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LG WVC5-1409W review

LG WVC5-1409W

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good overall wash performance score
  • Very good dirt removal score
  • Very good water efficiency score
  • Excellent rinse efficiency score
  • Very good spin score
  • Has woollens wash, including hand washable
  • Has extra rinse option
  • Has delay time (drying)
  • Has child lock controls (drying)
  • Relatively quiet (drying)
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor gentleness score
  • Very long cycle times (washing and drying)
  • Poor drying time score

Type

Type (washer / dryer)
Front / Condenser

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
68%
Dirt removal score
85%
Rinse performance score
93%
Gentleness score
45%
Water efficiency score
81%
Spin efficiency score
80%
Dryer energy efficiency
71%
Drying time
38%
Total water used (L)
102
Total energy used (kWh)
3.455
Cycle time (mins)
389
Noise (dBA)
65
Drying performance score
58%
Wash performance score
72%
Long cycle time penalty
8

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Reliability score
88%
Satisfaction score
87%
Energy label – washer energy (kWh/year)
284
Energy label – dryer energy (kWh/year)
162
Energy label – wash program
Cotton, eco, 40°C, 1400rpm
Energy label – dry program
Normal eco
Energy – washer stars
4.5
Energy – dryer stars
4
Water label – wash water (L)
77
Water label – dryer water (L)
60
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 56
Website
lg.com.au

Similar models

Similar models
None
Differences
Not applicable

Cost

Price
$1,399.00
Running costs over 10 years
$3,040.00
Purchase price + running costs over 10 years
$4,439.00

Features

Fast program
Gentle or delicates program
Auto-sensing water level
Out-of-balance correction
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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