lg WT1101CW - features
The LG WT1101CW impressed us with its cleaning ability, particularly the Speed Wash cycle. It managed to deal with stains all across the board. Even oil stains were manhandled by the WT1101CW. At a minimum of 35 minutes, we'd recommend using this cycle over the Normal/Causal one.
Our piqued interests form the impressive cleaning performance were dashed by the poor efficiency rating. Using a mix of cycles, we estimate that the yearly running cost to be in excess of $60. The inefficiencies continue with the amount of damage wash cycles do to clothing.
hough the Delicates cycle managed to spit out clothing that was less wrinkled, it still mauled and frayed edges of our test strips.
Further, the WT1101CW had poor water retention results. On average, test loads retained about 65% of their weight in water. That means your dryer will have to worker harder and longer. This LG reminds me of someone who uses the last tissue and just leaves the empty box.
One of the reasons that the WT1101CW is so thirsty is the smart drum. When the drum senses that the load is unbalanced. To rectify the situation, it filled the drum with water to spread out the load. Perusing the manual, we found a tip that suggested we only place items of similar weight during each cycle. Based on our experiences doing laundry, that isn't really how things are done. So this Smart Drum may be too smart for its own good.
