The LG LF29H8330S is a mid-range standard-depth 36-inch French-door refrigerator that sits near the top of LG's main line of refrigerators. It has premium features like separate ice makers in the fridge door and freezer, soft-close doors, and a climate-controlled Full-Convert drawer with five temperature presets, which can be used for either frozen or refrigerated goods. Its cooling system is fairly conventional overall, comprising an inverter compressor and a single evaporator. This refrigerator is Wi-Fi enabled too, allowing you to use the LG ThinQ smartphone app to adjust its temperature settings, receive fault alerts, or reorder replacement water filters. There's also Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa integration, so you can make setting adjustments using voice commands.
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Our Verdict
The LG LF29H8330S is decent for everyday use. It has an amazingly large fridge cabinet, big enough to accommodate large casserole dishes and oven trays, though its freezer cabinet is a little short. The climate-controlled drawer can be used to supplement storage in either space and is handy for keeping your groceries organized. While temperatures inside the freezer cabinet and main fridge compartment are very consistent, it's worth noting that the fridge door bins are quite a bit warmer than the desired setpoint, and should mainly be used for chilling unopened drinks and other shelf-stable items. Beyond that, it doesn't do that great a job of keeping fresh produce crisp.
Excellent refrigerator capacity.
Full-Convert drawer makes it easier to keep groceries organized.
Minimal temperature deviation inside freezer.
Minor difference in temperatures from top to bottom fridge shelves.
Fridge door bins are warmer than temperature setpoint.
Single-evaporator design results in a dry fridge environment.
Full-Convert drawer reduces freezer cabinet volume if used as extra refrigeration space.
The LG LF29H8330S' produce preservation performance is mediocre. This is a single-evaporator fridge, meaning that cold air is shared across the freezer and fridge compartments. This air is kept dry to inhibit frost buildup on the evaporator, but this in turn results in a low-moisture environment inside the fridge. Produce with a high water content, like celery or lettuce, wilts faster in such a space. The crisper drawers don't seal all that tightly either, so moisture will escape from produce stored inside.
Single-evaporator design results in a dry fridge environment.
The LG LF29H8330S' refrigeration capacity is excellent. The cabinet is wide and deep, making it a good option for big families that require large-scale grocery runs. There is an in-fridge ice maker, but it's built entirely into the door, with a water filter included, keeping the main fridge cabinet free of potential obstructions. There's also the climate-controlled Full-Convert drawer, which can be used to keep everything from wine bottles to bulky wedges of cheese out of the way.
Excellent refrigerator capacity.
Full-Convert drawer makes it easier to keep groceries organized.
The LG LF29H8330S' freezer cabinet has only okay overall capacity. If you don't use the Full Convert drawer as a freezer, freezer cabinet space is fairly limited. The cabinet is somewhat short, with space on the upper shelf being taken up by the high-capacity ice tray. On the upside, the lower bins are just about deep enough to accommodate larger boxed goods or bulk-sized bags of frozen fruit and vegetables.
Full-Convert drawer makes it easier to keep groceries organized.
Full-Convert drawer reduces freezer cabinet volume if used as extra refrigeration space.
The LG LF29H8330S has excellent overall temperature uniformity. There's effectively no real-world difference in freezer temperatures between the top and bottom drawers, and thanks to this unit's inverter compressor, temperatures in that compartment don't deviate far from the desired setpoint. It's a bit more of a mixed bag in the fridge. While there's little difference between the top and bottom shelves, the door bins sit a few degrees warmer than the desired setpoint. As a result, it's best to only use the bins for long-term storage of shelf-stable goods.
Minimal temperature deviation inside freezer.
Minor difference in temperatures from top to bottom fridge shelves.
Fridge door bins are warmer than temperature setpoint.
The LG LF29H8330S' ice-making performance is exceptional. This is a result of its twin ice makers, with one unit installed in the fridge door and the other in the freezer. With both trays filled to max capacity, you should have enough ice to serve iced drinks to a large crowd. That said, the in-fridge ice maker presents a high number of potential failure points.
Twin ice makers result in high ice production rate.
Combined capacity of twin ice buckets is sufficient for serving drinks for a crowd.
In-door ice maker design introduces a high number of potential failure points.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Apr 20, 2026:
We've added a link to the Frigidaire GRFS2853AD in the Parts Availability section of the review to provide an alternative with a more consistent spare parts supply.
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Updated Apr 02, 2026:
We've added a link to the LG LF30S8210S in the Water Dispenser section of the review to provide an alternative without a potentially failure-prone in-fridge ice maker.
- Updated Mar 24, 2026: Review published.
- Updated Mar 19, 2026: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
This fridge is available in two color variants.
| Model Code | Finish |
|---|---|
| LF29H8330S | Stainless Steel |
| LF29H8330D | Black Stainless Steel |
We bought and tested the LF29H8330S model, finished in stainless steel, and for those interested, here's a photo of our test unit's product label. If you come across another variant of this refrigerator, let us know in the comments below so that we can update our review.
Popular Refrigerator Comparisons
The LG LF29H8330S is a standard-depth 36-inch French-door refrigerator. It's positioned slightly above most mainstream models from LG, with premium touches like soft-close doors and an extra climate-controlled Full-Convert drawer. If interior volume is the main thing you look for in a refrigerator, it's a compelling option: the refrigerator cabinet is big enough for huge grocery hauls, and its in-door ice maker frees up a lot of room compared to more conventionally-designed alternatives. The climate-controlled drawer can also make it easier to keep things organized, even if it does result in a shorter freezer cabinet compared to a more traditional French-door model like the Bosch 100 Series B36FD10ENS. However, the LG's single-evaporator cooling system is a liability when it comes to produce preservation performance next to dual-evaporator alternatives like the Samsung Bespoke RF30BB6200QL.
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The LG LF29H8330S ultimately edges out the Frigidaire GRFS2853AD in a few key areas. The LG has a better-executed implementation of the climate-controlled drawer design, as it's physically isolated from the fridge and freezer cabinets and can be used to freeze items. It also does a better job of maintaining uniform temperatures inside its fridge and freezer cabinets, and runs quieter to boot. That said, the Frigidaire has a more consistent supply of spare parts and a farther-reaching service network that'll make it easier to get in touch with an authorized service provider.
The LG LF30S8210S and LG LF29H8330S are both similarly designed and priced French-door refrigerators, but ultimately, the LG LF30S8210S is the smarter buy. The LF30S8210S doesn't have the LF29H8330S's in-fridge water and ice dispenser, resulting in more fridge space and, more importantly, eliminating a costly potential failure point.
The Samsung Bespoke RF30BB6200QL is a slightly better-performing fridge than the LG LF29H8330S. Both are standard-depth 36" units, with similar usable volume inside the fridge and freezer cabinets. That said, the Samsung's dual-evaporator design results in superior produce preservation performance, as it's able to maintain a higher-humidity environment inside its fridge cabinet. While the Samsung has an in-door water pitcher refilling system, it keeps its twin ice makers inside its freezer cabinet, a better proposition for long-term reliability over the LG's in-door ice maker. In terms of serviceability, it's a mixed bag, with the Samsung having a more reliable supply of spare parts, but LG having the farther-reaching network of authorized service providers.
The Bosch 100 Series B36FD10ENS and LG LF29H8330S each have their own strengths. The LG's temperature-adjustable drawer can make it easier to organize your groceries, whether those be for the fridge or freezer. Its in-door ice maker frees up more room in the refrigerator cabinet next to the Bosch's more conventional in-fridge setup. The LG also does a better job of maintaining consistent temperatures across its fridge shelves, though admittedly, the Bosch has a less severe temperature across its doors. The Bosch's more conventional design results in a roomier freezer cabinet, and it does a marginally better job of keeping fresh produce crisp, though it still doesn't do that well in that regard. While part availability for the 100 Series B36FD10ENS isn't stellar, Bosch's network of authorized service providers is more robust than that of LG.
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