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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 in Hong Kong

LG is #4 of 8, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1BoschGermany8/10GoodMid-range
2Mitsubishi ElectricJapan8/10GoodPremium
3MieleGermany8/10GoodPremium
4LGSouth Korea7/10GoodMid-range
5ElectroluxSweden7/10GoodPremium
6SamsungSouth Korea6/10MixedMid-range
7HisenseChina6/10MixedBudget
8WhirlpoolUnited States6/10MixedMid-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.