Product review (5 stars): Love it...Love it....Love it!
I purchased the LG 2040 steam washer and dryer in combination, and could not be happier!  Prior to this, we owned an old whirlpool agitator washer and drier, which worked great, but after 14 years, were starting to have some issues.  In researching washers and dryers, we decided to go with the steam versions due to their excellent ability to wash more efficiently, reduce wrinkles in clothing, and reduce allergens.  However, never having had any experience with the steam option on washers and dryers, we were not really sure what to expect.  Well, after using them for about three week now, we are very happy with the results!

I must say, the steam option in a dryer is a must have feature, at least for my family.  I was not at all sure that would be the case before buying this machine, but it has proved its worth to me.  You can add steam to normal drying cycles to reduce static or improve ironing conditions by removing wrinkles.  Bottom line, this feature works, and works well.  Importantly, with the LG model, water is added to a reservoir on the top left panel before the cycle begins.  This is very convenient, and doesn't require a separate water line hookup like other steam dryer models do.  I am currently in the process of learning how to properly steam dry my dress shirts to minimize ironing and reduce the dry cleaning bill - so far with really good results.  This dryer also has a steam fresh cycle for already dry materials in need of a good de-wrinkling and refreshment.  The steam sanitary cycle works great for already dried clothing or other items that cannot be washed, but could use a good sanitation.  The rack works great on sweater and shoes.  There are lots of features, and I am still trying to figure them all out.

The dryer, whether using steam or normal drying procedures, is fantastic!  We've had tremendous results, and our clothing has never felt fresher.  The machine is overall very quiet and smooth.  It will take lots of experimentation, which can be quite fun actually, to understand all the features of this dryer.  Highly recommended!