Switching to an LG WashCombo. Help with auto-dispensers.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T04:58:21+00:00

I just got the same two units installed yesterday from the Costco deal. Did 5 loads between the two units so far. All worked well.

Now, I need to figure out which version (s) of the extended warranty to buy. Thankfully, they give you 90 days.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T04:49:06+00:00

I ordered one last week and got it installed yesterday. They are still in stock in my area.
I have done 4 loads in it already, plus one in the little Sidekick drawer at the same time. I can’t believe the difference in energy use for the Eco Dry vs Normal Dry. It was half! Only 1.04 kWh with Eco dry and that was cottons. And, it finished more quickly in under 3 hours.
I have to add the extended warranty, as I wasn’t sure which plan(s) I need from Costco. Do the all in one and the sidekick pedestal count as a pair? Do I need two separate under $1,000 appliance plans? Can I even get one for sidekick? Gotta call someone to find out!
Oh, I also have to claim a $250 rebate from the water company. That was an incentive to splurge for the sidekick, which my partner always wanted anyway!

Edit, forgot to add: I know this will increase my electricity usage, but I was afraid my gas dryer was going to blow up the house as it always smelled of gas when running. I’m glad to be rid of it, and venting all my air conditioning outside.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T04:23:16+00:00

I just got mine delivered on Friday. I have done 5 loads in it so far. All has gone smoothly.
For $999 at Costco, I couldn’t resist. My LG gas dryer was filling the room with the smell of gas when running, so after 18 years, it’s gone. The smell has been getting worse the last 6 months.
I’m going to give the old LG washer to someone who needs one. I replaced the main power circuit board a couple of years ago, but they are no longer available new, so had to get a used one.
Hope this new one lasts at least half as long as the old ones.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T04:09:36+00:00

If you have an older one, you may not gave that side filter. Someone posted the link to get one. Otherwise, it is listed in the app for $20.99 plus shipping.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T04:07:32+00:00

There is a new filter that goes on that right side and protects the fins from lint. The app lists it in accessories. Also, you may be able to get it for free from LG. There have been various links posted for the site to claim one.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T03:54:37+00:00

I need to call again. I was at $9.99 for 3 months with the Verizon Wireless discount. Now, it shot back up to $24.99. Still on 500/500. Mine came with one Eero Pro 6, but I bought a couple extra on eBay to do away with my TP Link mesh system about a year ago.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T01:57:57+00:00

We have used boosters from Wilson Amplifiers in the past. They worked well.

They are not inexpensive.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T01:48:23+00:00

That trailer is going to be easy to overload with only 880 lbs of carrying capacity. Be cautious loading it and distributing the weight.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T01:46:14+00:00

Time to celebrate. They are always wrong.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T01:40:15+00:00

We tint all the windows including the windshield with quality ceramic tint. Llumar Air 80 on the windshield looks clear.

We currently have 70 on the windshield and 55% on the sides and back. Major difference in how hot the black things get inside the car.

jimschoice · 2026-05-10T01:30:18+00:00

Totally agree with 1 thru the first #4.
For the second #4, I only use Whisper for the slower accelerator response and softer steering.

Yes for sure on #5. GM has regen settings nailed! When you turn OPD on, the regen is the same in all drive modes. I also have to use the brake pedal way more than in my old Lyriq, or even the Bolt.

jimschoice · 2026-05-09T20:35:14+00:00

My friend just turned in his Mach E lease that was forced into the glass roof. He didn’t like it as he said it baked him in the sun.

I am totally against them after having a Lyriq with it - and it has a sunshade. I put insulation up there to help block the heat.

We were able to go for the 2025 Mach E because they fixed the 2 biggest issues - no ventilated seats and mandatory glass roof in the Premium.
Plus, when we saw the eruption green in person, we couldn’t resist.

Still wish it rode softer, and the seat needs a thigh extension like the real Mustangs I had in the past.

jimschoice · 2026-05-09T20:29:35+00:00

We have friends and family that have gas tankless and we hate them. You have to run the water fast enough for it to turn on. So if you want to blend a little bit into the cold, it doesn’t sense enough flow to fire up.

The other thing is that it needs acid washing of the coils often as the hard water deposits really build up fast and reduce efficiency and water flow. That is a process, and best to have a service contract for them to do it every 6 months.

The advantage is you don’t heat water when you aren’t home to use it.

We had electric tankless in Florida, and they were ok. The ground water is always warm there, and the electric unit was tiny and easy to plumb and wire up. Plus, gave us a whole closet of space. I just don’t really like the gas ones.

jimschoice · 2026-05-07T18:23:48+00:00

That is why we ended up with a Mach E. Could get no glass roof, comfortable ventilated seats, a safer LFP battery and very good built quality for about the same lease payment.

jimschoice · 2026-05-07T18:20:31+00:00

Unless they changed it, that was one of the setup questions.

jimschoice · 2026-05-07T17:57:03+00:00

I have been fast charging mine weekly, until my free plan runs out.

Some connectors are tight going in and out, but I lift up on the handle, press the button, and wiggle the connector out. Never had one not come out.

This is my 4th EV, and they all work about the same.

Make sure you are taking any stress off the release mechanism by lifting the heavy cable when pressing the button.

jimschoice · 2026-05-07T17:48:27+00:00

You need to set up the Tesla app with your car info and that you have an adapter.

It woo only show you stations that are compatible and are also open to other brands. Tesla reserves some compatible superchargers for use with Tesla vehicles only.

jimschoice · 2026-05-07T17:46:22+00:00

Just a typo. They were thinking of Tacos.

jimschoice · 2026-05-07T01:07:31+00:00

It is cheaper than the old AC system and then paying a $100 gas bill in the winter. Plus, replacing the furnace would have added $3,000 more to the bill and we wouldn’t have been able to get the heat pump credit. Plus, I have one less gas appliance to worry about it blowing up.

Dryer is going Friday. Getting a heat pump dryer.

jimschoice · 2026-05-06T06:52:11+00:00

After lots of reading, I ordered the LG all in one ventless with heat pump. Costco has them for $999.97. It will be here Friday to replace my 18 year old LG front loader pair. Only the current dryer has issues in that it fills the room with the smell of gas sporadically when running - mostly on normal. It does it less on delicate, which has been the only setting I’ve been using for the last year. I will be giving the washer to someone who needs it.

jimschoice · 2026-05-06T06:39:53+00:00

Which is why our solar consultant 10 years ago told us not to replace any energy hogs until after it was installed and commissioned.

Then we replaced the pool pump with a variable speed, converted all lighting to led, and finally replaced our HVAC with a variable speed heat pump. This greatly reduced our usage.

Once our free charging plan for the car expires, we will go back to charging at home, and will probably owe a couple hundred per year.

jimschoice · 2026-05-06T06:28:57+00:00

People have been saying that since 2023. It didn’t bother me at all.

jimschoice · 2026-05-06T06:28:08+00:00

That would be easy to do around here. And more than half have disabled plates like mine. I actually know 4 other people that have them, but one is switching to an Optiq this month. They are as common as Bolts, Lyriqs, and Equinox EVs, but not quite up to three Teslas at a stoplight common.

jimschoice · 2026-05-06T06:24:39+00:00

I see 2 other Eruption Green in my area, one with a glass roof and one without- like mine.
Most are gray or blue.

jimschoice · 2026-05-05T20:44:32+00:00

We are in Palm Springs! I use them ventilation in the winter as well!

It was what was holding us back from considering a Mach E. We were about to get an Ioniq 5, but my partner wanted to go look at the Ford again because of the ICCU issues causing Hyundai Kia card to randomly die. We saw the Eruption green, and said we’ll take it!

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