LG WM3575CV review – CNET
The Good LG’s $1,100 WM3575CV washing machine cleans clothes surprisingly fast — it even has a 15-minute Speed Wash cycle.
The Bad The WM3575CV scored low on stain removal. Its control panel looks cluttered, and its Smart Diagnosis troubleshooting feature doesn’t come with clear instructions.
The Bottom Line The LG WM3575CV will work in a pinch, but I’d look elsewhere for something more well rounded.
For all of the things LG’s $1,100 WM3575CV washing machine gets right, it has one fatal flaw — poor performance. Out of all of the front-loaders we’ve reviewed so far, this model earned the lowest overall stain removal score. Given its subpar cleaning skills, I can’t recommend the LG WM3575CV. Look instead to the Electrolux EFLS617S or the Whirlpool WFW87HEDW.
Taking LG’s WM3575CV washer out for a spin
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Speed demon
Before I got the WM3575CV’s performance results, I was fairly impressed with it. This LG machine dominates when you stack its features against competitors in the same price range.
It comes in an attractive “Graphite Steel” finish (that’s code for gray), has a 4.5-cubic-foot-capacity, 12 cleaning cycles and a related Android and iPhone app for troubleshooting repair needs and other potential issues.
Here’s a closer look at the WM3575CV’s specs versus the Electrolux and the Whirlpool:
Comparing washing machines
| LG WM3575CV | Whirlpool WFW87HEDW | Electrolux EFLS617S |
| $1,100 | $1,199 | $1,099 |
| Graphite Steel, White (for $1,000) | Chrome Shadow, White (for $1,099) | White, Titanium (for $1,199) |
| 4.5 cubic feet | 4.3 cubic feet | 4.4 cubic feet |
| 12 | 10 | 9 |
| 90 kWh/year | 109 kWh/year | 85 kWh/year |
| 27×38.7×29.7 inches | 27×38.7×33.1 inches | 27x38x31.5 inches |
| 1 year, limited | 1 year, limited | 1 year, limited |
| 120V; 60Hz | 120V; 60Hz | 120V; 60Hz |
| Yes, Android and iPhone | No | No |
In addition to having a slightly larger drum capacity, slightly more cleaning cycles and an app, the WM3575CV can also complete a laundry cycle faster than the competition.
With help from its TurboWash setting, this LG model can wash a regular ol’ load of laundry in 30 minutes flat. It also has a 15-minute Speed Wash cycle that I used to wash some of my clothes in a hurry. Here’s a list of all of the WM3575CV’s available cleaning options:
- Cotton/Normal
In other washer news:
- So-so performance cramps this washer’s style
- This giant washer dominates its top-load competition
- Kenmore’s massive washing machine holds more
- How we test: Washing machines
- Bulky/Large
- Perm. Press
- Delicates
- Hand Wash/Wool
- Speed Wash
- Tub Clean
- Heavy Duty
- Bright Whites
- Towels
- Drain+Spin
- Small Load
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