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Old 05-07-2025, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer View Post
After fixing it twice (yes the ice maker has trouble staying cold enough to avoid the dreaded "frozen block if ice",) we finally gave up.

We purchased a new LG French Door, Bottom Drawer Freezer to replace it.

It has a wather dispenser inside the fridge, and an ice maker located below in the freezer compartment. It drops the cubes into a bin. No "dispenser" on the outside.

It gave us more room in the fridge AND in the freezer.

The old Whirlpool has been relegated to the garage, with no water hook-up, and is perfect for additional Fridge/Freezer space.

Good luck with LG

Quote from Google.


“Several class action lawsuits have been filed against LG, claiming that the linear compressors in their refrigerators are defective and prone to early failure. These lawsuits allege that the compressors fail prematurely, causing the refrigerators to stop cooling, and that LG is not properly addressing the issue. Some lawsuits also allege that LG has misrepresented the lifespan of the linear compressor, stating that it should last 20 years, while many fail much sooner.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Early Failure:
Lawsuits allege that LG refrigerator compressors fail within a few years, despite LG's claims of a 20-year lifespan.
Lack of Response:
Some lawsuits claim that LG is not adequately addressing compressor failures, with consumers being charged for repairs or replacements that should be covered by warranty.
Defective Design:
One lawsuit alleges that the problem stems from a design flaw in the tubing of the evaporator, which can cause leaks and put stress on the compressor, leading to failure.
Multiple Lawsuits:
There have been multiple class action lawsuits filed over this issue, with some settling and others ongoing.
Ongoing Issues:
Even after some settlements, consumers continue to report issues with LG refrigerator compressors, suggesting that the problem persists. “