What is the difference between Models WDP3W & WDP4W? null

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Clay · Accepted Answer

I just purchased a new LG washer & dryer (WM3900HWA / DLEX3900W) to replace my older LG machines from 2007. My pedestal model from 2007 is a WDP3W, and I intended to reuse my older pedestals on my new machines. The installer for the new LG appliances said the older pedestals would not fit, and he showed me by placing the dryer onto the pedestal. He was correct - the dryer feet WILL NOT fit into the leg support holes on the top of the pedestal. LG has evidently changed the spacing of the feet on their washers and dryers since 2007. The current model pedestal for 27" washers & dryers in 2021 is the WDP4W. Maybe the WDP3W/WDP4W were compatible at some time in the past, but they are not anymore.
** UPDATE: While MacGyvering a DIY solution for the older pedestals not fitting, I found out it was only the dryer that did not fit. The washer fit ok.
I made some replacement pedestal coasters for the dryer-side pedestal and it worked great.

LG Digital Customer Care · Answer

The only difference between these two models is the handle. It is purely an aesthetic change from having a full visible handle to have a more flush look with a pocket handle. All of the other specs are identical.

Answered by LG Digital Customer Care 15 years ago

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Had a WDP3W pedestal under my old LG washing machine from 2009 and just got a new LG in 2023. Couldn't find a definite answer on whether our old pedestal would still work because it said the new one required a WDP6W pedestal and we figured we would just try it when it got here and it fit perfectly.

Answered by Anonymous 2 years ago

Clay · Answer

I just purchased a new LG washer & dryer (WM3900HWA / DLEX3900W) to replace my older LG machines from 2007. My pedestal model from 2007 is a WDP3W, and I intended to reuse my older pedestals on my new machines.
The installer for the new LG appliances said the older pedestals would not fit, and he showed me by placing the dryer onto the pedestal. He was correct - the dryer feet WILL NOT fit into the leg support holes on the top of the pedestal. LG has evidently changed the spacing of the feet on their washers and dryers since 2007. The current model pedestal for 27" washers & dryers in 2021 is the WDP4W. Maybe the WDP3W/WDP4W were compatible at some time in the past, but they are not anymore.

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