Can LG Make a Reliable Refrigerator? LG LRSXS2726 Review

[@MegF142857]

I have an LG refrigerator with a freezer on the bottom. Had for several years. Quiet & I like it!

[@elizabethprosser4665]

My LG Fridge without the linear compressor bottom freezer is now 17 1/2 yrs old. It's just now starting to go. It's a great fridge. Again without the linear compressor.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

That's the key. Anything without the LC tends to last way, way longer.

[@DocNo27]

Had an LG in my old house and loved it. The compressor did go out, but they replaced it no charge. Luckily I had a garage fridge and a separate freezer so it wasn't too big of an inconvenience. After they replaced the compressor it ran fine for the next four years. My parents have the model year after mine and their compressor has been going on for 7 years now.

[@mariateresamontoyamartinez1061]

Mi refrigerador está oliendo feo y no tengo nada que se eche a perder

[@toddt6730]

We have the LSXS26326S for about two years and love it, bought before seeing complaints, the complaints were way before this model, hopefully it keeps working

[@darylcheshire1618]

In Australia I got a smaller LG bottom freezer about two years ago with the linear compressor and have no problems. On my old fridge, I’d buy ice cream which is soft from the supermarket and it won’t be hard until the next day. On the LG it will be hard that evening. It seems to chill things quickly once you put them in the fridge, the old fridge was 29 years old.

[@Jean-o1z]

I have the same fridge, but in white. There are some things I would like to point out about this model. In the freezer, the bottom shelf extends further then the upper shelves because of the drawer. The shelves are made of glass. Some frozen meat fell off the upper shelf and shattered the glass on the bottom shelf. The warranty didn't cover the replacement. I didn't want to replace it with the same cheap glass, so I just bought a piece of 1/4" PVC plastic sheet, and cut it to size. Also, the LG factory water filters can be purchased by a number sellers at a reasonable price for a set of 4 at around $35 from Ebay.

[@jc2367]

thanks

[@ScantPear]

I have an lg fridge from the 2000’s and we bought it new and it is still going strong!

[@hollylanther]

I have an LG fridge purchased in 2006. Best brand of fridge I have ever owned.

[@dperreno]

Thank you for this video. 5 years ago, I bought a home with a 4 year old LG French Door refrigerator with the linear compressor. Last week the refrigerator stopped cooling properly. Fortunately, it is only 9 years old at this point, so I was able to schedule a repair under warranty. For the amazing and affordable fixed price of only $399 LG sent a technician to replace my compressor and the fridge is now fridging properly. It took about 1-1/2 hours. I forgot to check to see if the new compressor was a linear compressor, though the tech told me it was. R-134 in this old girl. Hopefully the replacement compressor will last longer than the original, though I will consider myself lucky enough if it lasts another 9 years. Aside from this, the refrigerator is pretty great! Ice maker works well, it has lots of room and is well-lit on the inside. I did have to make a modification on the center door seal/flap so that it would close properly, but since then it works flawlessly. (it helps to be handy, but I'm not handy enough to replace a compressor!)

[@richardlamazares6350]

I have lg fridge from 2009 and still going strong 💪

[@sqd8r]

Picked up a LG with the smart inverter compressor with a 10 yr warranty (LG LRDNC1004V), so there are some LG options without the risk of the linear compressors with a great warranty.

[@vienna844]

Does that include parts and labor and the service call the 10 year warranty?

[@lowxclazz]

Inverter is the linear. LG simply changed the name.

[@T.M.187]

@@lowxclazz incorrect

[@lowxclazz]

@@T.M.187 nope. If an LG compressor starts with an F on the part number, it's linear.

[@washingandmowing15]

My grandparents got charged $1400 for a new compressor in her old 10+ year old LG made Kenmore. They replaced it with a $3200 LG and LOVE it.

[@StacyMarshall-x6x]

This man is really an angel sent from heaven to deliver up from our appliance woes!

[@houptee]

Midea are sold at Lowe's now. Midea is the world's largest appliance manufacturer. They also make the majority of mini split air conditioning systems and sold under private label names. Gree is the 2nd largest appliance manufacturer.

[@trauma50disaster1]

looking at the reviews on lowes for the cheap midea and boy are people mad they conk out in a year.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

Midea make garbage appliances

[@LorainFurnitureandAppliance]

Great review Ben. We love the LTCS20020S/W/B top mounts that LG has. Great seller for us and no real reliability issues over the many years we have sold it. LG can be good, just gotta know what to look for!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Nice to know! Are you seeing many sealed system cases outside of warranty? WP top mounts seem to be the worst now, and I am always looking to see whats better to suggest. What are your preferred top mounts?

[@LorainFurnitureandAppliance]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Can't say we have seen any sealed system issues just yet on it.. We typically recommend a basic GE top mount when looking at strictly reliability (such as the GTS18GTNRWW), and then the LG if they are looking for a bit more space and a sleeker design.

[@mikafoxx2717]

Good note on choosing the models without the linear compressor. And yes, r-600a and r-290 are flammable and so takes more diligent work and more steps to work on, instead of recovering and then soldering, you need to carefully vent it, to outside if necessary, purge the lines with nitrogen, then silver solder, and so on, charging is also with so little it's a critical charge and you can't leave service ports on it so you need to crimp and solder the lines shut after as well. More time and therefore money to do.

[@PopEye2384]

I currently have 2 from LG... one is almost from early 2000s and the other one maybe around 2010... never faced any issues as of date....

[@IncogNito-gg6uh]

Our year old LRFWS2906S only cools to 37° at the rear with the fridge thermostat set at 33° and the freezer set at -7°. It is warmer near the doors and we find dairy, especially, will rarely last to expiration date.

[@dc5duben96]

thanks for the info! i bought an Lg refrigerator & didnt find this out until after lol

[@saturnfrak]

Thanks for the review - just bought an LG 4door without the linar compressor but with the "linar cooling" same as the compressor in your review, it's called "smart inverted compressor" :)

[@sawyerramos3113]

im about to get the same one. I really love it but reading all this mess, I am not too sure!

[@lowxclazz]

Unfortunately, that's LG's new name for their linear compressor.

[@richardc1983]

We had one with the glass tap door... Sent it back. The door cooling grills had no airflow and did nothing and anything in the door didn't really cool or spoiled. Fluctuations in temperature were quite wide.

[@grunlowen]

Great videos! I watched several them before choosing a fridge. Just got the LRFS28XBS french door, and I know you say ice in the fridge is an issue, but I never hook the water up anyway. I have an 8yr old LG, basically they same model, and the linear compressor just went out. The new one has a smart inverter compressor, so hoping it will last even longer. And I like the build quality with LG. Browsing thru the on-sale returned models at Nebraska Furniture Mart, lots of them were Frigidaire. I'm more confident in LG.

[@MikeTrieu]

LOL @ the "GoldStar" hat 😂

[@sawyerramos3113]

I truly love the LF30S8210S model. It has all the features I am looking for, $2k, LG is currently offering 5 year warranty on their smart converter compressor, parts and labor. I am not too sure this is good enough.

[@omarghazzy]

I just ordered a new 36' French Door MAX LRFXS3106S and apparently all New 36' Max French door have this better BMH Compressor. Fingers Crossed it will last

[@ramirofernandez2327]

Got my side by side LG for 2 weeks now. First thing I notice is that the yellow sticker that was at the store with the energy used/year, was different! The one inside my unit shows a pretty higher figure than the advertised one! Second, that temperature indicator number at the right side is not the temperature of the inside. It is a wish temperature to have. Mine was set to 37 degree, but my mercury thermometer showed 38. No problem, but when set at 35, the thermometer still reads 38!. And the ice dispenser leaves much to be desired: Can you dispense ice without the cubes or crunched ice not spilling to the floor? Try it. But of course you may argue you should use a bucket. Your call, but I am one of those people that drink out of a glass, not a bucket. Lastly, the drawers at the lower part are very hard to reach or you have to bend down too much. I solved the problem adding plastic handles to the front of each drawer. But I paid good money for the unit and should not have to add silly things like this. Oh! One more thing: Next time you are around a refrigerator, any, while it is ON, pass you hand by the sides and note the temperature of the outside metal of the box. It should not be cold. If it is, there is poor insulation and consequently energy loses. On this LG, the left side is feeling way too cold for comfort on ideal energy conservation. The right side is fine. Overall, satisfied, but I am waiting to see my power bill at end of the month... Comments are welcomed.

[@inferno8490]

Thank you for the warning, I was considering an LG side-by-side. Has your experience gotten any better or worse?

[@ReginaCreates2]

thanks for your review and for the information 👍

[@PETERThompson-e6h]

Thanks again. I really enjoy your reviews. I am looking to buy an LG fridge with bottom freezer. Can you recommend a model#. I need a 30 inch wide fridge. From what you said in this review the fridge with the bottom freezer should not have the linear compressor? Thank you so much

[@maineiacman]

I saw a scratch and dent special on a brand new LG fridge at Lowes and avoided it because it wouldn't have the factory warranty anymore. Not a good deal even at over half off.

[@tburrows357]

I watched your other fridge video. I’m curious what your opinions would be the LG 24'' Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator 11.9 cubic feet. I ordered one for my condo due to the galley style kitchen it is space saving and being 6’ (not super tall but tall enough) I hate leaning down to look for my banana peppers 😅 in the back. So bottom freezer door opening with drawers just hit all the functional aspects for me.

[@hardwarecompugeek]

I keep hearing that the linear compressor is bad, and I have an LG french door refrigerator with one, and it failed. However, LG replaced the compressor at no cost (parts and labor, even though I was outside the labor warranty) and the tech told me that compressor was being overdriven a slight amount, which over time causes it to fail. The tech installed a new compressor and upgraded the firmware, and said after the firmware upgrade it shouldn’t have any more issues? Is the linear compressor reliable now that there is a fix? I feel like I still hear about how bad it is, but nobody mentions if LG fixed the issue or not.

[@dregenius]

I have also heard rumblings that the issue was identified and resolved but boy oh boy did LG burn themselves bad with that first run of linear compressors. I still have trouble selling their laundry to my customers even though their washers are literally orders of magnitude better performing *and* more reliable than the nasty 1960's stamped rusty metal junk that Whirlpool squeezes out that Americans seem to love. Maybe it makes people feel patriotic to pay a $500+ electric bill?

[@xcmskim4]

I have not seen any issues with the replacement compressors (FLS075LANA). I was told that the replacement compressors are better built with stronger springs and pistons.

[@jc2367]

@@xcmskim4 debating between this model and the lg counter depth max french door (LRFLC2706S). any advice as to which is better or has the better compressor?

[@xcmskim4]

@@jc2367 The fridge in this video and the LG counter depth max you mentioned both have the old school conventional reciprocating compressor. If you need help choosing between the two, I would go with whichever one is made in Korea. Also note the the following signage on the door for reference on LG refrigerators. Smart Inverter = conventional reciprocating compressor Inverter Linear = problematic compressor

[@jc2367]

@@xcmskim4 thanks for the info. I think I sent you a question about a Samsung side by side on another video lol.

[@fbiburneraccount]

Saw this review after I bought the fridge lol. Hopefully i have good luck with it. Get it in a few days.

[@Rohoactr]

Same here, just purchased LG fridge last week. Fingers crossed.

[@maghesencadervaloo331]

Me too 😂

[@jc2367]

how is it holding up?

[@fbiburneraccount]

@@jc2367 no issues. Nice fridge.

[@superaijaz]

We got this same referigerator in April 2024 and seems a nicely built machine. From last few weeks we noticed our milk is getting spoiled in few days. Then we realized milk is not as cold as we expect in a referigrator. I used my food check thermometer and came to know the actual temperature of inside the referigerator is staying at 44 degree. Even though the referigerator is set at default settings 37 Degree for Fridge and 0 Degree for Freezer. Any Idea Ben?

[@mz6954]

Hi Great Video Ive had mine for about 6M and my crisper draws are to warm what can i do ?

[@flyonbyya]

Ben is da 💣 !!

[@philip9569]

Another good post, keep it up. Any up date on your washing machine tub clean products?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Its on our website, yes. bens-appliances.com/products/wash-bomb-washing-machine-cleaning-solution?_pos=1&_sid=206f6770c&_ss=r

[@deborahlaudenslager2732]

I watched another video and they said the newest LG (model LRFLC27065) has an inverter compressor...Is that the improved kind that you referred to or is it still a linear one?

[@franklinacosta3743]

Is a smart inverter compressor better than a linear compressor?

[@jwrwoodworks2092]

Hi Ben, Your content has been really helpful with our appliance purchases. What's your current opinion on the LG french door models? We're in the market for a new counter depth fridge and aside from uncertainty about reliability the LG LRFLC2706S seems like it would be perfect us. LGs website specs say that they now have a "Smart Inverter Compressor", or is that just a rebranding of the linear compressor? Also if it's the case that they've started changing the compressors in newer stock do you have any suggestions to make sure the exact fridge I receive would have the more reliable compressor?

[@Rohoactr]

Ben, I just purchased LG Model# LRDCS2603S /01, refrigerator from Lowes. Can you please tell me is this the fridge with the bad compressor? If I only knew about this sooner. I never knew LG has bad compressors.... Thank You

[@tofo-ow2zd]

Hi, I'm curious to know what your opinion of 2 in 1 washer dryer combo. Is it a wise buy or a no go?

[@johnmartin7158]

Most experts say go for 2 purpose machines as opposed to one combo.

[@luissalas9270]

R600 charge is in a vacuum and to find leaks you pretty much need to pressurize it . Great video

[@PETERThompson-e6h]

Thank you so much for the great review. I want to buy an LG French door fridge. How will I know if it has a linear compressor or are they moving away from that type of compressor. Thank you so much. Peter

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

Above the ice dispenser where the controls are, it should either say LC Linear compressor or Smart inverter

[@gregorybeemer428]

I have been told that the digital inverter compressors made after the LG class action lawsuit are actually very good.

[@somethingclever1234]

You be the test pilot and report back... I'll wait 20 years

[@godbwithme7586]

​@@somethingclever1234 😂😂

[@gregorybeemer428]

@@somethingclever1234 easy buddy, just what I've heard.

[@brandog1734]

Been working on LG refrigerators for 12 years. They have not improved them at all. I’ve had customers put 3 compressors in 5 years. The linear compressor is designed to fail within 7 years, that’s why they use it. Linear compressors are junk.

[@Rockinrn]

Had the compressor replaced on this unit after 6 months.

[@Tonythetiger2101]

Can you do a video or comment on the difference between smart inverter compressor, inverter compressor, linear, and which one has the problem? I just purchased an LG max depth from Costco to protect myself with the purchase. Thanks for your content!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

My goal at some point is just to tear One down and rip the compressor apart to do a video on explaining why they fail

[@NancyCaric]

Purchased an LG french door refrigerator in 2016 and have had nothing but problems! Have to keep replacing the fan assembly every 2-3 years! Will never buy another one!

[@familydog6342]

Hi there. Great vid. I’m looking at the new version of this fridge . Model Ly27s3240s. The compressor is neither you addressed. It’s part # TCA37091607. How can I know if it the linear(bad one) or not. Thank you!

[@aspasia727]

Thank you - do you know where I can find what LG models have these compressors?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Trying to work on a video to show that soon

[@aspasia727]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Thank you - My fridge died again (3rd compressor failure in 8 years) and am in a market for Fridge again but I really love other features (quietness, no frost issue whatsoever, just overall very nice) and would love that video to reference before my new purchase.

[@mescobar8801]

Hey Ben! Would you know if the LY27S3240S has that bad linear compressor

[@stacyrobbins2378]

I want the largest residential French door no ice or water what do you recommend

[@fubarnow8907]

We just bought a GE GNE25JYKGFFS. had it a couple of weeks, Made in Mexico, uses R600A. Very quiet and works well so far, looks great, Stainless. French Door Model. $1499 at a Lowly Store.

[@Mphscat]

I'm sitting here with a non working LG LSXS26366S/02 which is the side by side with the little door you can open on top left which is why we bought it. We had the compressor go out while it was under warranty and was replaced. Then our ice maker started having seal problems which made it freeze up. Now, apparently the compressor which has already been replaced once, is not cooling especially on the freezer side as before. Now it is out of warranty of course. Zero Stars DO NOT RECOMMEND.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

How old is the unit?

[@Mphscat]

@@bensappliancesandjunk It was purchased 11-2018. LG rep said they would cover a replacement compressor but not the labor which is $700+ so we are thinking of buying a new one now.

[@rreagan007]

We have a beautiful LG French door model that's 9 years old. It's on Its 3rd compressor. I really love the design of the fridge but the LG linear compressor is obviously unreliable. If the current compressor dies in the next year while the 10-year parts warranty on the compressor is still good then I will probably get it fixed one more time. But if it dies after the warranty is up I'll probably look to buy a different brand.

[@rocoroco5749]

Me and my X wife bought a Brand new LG REFRIGERATOR Best one they made at the time in 2008 we are divorced and she still has it and it Works just fine that's a long time

[@PulseyPulsy]

Lasted longer than your marriage, what more can you ask for

[@dankelley9361]

Thanks Ben for bringing to light the linear compressor problem. What retailers sell the LG model that is made in S Korea that is significantly better than the one made in Mexico?

[@xcmskim4]

Majority of LG french doors are made in Korea. The side by side and top freezers are made in Mexico. A few bottom freezers models are made in Mexico or Korea. Models made in Korea are better built.

[@johnfr2389]

Do LG have new updated linear compressors (that don’t fail)? Or are they still using same unreliable linear compressor, just adding a longer warranty to sweat the deal?

[@anizares1]

It's a ten year warranty on compressor only.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

They switched it. They use a smart inverter know

[@johnfr2389]

@@Ikey04-ge9gy So they do have a new (hopefully improved) compressor that replaces the faulty linear compressor. Do we know if all 2023 models have been upgraded? How can we verify we get the new compressor when buying a LG fridge?

[@moldyal]

Parts, i ordered parts from LG (condenser fan seized) and they took 2 months to ship. And the part was expensive (120 CAD for a fan) Are all vendors that slow and expensive?

[@ronalddevine9587]

Love the new hat!

[@andym1223]

Unfortunately LG has tarnished their reputation for refrigerators as far as I’m concerned. I’d rather get a Whirlpool side by side, our Amana side by side has been flawless for 10 years now.

[@flyonbyya]

Why should I… As a consumer have to even ask about a linear vs other compressor ???? JUUUUUUUNK !!!!!

[@cpron9126]

lg lfs22520 compressor just went out 3 years old. covered by warranty. if goes out again will buy another brand

[@noboringconcrete]

What are your thoughts on Bosch?

[@xoJustifiedxo]

What are your thoughts on LRFWS2906S?

[@dmzsniper]

This model had the ice maker in the door though. Thought that was big no no?

[@MichaelCater]

Another great video. Thank you

[@vettevert5284]

Somebody got PAID!!

[@debeeriz]

in nz we have what is called the consumers guarantees act, it guarantees fridges for 10 years, where the seller has to replace, repair or refund. lg fridges here like all the others have to last the distance or else no one will sell them, big fines for any retailer who does not comply with the act

[@mymai5859]

Yes agree fellow Kiwi. CGA has really protected us. Never stops the stores from upselling extended warranties though - which is such a scam.

[@bme7491]

My LG fridge with linear inverter lasted about 8 years, then the compressor had to be replaced. LG would only cover the parts so it still cost me ~$600 for labor. Everything else has worked fine.

[@shulingziehl6596]

My refrigerator last only two year. The exchange cost $600 too. Never buy LG again

[@jcchaffin1]

I was thinking about buying the LG model LRSDS2706. It is the side by side with the glass door on the right. Which compressor does it have?

[@alazzawi8815]

Wish if you can review Midea refrigerators 29 cf. I bought one with french door for $1500 and it’s so far so good. No LG no Samsung anymore for me.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I will at some point. We just started getting everything in via scratch and dent, and Midea does make some cheap ones I'd like to talk about

[@brosa1212]

Is there a way to figure out what compressor other LGs fridges have without opening them up? In particular this model lrfws2906v

[@xcmskim4]

Check on the door. It will say LC or linear compressor. If it states smart inverter than its the traditional old school reliable compressor

[@brosa1212]

​@James K thanks I'll check

[@TheoneD11]

@@xcmskim4 Thanks

[@Quince828]

It’s also all the ancillary bits on LG that fail. The water dispensing button on ours just failed after only 4 years use. It just popped and little springs and bits of plastic fell out. It’s held together with tape now as I’m sure repairing it would require taking the door apart and the service call will cost more than the fridge is worth! The same for our dishwasher; cracks and burnt out leds on the control panel. Sadly there seems to be no way to avoid buying this korean made to fail junk.

[@neomatrix4412]

what type of compressor does it use? is it a Reciprocating Compressor and does it use an inverter?

[@tomjohnston3601]

Thanks for the info on the LG compressor. Knowing that there was a class action lawsuit several years ago (settled in 2020 according to Consumer Reports), it seemed likely that they had acknowledged and corrected their compressor problem. It's good to know that their linear compressors may still be unreliable, but some of their fridges w/o the linear compressor might be a good choice. * I don't want to be a schill, so I should mention I work for LG although not its kitchen appliances. Do your own research. Caveat emptor.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

What part of LG do you work with?

[@Nuffsaid876]

@@tomjohnston3601ZENITH. WOW. theres a name I haven’t heard in awhile.

[@cookegirl2]

Consumer reports seems to like the 2024 LGs. But I’m still nervous about buying one!

[@colorbars8564]

Are the "Smart Inverter Compressors" any good? I just bought an LG LRFWS2906S with one of those. Hope i didn't get scammed!

[@themooker]

How's that model doing? We are in a tight spot and that particular LG is what we are looking to purchase.

[@colorbars8564]

ended up returning it before delivery date, i just bought a used fridge for super cheap and its been working great since.@@themooker

[@msmfla]

Have an LG top load washer WT7100CW, cold water faucet has to be turned on/off manually because water continues in machine even before starting washer. Researched and think may be solinoid intake valve. Is this an easy changeout for do it yourself. Appreciate your thoughts. Thank you

[@jennifertiffany363]

We’ve had an LG fridge for about 10 years. Never need anything. But today it started making a sound that sounds like if you blow really hard into an empty soda can. It’s quick and only does it every few minutes. I’m worried what the sound is. So here I am researching what to buy.

[@sewbeit221]

I have the side by side with door in a door Icemaker went out year four the freezer shelves are BAD design and I had to get a chest freezer to hold they bulk of my weekly shopping because if you stack three packages of chicken on a shelf, the shelf would fall, I added paint stir sticks under shelf to make it wider so they don't fall as much but you have to be careful they get knocked out of place. Fridge I have issues with tall items only fit in door unless you remove a shelf. Would I buy again ? NO

[@dennislannigan9609]

You can adjust the top shelf down 2 inches and taller items will fit

[@slhantler]

Assuming you want French door what brand do you recommend in large capacity (e.g. >28 cu ft)? Has LG begun to offer the type of compressor you recomment?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I have a Samsung Bespoke review, its on the higher end of recommendations and is 30cf.

[@FFmybest]

My LG Linear compressor died just after 3 years of use. I wish I would have seen this video 3 years ago.

[@louroldan7936]

Thank you this is helpful

[@anizares1]

I had a compressor replaced after 4 years on lg linear type. Repair guy from LG said new one had updated software . Will that mean compressor should last longer?

[@AMDRADEONRUBY]

Any brands is better than Samsung appliances don't know why Samsung keep continues making appliances without making improvements and you see LG working hard i have a LG dishwasher ldfn4542s and i love it

[@xcmskim4]

The new Samsung Bespoke fridges now have a 2 year parts and labor warranty. Samsung Bespoke washers now have a 20 year warranty on the motor.

[@Gallirash]

The model reviewed is LRSXS2706 but the title incorrectly shows LRSXS2726

[@luisarsuaga7637]

Hi Ben! Thanks for the review. Do you consider this fridge be noisy? I have the counter depth version of this fridge, and when the compresor is on, it makes a deep humming sound. Is this normal? Standing next to it, the noise level is around 40db, which is supposed to be quiet, but I don't know. It feels slightly louder than my parents' 15 years old Maytag. What's your opinion on this?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

No, its whisper quiet from what I've seen. But we have other units running at once, so I can't say for absolute certain

[@turdferguson7686]

i bought a LG LFX25980ST back in 2009 as an open box unit from best buy and the only problem ive had is water leaking from from the water in lines. which is prob becuase theyre old and cracking. ive replaced sections of it but i think more cracked recently. im finally looking to move this one to the garage where it wont do water or ice and update the inside one. good to know LG can be good if you get the right model. this channel and a few others have been great for this process too. the sales people at big box stores here, which are about the only option other than online, tend to know nothing about anything and try to wow you with the stupid fancy features like smart screens that bring nothing of value, only misery.

[@tomanderson8222]

Question: What do you mean in this video by "top loading?" That sounds like washer terminology. Do you possibly mean the freezer on top (of the fridge on top)? Thanks.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Yes, mistake on my part. Top mount

[@brandonwa2498]

Hey Ben, I have this refrigerator and I just ruined the finish on the front of it. Do you know if there's a way to source parts for it? I need the ice door unfortunately

[@brandonwa2498]

Lrsxc2306s

[@mrnarason]

I just bought from lowes for $820 shipped

[@matsudakodo]

Is there any reason to avoid r600 compressor refrigerators full stop? Or is it more case by case?

[@sudhachandu]

I bought LG refrigerator with Linear compressor in Dec 2020. It's not even 4 yrs and freezer is not working. I called LG customer service and they suspected it to be a compressor problem. But how come an LG refrigerator with linear compressor not working properly just within 4 yrs?

[@jt31713]

same recommendation for the counter depth version of this fridge?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Yes

[@jesseyriley6931]

In lg refrigerators Is the smart inverter the same thing as the linear compressor?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Itd come down to model#

[@mscjgilbert]

Not so much a reaction to the video as a warning about LG. DO NOT BUY LG appliances until you confirm they have techs that service your area. We bought a different LG refrigerator in Jan 2023 and by March, it had unpredictably inconsistent temperatures inside a variety of locations regardless of how items were organized. Over June and July, we called almost weekly for service. For each of our ten calls, we were promised either a call back or a tech coming out. On only ONE occasion did we get a call back. When they finally ‘offered’ to replace the fridge, they tried to attach shady strings & THEN didn’t even follow through with actually delivering the fridge. It's August 2023, and we still have no resolution to this matter.

[@jostrander71]

LG is the worst.

[@MarkJames-p5r]

Is this a quiet refrigerator especially with regards to the gurgling of the gas? (I realize that some gurgling is normal but a friend has a new GE side by side and it is disturbing.)

[@vickilund7206]

I think the gurgling that you're hearing is when it's in defrost mode and its water going down to the piping and into the pan

[@MessyPointedBlob]

LG has been ditching the linear compressor on french doors. Its just the marketing is blurry because they still slap "smart inverter compressor" on everything while referring to either kind.

[@Barbarra63297]

We've had an LG front load washer and an LG Fridge, both were garbage. We're in Danmark and I'm originally from Ohio and I miss my top load washer and a decent no frills fridge. We had nothing but problems with both LG appliances so it soured us on ever buying that brand again. We buy Bosch whenever possible now.

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

Maybe in europe but in America LG has god tier washers

[@lowxclazz]

These fridges still have the linear compressor, fyi. LG simply changed the name to "inverter compressor."

[@ashlynhatfield1852]

How can you tell what kind of compressor is in the fridge without having to take the back off? We are in the market for a new fridge.

[@jostrander71]

Front of the fridge might have a Inverter Linear tag. Mine does. It's junk. 4500.00 worth of junk

[@kenkeller48]

When shopping, how do I determine if the compressor is linear? I am not going to bring a screwdriver to the showroom and open up the back; from what I see online, product descriptions don't cover this subject.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

At the moment most or all the French doors have them and the Side by Sides don't

[@jc2367]

@@bensappliancesandjunkgoing to hold you to that. im deciding between this model and the lg counter depth max 27 cuft. if French doors mean you might get a bad compressor i dont want to take that chance.