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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£430
  • Avg. price in US: ~$500
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: no
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

LG DF030FL review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.

Score components:

80.0%

6.5

Technical Score

20.0%

6.5

User score

Good
6.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

6.5

Performance

30.0%

5.4

Features

25.0%

7.7

Programmes

10.0%

6.6

Design

Good
6.5

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

2.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.0
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United States
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4.0
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Good
  • 4.8
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    7.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 5.3
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The LG DF030FL is a 60cm wide, freestanding full-size dishwasher in prime silver, featuring an ample 13-place setting capacity, 8 wash programs, and a durable stainless steel tub. Main pros include a convenient 60-minute express cycle, whisper-quiet 46 dB operation, an adjustable upper rack for bulky cookware, and highly efficient water consumption at just 9.9 liters per cycle. However, its main cons include a lower Energy Class E rating, a lack of an automatic door opening system for enhanced drying, and some user reports that Eco-cycle drying can leave items overly wet.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher LG DF030FL

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

6.5

Performance

30.0%

5.4

Features

25.0%

7.7

Programmes

10.0%

6.6

Design

6.5
LG DF30FL has a technical score of 6.46 points, which is lower than 92% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

2.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(2)
United States
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4.0
(2)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

6.5
LG DF30FL has a user score of 6.46 points, which is lower than 96.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
2.9
LG DF30FL has a popularity of 2.9 points, which is higher than 56% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

7.0
LG DF30FL has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is lower than 94.9% of products in this category.
Energy efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: HIGH

E
LG DF30FL has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
LG DF30FL has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
LG DF30FL has drying efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

C
LG DF30FL has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

Importance: HIGH

0.93 kWh
LG DF30FL uses 0.93 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 84.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.1% of dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

8
LG DF30FL offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% of dishwashers.
Quick wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quick wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
LG DF30FL has a quick wash program. This feature is present in 99.6% of dishwashers.
Quick wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

60 min
LG DF30FL completes its quick wash in 60 min, which is longer than that of 76.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 19.9% of dishwashers.
Eco wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

235 min
LG DF30FL completes its Eco wash in 235 min, which is shorter than that of 45.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 6.5% of dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
LG DF30FL has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% of dishwashers.
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Automatic door opening
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

no
LG DF30FL does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% of dishwashers.
Touch screen
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Touch screen.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
LG DF30FL does not have a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.2% of dishwashers.
Load sensor
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
LG DF30FL does not have a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.7% of dishwashers.
Overflow protection
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

no
LG DF30FL does not have overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.2% of dishwashers.
Adjustable water softener
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Adjustable water softener.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
LG DF30FL has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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Type of installation
What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: LOW

freestanding
No. of place settings
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

13
LG DF30FL holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% of dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
LG DF30FL has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% of dishwashers.
Height adjustable top basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Height adjustable top basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
LG DF30FL has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
Digital display
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Digital display.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
LG DF30FL has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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LG DF030FL vs the average dishwasher

  • 2 more wash programs
    LG DF30FL offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG DF30FL offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    LG DF30FL has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DF30FL has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 2.87x more popular
    LG DF30FL is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.87 vs 1).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
    When it matters: When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
    LG DF30FL is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.87 vs 1).2.87 vs 1
  • 2 more wash programs
    LG DF30FL offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a pause option
    LG DF30FL has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.

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Overall
Programmes
  • Uses a different motor type
    LG DF30FL uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    LG DF30FL uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    LG DF30FL has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    LG DF30FL has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    LG DF30FL has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    LG DF30FL uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 3 fewer wash temperatures
    LG DF30FL offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (1 vs 4).
  • 112 L/year higher annual water consumption
    LG DF30FL uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2772 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    LG DF30FL takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • 5 h shorter maximum delay duration
    LG DF30FL supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (19 h vs 24 h).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    LG DF30FL does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Does not have a load sensor
    LG DF30FL does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have overflow protection
    LG DF30FL does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. 97.1% of dishwashers have overflow protection.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    LG DF30FL holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    LG DF30FL is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 3.6 cm deeper depth
    LG DF30FL is deeper than the average dishwasher (59.6 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    LG DF30FL has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 4.9 kg heavier weight
    LG DF30FL is heavier than the average dishwasher (44 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    LG DF30FL is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    LG DF30FL does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    LG DF30FL does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Uses a different motor type
    LG DF30FL uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    LG DF30FL uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    LG DF30FL uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    LG DF30FL uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a load sensor
    LG DF30FL does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG DF30FL does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have overflow protection
    LG DF30FL does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. 97.1% of dishwashers have overflow protection.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    LG DF30FL does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. 97.1% of dishwashers have overflow protection.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    LG DF30FL takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG DF30FL takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • Worse noise emission class
    LG DF30FL has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG DF30FL has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    LG DF30FL has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    LG DF30FL has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
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4.0
2 Reviews
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4.0
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about LG DF030FL?

  • Quiet operation at 46 dB, making it suitable for open-plan kitchens
  • Convenient and fast 1-hour quick wash / express program for full loads
  • Flexible loading with a height-adjustable upper basket and customizable fold-down tines
  • Durable, sanitary, and easy-to-clean full stainless steel tub interior
  • Generous 13 place-setting capacity ideal for medium to large households
  • Helpful smart sensors (Auto Programme) that adjust water and energy based on soil level
  • Dry+ feature effectively boosts drying performance and reduces water spots

What customers dislike about LG DF030FL?

  • Dinner plates larger than 11 inches can block the spray arms from spinning properly
  • Rated E for energy efficiency, which is on the lower end of the modern energy class scale
  • Lacks premium smart app features or Wi-Fi download cycles found on higher-tier LG models

Expert reviews

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