Dishwashers

LG LDS5040ST

Dishwashers / 24-Inch

This LG dishwasher fits a standard 24" wide opening and has the following:

A soil sensor.
An adjustable upper rack.
A delayed-start feature.
A self-cleaning filter.
A stainless-steel interior.
No hidden controls.
Adjustable tines.
Ample flatware slots.
Time-remaining display.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings Scorecard

OWNER SURVEYS

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Lower Wash Performance

/ 5

Upper Wash Performance

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Drying

/ 5

Energy use

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Washing

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Water efficiency

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Cycle time (min.)

/ 5

CR's Feedback

A number of our user reviews cite multiple problems with a faulty door gasket, resulting in water leaks. In some cases, the gasket for the soap bin and the silverware basket also broke. We experienced none of these problems in our testing, but LG is among the more repair-prone dishwasher brands. (We summarize negative experiences for high-scoring models with at least 10 user reviews.)

Detailed Test Results

Washing: This model performed very good in our wash test of heavily soiled dishes.

Energy use: This model performed very good in our energy test, which combines water and energy use for a fully soiled load of dishes.

Noise: This model performed very good in our noise tests, which combine sound-level measurements and listener judgments.

Cycle Time: This model was judged very good for cycle time using a full, heavily soiled load and includes temperature-boost option and heated dry (if available).

About

The LG LDS5040ST is part of the Dishwashers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Dishwashers models like the LDS5040ST are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Lower Wash Performance: A high score means dishes on the lower rack come out cleaner, even with baked-on food.

Upper Wash Performance: A high score means dishes on the upper rack come out cleaner, even with baked-on food.

Ease of use: A high score means a clear interface and more features including flexible loading options and self-cleaning filters. Top scoring models are simple to operate and have more convenient features.

Features & Specs

Features

Ample flatware slots

Yes

Adjustable upper rack

Yes

Adjustable tines

Yes

Displays remaining time

Yes

Interior material

stainless-steel

Requires custom door panel

Self-cleaning filter

Yes

WiFi

Stainless/SS-look option

Door lock

Sensor

Yes

Hidden controls

LG LDS5040ST

CR Expert Take

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings Scorecard

EXPERT LAB TESTS

CR's Feedback

Detailed Test Results

About

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

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