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LG WDC1409HCW review

LG WDC1409HCW

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?

Good Points

Very good wash performance
Very good dirt removal
Excellent rinse performance
Very good spin efficiency
Very good water efficiency
Has woollens wash (machine and hand wash)
Relatively quiet
Has delay time
Has child lock controls
Has child lock door

Bad Points

Long cycle time (washing)
Poor drying time score
Relatively long cycle time (drying)
No crease free dryer program

Type

Type (washer / dryer)

Front / Condenser

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%

Dirt removal score

83%

Rinse performance score

96%

Gentleness score

64%

Water efficiency score

80%

Spin efficiency score

80%

Dryer energy efficiency

74%

Drying time

38%

Total water used (L)

103

Total energy used (kWh)

3.128

Cycle time (mins)

367

Noise (dBA)

55

Drying performance score

56%

Wash performance score

75%

Long cycle time penalty

7

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating

C

Reliability score

88%

Satisfaction score

87%

Energy label – washer energy (kWh/year)

357

Energy label – dryer energy (kWh/year)

191

Energy label – wash program

Cotton, eco, 40°C

Energy label – dry program

Cotton, energy dry

Energy – washer stars

4

Energy – dryer stars

3

Water label – wash water (L)

77

Water label – dryer water (L)

65

Water – washer stars

4.5

Warranty (years)

2

Country of origin

China

Similar models

Similar models

None

Differences

Not applicable

Specifications

Wash capacity (kg)

9

Drying capacity (kg)

5

Tested capacity (kg)

3.5

Program tested

Cotton, cold, 1400rpm

Coldest wash for normal program

Cold

Tap connection

Cold only

Minimum water pressure (kPa)

100

Maximum hot water inlet temp (°C)

Not applicable

Maximum speed (rpm)

1400

Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)

85 x 60 x 67

Website

lg.com.au

Similar models

Similar models

None

Differences

Not applicable

Cost

Price

$1,599.00

Running costs over 10 years

$2,791.00

Purchase price + running costs over 10 years

$4,390.00

Features

Fast program

Gentle or delicates program

Auto-sensing water level

Out-of-balance correction

Not stated

Selectable spin speed

Machine washable woollens

Handwash only woollens

Extra rinse

Lint filter

Delay time

Time remaining display

Add items after start

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