Which is better for a family that fills the freezer?

The LG. Its freezer holds 8.2 cu. ft. versus 6.7 cu. ft. on the Maytag, and the in-door ice maker leaves more shelf room.

Which has more fresh-food space?

The Maytag. It gives 18 cu. ft. to the refrigerator section against 16.3 cu. ft. on the LG.

Is the LG worth $1,449.00?

Only if 33 inches of width is a hard limit. Shoppers report filter, ice maker and compressor problems, and the Google Shopping rating is 3.5 out of 5 from 489 ratings.

Which is cheaper to run?

Nearly identical. The Maytag uses 685 kWh per year and the LG 692 kWh per year; both are Energy Star certified.

Do both have a door alarm and water dispenser?

Both have a door alarm. The LG has a tall ice and water dispenser; the Maytag listing shows an ice dispenser only.

The Maytag's single evaporator and standard ice maker have fewer reported failure points. LG owners report compressor and ice maker repairs, some after warranty.

LG LRFXS2503S French Door Refrigerator vs Maytag 36 in. French Door Refrigerator

Buy the Maytag if you want a 36-inch French door fridge with a proven ice maker and a single cooling system that is easy to service. Buy the LG only if your opening is 33 inches wide and you need the extra 0.3 cu. ft. and the in-door ice design. The LG's best new price is $1,449.00 at Appliances 4 Less Concord as of November 8, 2026; no current price was given for the Maytag.

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