The News, Explained
LG announced a 25-inch WashTower on October 15, adding a size between its existing 24- and 27-inch models. It combines a washer and dryer in one vertical appliance. Rollout is planned to begin in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America during 2026, followed by additional markets from 2027. The announcement provides no Korean retail date or price. Source
The washer and dryer have separate drums and operate independently. One load can be washing while a different load dries. LG’s news summary describes handling separate loads of up to 20kg each. That capacity specification and the time needed to wash and dry a single load are separate considerations. Source
The claim about washing and drying within 120 minutes applies to a 3kg load. LG cites an April 2026 Intertek test using the Cotton wash cycle with Prepare to Dry enabled, followed by the Cotton dry cycle. Prepare to Dry is the drying-preparation feature. The footnote identifies the test appliances as washer F0W5DBPKZH and dryer RH18W5ZVKWP. Actual duration varies with load size, fabrics, selected settings and usage conditions. Keeping that 3kg test condition alongside the large-capacity specification makes the timing claim’s scope clear. Source
The AI features have different roles in washing and drying. According to LG, AI Wash 2.0 analyzes load weight, fabric characteristics and soil level to tailor washing and rinsing. AI Dry uses fabric type, load size and humidity changes to help determine drying time. AI drying sensing operates on loads under 5kg, and the feature should be used with similar fabric types. LG specifies limits on the fabrics that can be detected. Source
Time estimates and post-cycle reports serve different purposes too. AI Time Sensing updates usage data and detects load characteristics to estimate cycle length. Estimates vary with the load’s condition and cycle settings. After a cycle, AI Laundry Report shows information such as estimated load size, detergent usage and energy consumption. The first feature helps with planning; the report provides a view of the completed cycle. Source
A central 6.8-inch touch LCD, called Center Control, brings settings and status together. Connecting the appliance to LG ThinQ on a compatible mobile device also provides related notifications and laundry status. Beyond the 25-inch model designation, the announcement supplies neither complete installation dimensions nor country-specific retail specifications. Source
OYOPICK’s Take
The 25-inch model’s value starts with another choice between capacity and installation space. If its retail specifications fit a home’s installation requirements, it could help households weighing the two existing sizes. We think matching typical load sizes and fabrics to the feature conditions is more useful than choosing by the AI label. Separating maximum capacity from the AI sensing range makes it easier to identify which functions a household is likely to use.
We hope timing information develops into better support for everyday planning. That requires understanding the 3kg test alongside estimates that change with load size and fabrics. As regional retail information arrives, we would like installation dimensions, cycle conditions and the meaning of the time display to be presented together. Those details would help households judge how well washing and drying separate loads at once fits their own laundry routine.