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LG DLEX8000[V]

Price range:

$1,234.99 - $1,499.99

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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By Mad Lawyer

from Nashville, TN

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Poor Reliability for Price

12/26/2012

Pros

Cons

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

Dryer has many bells and whistles to help sell it. But the basics are not there. After owning it less than 3 months, the dryer would not come on. When I called for warranty service, the rep spoke in a heavily-accented dialect difficult to understand. Had to go through a 15-minute drill before rep would even attempt to call a repairman. Repairman did not answer, so she gave me the direct contact number with an area code that was not even in my city (a major metro area with over 500,000 pop.). LG has tried to manufacture an elaborate dryer, but has failed to follow up with contracting with adequate number of repair shops to cover their service needs. Followed up with a service supervisor in AL who was absolutely no help. Pathetic warranty service. LG obviously not ready for the major leagues. After 2 hours since initial call, still waiting (and counting) for return call from service man.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Bobs Maid Service (for my wife only)

from Atlanta, GA

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Absolutely Exceptional Dryer

10/31/2012

Pros

Adjustable Temperature

Dries Precisely

Easy To Use

Energy Efficient

Huge capacity

Incredible Cycle Choices

Quiet

Steam Cycle

Works Quickly

Wrinkle Free

Cons

No Negatives At All

Best Uses

Any Load Small Or Large

Bulky Items

Delicates

Everyday Clothes

King Comforter No Problem

Sheets & Mattress Covers

Towels

Comment:

Pick a cycle and it works perfectly! I have dried everything from a king comforter with sheets and pillow cases to a full load of mixed items including jeans, towels, shirts, socks, underwear and sweaters with very very little or no lint on anything. The Steam Cycle is great for previosly stored wrinkled items. This dryer is very easy to use with always great results. This dryer knows exactly what to do with each cycle with its Drying Sensor for perfect automatic heat selection and time even if you want clothes slightly damp for ironing ie special dress shirts etc. I am stunned by this machines ability to automatically dry anything just by selecting a cycle and forgetting it....even a feature to keep clothes wrinkle free for hours if you can't remove them right away!

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The LG DLEX8000[V] is part of the Clothes dryers test program at Consumer Reports. The LG DLEX8000[V] Clothes dryers features and specs include Porcelain top, Drying rack, Stainless-steel drum, Custom programs, Steam option. In our lab tests, Clothes dryers models like the LG DLEX8000[V] are reviewed on Noise, Overall score, Capacity, Convenience, Drying performance. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the LG DLEX8000[V] based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the LG DLEX8000[V] include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the LG DLEX8000[V].

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