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LG · Fridge / freezer

LG

Good7/10

South Korean electronics and appliance giant (founded as GoldStar) and part of the LG Group.

Founded: 1958
From: South Korea
HQ: Seoul, South Korea
Owned by: LG Corporation (holding company of the LG Group)
Made in: South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Poland, Mexico, the US and others
Also sold as: LG Electronics, GoldStar, LG

www.lg.com

Fridge / freezer

Good7/10Mid-range

LG fridges are feature-packed and efficient with good temperature control. Some compressor failures have hurt its reliability reputation, especially in the US. A good choice if the warranty and service coverage are strong where you live.

Good at

InstaView knock-to-see door panels
Efficient inverter compressors
Wide range from basic to large French-door
Plumbed and non-plumbed water dispensers

Weak at

Linear compressor failures prompted a US class action
Ice maker issues on some models

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

InstaViewDoor-in-DoorFrench DoorSlim Top/Bottom Mount

Best for: buyers wanting features and capacity for the money

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Fridge / freezer brands

LG is #7 of 14, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	BoschGermany	8/10Good	Mid-range
2	Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand	8/10Good	Premium
3	Mitsubishi ElectricJapan	8/10Good	Premium
4	MieleGermany	8/10Good	Premium
5	GE AppliancesUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	HaierChina	7/10Good	Budget
7	LGSouth Korea	7/10Good	Mid-range
8	WestinghouseUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
9	ElectroluxSweden	7/10Good	Premium
10	SamsungSouth Korea	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
11	BekoTurkey	6/10Mixed	Budget
12	HisenseChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
13	MideaChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
14	WhirlpoolUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.