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LG DLGX4001W Gas Dryer
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Worth considering for the right buyer
A feature-rich gas dryer with genuinely useful AI sensing and steam dewrinkling that works well day-to-day, until the control board relay sticks in the on position and the drum spins indefinitely through the night. The relay failure is documented across multiple units: the dryer ignores the cycle end, ignores the door opening, and keeps tumbling until you unplug it. The fix is a $70 board and a YouTube video, so it's survivable if you're handy, but it's the kind of flaw that makes you second-guess the whole appliance. If you want the capacity and smart features and don't mind occasional DIY repairs, it's capable. If you want a dryer that just stops when it's supposed to, buy something simpler.
The context that matters
What you're actually buying — and what the data leans toward.
Data does not distinguish between model years or generations. The DLGX4001W appears to be a current production model with no evidence of major redesigns or generation splits in the dataset.
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Common complaints6 issues−Control board relay can stick in the on position, causing dryer to run indefinitely until unplugged
−Thermal fuse failures require vent cleaning and part replacement
−Burner noise can be loud on non-energy-saver modes
−Blower fan may rub against housing, causing screeching
−Steam function water solenoid can fail and leak
−Rhythmic clicking noise from drum ridges hitting frame during tumbling
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What owners praise7 strengths✓
Large 7.4 cu. Ft. Capacity handles bulky loads
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Quiet operation during normal cycles
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AI dry sensor prevents over-drying
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TurboSteam feature for dewrinkling forgotten loads
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Smart Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control
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Energy-efficient operation on eco modes
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Control board replacement is straightforward DIY repair
📊 How this score was calculated — 6-dimension rubric
High confidence▼
142 sources analysed with long-term owner data present
142 sources analysed — weak data quality
Reliability & Durability(22%)6.0
3 positive vs 2 negative long-term reports
User Sentiment(22%)3.8
142 positive upvotes vs 227 negative upvotes
Complaint Severity(16%)7.0
Complaints: 2 cosmetic, 8 functional, 3 systematic, 0 safety
Consensus Strength(8%)3.5
6 strongly positive, 3 strongly negative, 8 mixed/neutral
Value for Money(15%)6.6
4 'worth it', 0 'overpriced', 3 mention better-value alternatives
Owner Advocacy(17%)8.4
2 repurchased/gifted, 5 unprompted recommendations, 1 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.
Specifications
▼Pricing
Price range
$975+
Key specs
Capacity
7.4 cu. ft.
Drum Material
Stainless steel (aluminized drum noted)
Energy Star
Certified
Height
39 in
Width
27 in
Depth
31 in
Door
Reversible side-opening
Stackable
Yes
Warranty
1 year
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