LG washing machine equipped with 'inverter DD motor' highly praised
Published2018.03.22 18:40'Inverter DD motor' reduces noise and energy consumption and ensures durability
LG Electronics' premium drum washing machine was selected as the best product in a washing machine performance evaluation conducted by Portuguese magazine 'DecoProteste'.
This product received the highest score of 73 points out of a total of 166 drum washing machines. The evaluation panel highly praised the LG drum washing machine for its excellent washing and dehydration performance, and acknowledged that it is environmentally friendly and convenient to use.
In addition, the consumer magazine 'Consumer Choice' published by the Irish Consumers' Association gave the LG drum washing machine the highest rating and selected it as a 'recommended product'. Consumer Choice evaluated the performance of 12 popular drum washing machine models in the market. The LG drum washing machine received the highest score in basic washing machine performance such as washing, rinsing, and spin-drying.
LG drum washing machines are highly evaluated in major global markets not only for performance evaluation but also for brand reliability. The British consumer magazine 'Where?' and the largest consumer magazine in the US have ranked LG drum washing machines as the most reliable drum washing machine brand. Brand reliability is calculated based on the probability of a product breaking down while the consumer uses it. We can see that the outstanding technological prowess of LG washing machines is recognized by consumers.
The 'Inverter DD (Direct Drive) motor', which is the symbol and core component of LG washing machines, plays a big role in the recognition of LG washing machines in the global market. The DD motor directly connects the motor and the washing drum, reducing noise and energy consumption. Since there is no need for a separate part connecting the washing drum and the motor, the product's structure is simplified, and its durability is also advantageous, establishing it as the standard for premium washing machines.
LG Electronics H&A Business Division Living Appliance Business Unit Vice President Ryu Jae-cheol emphasized, “We will continue to lead the global premium washing machine market based on LG’s differentiated technologies such as the inverter DD motor.”
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