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Customer Reviews for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

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LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Model: LDS4821ST
SKU: 8837896
UPC: 048231009690
Fit the dishes from your family's dinner in this built-in dishwasher that features an extra-large tub that holds up to 16 place settings at once.
Average Customer Rating:
3.217 out of 5
3.2
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54% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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25 out of 46
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Customer Reviews for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel
Review 1 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

great stainless steel tub

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: MomMom1
from Magnolia, DE
on 11/10/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Performance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
I really like this dishwasher but wish it had fold down tines on the top rack. I also found that the timing for the quick wash is 118 minutes and the other selections are, of course, even longer. Is this really supposed to save energy?
What's great about it: Really gets the dishes clean.
What's not so great: Timing is way too long.
This product is... Good for delicate dishes, Great for pots & pans, Quiet, Well-matched to my appliances, Easy to load adjustable racks, Able to deliver spotless dishes
About me... Looking for energy savings, Always get the deal, Practical shopper
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
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Review 2 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Great All Around Dishwasher ...Great Value

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: jt2011
from MN
on 10/17/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Don't understand the low review for this dishwasher. This dishwasher is better than the expensive Bosch it replaced. We can pack it full of our Fiesta dishes which we found out we were not able to due with a new Bosch dishwashers with their new rack design. This LG model cleans great, dries great and is just as quiet or more than the expensive Bosch it replaced..which died only after 7 years of use. It has been a GREAT replacement and a great value for our money. Do not miss our old Bosch dishwasher.
What's great about it: Everything...especially the rack design.
This product is... Convenient for time-delay, Good for delicate dishes, Great for pots & pans, Quiet, Designed to save time and water, Well-matched to my appliances, Easy to load adjustable racks, Able to deliver spotless dishes, Great at drying dishes
About me... Looking for energy savings, An appliance snob, Practical shopper, Design conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 3 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Great looking, clean lines, good design

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Steelmagnolia
from Washington DC
on 09/22/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Great looking, clean lines, good design interior and exterior. High quality stainless and interior materials. Does a very quiet job cleaning - can't hear at all - and does "expected" job of cleaning well. Doesn't overheat when drying. VERY satisfied with this dishwasher!
What's great about it: Design is excellent, space efficient, high quality.
This product is... Good for delicate dishes, Great for pots & pans, Quiet, Designed to save time and water, Well-matched to my appliances, Easy to load adjustable racks, Able to deliver spotless dishes, Great at drying dishes
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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Review 4 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

supper quite , lots of space

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: ytp1130
from st.louis mo
on 08/24/2011
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Great unit over all, but the layout is not very user friendly compared to my old unit. After looking at other units, it seems to be the norm now.
What's great about it: quiteness
What's not so great: layout
This product is... Great for pots & pans, Quiet, Able to deliver spotless dishes
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 5 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Stay away from LG dishwashers

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Tank99
from SoCal
on 08/10/2011
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
We regret spending the money 3 years ago for this product. From speaking with repair techs to talking with different appliance salesmen, final conclusion is dishwashers and LG don't go together. Basically dishes are not cleaned and are left wet (not spotted - wet). After several service calls and part replacements final straw was the stainless steel liner began to rust. Make sure you invest in Best Buy's extended warranty.
About me... Looking for energy savings, Practical shopper
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

SATISFIED CUSTOMER

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: COSMICGIRL
from SANFORD, FL
on 08/04/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Performance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
TIRED OF LOW CLASS AND CHEAP DISHWASHER THAT HIT AND MISS WHEN IT COMES TO CLEANING DISHES AND POTS AND EVEN WITH DRYING AGENT, THE DISHES ARE ALWAYS WET.
SO WE DECIDED TO PAY BESTBUY A VISIT AND TO OUR SURPRISE TO FIND A MARKED DOWN TOP OF THE LINE LG DISHWASHER IN STAINLESS STEEL. WE IMMEDIATELY PURCHASED IT AND IT SOLVED OUR DISHWASHER DILEMMA AT HOME AND IT MATCHED WITH OUR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES.
What's great about it: QUIET DISHWASHER. DISHES AND COOKWARE ALWAYS COME OUT CLEAN AND DRY WITH EXCEPTION OF PLASTICWARE (SOMETIMES WET).
What's not so great: NO TIME DELAY WASH.
This product is... Great for pots & pans, Quiet, Designed to save time and water, Well-matched to my appliances, Easy to load adjustable racks, Able to deliver spotless dishes
About me... Looking for energy savings, Always get the deal, Practical shopper
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 7 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Love this unit...

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Bill6243
from Long Island
on 07/15/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
The wife and I have owned several dishwashers in the past this is the best by far. It is elegant to look at, simple to use, cleans dishes and glasses very well, AND is quite quiet. The literature and decible rating show it to be decent but not so different from its competition. Wrong, this baby is quiet.
What's great about it: quiet operation, cleans quite well
What's not so great: seems to be all up side.
This product is... Great for pots & pans, Quiet, Well-matched to my appliances, Easy to load adjustable racks, Able to deliver spotless dishes, Great at drying dishes
About me... Practical shopper
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 8 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY!

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: witty
from Clermont, FL
on 06/22/2011
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
I bought this dishwasher as part of a set of LG appliances. I bought it with a microwave, fridge and range about 3 years ago. I am satisfied with the other 3 appliances, but the dishwasher has been junk since day one. The only positives I have to say about it is that it is attractive, quiiet, and is on a sturdy frame. It recently developed a motor problem that was going to cost more to repair than I was willing to invest in it. Instead, I bought another brand that was 1/2 the price of this one and does a better job. Some of its faults:
1. It always had an awful odor inside if it wasn't recently run.
2. The racks are terribly designed, so dishes don't fit well.
3. It didn't clean the dishes! If I have to wash the dishes first before using it, what's the point? Like buying a car where the dealer says "You just have to push the car for the first mile each time, then it will run fine."
When I removed this dishwasher, I set it at the curb, and I felt bad for the person who drove by and picked it up. They don't know what they're in for.
What's great about it: Quiet, looks nice
What's not so great: Smell, inconvenient rack design, dirty dishes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 9 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Want my money back

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: onfire11
from Zeeland, MI
on 05/12/2011
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
I bought this dishwasher 4 months ago, and I would give anything to get my money back and get something else. Every single time I run it, the unit stops halfway thru and gives me an E1 error message. I have to restart the unit all over again. LG said this is due to how my pots and pans are placed. Well guess what, I ran it with 3 plates on the bottom and 2 cups and a bowl on the top and it still gave me the error. It was virtually empty!! So now I have to call them again and get someone out here to fix it.
On top of that, the dishes never get completely cleaned and rinsed. I can still taste a little bit of dishwasher soap on the lid of a glass, etc. There is always dried soap residue on our cups. Even the silverware can't get clean, I have to re-clean them myself in the sink. This is the worst product I have ever bought. My gut instinct told me LG was a cheap brand, well, from now on I will always listen to my instincts. I will be fighting LG when they get here to just take the unit and give me my money back, we will see how it goes. Whatever you do, DO NOT BUY THIS DISHWASHER!!!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 10 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Disappointed

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Towanda
from Columbia, SC
on 02/02/2011
Value for Price
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
We bought this model 2 or 3 years ago. For the first 6 months, it ran fine, got the dishes fairly clean (not perfect, but reasonable), and was extremely quiet. After that, however, it started making noises (which LG told me was normal) and the dishes weren't quite as clean. Now, the noises are even louder and it started leaking (so now have to have it repaired). After doing some research online, this is a common occurrence with LG dishwashers, due to a poor gasket design.
What's great about it: started out quiet
What's not so great: already needs repair only 2 or 3 years after purchase
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 11 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Great Dishwasher, leaves handprints.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: lotsofkids
from Iowa
on 02/01/2011
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
We have had this dishwasher for over 6 months now and I can honestly say, No buyers remorse! We love it. I especially love the Child locks and sanatize option, It is super quiet and cleanes the dishes great. Only thing that I dislike it shows little handprints easily. always wipe off nice though. Seriously if you are like me and read a hundred reviews before you buy, Look no further.
What's great about it: Santize and child locks
What's not so great: handprints show all the time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 12 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Not great, but not bad.

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: msmStCharles
from St. Charles IL
on 01/23/2011
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
3.0 out of 5
3.0
We got this model because it matched the other appliances we bought. It is a very quiet unit and does OK on light cleaning needs but doesn't work that well on some things. We have to re-clean coffee mugs for some reason. It doesn't get as hot as our old Kenmore unit. Nice looking unit.
What's great about it: Quiet. Low energy use.
What's not so great: Sometimes needs more than one cycle to clean thoroughly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 13 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

expensive and not very user friendly

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: sweetgirl6
from wichita Falls, TX
on 01/10/2011
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Features
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
The cycles take about 2 hours and if you stop it you have to turn it off and restart the dishwasher so if you leave a dish out and open it you have to start completly over. It was super expensive and the book is not very helpful. It leaves a film on dishes even with jetdry and the dishes must be prewashed it will not clean stuff off them
What's not so great: see above
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 14 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Should have spent the extra $$ for better model

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: pabrown
from ny
on 01/09/2011
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Quality
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
I've had this dishwasher 8 months. It runs very quietly and looks great in my kitchen but that is where the compliments stop. I consistently have to re-wash dishes. And that is after thouroghly rinsing before putting in dishwasher. I thought maybe it was because I was using the 'Quick' cycle which runs for 1:18 but even on the 'Normal' and 'Pot Scrubber' cycles which run 2 and 3 hours respectively, dishes still come out not always 100% clean. There is no' top rack only' option with this model either. Since the control panel is located on the outside of the washer we are constantly turning it on by accident when we are standing/working at the counter. I regret not having spent the additional couple hundred bucks for the upgraded model.
What's great about it: Quiet cycles
What's not so great: poor cleaning performance
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 15 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Looks Great

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Boltdude
from Corona Ca
on 01/01/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
For the money this is the best dishwasher out there works great easy to install very quiet all is clean first time large or small load
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 16 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

great

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Smitty52
from Westfield, IN
on 12/04/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Holds so much more than last dish washer. My favorite part is it is sooo quiet!
What's great about it: Quiet, holds taller dishes and pans
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 17 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

great product

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: kungen
from knoxville,tn
on 11/27/2010
this dishwaher is sooo quiet.cleans very well.loads the dishes in good order and looks great in my kitchen.
What's great about it: how quiet it is.
What's not so great: nothing i can think of.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 18 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

For the money it's okay

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Ditjr
from Grand Rapids,Mi
on 11/14/2010
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
3.0 out of 5
3.0
It's not my old Bosch (which I wish I would have replaced with another Bosch) but it's not all bad
What's great about it: Looks and tub size
What's not so great: drying time is slower
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 19 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

Found Out Why it wasn't drying.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Blac0091
from Minneapolis
on 11/04/2010
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Performance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
I was about to give this product 1 star as many did because my dishwasher wasn't drying my dishes. It had done a good job of cleaning, but I dreaded putting away dishes because I had to hand dry them. I read in the troubleshooting guide that the reason was probably the lack of rinsing agent. I topped it off many times without having to adding much to it. I figured is only held a little.
I also read that there was a dial to control the amount of rinsing agent that was set as 3 of 4 for the factory default. I figured I shouldn't have to mess with it if it was at 75% of max. Well today in another attempt to fill the rinsing agent I realized that the factory had set this to 1 of 4 not 3. I turned the dial to 3 and low and behold I found bone dry dishes at the end of the cycle.
I was at the point of calling LG to get someone out to my house to fix it or throw it in the garbage. The only complaint I have is that LG had this set to the wrong factory setting and it caused me a ton of extra work. I love it other than that. For those of you out there with the same problem. Check the dial in the rinse agent intake. If it is set to one you may have found your fix.
The only reason I posted was to hopefully help someone else avoid having to go through the same issue.
What's great about it: Looks great, very quiet, lots of space, cleans well, save energy and water, and did I mention how quiet it is.
What's not so great: Long cycles for even the short cycle, but how often do you need them done quickly. Factory settings messed up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+12points
12out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 20 for LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

It's like cleaning your dishes in SPACE

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: chris3574530
from pa
on 10/15/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Super Quiet, easy operation. Installation is a little less than straightforward, but still not too hard, and it was my first self-installed dishwasher.
As for the complaints about not getting dishes clean or dry, I think those complaints are from people who didn't read the directions. Just use the rinse aid and make sure your water is hot enough and you won't have any problems. My water is super hard, and not only have my dishes never been cleaner, but they come out bone dry, even the plastic stuff.
In addition, I love the stainless steel interior, concealed heating element (lots of plastic baby spoons and other plastic reusables in my house) and the child lock is a real lifesaver. BUY IT.
What's great about it: quiet, clean, easy, efficient, child lock, concealed heating element, stainless interior
What's not so great: Long wash time (1-2 hours, if you care, I don't), no delay start (also not a concern for me)
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
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