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Tuesday, March 19th
LG is a giant South Korean company known for TVs, phones, and home appliances. The dishwasher line is still developing: they have about ten models, and all have good, innovative features. LG dishwashers can have standard, front controls as well as the sleek, hidden, top controls. Their door fronts can come in stainless steel and black stainless, as well as the new styles of matte black and matte white.
QuadWash + TrueSteam Technology
The four spray arms clean dishes from multiple angles to get into the hardest-to-reach places of your dishware and glassware. Steam power gently penetrates food residue and minimizes water spots.
Adjustable third rack
This extra rack fits in nicely at the top of the tub and holds oddly-shaped utensils, knives, and other items that might not fit easily in the other two racks or silverware basket. Not all brands' third racks are height-adjustable, but LG's are, allowing for taller items here such as little cups. Be aware, the taller the object on this rack, the lower it must be, taking off head space from the rack below.
Smart Features
Some models come equipped with smart features so you can monitor and control your appliance from almost anywhere. You'll know which cycle the dishwasher is in, and you can even get alerts for maintenance tips, all with the ThinQ app.
LG Electronics Series
This entry-level series has a NeveRust stainless steel tub; QuadWash with four spray arms to power clean from different angles; Dynamic Dry for faster, more complete drying; high-temp final rinse; front control panel; adjustable upper rack; a fan in the door; and space for 15 place settings. This series is their loudest at about 50 decibels, which is just quieter than a normal conversation. Your dishwasher might compete for your attention at that noise level, although it is just below the national average of standard dishwashers.
LG Studio Series
This series has an adjustable third rack, rails that glide easily, QuadWash to clean in different directions and angles, Smart Home and wifi-enabled features, True Steam to steam off the stuck-on debris that often takes time to remove, and a three-stage filter system to keep food out of the tub and not sticking to other dishes. This series has a noise level of about 40 decibels, which is rather quiet.
Cost
LG Signature Series
These models are in Lg's highest line and include all of the above plus interior LED lighting to easily check on dishes when you open the door, an auto cycle to sense the level of soil on your dishes for optimal cleaning, and dual zone technology so that the upper and lower racks have individualized water pressure. This series boasts 38 decibels of noise level, similar to that of a whisper. This series shouldn't compete for your attention noise-wise even when you are nearby.
Our favorite LG dishwasher
We like the LG QuadWash LDP6797ST. It has four spray arms rather than two, which rotate back and forth to reach all angles. It's quiet, has adjustable racks, and has great performance for both washing and drying. This model has built-in wifi and an app that notifies you when the dishes are clean - it also works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Included in this model is the handy third rack for oddly-shaped utensils or knives.
Warranty
There's a 1-year warranty on parts and labor, 5 years on the control board and rack parts, and a 10-year warranty on the Direct Drive Motor.
Good all-around dishwashers
Although LG may have fewer models than their competitors, they do make shopping a bit easier without getting lost in a plethora of models to choose from, and they still have all or most of the options that other brands offer. They are competitive in price, have good ratings, and produce a good product. That said, there are some customer complaints about dishwashers that just stop working and that customer service is lacking. It might be wise to look into extended warranty plans, either through LG or from your retailer, just in case.
Most of us don't think too much about our dishwasher. We load the dishes, it cleans, we empty. But when the dishes aren't coming out as clean as they should, it's taking more rinsing to get all the food off, you're drying your dishes by hand because the machine doesn't, or if the coating on the tines is chipping off, you might start thinking about replacing your appliance for one that holds up and maybe has some nice features that you deserve.
Did you know there are three types of dishwashers? There's built-in, countertop, and drawer. Built-in dishwashers are the traditional dishwashers most of us have had in our homes. They are full-sized or even narrow and apartment-sized, and are slid in below the counter. Counter-top dishwashers can be found in Europe and are just that - they are small and fit on the counter. The drawer models are shallow and fit below the counter. Because they are the most common type, we will look at only the built-in models.
Think about what you want in your new appliance. You'll obviously want a dishwasher that does a good job of washing your dishes. There are a lot of fun features you can have, such as a third rack, lights, and smart capabilities, but if the machine doesn't do a good job of actually washing your dishes, what's the point of any of the bells and whistles?
So once you choose a brand that you like, you can select your wish list features such as the third, top rack; a quick-wash cycle; a delay start; self-cleaning filters - yes, you should know if you need to clean your filters for maintenance, which is typical; food pulverizers; interior components made of stainless steel to promote longevity; child locks; sanitizer settings; sustainable materials; special jets under the silverware caddy; and smart capabilities, so you can control the dishwasher from your phone or smart home system.
And that's just the beginning. Here are several other criteria to keep in mind as you shop for your new kitchen appliance:
To help you make this important purchasing decision, Top Consumer Reviews has evaluated today's most popular dishwasher brands. If you're done spending too much time pre-washing your dishes, continually re-arranging them because the rack and tine design is poor, drying them after the dishwasher supposedly dried them, or re-washing after the clumps of old food just don't come off after a full cycle, do consider a new dishwasher. You can save a lot of time by not pre-washing, post-washing, and drying. And with all that extra time, you could relax reading a book or watching your favorite show while a super quiet dishwasher does all the work while making virtually no noise.
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