Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- LDFN4542W
- SKU:
- 6448632
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 find value in the 24" LG dishwasher's quiet operation, excellent cleaning performance, and convenient third rack. Many appreciate its ease of use and the sleek design. However, some users note that cycle times are lengthy and the control panel could be improved for better usability. A few customers have reported reliability concerns.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Great dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The dishwasher is working great. Install went great.
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.This has to be the loudest dishwasher I’ve ever had, I do not recommend it. ☹️
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We just got it today. So far we are very happy with it
I would recommend this to a friendLG Dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product...great salesperson...great installers.
I would recommend this to a friendReview
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very cool and modern with lots of space. No issues
I would recommend this to a friendL g dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Happy with the cost and quality of my new dishwasher.
I would recommend this to a friendBlack Friday deal
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good value, should have pruchased this model sooner
I would recommend this to a friendGreat purchase
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am so happy for this purchase. They are so fast to delivery
I would recommend this to a friendDishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Perfect fit. Installation went well.
I would recommend this to a friendNot great dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.does not was or dry as well as my old dishwasher. Some food still on glasses and lots of condensation when I open door.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .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
Limited features
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great dishwasher but we were told it had features it didn’t have
I would recommend this to a friendDishwasher installation
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.He did a very good job of installing the dishwasher.
I would recommend this to a friendWould not buy again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Do not like this dishwasher for the following reasons: Does not dry inside after washing and drying, stays wet and door will not stay open even a crack to dry out unless I stick something in the door to hold it open a little noisy racks pull out of dishwasher very easily dish holder arrangement very poor cheaply made
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .We are sorry to hear that your unit is not working as designed. We are continuously working to improve the quality of our products, availability while anticipating market demands that drive customer satisfaction. If the problem hasn't resolve, please reach out to our support team on Facebook at @LGUSSupport. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused. ^Venette
3rd rack...only for silverware.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I guess I should have researched a little deeper on LG's 3rd rack then I would've known that it was only for silverware I would have left it at the store. But that is not the main reason why I returned it. No matter what cycle I used it left a white film on my dishes. I tried 2 different detergents and yes I used rinse aid. Also that silverware 3rd rack did not clean all the silverware because there is no rotating sprayer at the top.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .This is unfortunate. Your feedback is appreciated and important in helping us to identify practices that drive customer satisfaction. We hope that you will consider LG for your product needs in the future. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused. ^Venette
New Dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We have only had it a few weeks but so far so good.
I would recommend this to a friendDont buy LG
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worst dishwasher I have ever owned. Within a year the control board goes out. Takes LG days to respond and then had 3 technicians accept and then dropped our case. So I had to find a repair company under LG to come out and fix it. Finally fixed it and then 6 month later it goes out again. Thankfully this was covered under the one year warranty. (Parts have a one year warranty as well if replaced). Now here we are a year after that and the exact thing is happening again. But its not covered and LG wont fix it. I havent had any other brand break let alone break less than 3 years old.
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 dealing with repeated issues on your LG Dishwasher (LDFN4542D) model, especially with the control board failing multiple times in such a short period. We strive to provide reliable, high-quality products that exceed our customer's needs and expectations. We recommend ensuring the dishwasher is properly plugged into a stable power source and that there are no issues with the circuit breaker or electrical supply that could be causing these failures.
Given that this issue has occurred multiple times, we want to make sure you’re getting the best support. Please send us a private message on social media @LGUSSupport, and we’ll work with you to find a suitable resolution. We’re committed to making sure you get the most from your LG products and will be happy to help in any way we can.
We truly appreciate your feedback and your patience as we work through this with you. ^Juvy
Samssung dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Dishwasher is okay, however it does not completely dry all of the dishes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendOwner
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it, delivered in time. Looks great works great
I would recommend this to a friendA very serviceable dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It does a pretty good job getting dishes clean. I just wish it did a better job drying them. 3 and 1/2 stars.
I would recommend this to a friendNot used yet…
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Looks nice. Haven’t been able to install so can’t rate.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend