LG Sidekick Mini-Washer Review

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

Комментарии • 128

  • @rangersmith4652
    @rangersmith4652 5 лет назад +11

    Dryers with dryness sensors never seem to get clothes really dry. I almost always use time dry or run an auto cycle and add time. Good review, even four years later.

  • @MelissaLona
    @MelissaLona 4 года назад +2

    I just bought this set. My dryer was good and dried the clothes well. The only item that had some part of it damp was my King size comforter. But that should be expected. I just took it out, fluffed it up and put it back in. What I like about the dryer is that it will adjust the drying time. So I'll put a load in the dryer for 50 minutes, it'll adjust after a few minutes to let say 30 minutes or 25 minutes. Instead of drying for 50 minutes, it'll dry for 30 minutes but when it stops, the clothes are completely dry. So that's nice. It's pretty much saying, it doesn't require that much time and the machine will adjust for you. The machine recognize how much it need to dry the load. It saves time and energy. As for the sliding door at the top, I personally like that it's plastic and not real stainless steel like the rest of the machine. It's a piece that will require a lot of handling sort of speak. You're constantly pushing it back n forth to open and close it. After a while, it may be susceptible to break. If it does, it will be much cheaper to replace than if it was a real stainless steel slide back. Secondly, it's light in weight. I wouldn't want a heavy metal piece to have to constantly push back all the time. So I prefer it to be plastic. I really like my set. I got it for a steal. I bought it open box, didn't even spend $2000 on the whole thing. It works great . Definitely worth it.

  • @backtoasimplelife
    @backtoasimplelife 8 лет назад +2

    I am coming to an LG Steam washer FL (not exactly like this one) from doing laundry with a Kenmore 90 series to wash, and a Hoover twin tub to rinse and spin. The Kenmore cleans very well, but doesn't spin out at high speed, plus it uses a ton of water. The Hoover allowed me to reuse rinse water to pre-rinse, then a fresh water rinse in the spin can with a high extraction speed. We are on a well and septic, plus a whole house water softener, so I was trying to get clean laundry with a minimum of water. Though it's been a hassle to manage this system, I don't want to waste water. Those with old-style top loaders know what I am talking about. I am tired of wasting so much water and need a better solution. We just picked up an LG steam wash FL with the Sidekick pedestal. Can't wait to use them on laundry day. I love the onboard water heater, the delay start -which will allow me to have TWO loads of laundry ready to hang up when I awake, the ability to add water with the push of a button, the small detergent usage, and all the customizing I can do for each load.But does it clean well enough? We shall see. I still have my Kenmore 90 series on hand just in case. I have dirtier laundry than some do with my mechanic husband's work clothes, and filthy dog towels. It would be great to see a list of what all people have been able to fit into the Sidekick! I am hoping I can at least wash our bedding with one bed sheet and two pillow cases at once.

  • @cadonbarton2119
    @cadonbarton2119 7 лет назад +1

    Well, with you doing the Very Dry setting, it depends on the load size like is their is too little it will dry slower, If you have too much it will dry most cloths, but not all. I fill up my dryer 1/2 to 3/4 the way full just so the cloths can still move around and have the opportunity to dry.

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  7 лет назад +1

      You're right, drying speed is load size dependent. However, I'm not sure why a smaller load would dry slower than a large load - it's less water mass to remove.

  • @TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY
    @TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY 8 лет назад +2

    14:06 that isnt a moisture sensor its a steam nozzle that regularly sprays the load with steam on steam cycle

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      You're right - my old dryer had a moisture sensor in the same location. After running a few steam cycles, I realized that was a steam nozzle, but I forgot to add a correction.

  • @lisafarneman
    @lisafarneman 8 лет назад +6

    I like that I can see you in the dryer turn knob when you're explaining. And nice wife conning

  • @backtoasimplelife
    @backtoasimplelife 8 лет назад

    Also, we got our LG 726520 and the Sidekick at Lowe's. Both were in the "scratch and dent" discount appliances. Since we bought both, they gave us a steal of a deal: $400 for the FL and $100 for the Sidekick. However, we were missing screws and the measuring cup for the Sidekick. We have all kinds of screws on hand, and the detergent cup for the Sidekick is not a necessity.

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      +CmaxEnergi Wow, that's a serious deal!

    • @backtoasimplelife
      @backtoasimplelife 8 лет назад

      Yes, from now on when I want an appliance, I am keeping my eye on Lowe's scratch and dent stuff instead of buying new.

  • @marybethmathews5411
    @marybethmathews5411 6 лет назад +2

    I don't hear the high-pitch whine at all on my LG. Love the sidekick!

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  6 лет назад

      After two years, I don't hear it anymore either. I guess my high frequency hearing loss kicked in when I hit my 30s.

    • @screamtoasigh9984
      @screamtoasigh9984 4 года назад

      I wish he didn't talk through explaining it, you can't tell if you could hear it over the talking.

  • @saremo83
    @saremo83 5 лет назад +1

    We just got one and my husband noticed the high pitch tone. I can’t though!

  • @iloveyoumorethangumbo
    @iloveyoumorethangumbo 2 года назад

    Did you (can you) do a video how to switch the doors??? I have the 29” models - I don’t think my doors can switch. But, if they can, I NEED TGEM SWITCHED 🤪

  • @Liefpj
    @Liefpj 6 лет назад

    My 10 year old nephew also has this problem when I fire up the backup 2003 tube tv. You'll outgrow the noise around 17... earlier if you attend concerts:) How many litres does the side kick use compared to the main washer?

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  6 лет назад

      I was in my late 20s when I made the video, but now that I'm in my 30s I can't hear it anymore. I'm not sure on water usage, sorry.

  • @CreativityUnleashed
    @CreativityUnleashed 2 года назад

    I am building a small house and I am working in the Dominican Republic here they have Limited models of small washers washers they had a sidekick washer do you think that would work as a primary washing machine in a tiny house i'm trying to find something that will fit in a small space ? thank

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  2 года назад

      According to LG, this won't work by itself as a standalone washer - it has to have a full size front loader stacked on top to operate. I suspect it's because this little washer is too light on its own, and an unbalanced load could cause it to walk across the room. The Sidekick washer has a switch on top that must be depressed by a heavy weight for it to operate properly. So when you stack a full size washer on top, the switch is pushed down, and the washer will work. You could probably rig something up to fit over that switch and have enough weight to keep the washer in place. That way you could run it without a washer on top.

  • @seatime674
    @seatime674 2 года назад

    It's funny now in '22 the washer is 5.8cu and the dryer is 9.0cu on the LG Signature

  • @jossie_love2912
    @jossie_love2912 8 лет назад +1

    I just order this washer and dryer but now I'm thinking about canceling my order .😕

  • @RightAngleProductions
    @RightAngleProductions 8 лет назад +1

    For curiosity reasons, if you have a GoPro, put it in there for the cycle, and upload it!

  • @Good1vibes
    @Good1vibes 4 года назад

    How is the LG washer/dryer holding up especially the sidekick pedestal washer? Planning to buy the whole set soon.

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  4 года назад +2

      Still working great, even survived a cross-country move recently. I did have to replace the cold water inlet valve assembly for the main washer, but it was a $20 part and was fairly easy if you're somewhat mechanically inclined.

    • @Good1vibes
      @Good1vibes 4 года назад

      Doresoom Tool Reviews That’s good to hear..thanks!

  • @blackice7408
    @blackice7408 8 лет назад +3

    I hear you man literally. I have the same hearing as you. I watch a few LG laundry videos from the top load waveforce to the front load twin laundry pair and I hear that same noise that comes from the motor. I'm guessing that the noise comes from the power transferring from the stator to the roter. anyways great video

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      +V Scott I think the noise is coming from the variable frequency drive controller's carrier frequency. More reading on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable-frequency_drive

    • @samayansaroja3165
      @samayansaroja3165 5 лет назад

      Husband

  • @ThatWasherNerd
    @ThatWasherNerd 8 лет назад +1

    PLEASE DO A VIDEO OF THE MACHINE RUNNING ON THE NORMAL CYCLE.

  • @Yimemia
    @Yimemia 4 года назад

    have you had any issues with the washer and dryer since 2016 when you uploaded this video? any issues with the front panel/buttons, sensors, inside light, etc?

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  4 года назад +1

      Still working great, even survived a cross-country move recently. I did have to replace the cold water inlet valve assembly for the main washer, but it was a $20 part and was fairly easy if you're somewhat mechanically inclined. The symptom was the washer was continually filling with water without draining fast enough. If you didn't want to do it yourself and had to hire a service technician, I'd bet it would be $100-200 to repair bill though.

    • @millymils
      @millymils 2 года назад

      @@DoresoomReviews any updates on this machine? Do u love it?

  • @mrchrisknight315
    @mrchrisknight315 3 года назад

    Can you use the side kick by itself without a washer or dryer attached to it?

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  3 года назад

      I don't see why not, but I haven't tried.

    • @mrslavanderblu
      @mrslavanderblu Год назад +1

      Yes, you can. We got it just for that purpose. We don’t always have large loads of laundry, and wanted something small to use.

    • @mrchrisknight315
      @mrchrisknight315 Год назад

      @@mrslavanderblu nice, thanks for the reply. I will look at these again. We ended up getting a all in one washer dryer that uses only 120 volts. But have to keep it in our electrical building. Not enough space in our tiny home. I think this unit would fit under our mini fridge perfectly. Just do a load of laundry before going to bed and hang up the cloths to dry in the bathroom. Our loads usually consists of 3 days of clothing for 2 people and we re-wear our jeans unless they get really dirty.

  • @backtoasimplelife
    @backtoasimplelife 7 лет назад

    Does your Sidekick fill with warm water when the Warm is selected? Mine only fills with cold!

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  7 лет назад

      I hadn't actually opened it in the middle of a cycle and checked. Did you double check which hoses are connected where?

    • @backtoasimplelife
      @backtoasimplelife 7 лет назад

      Doresoom Reviews My husband says the hoses are on correctly. Could you please check the water next time you do a load?

  • @TheLemps2012
    @TheLemps2012 6 лет назад

    LG lists the depth at 32 13/16 - is that not the real world dimension?

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  6 лет назад

      I think I was accounting for the distance required for the 4" dryer vent as well. You could probably shove the washer back a little farther, but then it wouldn't be lined up with the dryer.

  • @user-ih2jr7ql7q
    @user-ih2jr7ql7q 8 лет назад +1

    change the dry temp to high
    that will make it dryer

    • @user-ih2jr7ql7q
      @user-ih2jr7ql7q 8 лет назад

      +S8 i mean very dry and high temperature u have it set @medium temperature

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      +S8 I always run it on very dry, and the temperature setting usually depends how much the fabric can handle. The dryer still has performance issues, even when I run it on high temp. I'm fairly confident the moisture sensor is calibrated wrong, since I've restarted a damp load before and had the dryer shut off and tell me it was done within 10 minutes - when the clothes were still very damp.

    • @user-ih2jr7ql7q
      @user-ih2jr7ql7q 8 лет назад

      i have an LG dryer and we put in on high temp but the comforter would come dry
      so LG dryers do have problems

    • @user-ih2jr7ql7q
      @user-ih2jr7ql7q 8 лет назад

      or it could be lint

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      +S8 It's not lint, I just cleaned the duct out prior to installing, and I clean the lint trap between every load.

  • @normacarranza2948
    @normacarranza2948 8 лет назад

    Hey can u tell me what is the app u are using ?

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      It's the official LG released Smart Laundry app. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lg.apps.lglaundry.eu&hl=en

  • @z31rider24
    @z31rider24 6 лет назад +1

    Next will be the side kick dryer.

  • @erkme73
    @erkme73 8 лет назад

    Has the app become any more stable since your review?

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      Haha, not up until a few months ago. I wouldn't know after that, since I uninstalled it because there was no way to turn off notifications. Somehow it was overriding the Android setting that was supposed to disable notifications. So if I started a load right before I went to bed, it would buzz and light up the screen, and keep it lit the rest of the night.

    • @erkme73
      @erkme73 8 лет назад

      Interesting. I'm in the market for a new set, and the most appealing thing to me about these is the push notification. I cannot tell you how many times I've let clothes or blankets sour because I didn't hear the end-of-cycle alert and forgot about them until the next day. It looks like the app was updated on 6/8/16, so they apparently are working on it. The more recent reviews aren't quite as harsh, so perhaps they're getting their act in order... Time for a ride to best buy or HHGregg to see these things in person.

    • @erkme73
      @erkme73 8 лет назад

      Well, I pulled the trigger. Same washer, with the sidekick, extra pedestal for the dryer, and the 9cft gas dryer - as a packaged deal on Amazon - free shipping, no tax - $3299... Sure beats spending an evening at the local stores with kids in tow...

  • @daniels7862
    @daniels7862 8 лет назад +2

    I like the idea of the sidekick, but the price is heart stopping. 700 dollars is almost the price of a whole washer.

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад +2

      Yeah, it's a little steep. Also consider that it's replacing a $300 pedestal though. So if you were going to get the pedestal anyway, it's only an additional $350-400 for having a washer instead of a storage drawer.

    • @TableTopBiker
      @TableTopBiker 7 лет назад

      Doresoom Reviews I know a sears scratch and dent store that sell the pedastool for $25. nothing wrong with them, they just didn't sell in the normal store.

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  7 лет назад

      Wow, you can't even make a DIY pedestal for that cheap.

    • @TableTopBiker
      @TableTopBiker 7 лет назад

      Doresoom Reviews it's a sears in houston tx.

    • @TableTopBiker
      @TableTopBiker 7 лет назад

      Doresoom Reviews and to be specific I'm talking about the storage piece

  • @arcticqueen3144
    @arcticqueen3144 7 лет назад

    Put go pro in the small part of washer

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  7 лет назад

      That seems like overkill just to wash a GoPro. :)

  • @barbaranelson5177
    @barbaranelson5177 7 лет назад +1

    This is my second set of LG washer and Dryer and I have no problems with the quality

  • @driversteve9345
    @driversteve9345 4 года назад +1

    I'm 43 and I can hear 15.4khz without any problems! Just RUclips 15.4khz and see if you can hear that yourself if you wonder if you can! I think MOST people can hear that unless they have hearing problems.

  • @danifere
    @danifere 8 лет назад

    Honest review, I like it. Yes the machines are not the best quality. Strong is there marketing. Today you can find better machines with better quality. I have LG to.

    • @backtoasimplelife
      @backtoasimplelife 7 лет назад

      Daniele ferrero What is it about the quality of the machine? I just got a similar LG and all seems to be of good quality so far.

  • @JaiMConversationalist
    @JaiMConversationalist 5 лет назад

    just brought the Kenmore model

  • @laquintalin
    @laquintalin 7 лет назад +1

    great review. thank you. it help me make my decision.

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  7 лет назад

      Glad I could help!

    • @theoddjobcentre6686
      @theoddjobcentre6686 3 года назад

      @@DoresoomReviews love washing machines if you watch my channel you will see our UK ones we only have cold water fill only washing machines in the uk and they heat the water themselves same as our dishwashers

  • @seana806
    @seana806 6 лет назад

    Top loaders are the true and authentic automatic washer. I actually get more laundry done with my 30+ year old Maytag, and it only takes 30 minutes time to get a load of laundry done, and the dryer takes about 45 minutes to dry a load of clothes.

  • @CruellaUrsula
    @CruellaUrsula 8 лет назад

    +Aaron McWhirter: Thanks a lot! I'm thinking of putting one my kitchen in the future.

  • @ChristopherX30
    @ChristopherX30 4 года назад

    Great video!

  • @seana806
    @seana806 7 лет назад +1

    Steam dryers are a gimmick. Steam is created anyway when you dry clothes, especially with a gas dryer!

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  7 лет назад

      I don't really care about the steam function unless I left my clothes in the dryer for a while after they're done drying, and they get wrinkled. Then it's a really nice feature and saves me a trip to the nearest faucet add some water back in and re-tumble.

    • @seana806
      @seana806 7 лет назад

      My 1980's Maytag DG810 gas dryer has a optional 40 minute extended tumble (cool down) and it works pretty well.

    • @Liefpj
      @Liefpj 6 лет назад

      Just like 3D for tv's....store up-sold me $200. But threw in delivery.

    • @user-fn4co4cw1q
      @user-fn4co4cw1q 4 года назад

      Steam is for putting a rack in and doing things like hats ot shoes you domt want slammed around.

  • @barbaranelson5177
    @barbaranelson5177 7 лет назад

    Appliances connections has them way cheaper I only paid about 2300.00

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  7 лет назад

      Hmm... I checked and only see the washer, dryer, sidekick, and pedestal listed there individually. Their current total is $3650 without tax or delivery. Did you make the purchase recently, and did you check to make sure the model numbers were the same?

    • @barbaranelson5177
      @barbaranelson5177 7 лет назад

      It has been three weeks and no tax and free delivery they look the same I did not go look at the model number but all the features are the same too I love them 😍

  • @sarahbreen7608
    @sarahbreen7608 3 года назад

    I got to give me this LG twin wash system

  • @CruellaUrsula
    @CruellaUrsula 8 лет назад +1

    That sucks! You can't watch the sidekick work? You should be able to watch it work during the wash and rinses and pushed in for the spin cycles. Dude you've got super hearing! I couldn't hear anything. Lol!

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      +CruellaUrsula Yeah, it's kind of puzzling why they gave the Sidekick a transparent lid when it has to be tucked away while it's running for stability purposes.
      Most people probably won't be able to hear it - the whine is much less pronounced in the video rather than in person, but it's still there. I'll probably lose the ability to hear such high frequencies over the next 5-10 years anyway (I'm 30 now).

    • @IAmNotAFunguy
      @IAmNotAFunguy 8 лет назад +1

      +Doresoom Reviews Not long before the washing machine fanatics find a way to disable the tuck away so it will run when slid out.

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      +IAmNotAFunguy HAHAHA! So true - I had no idea how many "Can you video an entire wash cycle and upload it?" requests I would get after posting this.

    • @aaronmcwhirter3279
      @aaronmcwhirter3279 8 лет назад +1

      hit power on the SideKick then within 1 second hit both bottom selection buttons at the same time and it will kick it into demo mode so you can open the SideKick while it is operating.

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      Looks like you were right, instructions on how to turn on the demo mode were just posted in the comments.

  • @interccessorful
    @interccessorful 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks.
    My kid can hear it from the phone. I couldn't.

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  5 лет назад

      I can't hear it anymore either - guess I got too old! 😂

  • @musicnerd72
    @musicnerd72 8 лет назад +14

    Good God.... this is just laundry... why the hell do we need apps, wi-fi, etc. to wash and dry our clothes???? I love my Speed Queens..

    • @catkicked
      @catkicked 8 лет назад +3

      love my speed queen don,t need the extra crap to get my wash done

    • @confidentlocal8600
      @confidentlocal8600 8 лет назад +1

      To accelerate the cycle of planned obsolescence.

    • @YourLocalFireAlarmTech
      @YourLocalFireAlarmTech 7 лет назад

      I know, right? What's with all the all electronic BS? I'll stick to my 22 year old appliances that are ALL mechanical, simple, and do a better job.

    • @reillycat71
      @reillycat71 7 лет назад +1

      Never heard of speed queen. Sounds like something my great grandmother would have owned. LOL

    • @Liefpj
      @Liefpj 6 лет назад

      You could say that about a lot of things(cars, tv's, phones, etc). I have a 1998 fridgaire and just got a huge water bill after a newborn(cloth diapers) and now I am shopping to save water.

  • @ashtoncarlson4631
    @ashtoncarlson4631 8 лет назад

    I could hear that wine IT DROVE ME NUTS

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад

      Yeah, it still bugs me quite a bit, but closing the laundry room door really helps. High frequencies don't penetrate walls/doors as well as low frequencies do.

  • @catkicked
    @catkicked 8 лет назад +5

    happy with my speed queen no thanks

    • @musicnerd72
      @musicnerd72 8 лет назад

      Thank You!!! same here...... I was just thinking "all that over-engineered bs and electronics to fail" So happy with my Speed Queens for 4 years now

    • @catkicked
      @catkicked 8 лет назад

      happy with mine almost 1 year yeeees!!

    • @musicnerd72
      @musicnerd72 8 лет назад

      You should enjoy many more!

    • @catkicked
      @catkicked 8 лет назад

      I hope to like speedqueen

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  8 лет назад +6

      Q: How can you tell if someone owns a Speed Queen?
      A: Don't worry, they'll tell you.

  • @jonasidas
    @jonasidas 4 года назад

    bruh, adjust your dryer temp and you're golden. LOL

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  4 года назад

      It's not a function of heat. The sensor in the dryer determines if the clothes are dry and stops the cycle early. Plus, some clothes require to be dried on low heat.

  • @donronebonite6283
    @donronebonite6283 2 года назад

    not a side kick its a down kick washing machine😁😁😁😁😁

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  2 года назад

      You are technically correct. I'll let LG know they dropped the ball on naming this one! :)

  • @oooooo3231
    @oooooo3231 3 года назад

    omg that was stupid. why the hell would you even mention the high pitch sound? its a washer its going to make noise and if the most of us who cant hear it wouldnt matter anyways. you go on it for a while. what a tangent. thumb down

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  3 года назад

      LOL, no one forced you to watch this free review.

  • @derrickwillie4449
    @derrickwillie4449 7 лет назад

    Wow. One of the worst reviews I've ever seen. I hope the manufacturer did not give you that for free.

    • @DoresoomReviews
      @DoresoomReviews  7 лет назад +1

      So do you have any useful feedback on what you wanted to see?

  • @쭈쏘-j6w
    @쭈쏘-j6w 8 лет назад

    ,.