Product review (5 stars): Was skeptical after so many marginal reviews but so far so good! An amazing machine!
Like many looking at a unit like this I had a specialized need (Not much space and no venting in a small log cabin). I read reviews and researched for quite a while and it was pretty unanimous that of all the units of this type, the LG was the "Best of Breed". So far I have not been disappointed!
This unit DOES dry clothes well. As other have mentioned, you can not fill the drum completely if you are running the drying cycle as well. The manual mentions this more than once. There is an LG "app" that allows extra cycles to be downloaded and also tracks the machine usage so you know when to clean it...LOVE that feature! A couple of points for those who...like I was..are looking for any tidbit of real world info:
The unit must be completely level as the spin cycle is very high RPM and the unit WILL vibrate! My unit is perfectly level and still vibrated quite a bit as it sits on a wooden floor. I purchased "Vibrafix" rubber feet that mute (but does not eliminate) this vibration.
The drum size can handle about two days worth of business-level clothing for one person, plus a towel or two. If you have a large family I would suggest the larger model, otherwise you'll be running this unit quite some time as typically my wash/dry cycle is 3-4 hours. I do not have an issue with how long it takes as it has a delay stat feature that allows one to have the machine run while you sleep and just finish when you get up...I love having fresh , warm, dry clothes first thing in the morning!
I've only had the unit a couple of week so I cannot speak for long-term reliability , but there are others who have had both positive and not-so positive experiences.
So far I'm very pleased. Many people still don't know a machine like this even exists based on conversations I've had with friends and co-workers!
One last thing...my machine is installed in my kitchen and during the drying cycle the kitchen starts to get that "clean laundry" smell...quite nice. The top of the machine serves as a nice "mini-counter" as well.
If you are considering another brand...all I can say is the LG does what it's supposed to do. No complaints so far!