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LG DVH5-08W review

LG DVH5-08W

CHOICE Expert Rating

86%
Recommended
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent energy score
  • Very good drying time score
  • Has auto-sensing program
  • Has very/extra dry program
  • Has woollens program
  • Has delay time
  • Has child lock controls
  • Relatively quiet
  • Relatively short cycle time
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No meaningful reverse tumbling

Type

Type
Heat pump

Recommended products

Recommended
Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
86%
Drying time score
80%
Energy efficiency score
91%
Drying score
84%
Final moisture content (%)
5.4
Cycle time (min)
110
Noise (dBA)
46
Measured energy used/load (kWh)
0.93
Full load program time (min)
150
Bedding score
Not tested
Year tested
Pre 2025

Energy and sustainability

Energy star rating
9
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
115
Reliability score
88%
Satisfaction score
84%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Korea
Shop Ethical rating
D

Specifications

Capacity (kg)
8
Are controls inaccessible when dryer is inverted?
N/A
Exhaust location
N/A
Ducting kit
N/A
Drying rack supplied
Filter location
Inside front
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
85 x 60 x 69
Website
lg.com.au

Similar models

Similar models
DVH4-08W, DVH45-08W, DVH5-08W, TD-H803CSW

Cost

Price
$1,699.00
Running cost over 10 years
$577.00

Features

Auto-sensing
One-touch start
Iron-dry program
Cupboard-dry program
Extra-dry program
Timed drying
High temperature program
Low temperature program
Woollens program
Anti-crease program
Delay-start feature
Stackable
Stacking kit supplied
Wall mountable
Wall mounting brackets supplied
N/A
Drainage hose
Reverse tumbling
Unit starts on door shut

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