Which brand is more reliable, Samsung or LG?

Which brand is more reliable Samsung or LG depends on appliance category, but overall LG is generally considered more reliable than Samsung for both refrigerators and washers and dryers according to Consumer Reports, J.D. Power, and service technician data, with LG having lower service rates and higher owner satisfaction than Samsung, though both have mixed reviews. For refrigerators, LG has lower repair rate than Samsung French door models that have ice maker issues, though LG had earlier linear compressor failures now improved. For washing machines, LG front load models are rated more reliable than Samsung top load models that have vibration issues, with LG direct drive motor and better balance. For dryers, both have similar reliability with LG slightly better. Yale Appliance service data shows LG service rate around 10 to 15 percent within first year, Samsung around 15 to 20 percent for French door and washers. So LG considered more reliable than Samsung overall across major appliances, with Whirlpool and Speed Queen even more reliable than both. So if choosing between Samsung and LG, LG generally more reliable.