LG Series 10 AI Direct Drive Heat Pump 11kg Washer Dryer WHX9016TLC White Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The LG WHX9016TLC washer dryer is a high-capacity freestanding combination appliance with an 11kg wash load, 6kg drying load and 1400rpm spin. Its DUAL Inverter Heat Pump drying system, AI Direct Drive, 6 Motion washing, TurboWash 360 and Steam+ functions give it an unusually comprehensive specification for a single machine. It is also A-rated for both washing and the combined wash-and-dry cycle, with ThinQ Wi-Fi for remote control, cycle monitoring and energy monitoring. The compromises are practical rather than feature-related: drying capacity is considerably lower than washing capacity, the full combined programme takes 630 minutes, and the 71dB spin rating is not especially quiet.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ A-rated for both washing and the combined wash-and-dry cycle
- ✓ Large 11kg wash capacity with heat-pump drying and a 1400rpm spin
- ✓ AI Direct Drive, 6 Motion DD and TurboWash 360 provide a strong washing specification
- ✓ Steam+, Allergy Care, Baby Steam Care and Wrinkle Care support fabric care and reduce ironing needs
- ✓ ThinQ Wi-Fi adds remote start, cycle monitoring, energy monitoring and Smart Diagnosis
- ✓ Stainless steel drum, direct-drive inverter motor, drum light and vibration sensor are all useful hardware features
Worth considering
- Only 6kg of laundry can be dried against an 11kg wash capacity, so a full wash load cannot be dried in one go
- The full Eco 40-60 wash-and-dry programme is listed at 630 minutes, making combined loads slow
- Spin noise is rated at 71dB, so it is not among the quietest appliances on paper
- There is no ezDispense automatic detergent dosing system, so detergent dosing is not automated
Key Specifications
- Motor
- Inverter DirectDrive
- Drum light
- Yes
- Programmes
- Baby Steam Care, AI Wash, AI Wash & Dry, Allergy Care, Bed Sheets, Cold Wash, Colour Care, Cotton, Delicates, Down Jacket, Duvet, Easy Care, Eco 40-60, Mixed Fabric, Speed 14, Quick Wash+Dry, Rinse+Spin, Silent Wash, Spin Only, Sportswear, Steam Refresh, Tub Clean, TurboWash 39, Wash+Dry and Wool
- Water feed
- Cold only
- Delay timer
- 1–24 hours
- Refrigerant
- R290
- ThinQ Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Dry capacity
- 6kg
- Installation
- Freestanding
- Load sensing
- Yes
- Spin options
- 1400, 1200, 1000, 800, 400rpm or no spin
- Wrinkle Care
- Yes
- Door material
- Black tinted tempered glass
- Drum material
- Stainless steel
- TurboWash 360
- Yes
- Wash capacity
- 11kg
- Product weight
- 87kg
- Spin noise level
- 71dB
- Steam and Steam+
- Yes
- Vibration sensor
- Yes
- Drying technology
- DUAL Inverter Heat Pump
- Maximum spin speed
- 1400rpm
- Temperature options
- Cold, 20, 30, 40, 60 and 95°C
- Controls and display
- Dial plus full touch buttons with LCD and LED display
- Drum movement system
- 6 Motion DD
- Foam detection system
- Yes
- Load and fabric sensing
- AI Direct Drive
- Manufacturer product code
- WHX9016TLC
- Water consumption, washing
- 53 litres per cycle
- Energy consumption, washing
- 37kWh per 100 cycles
- Depth from rear cover to door
- 620mm
- Product dimensions, W x H x D
- 600 x 850 x 565mm
- Depth with door open 90 degrees
- 1100mm
- Water consumption, wash and dry
- 48 litres per cycle
- Energy consumption, wash and dry
- 153kWh per 100 cycles
- Energy efficiency class, washing
- A
- Full-load Eco 40-60 washing duration
- 240 minutes
- Energy efficiency class, wash and dry
- A
- Full-load Eco 40-60 wash-and-dry duration
- 630 minutes
- Half-load Eco 40-60 wash-and-dry duration
- 295 minutes
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Large households needing an 11kg wash capacity and a smart, freestanding washer dryer.
- ✓ Homes wanting heat-pump drying without buying a separate tumble dryer.
- ✓ Shoppers who value steam, AI wash control, remote monitoring and a broad programme selection.
- ✓ Users with enough depth for the 620mm front-to-door measurement plus installation clearance.
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LG lists a 565mm cabinet depth and a separate 620mm measurement from the rear cover to the front of the door. Check the full installation depth rather than relying on the cabinet figure alone.
Capacity and heat-pump drying
The LG WHX9016TLC washer dryer combines an 11kg wash capacity with a 6kg drying capacity, giving larger households useful washing headroom while keeping the machine as a single-appliance solution.
Its DUAL Inverter Heat Pump system recirculates warm air in a closed loop and dries at lower temperatures than conventional heated-air systems. The 6kg drying limit remains important: a full 11kg wash load cannot be transferred straight into a full-capacity drying cycle.
Washing performance and fabric care
AI Direct Drive, load sensing and LG’s 6 Motion system are designed to adjust drum movement to the load, while TurboWash 360 uses multi-directional water jets. LG lists a 39-minute TurboWash programme for a 5kg load.
Steam, Steam+, Allergy Care, Baby Steam Care and Wrinkle Care broaden its fabric-care options. The stainless steel drum, vibration sensor, stainless steel slim lifter and direct-drive inverter motor also give the machine a well-equipped internal specification.
Controls and smart functions
The control panel combines a digital dial with full touch buttons and an LCD and LED display. A 1–24-hour delay timer, selectable temperatures up to 95°C and spin choices from 400rpm to 1400rpm provide useful control over everyday programmes.
LG ThinQ Wi-Fi adds remote start, cycle monitoring, energy monitoring, Smart Diagnosis, Smart Pairing and downloadable-cycle support. A drum light, child lock, end-of-cycle signal and automatic restart further improve day-to-day convenience.
Efficiency, noise and installation
The machine is rated A for both washing and the combined wash-and-dry cycle. LG lists 37kWh per 100 wash cycles and 153kWh per 100 wash-and-dry cycles, with water use of 53 litres and 48 litres respectively.
The full Eco 40-60 wash-and-dry programme is listed at 630 minutes, so the strongest efficiency credentials come with a long combined cycle. Spin noise is rated at 71dB.
The cabinet measures 600mm wide, 850mm high and 565mm deep, while LG separately lists 620mm from the rear cover to the front of the door. The manual also calls for clearance around the appliance, so the door depth and rear plumbing space should be checked before installation.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.