LG is making laundry more automatic with AI Wash, a system designed to identify key details about a load and adjust the wash accordingly. The technology aims to simplify everyday fabric care while helping clothes receive a cycle suited to their weight and softness.
AI-powered fabric sensing, automatic detergent dosing and faster wash cycles aim to take more of the guesswork out of doing laundry.
LG is putting artificial intelligence at the centre of its latest laundry range, using sensors and automated controls to choose how clothes are washed, dispense detergent and make frequently used cycles easier to find. The company is presenting the technology as a practical upgrade for households rather than simply another connected-home feature.
The main feature, AI Wash, is powered by LG’s AI Direct Drive system. It measures the weight of a load and assesses fabric softness before selecting suitable drum motions. In everyday terms, the machine is designed to treat a light load of softer clothing differently from heavier or more durable items, reducing the need for users to choose every setting themselves.
AI Wash comes with practical limits
LG says AI Wash is designed for loads under three kilograms and works with fabrics that have similar moisture absorption levels. That distinction matters: the feature is best suited to a small, reasonably consistent load rather than a mixed basket containing everything from towels and denim to delicate clothing.
The range also includes ezDispense, an automatic dosing system that weighs each load and releases a preset amount of detergent and fabric softener. LG says a single fill can cover up to 31 medium loads, based on a 45-millilitre dose for loads weighing between two and six kilograms. The company advises against putting powdered, gel or ultra-concentrated detergents in the dispenser reservoirs.
Controls that learn household habits
LG is also using personalisation to shorten the time spent navigating menus. After at least 10 washes, Cycle Optimisation remembers the programmes and options used most often and moves them higher in the list on the machine’s digital dial and LCD display. It is a modest use of AI, but one that could make a noticeable difference in homes that repeat the same few cycles each week.
Shorter cycles and lower energy use
For faster washing, TurboClean360 uses four spray nozzles to reduce wash, rinse and spin times. LG says the cycle can clean a five-kilogram load in 39 minutes while using up to 28 per cent less energy than the cotton cycle on a previous LG model. The claim is based on controlled Intertek testing, and LG notes that results may vary depending on the load and operating environment.
Other features promoted across the range include Microplastic Care and an LCD control display. Taken together, the updates show how appliance makers are applying AI to routine tasks: not by turning a washing machine into a chatbot, but by automating small decisions about load handling, dosing and cycle selection.
The value for consumers will depend on price, local availability and how well the automated settings perform with real household loads. Features and model names can differ by market, so buyers should check the specifications and detergent requirements for products sold in their country.
Source: https://www.lg.com/global/lg-ai-core-tech/washing-machine-dryer/