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LG DLEX3470[W]
 
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$947.00 - $1,099.99
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Summary: This LG full-sized dryer offers:
• Moisture sensor
• Electronic controls.
• Steam option.
• Stainless-steel drum
• On/off end of cycle signal.
• Drum light.
• Drying rack.
• Custom programs.
• Duct blockage indicator
• Stackable
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About - LG DLEX3470[W]

The LG DLEX3470[W] is part of the clothes dryer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric dryer models like the DLEX3470[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Drying performance:
This score combines performance on three types of laundry loads of different sizes and fabric mixes: A 12-lb. load, predominantly cotton, representing a family's large weekly load; an 8-lb. load of cotton/polyester blend clothing; and a 3-lb. load of synthetic delicates, women's pajamas, nightgowns, bras and underwear.

Capacity:
Among the models we tested, drum volume varied from about 6 to 8.0 cu. ft.

Convenience:
For this measurement, we judged controls and ergonomics, such as ease of loading and unloading, servicing the lint filter, whether the door could clear a tall basket, and whether the machine has a raised edge to contain spills.
About This Brand

This company is known for its TrueSteam dryers and the designer colors available for its models. Some models have a steam generator intended to eliminate wrinkles. Prices for LG dryers range from $700 to $1,200.

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Features & Specs - LG DLEX3470[W]
info Stainless-steel drum Yes
info Porcelain top No
info Drying rack Yes
info Custom programs Yes
info Steam option Yes
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User Reviews - LG DLEX3470[W]
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(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Love It!!
11/20/2012
Pros
Adjustable Temperature
Easy To Use
Energy Efficient
Large Capacity
Quiet
Works Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
Bulky Items
Delicates
Everyday Clothes
Sheets & Mattress Covers
Towels
Comment:
I purchased the matching set. It is really important to read the instructions! Used the steam option and it worked great. Have had no problems with either machine. Only thing I would change is the cute little tune it plays when the cycle is finished. It is sweet, but not loud enough.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
 
2.0
THANK GOODNESS FOR WARRANTY !!!!!!
11/15/2012
Pros
Adjustable Temperature
Easy To Use
Energy Efficient
Large Capacity
Works Quickly
Cons
Unreliable
Best Uses
Bulky Items
Delicates
Everyday Clothes
Sheets & Mattress Covers
Towels
Comment:
Purchased on 10/24/12 and had to call a repair man 2 weeks later ........consumer reports struck out on this one.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(27 of 31 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Wrinkled Clothes
10/10/2012
Pros
Quiet
Cons
Hard To Adjust
Leaves Clothes Wrinkled
Best Uses
Bulky Items
Towels
Comment:
I have been living with a 20 year old dryer that eventually could only handle very small loads or the clothes would wrinkle. I'd only put a few items in and a wet tea towel and the clothes would be fine.<br /><br />Now I'm living with a brand new dryer that consistently has the same problems, except I paid $1000+ for it, and even a wet tea towel doesn't get the wrinkles out.<br /><br />The clothes come out of the washer in good condition as far as wrinkling is concerned; but the dryer does a number on them. It doesn't matter what cycle, what temperature (when I can adjust it), steam or no steam, time, or to a certain degree load size. The clothes are wrinkled.<br /><br />I've been advised that I should only dry shirts with shirts; pants with pants; etc. I've been advised to only wash and transfer loads that are equivalent to a little less than half the washer drum size (WHAT?); and I'm down to drying four men's dress shirts, for instance, for my no-iron shirts to come out no iron. And even these are marginal.<br /><br />Phone conversations with LG shed little light on the subject. A visit by an LG representative was only an assurance that the dryer was working correctly. (Thanks for that!)<br /><br />I've battled this for two months now and I'm tired of washing and drying clothes becoming my life's work. I'm returning this product (if I still can).
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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