LG WM3998
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What We Know
The WM3998 is a 27-inch LG dryer (4.5 cu ft). The headline is Steam, steam for stains, wrinkles and allergens. Sold in black steel in 2020.
Written from the record's fields, not from reviews. Covers the WM3998 generation (WM3998HBA) only. A single year means the model was documented on sale that year; the full sales span was not established. Sources: LG spec sheet · LG product page
Expected lifespan is ApplianceEdge's estimate, formed from category lifetime data, service records and warranty terms. It is not a prediction for your unit and not a manufacturer figure — with proper care and maintenance, many appliances last well beyond this range. Everything else on this tab is written from the record's fields. Sources: LG spec sheet
What to Expect
LG runs its own factory service in most major metros, with authorized local servicers everywhere else. Genuine parts go through Encompass Parts Distribution and LG's own store, so independents can get them. Full warranty terms are in Owning It.
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Error codes and known issues come from manufacturer documents and public records, not from reviews. Sources: LG product page
Data You Can Trust
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