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Purchasing a dishwasher is a serious step that requires a balanced decision. To choose the right model, you need to study a lot of information, interview other users, go around the shops. We offer to slightly shorten the preparation for the purchase with our review: you will find out what a reliable dishwasher should be and what criteria to rely on when choosing it.
What makes a dishwasher reliable?
Looking for the most reliable machine, users start by studying the parameters of the PMM. Reliability is not just a characteristic, but a combination of a number of factors, such as build quality and components, brand trust, cost and user reviews.
Important! Reliability is also determined by the frequency of contacting dishwasher owners with service centers.
Consider each factor separately so that you can form an opinion about what a reliable dishwasher is.
Parts material
The first thing to pay attention to. The internal details are easy to see with the naked eye and even touch. The most reliable models are equipped with stainless steel baskets and containers, not painted metal or plastic. Plastic elements are only acceptable for ease of use or aesthetics.
Assembly – country and quality
The most reliable household appliances come to us from two European countries – Germany and Italy. In this regard, users more often choose PMM brands such as Bosch, Siemens (Germany), Electrolux (Sweden).
On a note! Dishwashers of Spanish and Swedish production are often not inferior in quality to German and Italian counterparts.
Cost
A model from the Premium class is much more likely to be recognized as reliable than a car from the Economy class. Premium cars are assembled exclusively from high quality parts.
Unfortunately, after the rapid growth of the exchange rate, European equipment in the Russian Federation has risen in price at least twice. Therefore, in order to buy really reliable equipment, now you have to pay at least 57 rubles.
According to statistics, not all buyers are willing to pay more, even if the manufacturer guarantees the highest quality products. Therefore, the lion’s share of Russians choose PMM from the middle price segment. Unfortunately, in this technique, the quality of parts is lower, reliability is a big question.
Fact! This review is about the most reliable models. Among the options from the middle price category, there are quite decent cars that will work for 10 years, if you’re lucky. But we are not going to talk 100% about the quality of such options.
Degree of protection
It’s not even about the fact that such a system should be – in a reliable car, its presence is mandatory, but about its quality. It should be a full type magnetic protection such as Aquastop or Waterproof.
German dishwashers: notorious quality
Germany is the No. 1 supplier of the highest quality dishwashers, washing machines and other appliances. What brands are leading?
- The absolute leader in PMM sales in Russia is the Bosch concern. Buyers can choose a model from both high and medium price categories. But be careful – read the label, because often the production is taken out of Germany. Polish, Italian and even Chinese Bosch dishwashers are supplied to our stores. Remember that the most reliable equipment is assembled in Germany.
- Siemens is the second most famous and popular brand, which is loved by users for its combination of reasonable price and stylish design.
For reference! PMM Bosch and Siemens are products of the same concern.
- AEG is the leader in sales of household appliances in Europe. This large company has earned recognition due to the high quality of its products. In the Russian Federation, dishwashers of this brand can be found on the market, but often the purchase is hindered by the price.
- Another famous company that offers premium class appliances is Miele. All machines of this brand, before going on sale, are fully tested for the quality of functioning. Only after multiple tests and confirmation of operability, the equipment is sent for sale. This is reflected in the price.
Fact! Researchers from the UK reported that only 6% of the total number of owners of German-made equipment applied for the services of a master. The most frequent breakdowns, according to testing, happen with PMM brand “Indesit”.
Every 8th user of a Bosch, Siemens or Mile dishwasher advises others to buy this particular brand of equipment. Of course, no equipment is immune from breakage, and due to the hardness of the water, heaters can quickly fail. In any case, replacing the heating element is cheaper than buying a new dishwasher every few years.
dishwasher rating
Which models from German manufacturers can be attributed to the most durable and high quality? Our rating includes such dishwashers.
Miele G 6620 SCi
Full-sized PMM with the possibility of incomplete embedding (machine with an open control panel). Holds 13 sets of dishes. Differs in the class of energy efficiency maximum for today: And +++. Highest washing and drying classes: A. The design is complemented by a convenient display, and protection against accidental pressing is also provided (parental control function that blocks the panel from children’s interference).
Water consumption per wash cycle is 9,7 liters. In total, 6 programs are provided, among which there are “Normal”, “Intensive”, “Fast”, “Delicate” and auto programs. Also functionality is provided thanks to 5 options of temperature conditions. To save resources and time, a half-load PMM mode is provided.
Other features:
- Possibility to delay the launch up to 24 hours;
- full type of protection against leaks;
- salt and rinse aid indicators;
- panel coating that prevents the appearance of fingerprints (fingerprints);
- the inside of the hopper is made of high quality stainless steel;
- the dish container is adjustable in height;
- the following dishwasher accessories are included: a cutlery tray and a wine glass holder;
- drying with AutoOpen function;
- optional SensorDry drying sensor.
With a price tag of Rs.
AEG FSR 83800 P
Another full-size machine representing built-in dishwashers from AEG. Holds 13 sets of dishes, according to the washing and drying classes – A. Ease of use is ensured by the presence of a display. We note the following characteristics:
- water consumption per cycle – 11 liters;
- electricity costs – 0,83 kW / h;
- the duration of the regular program is 232 minutes;
- noise at the level of 42 dB.
Of the 8 modes, “Intensive”, “Express”, “Delicate”, “Economic” and “Soak” are especially useful. There are also 4 temperature settings. Condensing type drying is provided.
Features:
- the possibility of delaying the start by 24 hours;
- full type of protection against leakage;
- “turbidity” sensor;
- the possibility of using means of the universal type “3-in-1”;
- sound notification and indication of time on the floor;
- indicator regenerating salt;
- rinse aid indicator;
- the inside of the bunker is made of high-quality stainless steel;
- dish container with height adjustment function;
- accessories in the form of a tray for cutlery and a wine glass holder;
- night cycle;
- extra drying;
- TimeSaver.
As in the Mile PMM, this dishwasher does not have the ability to automatically set the water hardness, but its cost is more acceptable – about 83 rubles.
Bosch SMS 53N18
Free-standing full-size model with 13 sets with the highest washing and drying classes. Energy efficiency class A. Electronic control is supplemented by a display. Parental control system implemented. The design is equipped with a flowing water heater. Water consumption with such a capacity is 10 liters, energy is 0,93 kW / h. On average, the normal mode lasts 155 minutes. The average noise level (comfortable level) is 46 dB.
5 programs:
- intensive;
- express wash;
- economical;
- soak;
- auto.
Partial loading available. Other features do not differ from the two previous participants in the rating. The only difference is that manufacturers have added “their” features such as VarioSpeed and DosageAssist. The market price does not exceed 60 rubles.
Since the model is very popular in Russia, we will give you user reviews:
Igor, Krasnodar
Very quiet and reliable machine — I’ve had it for almost 7 years. And not just worth it, but every day works. I don’t take 3-in-1 tablets, I have everything separately: powder, salt and rinse aid – so the quality of washing is many times better. If it breaks, then I will look for the same or from this line.
Victoria, Moscow
The most ordinary dishwasher did not find any special “bells and whistles” in it. The main thing is that it works. It leaked once, but the protection worked, my husband had to unwind and look. Before that, there was also Bosch, she worked for 16 years. I’m not sure that now the build quality is as cool, and I didn’t come across a German machine, judging by the markings.
Siemens SN 678X50 TR
Fully built-in PMM, 60 cm wide, designed for 14 sets. It has the highest washing and drying classes, energy efficiency class A. Relatively quiet operation (43 dB). The panel is childproof. This washing machine uses 10 liters of water for 1 wash cycle. 6 programs, 6 temperature modes, condensation drying, half load – the “track record” of the German PMM. The features are the same as the previous 3 models, but there are more options:
- night mode;
- intensiveZone;
- VarioSpeed Plus;
- HygienePlus;
- iQ drive motor;
- touch control;
- drying Zeolite and others.
The average cost of PMM is within 86 rubles.
Should I look into other brands?
We decided that not only German Bosch and Siemens dishwashers, but also products from other manufacturers are worthy of our review.
Important! We deliberately do not consider narrow models of 45 cm, as we are sure that the compact arrangement of parts does not have the best effect on the reliability of equipment.
Electrolux ESL 97345 RO
The novelty of 2017 in the household appliances market is Electrolux ESL 97345 RO. Capacity – 13 sets, the highest classes of drying and washing.
6 programs, 5 temperature settings, delayed start and full leakage protection – excellent functionality.
Manufacturers did not provide:
- partial loading;
- parental control;
- automatic installation of water hardness;
- the possibility of washing with universal capsules or tablets.
At the same time, there is a convenient beam on the floor, the baskets are made of good stainless steel. There is a glass holder and useful options such as XtraDry, Time manager and loading sensor. Additionally, a FlexiSpray sprayer is provided.
The cost is within 62 rubles.
Important! Inexpensive analogues from brands such as Indesit, Ariston and others, we will not consider in view of the above reasons.
Now you know what a reliable dishwasher is, according to what parameters and criteria to choose it. If reliability is important to you, you will have to pay extra for it. But if you buy really good equipment, it will thank you for years of uninterrupted service.