I bought the LG  machine about a month ago. The reason for purchasing a new washing machine was that our previous similar LG washing machine that was in good working shape had a health hazard mold problems. We had maintained our washing machine per LG's recommendations, using the correct front load soap, using the cleaning cycle once a month, etc. Other brands have vented washers that eliminate the mold problem. Unfortunately for us, we were stuck purchasing another LG washing machine due to dimensions When remodeling our Laundry Room, we were under the false illusion that most washer/dryers are the same size.  Well, got that wrong so we are stuck with LG , until we do some minor remodel work......Recommend and frontload machine that is vented. Maybe LG will join  the ventible washing machines some day.