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LG LBC22520[ ]

Approximate retail price:

$900

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested LG LBC22518[SW] although it may differ in price and features.

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Type: Conventional bottom-freezer models

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John H.

from

Westfield, NJ

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Stay away from this product

1/27/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Best Uses

Small Kitchens

Comment:

This product is flawed. The freezer door pops open every time you close the fridge door which allows the cold air out and the humidity in. Due to this the freezer builds frost and continuously needs to be defrosted. My fridge is 1 1/2 years old and the fridge stopped working and I was told by LG to defrost the fridge for 24 hours and it still doesn't work. I was told by an appliance repair man that this will be a on going problem so we will probably junk it then continuously pay repair costs and have food go bad. [$] for 1 1/2 years of service.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Sandy Toes

from

Palm Harbor, FL

1.0

LG Refrigerator LBC22520ST is a downer

9/23/2011

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy Access

Quiet

Space For Tall Items

Cons

Not Cold Enough

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

This is our only family fridge/freezer. We have had continued problems with the freezer door opening and the vents frosting over in the freezer. <br />The freezer door (lower door) continues to pop open when the top of the fridge is used but the alarm does not go off. In the morning your fridge is full of snow and your food is warming up. NOT HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT...

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

M&M

from

Leesburg, VA

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

the honeymoon is definitely over

9/20/2011

Pros

Great Icemaker

Quiet

Roomy

Cons

Broke down after two year

Cheesy parts

Noisy

Best Uses

Comment:

I bought this fridge in July 2009 because it had no bells and whistles, which I believe are prone to fail, but it did have plenty of space, which is what I wanted. A couple of plastic pieces have broken off and the wire sliding freezer basket broke in the middle a few months ago, with which I could live. However, it started making a loud noise just this past week and, as of this morning, has stopped working. After reading a litany of bad reports on LG fridges in general on-line, we are deciding not to repair it. We are going to cut our losses ([$]) and look for a new fridge with a better track record. My husband is newly retired and we aren't happy to have to buy another new fridge.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

The LG LBC22520[ ] is part of the Refrigerators test program at Consumer Reports. The LG LBC22520[ ] Refrigerators features and specs include Stainless/SS-look option, Water dispenser, Cabinet-depth model, Claimed capacity (cu. ft.), French-door style. In our lab tests, Refrigerators models like the LG LBC22520[ ] are reviewed on Noise, Overall score, Temperature performance, Total usable capacity (cu. ft.), Ease of use, Exterior width (in.), Exterior depth (in.), Exterior height (in.), Energy cost/yr. ($), Energy efficiency, Freezer usable capacity (cu. ft.), Fridge usable capacity (cu. ft.). Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the LG LBC22520[ ] based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the LG LBC22520[ ] include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the LG LBC22520[ ].

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