Customer Reviews for LG 27 in. 1.0 cu. ft. SideKick Pedestal Washer with TWINWash System Compatibility and NeveRust Drum in White

This small washer is great if you just need a small load done quickly. We use it a least once a day

This little powerhouse has been a game changer! I used to wash my undergarments and delicates in a garment bag in the regular washing machine and I always felt like it was such a waste for such a small load. Now I can wash my delicates in the sidekick at the same time as my regular wash or just whenever I need to wash them since it operates independently of the regular washing machine. And don't let the small size fool you because it is a powerhouse! It washes just as well as the regular large machine and it is much quieter than you'd expect! I love this sidekick so much that we bought a second one to go under the dryer! Yes, you can put one under your dryer as well!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The washer was mostly ignored for three years. And then it was delicately treasured and simply great this year. And then, in its greatness, the latch snapped during a handwash cycle. Then … I found out that no one repairs the LG pedestal washers.

Excellent small load washer. It cleans, rinses and spins very well. It surprises me with how easy it is to use and how I lived without it before. Works separately or simultaneously with main washer.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] LG had a great idea when it created this fantastic and practical machine. Perfect for everyday. thank you very much LG.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently replaced my 13-year-old LG steam washer/dryer set; because the red color was discontinued and I had to replace the pedestals I decided to give the Sidekick a try. I am concerned that it was delivered on it's side in the delivery truck when the box clearly said not to! It definitely comes in handy for small loads and will save on wear and tear on the main washer. It also cuts down on overall time spent on laundry because you can do 2 loads at once. I do have to leave it pulled out and open because of condensation, I'm concerned there would be a mold problem if I didn't. Even after thoroughly drying open for several days, it collects condensation when operating the main washer. I close the Sidekick prior to operating main washer and then open and dry it even if it hasn't been used. Luckily my laundry room is set up so it's not too much of an inconvenience to leave it open but I probably wouldn't have purchased if I'd realized it would need to remain open. Time will determine whether I'm a satisfied buyer or one that replaces with a storage pedestal.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We purchased this machine along with a full size washer. So happy I did when we did our first load of laundry I remember I had some masks to wash. I threw them in a bag and put them in sidekick. They came out great on hand wash cycle.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My wife and I recently purchased and completely remodeled a home. We went with the complete suite of LG appliances for laundry and kitchen. A total of seven appliances. We purchased the washer with the pedestal washer and matching dryer. The LG 1.0 CU. FT. LG SIDEKICK? PEDESTAL WASHER LG TWINWASH? COMPATIBLE was a big surprise. I was unsure how useful it would be in the laundry room, but I was wrong. It allows you to do 2 loads at the same time, reducing the time for doing laundry. Most importantly, it does a great job on delicates and swimsuits. Incredibly happy we went with it to.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is a very nice luxury to have. The only con is u can't use it for whites... which is one of the reasons I wanted it. But I still find good use out of it. When u need to wash 2 tops or one especially when u first bring them home after purchase...or two or 3 dry towels that's still not enough for a small load in the big 5.0 cu. Machine. So it's good for a mini load, which is great. I do not regret buying it. And is a rather quiet Machine as well. I do think in the long run u get it money's worth. And it does a good job

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this in Dec 2020, was delivered jan 2021. I love having this little sidekick. Don't have to wait for a bigger load before washing. I am extremely happy with it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We use our pedestal washer more often than I expected we would when we purchased it. I loved the little silicone soap cup idea so much I bought one for the large washer so no more rinsing out cups or cleaning trays. My only complaints relate to the limitations on the controls for water temps, etc. and - since our laundry is upstairs- it seems like the spin can be a little bit noisier sometimes. Side Note: Because of the difficulty of installation and remote possibility of someday needing service I also opted for the additional in home warranty for this unit.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was skeptical initially what value would it add to purchase the pedestal washer along with a regular washer. It was pricey and costs as much as washer. However, in long run I was convinced enough looking at the efficiency to run small loads with less water consumption and ease of use . My only cons were price, no hot water cleaning ( only warm water)

I can't even explain how excited I was to be able to purchase the side kick. I had my eye on this for some time, but truth be told it seemed an extravagant purchase that really wasn't a necessity in my eyes. Low and behold Home Depot has a SUPER 4th of July Sale this year and I was able to get the WASHER, DRYER, SIDEKICK & PEDESTAL for $300 less than what I paid for a Washer & Dryer at another website. Although the experience with the other website was horrific the silver lining is that I was able to cancel my order with them and place a new order with Home Depot and receive my order within 3 days!!! My order with the other website was over 30 days and still no washer & dryer so I will definitely look to Home Depot before anyone else going forward! Anyway, the best part about the sidekick is that it can be used for delicates, or just small loads as needed. Now laundry does not need to pile up waiting for large loads. I honestly don't remember what life was like without it! LOL... I love it!

Works great for me! So happy I got this little washer in addition to my larger 29" LG WM8100HVA & DLEX8100V set. I got the WDP5V pedestal drawer for under the dryer to match. This comes in super handy for small loads or delicate items. I use it quite often for some specialty items that I have to wash separately. I also use it to wash small loads so I don't get stuck waiting around to get it all done. It was a great addition to my laundry room! It makes my life a whole lot easier being able to throw that smaller load in while the larger load is going in main washer at the same time. No more letting stuff set around waiting to be washed because I didn't have a large enough load. Only thing I can say is be careful with how much soap you use, this is quite a small unit so go with their recommendations on how much soap it can handle otherwise they say you could clog it up by overdoing it on the soap. I have used two pods without issue, but I don't do it all the time to ensure it rinses out properly. All in all, I highly recommend this gem! Best invention ever! Note: Just sharing this tidbit in hopes it helps others… if you hear a water noise when you move the drum around, this is normal. This is considered a top loader unit, so there is salt water around the drum unit for spin balancing. We originally thought we had water not draining and the store ended up replacing the unit because they thought it had a bad water pump. Even the install company thought it was defective so they had it replaced. I ended up getting a hold of someone at LG myself because the new one had the same issue with water sloshing around when you moved the drum around. That’s when he told us that it was considered a top loader, and all LG top loaders have a salt water solution around the drum for spin balance. Whoops! Shocked whoever Home Depot called at LG didn't catch this. I continued to use it and monitored it and it's been completely fine. Haven't had any issues with it at all, no leaks, balance is good, and works just fine in just over 6 months now.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the LG Washer and Dyer a month ago and absolutely LOVE them!! I’ve washed and dried practically everything in my house!! My whites are actually white again!! They’re amazing!!

This is a great addition to your standard washer and dryer purchase. Looks great and works great. Perfect for small loads.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this 3 weeks ago and so far it runs great. I don’t like that it takes a long time to wash a load but other than that it’s great. I haven’t owned it long enough to decide if I would recommend to a friend. Let’s see in about three years then will I find out the truth about this product. Way too soon to tell.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had my washer for 3 weeks now and it is awesome! Our guests love it and we use it often for washing our workout clothes and other small load items.

Awesome idea. A 1 Cu ft mini washer under your main washer! Same size as a basic pedestal. Matches pedestal on dryer. Clearly written instructions make install with the washer fairly easy. Includes accessories needed to connect with a washer, such as T fittings to branch off another hose line from the main hose, and 2 short hose lengths for connecting the Ts to. Comes with a very small rubber cup that is easy to toss aside, but keep it to use as a measuring cup for the detergent. The instructions tells you to not put too much detergent in it, which is where the measuring cup comes in. My wife loves it. Great for small loads and delicates. Quiet. Does a good job cleaning. Drains efficiently.

The concept of a "mini washing machine" under the regular washing machine is an ingenious concept. Saves space and allows for a smaller load with different wash requirements (i.e., delicates, etc.) to be washed concurrently with the regular wash. This "Side Kick" pedestal washer works well. It has basic wash features (normal, delicates, etc.) and can be operated remotely with a special remote control that can be purchased separately. Some things to keep in mind before getting this: (1) it needs to be plugged into an outlet so make sure you have an outlet for it; (2) it has its own drain hose, which means that unless your regular washing machine drains into a utility sink, your drain pipe needs to be wide enough to accommodate both drain hoses (your regular washing machine and the Side Kick washing pedestal). My drain pipe is 2 inches, but you really need at least a 3 inch drain pipe for the two drain hoses. One more thing to keep in mind is that it comes with its own detergent measuring cup, which is just this tiny little silicone cup. Don't lose it, because it is needed to measure the proper amount of detergent to use (don't want to use too much!). Until I find out how much volume it is, I will not be able to find a suitable replacement in case I lost this measuring cup.

I upgrade to a new LG Front Load Washing Machine and decided to also obtain the 27 in. 1.0 cu. ft. Sidekick Pedestal Washer. This is probably the most innovative washing machine combination I have ever seen. It looks like a storage pedestal, but pulls out to reveal the mini-washer complete with its own control panel and stainless steel tub. It’s designed to wash delicate items, while the larger front load washer handles the bulk of the laundry at the same time. The LG SideKick Washer is something I never knew I needed, but now I can’t imagine doing laundry without it. It’s also compatible with almost all LG Front Load Washing Machines.

We recently placed an order for the 4.5 cu. ft. LG Ultra Large Capacity front load washer. As part of that order we also got the 27 in. 1.0 cu. ft. Sidekick Pedestal / Washer with TWINWash System. The 1.0 cu. ft. sidekick pedestal washer is ideal for very small delicate laundry loads and has been a very nice surprise as we no longer feel the need to wait for a full load of laundry to wash a few small items. We now save time and money due to the efficiency of this small washer. It works extremely well. The main reason we ordered the sidekick pedestal / washer was to elevate the main front load washer to a convenient height for loading and un-loading the unit, It serves this purpose very well. The sidekick pedestal / washer is white, matching the main unit and is at a perfect height so we are not stooping or bending while loading and unloading the main washing machine. The pedestal / washer is very well built and opens and closes very smoothly and is extremely simple to operate. The sidekick / pedestal washer is not a must have item, but we are very glad we ordered it as it is both extremely functional for washing smaller delicate loads and provides an ideal ergonomic height. See the pictures below. We are very glad we received the pedestal / washer, and in my opinion it is definitely worth it.

I had never seen a pedestal washer until this but it is actually pretty useful. It is great for running small loads, especially delicate loads. Plus, it all works seamlessly together. I got the complete set with washer and dryer, and pedestals for both. The whole group is an awesome set. And this is a great use of the space taken up by the washer pedestal.

The LG 27" 1.0 cu ft sidekick pedestal washer with TwinWash is a GREAT upgrade to your clothes washing routine & options. 1.0 cu ft. is just enough for those last minute light loads when the big Washer is already in use. Works well when you don't have enough of a load to justify using the large unit. Its a great option when you want to keep certain items or delicate separate.. This unit comes with a VERY helpful quick start guide. As well as a small dispenser cup to help you ensure you use just the right TINY amount of detergent in this unit. all in all i highly recommend this little gem. works well for my household of 6 where the main washer is almost always in use when you realize that something needs to be washed NOW.

27 in. 1.0 cu. ft. SideKick Pedestal Washer with TWINWash System Wow, I'm super impressed with this LG pedestal washer. It is so convenient to use for a small wash load so you don't have to use the larger clothes washer or you can use both washers to do two loads at the same time to cut down how long it takes to do your laundry. That's a great time saver. It's also very quiet. The washer pedestal cabinet is 27" wide X 27" deep and 14" tall. You mount your front load washer on top of it at each corner with the supplied screws. The stainless steel drum is 6" deep and 20" round. There are six wash modes plus a child safety lock feature. The washer very smoothly pulls out on roller bearing drawer slides. The only weak point I can find on this washer is the latch under the handle for the lid is a plastic type part so you have to be gentle when opening and closing the lid. If done correctly it should last years but if you are rough on your appliances you should go ahead and order a few replacement latches for the future. Shush, Don't tell my wife but I love this LG sidekick pedestal washer so much I might just start to do the laundry myself. I truly, highly recommend this pedestal washer it's wonderful.

Just when I thought I've seen everything, this LG Sidekick pedestal washer surprised me. I thought it was just a storage drawer. No, it is a mini washing machine that sits below the large capacity washer above it. It is there to do small loads or delicate items that are not right for the big machine. The two washers can also work simultaneously. Imagine not having to wait until one is finished. The sidekick does not take up any additional space in the room. Just sits below large machine.

I purchased brand new LG washer (Model WM4270HWA) & dryer (Model DLEX4270W), with a pedestal for the dryer and the LG Sidekick Model WD100CW for under the washing machine, for a new home. I’ve had these for over two (2) years. The sidekick is the handiest little washer, EVER! I admit to using it a bit more than the full size washer, as it’s SUPER convenient for small loads, washing delicates & woolens in cold water & on gentle cycle, and for getting pesky stains out of stinky items that one would not want to put in with a full load. Most women’s clothing and delicates have an EXTENDED LIFE because of the Sidekick! (Cha-Ching $$$!) It has run quietly and efficiently, and saved us water, time and frustration. When we were housetraining our new puppy, we would wash the pup’s male wraps (“Belly bands”) in this godsend of an amazing piece of technology. Unfortunately, after less than two years, the door’s hinges somehow shattered/broke, rendering the door and Sidekick temporarily unusable. It has been out of operation for several months. I understand I must replace the ENTIRE door, which is costly. As I no longer have coverage on these appliances, I must do this myself, which is quite disappointing. I shaved off one star because of the breakable PLASTIC door hinges, which, I believe, need to be completely tweaked on the Sidekick. This is a definite design flaw. This retracting pedestal washing machine’s door must ALWAYS be gingerly and carefully closed, and handled like a delicate flower, lest the washer be pushed into place with the door slightly unsealed, causing the door’s hinges to break. By the way, it is important to leave the Sidekick open, to air dry between uses, and to wipe down the seal to avoid mildew. Now, mind you, pushing the Sidekick into place under the full washer, while the door was open is NOT what occured in my house. One day I simply noticed small, odd pieces of dark plastic on the floor, and assumed the cat had batted something into the laundry room. Much to my dismay, these plastic pieces turned out to be the Sidekick’s door hinges desintegrating! This washer is far too expensive to have such delicate and breakable door hinges!!!! How utterly ridiculous! However, I conditionally recommend the Sidekick pedestal washer...especially for people/families with kids and/or pets and/or involvement with sweaty sports, or residing in a climate that is hot, like The Entire South in USA. What initially felt like an extravagant luxury turned out to be a wise decision in optimal laundry managment. Despite the hassle and great expense of the door replacement issue, the Sidekick saved us time, money, water and our sanity! I would suggest not buying the Sidekick until LG redesigns the very breakable, plastic Sidekick door parts, though. -Happy Laundering!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had the sidekick for a couple weeks and have used it much more then i thought i would. It washes in a little over 30 minutes and clothes come out smelling and looking great. It is very quiet, I have been washing my work blouses in it and my slacks and jeans in my larger washer. My blouses are done and i am able to get them dried before my jeans are finished washing. Works out perfectly. Really enjoying my sidekick,

Use this all the time it’s quiet and handy. I can wash a larg dark load and with this a small white load and dry them together.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased the sidekick to go along with my LG washer. At first I wasn't sure how much use the sidekick would get, well I was wrong I use it everyday. A small but mighty washer. The direct drive motor is a plus with fewer moving parts. It also features a stainless steel drum. The sidekick cleans exceptional. Now you can not stuff a full size load inside(that's why you haven a full size machine), its perfect for a few items. A wash my bathing suits, exercise clothes, intimates, delicates and table cloths. A convenient add on to my washer. The washer cups with a measure cup to ensure you use the right amount of liquid detergent. I love my sidekick, makes laundry life easier. I run both the side kick and main washer at the same time. I can even smart diagnosis to troubleshoot. I recommend the sidekick in a heartbeat. I wish I could give it more then five stars. I know it's just a washer but it's an exceptional washer that you need. I am waiting for my washer to break in our other house so I can replace it with a LG Washer and of course a sidekick.