Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- LDFN4542S
- SKU:
- 12370627
Rating by feature
- Cleaning Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Dry Quality
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Cycle Options
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers value the dishwasher's exceptionally quiet operation and its reliable ability to leave dishes thoroughly clean and dry. Many users also appreciate the convenience of the third rack, the spacious capacity, and the intuitive design of the unit. While the appliance is generally well-regarded, some users have noted concerns regarding the length of the wash cycles and the complexity of the control panel. Overall, the product is praised for its performance and ease of use, though some have raised questions about its long-term durability.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Cons mentioned:Control panel
Not a great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This dishwasher is super loud and the front panel is so sensitive that I'll often have to start loads completely over from a simple brush up against the panel. It's awful!!! And there is no way to just have it start from where it left off either.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .Thank you for sharing your product experience feedback. We will share this with our research and development teams for future improvements. ^Jennifer
Total rewards is a garbage program
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this set up a date for delivery they canceled. Then to find out that the warr. That I bought is garbage. Don’t buy anything from this company
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LG Digital Customer Care
Posted .Hi, Anthony. Thank you for sharing your experience with the LG Dishwasher (LDFN4542S) model. We understand how important it is for your appliance to arrive on time and be backed by dependable support, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know what happened. If your unit is now installed and you're experiencing any issues, we recommend visiting our support page for troubleshooting tips and product resources: https://www.lg.com/us/support. You’ll find helpful guides, manuals, and warranty information there. If you'd like us to take a closer look or assist further, please feel free to email us at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. We’re here to help. ^Juvy
Average
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It does the job but it's loud and does not have auto release option. Good for the price though.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDrying
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall this is an average dishwasher. It does not dry the dishes very well.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot as shown in picture
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Picture advertised to be a covered body however the body is wrapped up in insulation blanket.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendAnother crappy appliance
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just over two years old and the electrical is randomly shutting off. Dishwasher before this one only lasted 4 years. Starting to feel like buying appliances is like buying new jeans. Geez! I have a stove that is over 25 years old in my daycare. Current stove convectional broke at month 11, and two washers during covid! And now this! Ridiculous. LG dryer still kicking after 17 years. LG was dependable. Was.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LG Digital Customer Care
Posted .Hi, Judson.
Thank you for sharing your experience with LG Dishwasher (LDFN4542D) model. We understand your concern about an appliances stop working unexpectedly, especially after only a few years of use. We strive to provide reliable, high-quality products and ensure a smooth and seamless experience. For the electrical shutdown issue, we recommend starting with a few troubleshooting steps: Ensure that the dishwasher is properly plugged in and that the circuit breaker hasn’t tripped. Sometimes, if the door isn’t securely closed, it can cause the dishwasher to shut off unexpectedly. Try resetting the dishwasher by turning it off and unplugging it for a few minutes, then plugging it back in to see if that resolves the issue. For more information, visit https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-dishwasher-why-isnt-my-dishwasher-starting--20152403515838.
If the problem persists, please send us a private message on social media @LGUSSupport with your model number and any additional details, and we’ll be happy to help you explore service options or solutions to address this issue. ^Juvy
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||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.doesn't dry as well as my old maytag. so far, so good. Is much larger than my old one.
I would recommend this to a frienddishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does not dry dishes no matter what dry setting you choose.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .We are sorry to hear that your unit did not meet your needs/expectations. This is not the quality we expect from our products. We are continuously working to improve the quality of our products and anticipate market demands that drive customer satisfaction. If you ever have any questions please reach out to our support team on Facebook at @LGUSSupport. To speak with an agent via phone, you can call 800.243.0000 We apologize for any inconvenience this caused. ^Venette
Where is my refund?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item was returned Jan 7, 2026. It is now Jan 12, 2026 and I still have not been returned my refund!!!!!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LG Digital Customer Care
Posted .Hi, Stacia. Thank you for reaching out about your LG Dishwasher (LDFN4542B) model. We understand the importance of having your return and refund processed in a timely manner. While refund processing is handled directly by the retailer you purchased from, one step you can try is checking your return confirmation or receipt to verify the return was fully processed in their system. You may also contact Best Buy customer service at 888-237-8289 to follow up on your refund. If you need further assistance, please send us an email at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. We're here for you! ^Juvy
Terrible Machine
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Terrible didhwasher. We bought this and installed ourselves. My husband is very capable and made sure the whole thing was level. Leaked from the front. We tried getting ahold of Best Buy and LG and would be stuck on the phone for 2+ hours for someone to tell us to call a different number. We had to out source for someone to come look at it, turns out the front vent seal is defective and theres a ton of dings and dents on the inside. After all this, it finally washed without leaking, but doesnt dry a single thing. We have read instructions, tried different settings and our stuff still comes out soaking wet. It could finish a wash at 9pm, have time to dry all night and be soaking wet at 9am. Overall super annoyed in having to spend all this time with a machine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .Your dishwasher does not have a heating element, and therefore drying performance is directly affected by the amount of heat that remains in the tub after the heated rinse is performed. If your dishwasher is far away from your home’s hot water heater, it may be necessary to run the hot water tap in the sink before starting a wash cycle, to ensure that cool water is purged from the hot water lines. This will ensure your dishwasher has a consistent supply of hot water from start to finish.
Using the High Temp setting also aids in keeping the inner drum temperature and dishes hotter before drying begins. LG dishwashers are designed to be used in conjunction with a rinse aid. Using a rinse aid will maximize the amount of water that has already been sheeted away from the dishes before the dry cycle begins. If a rinse aid is used and the performance still needs a boost, adjust the amount of rinse aid used. 2 is the default setting, but if necessary set the level to 3 so more rinse aid is used.
Water tends to bead rather than sheet of plastic and nonstick surfaces, making them more difficult to dry. If washing plastic items in a Normal cycle, select the Extra Dry or Night Dry option or both for better drying results. When the rinse aid is empty, the Extra Dry option is selected automatically.
Allow the dishwasher to completely finish the dry cycle before opening the door. If the door is opened in the middle of the dry cycle, the heat that is necessary for the hybrid dry system to work will escape. This will cause all of the dishes inside to remain wet once the cycle finishes. ^Jennifer
LG 24" dishwaster
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hate the top and bottom baskets. There are not enough prongs to hold up my glass such as wine glasses, and I have to lower the top baskets in order to wash glasses. IF I have lowered the top basket, the I can't wash my plates ... not enough room and the water spinner hits the plates.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LG Digital Customer Care
Posted .Hi, Sanna. Thank you for sharing your feedback about the LG Dishwasher (LDFN4542S) model. We understand your concern about the basket design and the difficulty it’s causing in accommodating both your wine glasses and plates. We strive to provide reliable, high-quality products that exceed our customer's needs and expectations.
Regarding the top and bottom baskets, we’d recommend checking if they are properly adjusted to ensure optimal space for different items. Additionally, LG dishwashers often come with adjustable racks that allow for more flexibility in loading, so if you haven’t yet, it might be worth exploring those settings to improve the fit for your glasses and plates. For more help, visit https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-dishwasher-tine-rack-adjustment--1366645531607.
In the meantime, we’d be happy to assist you further with any specific loading tips or potential solutions for the space issues you're encountering. Please feel free to send us a private message on social media @LGUSSupport, and we’ll guide you through the next steps. ^Juvy
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||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The tray seemed like a good idea. It just gets in the way of stacking the top shelf
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Cycle time
Do not buy list.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Minus star. Got error code in a week or 2. After 2 weeks used this dishwasher was always left the powder on dishes. Cheap quality, dishes not get clean. So long of the cycle. I exchanged after a month of use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .We want to thank you for taking this time to communicate with us about your experience. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. It would be our pleasure to assist you with this, but we must switch to a platform that allows for back-and-forth conversation. Please send us a private message on Facebook or Twitter through @LGUSSupport and we'll be happy to assist. ^James.
Dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does not dry very well and cleaning capability is average
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNever again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn’t come with hook ups after paying for hook up kit AND installation. Had to pay a second time for pieces and a plumber. Not the quality I was hoping and AWFUL customer service. So much of my life wasted
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .Thank you for taking the time to review our product. We take great pride in our work, and our hope is always that it helps each one of our customers accomplish their goals. Clearly this was not your experience, and we apologize. We will be working to fix it so that an incident like this never happens again. Please get in touch with us if you have questions for us by sending us a private message on Facebook or Twitter using @LGUSSupport, or call our Customer Service at (800) 243-0000, and it we would be glad to help. ^Jolly
Wet utensils
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.All utensils have a wetness to it even after using extra dry feature. Upper rack has water left on almost all utensils
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LG Digital Customer Care
Posted .Hi, there. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand your concern about encountering issues with drying on your LG Dishwasher (LDFN4542S) model, even when using the extra dry feature. We strive to provide reliable, high-quality products and ensure a smooth experience. We recommend checking if the dishwasher's spray arms are clear of any blockages and ensuring that the detergent dispenser is working correctly. Sometimes, the placement of the items in the racks can also affect drying performance, so ensure there's enough space for water to circulate. For more information, visit https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-dishwasher-not-drying-properly--20150621962758. If the problem persists, please send us a private message on social media @LGUSSupport, and we'll be happy to assist you further. We appreciate your patience. ^Juvy
Dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the dishes don’t get cleaned as they should be. Nice features looks good
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Reliability
Not Happy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Dishwasher goes out 13 months after purchase and Best Buy can't provide service for over two weeks. So much for Totaltech membership.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .Thank you for reaching out to us with this review about the LG - 24" Front Control Smart Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, QuadWash, and 48dba - Black. Service and Product quality is our commitment. It would be our pleasure to help you out with your concern. Please feel free to message us on Facebook or Twitter through @LGUSSupport, and we will be happy to assist you. ^James.
Best Buy=Best Lie
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The dishwasher is okay. Doesn’t dry at all but that’s manageable. I’m more upset with BestBuy. I wasn’t told about the fitting for the hose, so I paid for an installation that never happened. When I got in contact with bestbuy, they ended our chat almost immediately. I just want my money back for the installation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .Understandably, this is frustrating. Thank you for taking time to review this product.. We are doing our best to improve the quality of our products. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused. ^Venette
Only lasted 2 years, 2 months.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Water pump motor started grinding and then quit working at 2 years 2 months. Replacement motor assembly costs $300. Will not by LG again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LG Digital Customer Care
Posted .Hi, Casey. Thank you for sharing your experience with your LG Dishwasher (LDFN4542D). We value the details you provided and understand the importance of appliance reliability.
If the water pump motor fails, check for blockages in the filter and sump area before replacing the motor. A clogged filter can cause grinding noises and pump failure. Cleaning the filter and ensuring the drain hose is clear may help. More guidance is available here: https://www.lg.com/us/support/product/lg-LDFN4542D.ABDESNA. If the problem persists, please email us at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com for further assistance. We're here to help. ^Juvy