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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£380
  • Avg. price in US: ~$440
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 45 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

LG DF142FW review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

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%

?

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%

7.1

Performance

30.0%

6.1

Features

25.0%

6.5

Programmes

10.0%

6.4

Design

Good
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.0
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    7.0

    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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £380

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Verdict

The LG DF142FW is a freestanding 60cm white dishwasher offering a generous 14 place setting capacity, powered by an efficient Inverter Direct Drive motor and a multi-motion QuadWash system that utilizes four spray arms for thorough multi-angle cleaning. Key characteristics include a flexible EasyRack Plus system with adjustable prongs, a touch LED control panel, built-in Wi-Fi via ThinQ for remote monitoring, and 5 primary wash cycles (including Auto, Intensive, and Eco) with an operating noise level of 45 dB. Its main advantages are its quiet operation, excellent water efficiency of 9.9 liters per cycle, and a reliable 10-year motor warranty; however, it has a Class D energy rating on the modern A-to-G scale, an extensive 297-minute Eco cycle duration, and a common limitation shared with many standard models regarding the thoroughness of drying plastic items.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher LG DF142FW

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%

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Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

6.6
LG DF142FW has a technical score of 6.59 points, which is lower than 89.6% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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 DF142FW 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%

6.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

7.2
LG DF142FW has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is lower than 88.9% 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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

0.849 kWh
LG DF142FW uses 0.849 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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

no
LG DF142FW does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW vs the average dishwasher

  • 10 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    LG DF142FW reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (80 °C vs 70 °C).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Max cleaning temperature.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Max cleaning temperature across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG DF142FW reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (80 °C vs 70 °C).80 °C vs 70 °C
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    LG DF142FW 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 DF142FW has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    LG DF142FW has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DF142FW has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 10.5% cheaper
    LG DF142FW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).
    LG DF142FW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).£380 vs £420
  • 10 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    LG DF142FW reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (80 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    LG DF142FW has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    LG DF142FW has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

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Overall
Performance
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    LG DF142FW uses direct drive, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Worse noise emission class
    LG DF142FW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    LG DF142FW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 0.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    LG DF142FW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 1 dB higher noise level
    LG DF142FW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    LG DF142FW 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 DF142FW takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (298 min vs 235 min).
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    LG DF142FW supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
  • 8 min longer quick wash time
    LG DF142FW takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (38 min vs 30 min).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    LG DF142FW offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    LG DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 cutlery basket
    LG DF142FW does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 3 cm taller height
    LG DF142FW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    LG DF142FW is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 9.9 kg heavier weight
    LG DF142FW is heavier than the average dishwasher (49 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    LG DF142FW is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    LG DF142FW 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 DF142FW uses direct drive, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.direct drive vs inverter
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    LG DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 63 min longer Eco wash time
    LG DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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 DF142FW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 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 DF142FW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.849 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    LG DF142FW 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 DF142FW 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

What customers like about LG DF142FW?

  • QuadWash multidirectional spray arms ensure deep and thorough cleaning from multiple angles
  • Flexible EasyRack system allows the upper basket to adjust up and down for large pots and pans
  • Fewer moving parts result in quiet operation and minimal noise disruption during cycles
  • Generous 14-place setting capacity accommodates larger amounts of dishes per wash
  • Full stainless steel interior construction provides durability and helps prevent bacteria buildup
  • LG ThinQ mobile app integration enables convenient remote monitoring and smart diagnosis

What customers dislike about LG DF142FW?

  • Energy efficiency rating is class D, which is less efficient than premium tiered models
  • Standard auto wash program can take a long duration of up to 3.5 hours to finish
  • Lack of a dedicated active/heated drying element can sometimes leave plastic items damp
  • Relying heavily on a mobile application to figure out specific mechanical or cycle errors

Expert reviews

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tesztek.tudatosvasarlo.hu
26/09/2025
Summary of the review
LG DF142FW - Tudatos Vásárlók Terméktesztek
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deco.proteste.pt
No Date Available
Summary of the review
Máquina de lavar loiça LG DF142FW: opinião - DECO Proteste

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