Are LG appliances reliable?

Yes, LG appliances are considered reliable overall, especially for laundry, though reliability varies by category and model year. In washers and dryers, LG is consistently ranked the most reliable mainstream brand by Yale Appliance service data, with first-year service call rates of only 4 to 7 percent for front-load washers and 4 to 6 percent for dryers, well below the industry average of 10 to 15 percent. This is due to inverter direct-drive motor technology that eliminates belts, reduces vibration, and extends lifespan. LG's WashTower and WashCombo units also score well. In dishwashers, LG QuadWash models have service rates around 7 to 9 percent with Excellent cleaning scores. In refrigerators, LG had well-publicized linear compressor failures in French door models from 2014 to 2019 that led to class action settlements, but since redesigning the compressor and extending warranty coverage to 5 years, reliability has improved significantly and newer models now score Very Good in Consumer Reports predicted reliability. In ovens and ranges, LG is average to above average with service rates around 8 to 12 percent, with some issues related to control boards after heavy self-clean use and front knob accidental activation on gas models that led to a recall for knob locks. Overall, LG offers strong 1-year full warranties plus 10-year motor limited warranties, good energy efficiency, and innovative ThinQ smart features.