LG review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
LG makes the core laundry and kitchen machines listed in washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, a tighter range than Exquisit, Hoover or Bauknecht, which also sell ovens, hobs and cookers. A mobile app comes with the range and support runs on email, which suits buyers who want app control in a single appliance family.
Key facts
- Best for
- Buyers who want app control across a focused laundry and kitchen range.
- Mobile app
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- LG Electronics Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- South Korea (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1958 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Washing machine, Dryer, Dishwasher, Fridge
- Official website
- lg.com
Water filters
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- Wikidata
Pros and cons
Pros
- A mobile app is available, giving the range a phone based route alongside the machines themselves.
- A single badge covers washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, so a laundry and kitchen refresh stays with the same maker instead of splitting across suppliers.
- The line is shorter than the field: Exquisit, Hoover and Bauknecht each run to washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, while LG lists washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, which makes the range quick to scan and compare.
- Support has a stated route, email, rather than a spread of channels, so buyers can see which path to use before they need it.
Cons
- Narrower cooking coverage: LG lists washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, while Exquisit, Hoover and Bauknecht each add ovens, hobs and cookers, so a full kitchen spec means shopping with another maker.
- Support runs on email only, so buyers who prefer a call or a live chat have a narrower route to a person than a multi channel setup would give them.
- Headquarters sit in South Korea, so buyers far from that base rely on regional provision, and support depth can differ by market rather than being set by the brand alone.
Who it suits
- Households replacing laundry and kitchen machines who want a single maker and a phone app in the box.
- Shoppers who would rather scan a short, focused range than a full kitchen catalogue.
- Buyers who value one clear support route over a choice of channels.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone fitting a full kitchen: Exquisit, Hoover and Bauknecht all list ovens, hobs and cookers, which LG's washing machine, dryer and dishwasher leaves out.
- Buyers who want the broadest single brand choice: Hoover lists cooker, dishwasher and dryer, matching the widest scope in the group.
The company behind it
The appliances carry LG Electronics Inc., founded in 1958 and headquartered in South Korea. That record matters when you weigh brand against brand on paper: it shows which corporate entity stands behind the badge and how long it has been trading. Support is the sharper edge. The listed contact route is email, so anyone who expects a phone line or live chat should settle that question before buying, because the route on offer is message based. Warranty length, energy class and delivery terms sit with the individual model listing rather than the corporate record, so read them per model.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is behind the LG badge on the appliances?+
The appliances come from LG Electronics Inc., founded in 1958. Its listed product types are washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, so a buyer replacing several machines can stay with a single maker across laundry and the main kitchen machines.
Can LG appliances be controlled from a phone?+
Yes. A mobile app is available for the range, so buyers have a phone based route for their machines rather than relying on the machine alone. For questions a person has to handle, support runs on email.
What support does LG actually offer?+
Support runs on email. That is the route to plan for, and a mobile app covers the everyday side of ownership. Anyone hoping for a phone line or live chat should settle that before buying, because the listed contact path is message based.
How does the LG range compare with Exquisit, Hoover and Bauknecht?+
LG lists washing machine, dryer and dishwasher. Bauknecht, Exquisit and Hoover each add ovens, hobs and cookers, with washing machine, dryer and dishwasher covering the wider set. That matters for a kitchen fit out, where a hob or oven has to come from the same badge as the fridge and the dishwasher.
Where is the company behind these machines based?+
The recorded headquarters country is KR. The company behind the appliances is LG Electronics Inc., and it was founded in 1958, so buyers shortlisting international makers can see the corporate record behind the badge rather than a trading name alone.
What do entry prices look like for appliances in this group?+
In this site's listings, entry prices for the category sit higher than the site overall: €154 against €96.46, with the upper end of the category at €263.08. Those figures describe the listings, so compare the price on the individual LG model against your budget.
Which of the listed alternatives covers the most categories?+
All three run to the same broader set: washing machine, dryer and dishwasher for Exquisit, cooker, dishwasher and dryer for Hoover and washing machine, dryer and dishwasher for Bauknecht, against washing machine, dryer and dishwasher for LG. For a buyer choosing on range breadth, that difference is the deciding line.
What should I compare first if I shortlist LG?+
Start with range fit: washing machine, dryer and dishwasher is what the brand covers, and it leaves cooking to brands such as Hoover and Bauknecht. Then check support, since the listed route is email, and a mobile app is available for machines in the range.
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Electronics checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity, Products
“Founded October 1958 as GoldStar”
- play.google.com/store/apps/details checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Mobile app, Support channels
“Connect your IoT home appliances to the LG ThinQ app.”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Reference models, Price from, Capacity, Dimensions, Warranty.