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LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Model number: WM2016CW | SKU: 8247569

The abundant settings on this washer let you customize each cycle for specific fabric types, so your clothes will maintain colors with reduced wear. The front load design is easy to load and unload, and the glass door with silver trim adds style to your laundry room.

Average Customer Rating:

4.7 out of 5 (109 Reviews)

102 of 109 (94%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Review 1 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

FEATURED REVIEW

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Wow! 12/10/2008
By tesaje from Maryland

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Quiet, clean clothes, little water and soap usage
What's not so great: Have to leave the door open and wipe it down after each use

"I am just amazed at how quiet this washer is. I have it in an upstairs laundry closet in a shower pan. I was worried because of all the warnings about front loaders and vibrations upstairs. It is much quieter and has much less vibration than my old front loader. It is truly amazing at how clean clothes come out with so little detergent and water. I used to add borax and washing soda to every wash or it wouldn't smell clean - this washer gets all odors out with cold water and just the he detergent.

The capacity is really good. No problem washing a large queen size quilt or a big load of jeans/sweats. It does take about an hour for a load but as everyone says, drying takes a lot less time. I like the extra rinse button. I can also add extra water if I want and a pre-wash cycle. It has lots of options: 6 x 6 x 6 things to choose with 5 preset cycles. Easy to use and intuitive to operate. I was taken aback at how expensive washers are but this low end washer is really great. I don't see any need for more bells and whistles for double the money.

A friend warned me about front loaders leaving the clothes really twisted together but not this one. At the end of the cycle, it does a gentle spin, stops, then back the other way 2-3 times for a minute or so and that seemed to loosen up the clothes after the fast spin. They came out a lot less tangled than they ever did in the old top loader. I should have gotten this washer a long time ago.

It is so quiet that I can barely hear it downstairs. There is more noise from the drain water down the pipe than from the washer. I could probably sleep in the next room with it running."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 2 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Great washer, fun to watch and cleans well! 11/21/2009
By Yapper70 from Phoenix, AZ

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Gets the job done. Quiet. Energy and water wise!
What's not so great: Longer wash times, and a very quiet end of cycle alarm.

"We've had this washer for about a month, got a great deal on it at the store, later found it on sale so we did a price match. Best Buy was great about the entire process.

After we got the washer home we put it in place made sure it was level. It doesn't vibrate more than the dryer does we can hardly tell it is on. I hate to admit it but I find myself and the kids watching the clothes wash sometimes for the entire wash cycle.

After doing a ton of research and comparisons, we found that the common problem with most front loaders are operator error or a bad installation. The extra long wash times are if you do things like an extra rinse, say that the clothes are extra dirty or even add extra water these all add time. A typical wash setting seems (at least for us with 3 kids) works just fine. Towels and Jeans used to take FOREVER to dry it now take no longer than a typical load. As for the installation make sure the washer is level and all 4 legs are securely on the ground if even 1 foot is not touching it will vibrate.

I think LG is a great brand and Best Buy stands by its products and support them well."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 3 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

1.0 5

Poor longevity 10/13/2009
By ibjaxin2 from CA

Value for Price

1.0 5

Quality

1.0 5

Features

3.0 5

Performance

1.0 5

What's great about it: energy efficient
What's not so great: Major repair cost in the first few years.

"Had to have it serviced in the first year. Machine only lasted 5 years."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No

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Review 4 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Amazing Washer! Very quiet and energy efficient! 09/30/2009
By Janae2317 from Provo, UT

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Quiet and fun to use
What's not so great: Sometimes the settings are confusing, takes longer

"I got this for a cheaper price because I waited for an amazing deal, but I'd say this washer is worth a ton! It holds a lot in it and it hasn't raised our bills at all! It's nice not to worry about my clothes getting ripped up or coming out with holes. It does take longer than an upright model, but I consider it worth it for the gentle way my clothes are washed and the stains are always gone!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 5 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Going Green 09/17/2009
By Moya from Holt, Michigan

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: superior job at a good price
What's not so great: maintenance rutine required

"I have had this LG front loader for only about 6 weeks. However, I have read many reviews so I think I know what the maintenance issues are and have started taking steps to avoid any problems.

First, I find the wash comes out very clean and much dryer than my old top loader. Even towels take a short time in the electric dryer. I like the many combinations of setting to address different types of loads. This means I can walk away and not come back to do extra rinses or add softener. I now only use softener for those loads that may have static electricity problems. I think it is wise to use the higher water level. It can do very gentle loads or the toughest rugs or jeans. Some of the cycles are very long, about 1-½ hours, such as when you add the pre-wash. For this reason, I set the delay the night before so the washer goes off in the early morning and is done by the time I get up. For me, the water and sewer charge saving is about $10 a month.

I have read a lot about the mildew problem inherent with front loaders. I am careful to dry out the gasket, drain the little drain hose at the bottom of the machine (which is about a half cup. Use a plastic pop bottle.), and I take out the detergent dispenser, dump out the remaining water and let it air dry. It is a little tricky getting that drawer out.

I have used the chlorine bleach tub cleaner cycle but I don’t think it is necessary every month. I will use about twice a year the Tide Washing Machine cleaner or more often if necessary. I have read that many persons swear by this product. We have no vibration problems, but we have a concrete floor. Best Buy delivered the machine, installed it, and took away the old machine. All in all, I am very happy and it makes washday easy. I try to do all my wash in one day. If you do the wash often, the draining might not be necessary. The point is, you do not want water sitting in the machine and percolating for long. Some say they let the last wash of the day to be a wash with chlorine bleach. It seems that some of the substances in the soap products contribute to the mildew problem. Always dry out the gasket though. I have read that it takes a long time for the mildew problem to show up. That would be the time to use the Tide product."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 6 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Amazing!! 09/08/2009
By ndpaine from South Dakota

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Size, Price, Effeciency
What's not so great: A little Noisy

"Just to clarify, It is not loud by any means. But, It was enough to notice.

I have only used this washer once, but it was amazing. It was incredibly effecient. I love the options, and the size. I was able to put the equivilant of about two loads of laundry in there. Easy to use, big drum, and alot of options for whatever washing you need to do.

if you need a new washer get this one."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 7 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Good washer 07/28/2009
By DTgr from Southeast

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing so far

"I did a lot of research and this seemed to be on the top of the list. Gald I got it."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 8 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Very Satisfied 07/10/2009
By Bertk01 from Orlando, FL

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

4.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Great Price, Ease of use,
What's not so great: Long cycle time

"I've had this washer for approx. 4 months and am very happy with it. Most of the negative comments (long cycle time, having to leave the door open, etc) I knew prior to buying, so none were a surprise or a big problem.

As far as vibration, I've seen none. My machine hasn't moved an iota since being insatlled.

As far as odor or mildew, I've had none, again leaving the door open after use to air-dry.

My drying cycle times are definitely reduced and the water useage per cycle is down, though not enough to effect my electric or water bill. (wonder who's reading my meters?)

I did not purchase the additional storage unit/stand (for ~$200) and have no regrets for not doing so. I have sufficient cabinet space to accomodate and the extra expense, in my view is unwarrented.

I bought a front loader against the advice of all of my friends and family, and I can honestly say that with this machine, I can tell them all that they were wrong with their advice.

I would, and have, recommended this machine to all have asked for my assessment."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 9 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Love my new washer and dryer 07/05/2009
By Cici2 from Kansas

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Great value for the price, very happy with the perfromance
What's not so great: nothing

"I have been very happy with this washer. It has all the basic cycles you need at very affordable price. I purchased this machine because of all the other reviews customers have written. I would agree with their comments . If you purchase this machine I am sure you will be just has happy with it as I am. I also purchased the dryer it makes a great pair."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 10 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

2.0 5

Spare Parts Have to be Shipped from Korea 07/02/2009
By Will412 from New Mexico

Value for Price

3.0 5

Quality

3.0 5

Features

4.0 5

Performance

4.0 5

What's not so great: They have to ship certain spare parts from Korea.

"Our control board needs replacement and the technician had to order the part from Korea. We've been waiting 8 days already, and it still has not arrived. While the washer performs well, I'll never buy another LG appliance due to them not having a location in the US that can supply repair parts."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No

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Review 11 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Fantastic Performance To Date 06/24/2009
By Bill77 from Bethel, Alaska

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

4.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Quiet, works well, excellent selection of settings
What's not so great: It does have longer cycles, but it's energy efficient and clothes come out great

"I bought this with the matching 2016 dryer (see review) which I stacked with the LG stacking kit. Fit and finish is great. It runs very quietly. Clothes are coming out clean and 3 times dryer than in my top loader. The settings cover a huge range. Wish the door could be switched to open on the other side, but that's a minor issue. If the reliability is anything like the performance, can't be beat at anywhere near the pricepoint."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 12 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

4.0 5

Pretty good once it's set up 06/07/2009
By DYIguy from Northern California

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

4.0 5

Features

4.0 5

Performance

4.0 5

What's great about it: Easy to use, cleans well, good value especially for a front loader
What's not so great: a little thin on quality

"This is my first LG anything (except cell phone). It was relatively easy to set up. Pay special attention to the instructions. I have seen some reviews that complain about the shaking and vibration. When I first set it up, it shook like crazy and walked all over the laundry room. We have a tiled floor. I was very bummed over this and was ready to return it, when I noticed I had not removed the "shipping bolts". I removed them, ran a load and adjusted the legs during the spin cycle. Voila! No more shake. I loaded it up with towels and ran it on the Cotton/Towel setting which uses the high speed spin. No shake. Works perfect. I was VERY happy after that! If you bought one of these, be sure to remove those bolts!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 13 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

worthwhile purchase 05/28/2009
By TomSh from Honolulu, HI

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: big size, good price ($630)
What's not so great: long wash cycle, have to leave door open/wipe down after each wash

"first front load washer. was debating between the whirlpool duet sport and the samsung. ended up with the lg since previous washer was whirlpool and there were mixed reviews with the duet sport. also the duet sport is a tad smaller. the samsung also seems to be good choice, and is bigger. however, this was cheaper at the time. have had this washer for 1 month. gets clothes clean. can do big load. am using regular detergent (still have one jug left) just use less (i use about half cup). need to drain water from hose after each wash. cycles are longer than displayed (example: perm press with high spin cycle=55mins, but it actually takes about hr 10mins, since i think the time for adding water and draining water arent included). vibration is minimal, not any worse than my old toploader. i also have the lg dryer and is stacked on top.

also front load washers use small amount of water compared to top load washers. So the lg washer comes with "water plus" option button, and ive used it and feel that its just the right amount of water with "water plus" selected.

something that im concerned with is that there is still water in the dispenser. it is not exactly what i would call a small amount. anyone else has this?"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 14 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Great machine 05/27/2009
By sbcherney from Green Bay, Wi

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Great price and easy for a non-laundry doing man to use.
What's not so great: High speed spin shakes a lot, but medium spin works just as good without the shaking.

"I'm glad my wife talked me into this machine. It is definitely worth the money. We do leave the door open when not in use, we read in reviews it can get a mildewy smell. No issues at all in the three + months we have owned this washer. We like it so much we also bought the matching dryer."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 15 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

1.0 5

LG won't honor warranty on this machine-VIBRATIONS 05/04/2009
By all34green from Central Illinois

Value for Price

1.0 5

Quality

1.0 5

Features

1.0 5

Performance

1.0 5

What's great about it: Simply NOTHING
What's not so great: Vibrates the entire house and LG insists it is the flooring even though we have had this in two different homes.

"DO NOT buy this LG washer if you plan to put this on a wood or tile floor. We have had 2 different machines. LG replaced the first machine but the second machine does the same thing! This LG model vibrates so bad that the entire house shakes! After more than 1 year, we are finally trading this "shaker" for a different brand. No thanks to LG! LG is VERY difficult to deal with and at times down right rude. I have NEVER spent so much time, energy and money trying to take care of an appliance under warranty! NO one in our local vicinity even works on LG equipment except for one dealer who is the RUDEST serviceman I have ever met! LG must be having a lot of problems with this model since an independent company is making rubber cups to fix the vibration problem at a cost to the customer of around $20.00. Guess what? They DON"T fix the vibration!!!!! Since LG INSISTS that it is not the appliance but is the floor of the house (even though it has been in two different houses with the same issues) I will NEVER purchase anything LG makes again."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No

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Review 16 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Simply the best 04/22/2009
By amanda1 from Tomah, WI

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Got it on sale so price was right, very very quiet, laundry very clean
What's not so great: have to leave the door open or will smell

"This washer is excellent. I haven't had any problems using it, It is super easy to use and so quiet. This replaced my maytag top loader which died after only 5 years and gave me nothing but problems from the start. LG seems to be an excellent value and I will probably stick with LG from now on. Now several of my family members are contemplating getting one too. Excellent buy."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 17 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Awesome machine 04/15/2009
By ExPresident from Indiana, USA

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing

"Purchased this to replace my old top loader. The machine works great, has lots of extra room for the bigger loads and is quiet. Obviously I recommend anyone buy the extra warranties for these machines as I don't think any are expected to go long without breaking or having issues with the digital menus but so far this is working very well.

We do a lot of laundry and it cut the loads from 5 or 6 down to 2, and saves us on a of time. Definately a good purchase."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 18 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

One of the best!! 04/06/2009
By JJR60616 from Chicago, IL

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

5.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Easy to use, quiet and great quality. Works like a fine watch.
What's not so great: Nothing to complain about yet!

"OK, now I'm a guy so I don't usually get excited about appliances unless it's a 50inch Plasma TV or something. But I got to say I really, really like this washer.

It's nice looking, quiet, easy to learn, I didn't even read the manual. But I did look at the reviews and I did take some of the lessons I read here to heart.

I'm using this on a back porch that was upgraded to a reading room, which I've converted to a laundry room. But it's a fairly flimsy floor as far as floors go and I was worried about the vibration/crawl issue I've read about. Plus it was more than a mild incline from the wall out to the center of the floor.

So what i did was get a 3/4 inch thick sheet of plywood and used long deck screws to anchor it close to the wall in back. Then used wood shims to level it. I drilled holes through the plywood to the shims so they wouldn't move with the vibration and put deck screws though those too. Then I covered the platform in black rubber mat.

Put the washer on that and made sure I had the legs over the spots where the shims were...works like a charm. Ran it on High spin speed and then Super high Speed and although you sense the vibration in the floor it didn't move at all.

I was prepared to take 50 lb picture wire and anchor each foot to an eye bolt at each corner, and I may still do that, but it's probably not necessary.

Clothes come out slightly damp and the dryer that matches this is great too!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 19 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

You will love it 04/03/2009
By desertcamel from Oklahoma

Value for Price

5.0 5

Quality

5.0 5

Features

4.0 5

Performance

5.0 5

What's great about it: Easy to use, great cleaning, great capacity.
What's not so great: Built in heater would be nice, vibration could be an issue.

"If you haven't made the jump to high efficiency laundry, this would be a great unit to consider. As long as you don't need a steam feature or a sanitary cycle, I believe this unit to be the best value out there.

My experience thus far has been very positive. My queen size comforter fits easily and cleans beautifully. Also, my dogs bed fits great and cleans up very well on the hand wash cycle. Drying time is also cut down because the unit has a high spin speed.

Just remember to carefully level the unit when it is being installed. LGs have a tendency to shake if they are perfectly balanced. I purchased some anti-vibration pads to put under the feet just in case.

Overall if you want a quality washer with a great factory warranty (10 years on direct drive motor) then I highly recommend this unit."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 20 for LG 3.6 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Washer - White

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Outstanding machine; Excellent value 03/19/2009
By HinTX from TX

What's great about it: Easy to use; Efficient; Quiet; Affordable
What's not so great: Requires care to prevent mold/mildew

"We purchased this machine based on the overall reviews here and on other sites as well as the high ratings on some consumer reporting sites. Also, it was the most affordable machine in our price range. We knew we wanted a front-loader: I used to live in Europe and I missed the workhorse of a Bosch machine I had there. I was already aware that front-loaders are more prone to mildew, but with regular cleaning and good air circulation, I don't think this will be a problem for us. The benefits of a front-loader far outweigh the effort required to prevent mildew. This model uses very little water and gets everything clean with very little wear to the fabric. (I should say though that we don't ever have heavily soiled laundry, so our needs are moderate.) Very pleasant electronic beep, extremely quiet operation. We have our unit on a tile floor and have had absolutely no noise/vibration problems, even when using the highest spin cycles.

All in all, a fantastic machine at a great price that works very well for those with normal/light laundry needs."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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