Is there a recall on my LG washer?

LG Announces Recall of Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury. Hazard: An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury to consumers and property damage to the surrounding area. No injuries have been reported.

What is the lifespan of an LG washer and dryer?

between 10 and 15 years
The average life expectancy for washers and dryers is between 10 and 15 years. Front loaders are very efficient.

How do I check if my washing machine has been recalled?

Alternatively, customers can call Whirlpool’s freephone hotline 0800 316 1442 where an adviser can assist with checking their model and providing further information. Customers will need both the model number and the serial number of the appliance to check if their machine is affected.

What model washing machines are being recalled?

The company has added the Hotpoint and Indesit models to a product recall it started in January, saying there is an issue with the heating element of machines in warmer washes. Since launching the recall at the beginning of the year, Whirlpool said 210,000 people had registered their appliances.

What’s wrong with LG washing machine?

Common issues with LG front-loading washers include excessive noise while operating the unit, shaking, appearance of mold, bad odors and regular maintenance procedures that can be both time-consuming and inconvenient.

Are LG washers hard to repair?

LG front-loaders are less repair-prone than Frigidaire and GE but then the LG repair service left something to be desired. Of course, the most important thing to consider is performance. So if you buy an LG washer and it breaks, consider calling your local repair shop first.

How often should you replace your washer and dryer?

Washer and Dryer It’s time-consuming and inconvenient, and it’s a good idea to replace your washer or dryer before it stops working. According to Angie’s List, both appliances have an average lifespan of eight to 12 years. You can extend the life of your dryer by regularly cleaning your lint trap.

Which washing machines catch fire?

Up to 519,000 appliances sold under its Hotpoint and Indesit brands between October 2014 and February 2018 were a fire risk because they could be affected by a door lock flaw that could lead to overheating, the US company admitted in December last year.

Which washing machines have caught fire?

17 December, 2019: Whirlpool announces recall of 519,000 Hotpoint and Indesit fire-risk washing machines in the UK – Four years on from announcing that millions of its tumble dryers posed a fire risk, Whirlpool reveals a fire problem with more than 500,000 Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines.

How old is my appliance by model number?

To determine the age of your appliance, use your serial number (not the model number) to identify the date of manufacture. Our serial numbers begin with two letters followed by six numbers. The two letters at the beginning of the serial number tell you the month and year it was made.

Which Indesit models are affected?

Which Indesit machines have been recalled?

• XWA 81252X K UK Indesit.
• XWA 81252X W UK Indesit.
• XWD 71452X K UK Indesit.

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