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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£420
  • Avg. price in US: ~$540
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 45 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

LG DF142FV review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

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%

6.6

Technical Score

20.0%

5.9

User score

Good
6.6

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%

6.7

Performance

30.0%

6.1

Features

25.0%

7.0

Programmes

10.0%

6.3

Design

Good
5.9

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%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Good
  • 5.9
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    6.7

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.1

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 6.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.1

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The LG DF142FV is a freestanding, 60 cm full-size dishwasher featuring an anti-fingerprint stainless steel finish, a 14 place setting capacity, and an interactive Touch LED display. Powered by an energy-efficient Inverter Direct Drive motor with a 10-year warranty, it operates quietly at 45 dB (Noise Class C) and consumes 9.9 liters of water and 85 kWh per 100 cycles under its Class D energy rating. Key performance pros include its QuadWash technology, which utilizes four multi-motion spray arms for 360-degree cleaning, five flexible wash programs (such as a 59-minute Turbo cycle and an 80°C high-temperature sanitizing rinse), an adjustable EasyRack system with a dedicated third cutlery tray, Dual Zone wash functionality, and Smart Diagnosis troubleshooting. On the downside, this model lacks Wi-Fi connectivity or remote smartphone control features, relies on standard condensation drying rather than automated door-opening or advanced heat drying, and has a relatively long standard eco-cycle duration of 298 minutes.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher LG DF142FV

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%

6.7

Performance

30.0%

6.1

Features

25.0%

7.0

Programmes

10.0%

6.3

Design

6.6
LG DF142FV has a technical score of 6.58 points, which is lower than 89.8% 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%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

5.9
LG DF142FV has a user score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 97.5% 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.
1.0
LG DF142FV has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

6.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

7.0
LG DF142FV 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

D
LG DF142FV has energy efficiency class D, which is better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 21.4% 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 DF142FV 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 DF142FV 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 DF142FV 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

0.85 kWh
LG DF142FV uses 0.85 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.1% 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

5
LG DF142FV offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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 DF142FV 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

38 min
LG DF142FV completes its quick wash in 38 min, which is longer than that of 69.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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

298 min
LG DF142FV completes its Eco wash in 298 min, which is longer than that of 96.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.1% 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

no
LG DF142FV does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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 DF142FV 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 DF142FV 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 DF142FV 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

yes
LG DF142FV has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% 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 DF142FV 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

14
LG DF142FV holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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 DF142FV 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 DF142FV 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

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LG DF142FV vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a pause option
    LG DF142FV 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 DF142FV has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    LG DF142FV has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Standby power consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Standby power consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DF142FV has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    LG DF142FV has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
  • Has a pause option
    LG DF142FV 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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Performance
Programmes
  • Uses a different motor type
    LG DF142FV uses direct drive, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Worse noise emission class
    LG DF142FV has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    LG DF142FV uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 0.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    LG DF142FV uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 1 dB higher noise level
    LG DF142FV has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    LG DF142FV does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • 63 min longer Eco wash time
    LG DF142FV takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (298 min vs 235 min).
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    LG DF142FV supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
  • 8 min longer quick wash time
    LG DF142FV takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (38 min vs 30 min).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    LG DF142FV offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    LG DF142FV 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 DF142FV does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 3 cm taller height
    LG DF142FV is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    LG DF142FV is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    LG DF142FV has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 5.9 kg heavier weight
    LG DF142FV is heavier than the average dishwasher (45 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    LG DF142FV is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    LG DF142FV uses direct drive, 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 DF142FV uses direct drive, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.direct drive vs inverter
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    LG DF142FV 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 DF142FV 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 DF142FV 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 DF142FV 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 a delicate wash program
    LG DF142FV does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    LG DF142FV does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Worse noise emission class
    LG DF142FV 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 DF142FV has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 63 min longer Eco wash time
    LG DF142FV takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (298 min vs 235 min).
    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

    LG DF142FV takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (298 min vs 235 min).298 min vs 235 min
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    LG DF142FV 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 DF142FV uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    LG DF142FV supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Maximum delay duration.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Maximum delay duration across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DF142FV supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).12 h vs 24 h
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
1 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about LG DF142FV?

  • Operates quietly during cycles
  • Provides a clean and modern stainless steel look
  • Offers a spacious 14 place-setting capacity
  • Includes a flexible, adjustable rack system (EasyRack)
  • Delivers thorough cleaning using multi-directional spray arms (QuadWash)
  • Features convenient smart diagnosis through the mobile app

What customers dislike about LG DF142FV?

  • Lacks a dedicated short rinse-only cycle
  • The shortest available program still takes up to an hour
  • App connectivity is limited to diagnostics and does not allow full remote program control
  • Certain cycles may occasionally leave dishes damp, requiring manual towel drying
  • Deeper appliance profile means the door may protrude slightly from standard cabinetry lines

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