The very first washing machine with steam function was released in 2005 by the company LG.
Similar models with this new feature began to appear on the Russian market much later.
The newest at that time technology Trüe Steam was also borrowed by other manufacturers, who liked to introduce new technologies in the development of their devices.
Let's dwell in more detail on the analysis of this technology, as well as consider in what particular models LG has this function.
How the steam function works
During the washing itself, steam is supplied to the drum through a rubber tube which is fixed above the loading hatch. Steam enters this tube from the steam generator which is located in the back corner of the machine, just to the left of the solenoid valves, through one of which the water enters. Steam comes in both during a normal wash and during a separate "Freshening" function, where the water supply to the tank is not needed.
The steam that enters the drum... contributes to the complete dissolving... complete dissolving of the powder. When washing with the supplied steam, the drum will be at a constant temperature of about 55 degrees Celsius, no matter what temperature mode you choose.
LG washing machines with steam function
There have been many reviews about the steam function from customers who have already had the opportunity to use this device.
Advantages of steam processing
You can highlight a number of advantages of washing with steam treatment:
Under the influence of steam, the dirt is broken down faster and better, and due to the fact that the small drops of water penetrate even deeper into the fabric, the efficiency of the final result is 21% higher.- Steam generation uses much less energy than the task at hand of heating all the water in the tank of a washing machine. This is the result - the amount of energy used is much lower.
- Steam treatment is similar to dry and less harmful boiling, which allows you to wash delicate fabrics. In addition, because of the steam, unlike hot water, there will be no fading of fabrics.
- Steam treatment can easily replace soaking the laundry, and the laundry will wash much better afterwards.
- Thanks to the steam function of the washing machine, you can disinfect new items, toys, and other things without washing them.
Disadvantages of steam treatment
But this is not without flaws either. People who decided to buy a LG washing machine with steam function, noted several shortcomings, or, as they thought, the company's blunders:
- Not all wash modes can select steam treatment.
- Some naively believed that the steam function could replace ironing, but no manufacturer promises this. The steam treatment will only make further ironing easier for you.
- Even things that have been steamed without washing need to be dried well afterwards, as they become a little damp after steaming.
So, the conclusion is that as a steamer this function is very good. But for additional functions to washing this mode is doubtful for many people. And it should be noted and the fact that the machines with this function are slightly more expensive than standard counterparts with the same set of functions, but without steam.
Review of LG washing machines with steam function
There are quite a lot of steam models of the manufacturer LG. Let's see, which of them are the best, as well as compare their price categories and other features.
LG F14B3PDS7
This model is a narrow washing machine with steam function under electronic control and digital display.- Dimensions 0,6*,46*0,85 m. For such a modest size, the machine can hold up to 8 kilograms of laundry.
- The machine is ergonomically designed in metallic silver.
- When wringing, the machine speeds up to 1400 rpm.
- All classes, including wash, spin and energy consumption classes are top notch.
- In addition to steam, there is a program for stain removal. In total there are 14 programs.
- There is a leakage protection.
- Price $ 57 0$lei.
LG F12U1HBS4
This washing machine with technology Тrue Stеаm and ТurquoWасh is under touch control.- Thanks to the sprinkling function, washing time, water consumption and power consumption have been reduced.
- It is even possible to control the machine via a smartphone.
- Dimensions 0,6 * 0,45 * 0,85 m.
- The drum loading reaches 7 kilograms of laundry.
- There are 14 programs.
- Price from $ 34 0.
LG F12A8HDS.
This washing machine with steam function and with electronic control.- The capacity of the drum is within 7 kilograms.
- Dimensions are miniature - 0,6*0,48*0,85 m.
- There is an intelligent memory of the past washing programs and leakage protection, as well as the ability to cancel the spin.
- Has 14 washing programs, one of which - hypoallergenic washing.
LG F1695RDH
This device is designed with electronic control and a drum volume up to 12 kilograms!- There is a drying mode, in which the loading of laundry is slightly less - up to 8 kilograms.
- The spin can perform up to 1600 rpm.
- There is a function of automatic laundry weighing and determination of water consumption.
- There are 16 washing programs, one of which is a drum self-cleaning.
- There is leakage protection and self-diagnosis.
- The price is $63 0.
I would like to summarize and say that to purchase a washing machine from LG with steam function at a reasonable price is quite possible.
