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| We bought our LG WT5101HW Sept 2010. Then, it was advertised as a 5.2cu. ft.(it still is, google it) Ultra Large Capacity washer. Today, I see this same model number being advertised as a 4.5cu. ft. washer. Which is it? Capacity was one of the primary considerations on purchasing this top loader.
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| I think it depends on which method is used to state drum capacity. |
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| That sounds correct, the IEC capacity would be about 5.2 while the DOE capacity would be 4.5cu.ft. LG like ALL companies changed to the DOE rating in April of this year thus the IEC rating of 5.2 changed to 4.5cu.ft DOE. Here is the statement made by AHAM.
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Here is a link that might be useful: AHAM
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- Posted by impliedconsent (My Page) on Wed, Nov 9, 11 at 14:52
| TY George and Nunya - that solves the mystery and now I know why. Thanks, great answers. |
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- Posted by orcasgramma (My Page) on Fri, Nov 11, 11 at 9:42
| Impliedconsent, Are you happy with the washer. Does it wash king size quilts without balance problems? Thank you |
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- Posted by impliedconsent (My Page) on Fri, Nov 11, 11 at 20:08
| Gramma - we are very happy with our washer. I went from the stinky 1999 Neptune to this LG. We do toss in our king-size comforters, but we do that maybe monthly. It will take up the whole drum. All of our other laundry ... such a breeze and no mildew smell. What a relief. |
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- Posted by orcasgramma (My Page) on Fri, Nov 11, 11 at 20:36
| Implied, Thank you! I'm thinking one is in our future. |
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| I have one too, no issues with it doing king size quilts unless they are super thick, then it is too large for the washer. I can easily wash 3 sets of queen size sheets in it plus 12 pillow cases. I use the bedding cycle when i do this. Very happy with the results |
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- Posted by orcasgramma (My Page) on Tue, Nov 15, 11 at 20:36
| Thank you gates 1. Nice to have more confirmation that this is likely to work for us - with our personal quilts and our dog blankets. |
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