LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer Reviews
Review score: 9 / 10 – Updated April, 2024
Latest Price: £579.99
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Overall Customer Rating
9 average based on 1 reviews.
How customers rate LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer
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LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer features
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LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer
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Type
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Freestanding washer dryer |
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Colour
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White |
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Manufacturer’s guarantee
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2 years |
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Energy rating
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A |
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Drying type
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Condenser |
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Energy consumption per cycle with dryer
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5.33 kWh |
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Energy consumption per cycle without dryer
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1.04 kWh |
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Wash performance
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A |
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Water remaining after spin
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44% |
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Maximum spin speed
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1400 rpm |
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Spin performance
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A |
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Washing capacity
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8 kg |
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Drying capacity
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5 kg |
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Water consumption with dryer
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110 litres |
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Water consumption without dryer
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52 litres |
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Annual consumption with dryer
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– 1088 kWh |
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Annual consumption without dryer
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– 208 kWh |
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Noise level (wash)
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55 dB(A) |
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Noise level (spin)
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75 dB(A) |
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Noise level (dry)
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57 dB(A) |
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Variable temperature
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Yes |
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Number of programs
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10 |
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Programs
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– Baby care |
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Functions
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– Delay end |
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60° wash time
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312 minutes for 8 kg |
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40° wash time
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254 minutes for 4 kg |
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Quick wash time
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30 minutes for 2 kg |
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Wash and dry cycle time
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697 minutes for 5 kg |
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Number of minutes on timer
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120 minutes |
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Number of drying temperatures
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2 |
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Number of programs
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3 |
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Sensor control
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Yes, with 2 drying levels |
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Special cycles
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– Low temp. |
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Drying time for cotton cycle
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212 minutes |
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Variable spin
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Yes |
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Spin stability
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Yes |
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Loading
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Front loading |
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Other features
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Load detection |
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Display
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LED screen |
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Program selector
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Touchscreen & dials |
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Delay timer
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Yes, 19 hours |
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Time remaining indicator
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Yes |
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Installation
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Please note this product should be installed by a qualified engineer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts. |
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Box contents
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– LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer |
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Dimensions
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– 850 x 600 x 550 mm (H x W x D) |
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Recess dimensions
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855 x 640 x 600 mm (H x W x D) |
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Boxed dimensions
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885 x 630 x 650 mm (H x W x D) |
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Weight
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66 kg |
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Boxed weight
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70 kg |
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Stacking option
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Yes |
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Price
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£579.99 |
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Number of Reviews
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1 |
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Review Score
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9 / 10 Average score in category: 8.1 / 10 |
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Quality
As with any electrical items, it’s particularly important to study the quality of a product before you buy it. This is especially important for Washer dryers. But when we’re buying online, what can be done to get an idea of a product’s quality?
Our first area to study is normally the features. We’ve given a full list of features for LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer above. This should give you a good idea of how good the product is in terms of features and functionality.
You’re also going to want to know how durable the product is, so here we’d advise taking a look at the materials that the Washer dryers are made from.
There is also a lot of benefit in checking out the brand of the Washer dryers. Some brands are known for manufacturing much better quality products. As I’m sure you’re aware, brands like LG are really well respected for making great Washer dryers.
It’s also important to have a good idea of your expectations in terms of quality too. You may not actually be looking for the best quality product if your main goal is to get cheap Washer dryers. So spend some time considering what’s important to you and think about the areas that you’d be happy to compromise or not.
Comparing Prices
That leads us nicely into price, where we’re going to spend some time looking at the price of LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer and seeing how that compares to other Washer dryers and also looking at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products from LG.
It’s really good at this stage to spend some time just getting an idea of the sort of price you can expect to pay for your Washer dryers. When you’re spent a bit of time looking at the prices, consider setting yourself a budget.
Setting yourself a budget will really help you to narrow down your search. It can also help you to avoid the slippery slope of buying a really expensive product that perhaps had advanced specifications that you didn’t need or couldn’t actually afford.
The price that we found LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer cheapest in our most recent search was at Currys and cost just £579.99.
Customers are obviously impressed with the value of LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer as they’ve rated it in terms of value for money at: 9 out of 10.
How much do Washer dryers cost on average?
We searched for all of the Washer dryers that we could find at Currys. In total we found 47 different products available.
The average price of Washer dryers was £585.80, which makes LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer below average in terms of price.
We also thought it would be useful for you to know how much the price of Washer dryers can vary. Of the 47 products we found, the lowest cost that we found was £299.99 and the highest price we saw was £1049.00.
In the Washer dryers category, 21 products cost more than LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer and 24 cost less.
How much are LG Washer dryers?
Next up we thought it would be useful to narrow down our search a bit more and only look at Washer dryers made by LG. We managed to find 6 options at Currys.
The average price of these 6 products was £679.99. With the cheapest coming in at £549.99 and most expensive currently showing as £849.99. Based on this price analysis it shows that LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer is below average against other LG Washer dryers.
LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer Reviews
Reviews are without question your best piece of information when researching a product to buy online. We love customer reviews especially, as they’re not incentivised and just written by genuine customers.
We also love customer reviews because many of them will be from customers who have been using the product for some time. We found 1 reviews for . So we’d strongly recommend you head over there and take the time to read plenty of the reviews to get a real feel for whether LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer is just what you’re after.
LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer has a customer review score of 9 and our review score is 9.0 out of 10. The average review score in the Washer dryers category is 8.1 with an average of 221 reviews for each product. The average customer review score for products from LG is 9.0 based on an average of 192 reviews per product. So you’re definitely going to be in safe hands if you do choose to buy LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer
The other useful source of reviews is expert reviews. Whilst these won’t give you as much user feedback as the customer reviews, it does mean that you’re getting some expert opinions on the Washer dryers. Companies like TechRadar are really well known for providing great reviews.
It’s also worth exploring other product options and reading their reviews. Just some of the products that we liked are LG AI DD V6 FWV685WSE WiFi-enabled 8 kg Washer Dryer reviews, LOGIK L10W6D20 10 kg Washer Dryer reviews or LOGIK L8W5D20 8 kg Washer Dryer reviews. Or something a little different could be a product like MWD7512P 7 kg Washer Dryer reviews or even MWD7512LS 7 kg Washer Dryer reviews.
Buying LG branded products
Brand, as mentioned earlier, is another really important factor to consider for buying Washer dryers.
It looks like you’ve already got some idea of the sort of product you’re inserted in, as you’ve landed on this LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer review. However, if you do want to consider other brands just make sure you spend some time reading lots of reviews. If you decide to stick to LG then you’ll not be disappointed, judging by the customer reviews.
YouTube Video of LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer
Another fantastic source of information and great for reviews is video content. Below we’ve run a search for LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer on YouTube if you wanted to check out some of the video reviews that may have been created by customers or expert reviewers.
Summary
Based on the amazing reviews shown at the top of this review, we’re really impressed with LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as one of the top options if you’re looking to buy Washer dryers. This is only highlighted by the great customer reviews and our review score of 9.0/10 overall.
All that’s left now is for you to head over to Currys to check out the 1 customer reviews. Simply hit the green button at the bottom of your screen to start.
Further product details
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- Product ID 1: 27143982119
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- Product ID 2: 10211935
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- Brand: LG
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- Model number: FWMT85WE
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- EAN: 8806098765072
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- Description: Go greener LG’s DirectDrive technology helps you to save energy and be kinder to the planet. It delivers the same great washing results while also cutting energy use. Quiet, reliable performanceKeep your clothes in pristine condition with the LG Direct Drive FWMT85WE 8 kg Washer Dryer.Thanks to LG’s 6 motion Direct Drive technology, you can enjoy a reliable and quiet performance with every wash. It moves the drum in multiple directions to suit different wash programs, ensuring a superior clean without any damage.Save timeIf you’re in a hurry, select the Quick 30 cycle for fresh, clean clothes in half an hour.Spilt something down your favourite shirt? Your outfit will be ready to wear in no time, as the LG FWMT85WE can complete a wash and dry cycle for a 2 kg load in just 208 minutes.Large capacityThe large 8 kg washing capacity can clean 40 shirts in one cycle, ideal for big families. And with an A rating for energy efficiency, you can also save money on your utility bills.
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