Electric Clothes Dryer

LG DLEX5700 Electric Dryer

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Solid choice with some caveats

#4 of 10in Electric Clothes Dryer

206 sources · updated June 2026

This big-drum electric dryer handles king-size bedding and delivers genuinely useful steam dewrinkle cycles, plus AI moisture sensing that actually stops when clothes are dry instead of guessing. LG dryers split into two camps: units that run quietly for a decade and units that lose their control boards to moisture intrusion or burn through thermostats within three years, leaving you waiting weeks for warranty parts while laundry piles up. Buy it if you're religious about cleaning the multiple lint traps and can handle a potential mid-life repair; skip it if you need appliances that forgive neglect or can't afford downtime when the heating element quits.

The context that matters

What you're actually buying — and what the data leans toward.

Dataset does not clearly distinguish between current DLEX5700 generation and older LG dryer models. Many comments discuss LG dryers generically or reference older model numbers. Current generation reputation appears similar to historical.

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Common complaints6 issues

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−Control board moisture intrusion issues reported on some LG dryer models

−Thermostats and high-limit sensors can fail, preventing proper heating

−Steam function water solenoid can fail and leak water into drum

−Requires regular maintenance of multiple lint filters and sensors

−Repair parts can be expensive and slow to obtain through LG warranty

−Some longer dry times than expected on eco modes

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What owners praise8 strengths

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Large 7.4 cu ft capacity handles big loads and bedding easily

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TurboSteam and SteamFresh features effectively remove wrinkles without rewashing

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AI Sensor Dry adjusts cycle automatically based on moisture levels

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WiFi connectivity allows remote monitoring and cycle notifications

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FlowSense alerts when vent is clogged, preventing fire hazards

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Energy-efficient operation compared to older conventional models

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Quiet operation during normal cycles

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Dries quickly and thoroughly when properly maintained

📊 How this score was calculated — 6-dimension rubric

High confidence▼

206 sources analysed with long-term owner data present

206 sources analysed — moderate data quality

Reliability & Durability(22%)6.7

8 positive vs 4 negative long-term reports

User Sentiment(22%)8.1

89 positive upvotes vs 21 negative upvotes

Complaint Severity(16%)7.3

Complaints: 3 cosmetic, 12 functional, 2 systematic, 0 safety

Consensus Strength(8%)3.1

Opinion is use-case dependent — product divides opinion by intended use

Value for Money(15%)4.4

6 'worth it', 2 'overpriced', 8 mention better-value alternatives

Owner Advocacy(17%)8.5

3 repurchased/gifted, 11 unprompted recommendations, 2 regrets

Scores are percentile ranks: 5.0 is the median product in existence. 8.5+ is reserved for genuinely exceptional products (top ~10%). The score reflects consensus quality, what owners say about the product. Risk is tracked separately and shown above the summary when present. Both are calculated deterministically, so the same signals always produce the same score.

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Specifications

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Pricing

Price range

$1,255

Key specs

Type

Electric Dryer

Dimensions

39 x 27 x 32 in (H x W x D)

Drum Material