Advantages and disadvantages of the LG direct-drive washing machine

With increasing competition in the market, manufacturers began to add new features to their equipment, improving its characteristics in every way. Korean firm LG (elji, lji, lzh) first created direct drive washing machine. Manufacturers, of course, did not stint on advertising, so now everyone knows that this technique is quieter, and erases at times better. But is it? Consider the advantages and disadvantages of this model.

Merits

• During the work the machine rustles not strongly. If we compare the direct drive with the classical one, then the first one does not have a belt and a pulley, which create noise during washing.
• Excellent balancing. During the work almost there is no vibration. There is not even the possibility that the machine can roll into another room.For the unit to work silently, it is not necessary to buy a special mat under it or coasters.
• The service life of a LG direct drive is longer. As parts shake less, engine wear slows down.
• Wash clothes better than standard machines, as the drum turns faster and performs clearer movements.
• Less energy is consumed during washing, but the difference is not significant.
• Tank for linen a little wider than the typewriter with a classic drive.

Differences between Standard and Direct Drive Models

disadvantages

• High price. Of course, there are many classic machines with the exact same price and even higher. But among them there are cheaper units. The price of LG with direct drive will be higher than these models, at least twice.
• If electronics fails, the repair will be expensive. However, breakdowns in such models are not so often.

The main problems of machines with direct drive

LG direct drive washing machines have, as we already understood, both advantages and disadvantages. Consider the main damage that occur in such units.

• Breaks the pump, stops feeding and water does not flow well. Most of the washing machines fall into disrepair because of the users' fault, since they do not take out the rubbish and coins from their pockets. During washing all this clogs the pumps, contaminates the plums. In this case, you can try to clean the pump yourself or entrust the problem to a specialist who replaces it.
• Breakdown TENA (stands for tubular electric heater). He is responsible for the temperature regime in the machine, and may come into disrepair as a result of poor water quality and economy special antiscale agents, and from power surges.

• Electronics failure. Such a nuisance happens very rarely, but the repair is the most complex and expensive. To identify such a breakdown is easy: the machine does not turn on, begins to produce errors in different modes, stops switching stages during washing. The scheme of prevention is simple: the unit needs to be installed correctly, in what a specialist will help, it is also worth using stabilizers that will help with voltage drops. "Treatment" of such a breakdown can result in half the cost of the machine, so you need to be careful.
• Bearings wear out quickly. They are installed almost without gaps, so the load on them is high.It is easy to diagnose: the machine will begin to make more noise than usual, the drum may stop rotating, the unit will cease to be erased, an error will appear on the display. In case of such a breakdown it is necessary replace old bearings with new ones.
• There is a possibility that engine fails. It is located close to the drum, so if a leak occurs, it will suffer first.

Engine location in the washing machine with direct drive

Prevention of damage

To avoid repair, you need to perform a series of simple actions that will help save the machine from breakage.

• Connect the machine Should a specialist, and not a neighbor in the staircase.
• A separate outlet is required, which will automatically shut off when the voltage drops.
• The machine should be installed on a straight surface, if necessary, under it you need to put an anti-slip mat.
• If possible, you must put special filterwhich will help soften too hard water.
• It is also worth using various means of scaling.
• Before loading things into the drum, check pockets, remove from there all the small debris and accumulated fines.
• Every 15 washes turn on the drum cleaning mode, which many LG machines have.

If you follow these simple rules, the washing machine will serve for a long time and without interruption.