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LG

Good8/10

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

Washing machine

Good8/10Mid-range

One of the most consistently recommended washer brands across consumer testers, with front loaders that clean well and have a good reliability record. Features are generous for the price. The main complaints are about after-sales service rather than the machines themselves.

Good at

Direct-drive inverter motors are quiet and durable
Strong cleaning scores in independent lab tests
Steam, TurboWash and app features across most of the range
WashTower stacked units save floor space

Weak at

Door seals can trap moisture and grow mould if not dried
Service quality varies by region and repair agent

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

AI DD front loadersWashTowerTurboWash top loaders (US)Washer-dryers

Best for: most households wanting a reliable, well-featured front loader

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Washing machine brands in New Zealand

LG is #3 of 14, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	MieleGermany	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	BoschGermany	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	LGSouth Korea	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand	7.5/10Good	Mid-range
5	HaierChina	7/10Good	Budget
6	PanasonicJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
7	SamsungSouth Korea	7/10Good	Mid-range
8	ElectroluxSweden	7/10Good	Mid-range
9	Speed QueenUnited States	7/10Good	Premium
10	WestinghouseUnited States	6.5/10Mixed	Mid-range
11	HisenseChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
12	MideaChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
13	BekoTurkey	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.