Rating of dishwashers by reliability

PMM reliability rating When a family is faced with the question of purchasing a new dishwasher, a reasonable question arises: what to choose? Today there are several hundred different dishwashing units on the market, and it is not clear what to choose. I want a high-quality and reliable machine that will perform its function well and work for many years without breakdowns, but how to find such equipment? In this article we will present the reliability rating of different types of dishwashers. Although our opinion may be considered subjective, this rating will hopefully help you make a choice.

The best narrow washing machines

Before looking for the best and most reliable dishwashers, you should understand their varieties. Let's start with the most popular narrow dishwashers among Russians. Narrow machines are called so because of the width of the body. Compared to standard machines, whose body is 60 cm wide, narrow ones have a body of 45 cm or even less. Of course, this also affects loading. Narrow PMMs, as a rule, can accommodate 3-4 sets of dishes less than standard ones, but this does not deter users, quite the contrary.

Users love narrow machines because they take up less space in a small kitchen, and they are a little easier to integrate into furniture. Let's see which narrow-body machines are the most reliable in three price categories.

Smeg STA4523. This premium class machine can work for 15-20 years without problems. It is assembled from the best German components, and it performs its function at 5+. The model is quiet, has a partial load function, can wash up to 10 sets of dishes at a time, and has a stylish black design.The machine is fully built-in and costs about $1,770.
Neff S58M58X An excellent representative of the middle class of dishwashing equipment. It washes up to 10 sets of dishes, has a display and a bunch of modern functions, and works very quietly. Thanks to the selected parts from which the machine is assembled, experts estimate its service life to be at least 10 years. The average price is $903.
Electrolux ESL 94320 LA. And this is already a representative of the budget class of dishwashing equipment. The model was not only highly praised by experts, it was also given the highest rating by Yandex Market users. The equipment holds 10 sets of dishes, has a standard set of functions and washes dishes well. Its service life is approximately 7 years. Cost: $338.

Budget equipment is often marked by factory defects. The Electrolux ESL 94320 LA model has the lowest percentage of such defects among all budget dishwashers.

Great little washing machines

Small dishwashers are rapidly gaining popularity. They are called compact PMMs and this is not without reason. The machines are not much larger in size than a microwave oven, so in everyday speech people call them tabletop. Their dimensions are about 55 x 50 x 45 cm. If you wish, you can take such a little thing with you to the dacha; a woman can easily carry it from place to place alone.

The main advantage of such dishwashers is that they save space. This machine can be installed on a table, on a cabinet, in a sink under the sink, or even can be mounted to the wall using special brackets. It is inferior in capacity to both narrow and standard washing machines and this is its main disadvantage, but there is an impression that buyers do not pay attention to this disadvantage. They are satisfied that compact equipment can accommodate 6-7 sets of dishes.Let's see which desktop machines have the highest quality in three price categories.

Siemens iQ500 SK 76M Elite compact dishwasher with a special body and a bunch of functions. Its dimensions (W x D x H) are 60 x 50 x 45.4 cm. The machine perfectly washes 6 sets of dishes, has a modern display and control panel, which is located above the washing chamber door. The machine is assembled from very high quality parts and seriously checked after assembly. The arsenal includes 6 washing programs and many functions, including a function that allows you to recognize 3 in 1 tablets. The approximate service life is 10 years. The average cost of the unit is $500.
Electrolux ESL 2400 RO. In the mid-price category, you should pay attention to the stylish dishwasher from Electrolux. It also washes 6 place settings and has electronic controls and a display. The model has a standard set of functions. It has a wash class A, which meets basic quality standards. According to experts, the machine can operate for 7 years or more. You can purchase this machine for $460.
Flavia CI 55 HAVANA. A very worthy budget dishwasher, highly rated by consumers. It is a little noisy, but it washes dishes well and has a bunch of functions and programs. The one-hour program is especially popular and is perfect for washing lightly soiled dishes. Working life – 5 years. The average price is $258.

The best standard dishwashers

So we got to standard dishwashers in our story. Why are they called that? Everything is simple here. When household dishwashers first appeared on the consumer market as a mass product, they had a standard width of 60 cm for several decades.There were no distinctions within the class of this technique. But then narrow dishwashers with a body width of 45 cm appeared, and then machines with a body of 60 cm began to be called standard. Dishwasher sizes became the basis for their classification.

A standard machine can accommodate 12-14 sets of dishes. There are models that can hold 15 or even 16 sets, but these are rather exceptions to the rule. Standard machines are ideal for large families and for those who like to welcome guests, because in one go such a unit will wash a whole mountain of dirty dishes. Let's see which modern models of standard washing machines are considered the most reliable.

To wash 14 sets of dishes by hand, you need to spend about 25-30 minutes and that's if you're in a hurry.

Smeg STE8239L. Incredibly quiet standard premium dishwasher. It is distinguished by its high capacity - 13 sets of dishes, a huge range of programs and functions, as well as amazing reliability. Experts say that with proper use, this machine will work for 15-20 years without problems, and most likely even more. It is distinguished by the highest energy consumption class - A+++, as well as 10 different washing programs. You can buy the model for $2,080.
Asko D 5546 XL. Although this machine belongs to the middle class dishwasher, its characteristics are almost superior to the model described above. It is very reliable, quiet, has electronic control and protection from child interference. Washes up to 13 sets of dishes at the same time. It consumes no more than 10 liters of water per cycle, and the control module contains 12 washing programs in its memory. It is noteworthy that the machine can heat water up to 70⁰C. Estimated working life – at least 10 years.Cost: $1,129.
MAUNFELD MLP-12IM. We couldn't help but pay attention to this amazing dishwasher, which, however, is a stretch to consider as a budget-class appliance. It is completely built into the furniture, holds 14 sets of dishes and has 9 washing programs. The model is perfectly assembled from high-quality components. Our craftsmen predict 7-10 years of flawless work. The machine even has an internal illumination of the washing chamber and a “beam on the floor” indicator. Such add-ons are rarely installed on budget equipment. You can buy the machine for $450.

This is where we safely end our story. Our rating is relatively small, so it won’t be difficult for you to familiarize yourself with it. Be careful when choosing a dishwasher and then your newly acquired “home assistant” will repay you with many years of impeccable work. Good luck with your choice!