
I hv used top load for at least 10yrs and got tired of spoiled clothes, so i switched to frontload when my top load died 5yrs ago.. the good thing abt topload is u can add clothe in the middle of washing lol... i like the frontload as it does not spoil our clothes and it save water (this LG one use little water) but not sure abt electricity usage.. u can choose the short cycle one and the one without warm water.. but i like the option of warm water especially for bed sheet and towel as it get rid of smell n oil..