Miele is updated their 18 inch slimline
dishwashers as part of their new G 5000 series.
In this video, you'll learn the new
features of both models, the G 5892 and the lesser featured G 5482.
Then we'll compare both models to each
other as well as Bosch and a few other 18 inch brands.
Let's get started.
Both dishwashers have Miele's core features in washing, drying and racking.
First Miele has a good wash system,
as you would expect, with a full three spray arms.
Including one in the top, versus really two and a sprinkler head for the Bosch.
Like most premium dishwashers,
the top rack adjusts and there's a third rack for silverware.
Most brands have top rocks,
but Miele secures theirs so silverware won't move during the wash.
The G 5892 is their premium slimline
dishwasher, which offers their multi flex 3D rack, which allows you to fold
the sides of the rack on top of each other to create more room in the second rack
below.
Drying is Miele's is best feature with their clean air drying system
in both models.
They have a port at the bottom, so outside air is directed to the outer wall.
The hot steamier air is attracted to the cooler side and dissipated as water.
Only the better G 5892 adds auto
open, so the door pops open automatically at the end of the cycle to release steam
and heat, and speeds drying as the steam is removed from the washer.
The lesser expensive G 5482 has the basic five cycles.
While the better G 5892 has twelve. Including the QuickIntenseWash
for a 58 minute wash and dry for normally soiled dishes.
The G 5892 also adds extra clean,
which raises the temperature in the main wash cycle and extra dry options,
which raises the temperature in the final rinse for better drying.
This model also includes Intense Zone,
which creates an extra intense clean for dishes in the bottom rack.
Another difference between the two models is quietness. Both are quiet.
The better G 5892 is 42 decibels.
You can even lower the noise further to 40
decibels, but that slows the motor to increase cycle time.
The G 5482 is still at the quietness threshold of 44 decibels.
The G 5892 is WiFi enabled so you can
turn the dishwasher on or off, and change cycle times from the app on your phone.
The prices are $1,099.
For the G 5482.
While the G 5892 is $1,599,
with better racks, better drying
with the auto open, more cycles, Wi-Fi, and a quieter dishwasher,
even, though you'll barely notice the noise difference.
For reliability based on real service calls, Miele is once again the most reliable
premium dishwasher at 8.2% service within the first year,
according to our internal service stats of over 37,000 service calls.
KitchenAid is closer at 11%, while Bosch 12.8%.
Then again,
KitchenAid does not manufacture an 18 inch dishwasher. $1,099 - $1,599.
Miele has a good dishwasher and a good combination of features and reliability.
Miele, like many other brands, has had poor availability.
This issue will likely continue into 2022 and 2023.
$1,199 to $1,599 is somewhat expensive
for an 18 inch dishwasher. Most dishwashers are between $759 and $900.
Like GE Profile, Frigidaire, Samsung,
and Beko are all are over 44 decibels with the basic five cycles.
You may want to look at Beko because it's
available and reliable with only 6.7% service within the first year.
But if you're comparing Miele, then chances are you're also looking
at Bosch with three 18 inch models from $899 to $1,099.
Their best is the SPX68 with
five basic cycles, a number of options, 44
decibel quietness and even Wi-Fi at a lower price than Miele.
Miele is more reliable at 8.2% versus 12.8%
for Bosch for service within the first year.
Miele does dry better with their clean air
drying system, letting air into the dishwasher.
While Bosch is just condensation dry,
which is just a fancy term for steam from the wash plus Jet Dry and time.
Both are good brands.
You may end up buying whatever's available. Miele is technically better.
Should you consider the Miele 18-inch dishwasher?
Yes, it's a well featured dishwasher
with a good combination of washing drying, the liability and racking.
Will you be able to buy a Miele? That's a better question.
If you're watching this video in 2023, I would have a degree of confidence.
Until then, you do have less expensive
options, including a very good Bosch dishwasher.
Now that you know about these nonexistent Mieles, and the basic comparisons to Bosch,
and other brands, download our Dishwasher Buying Guide
with comparisons to all the brands like Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Cafe, Profile,
Beko, and ASKO. Almost a million people have read a Yale guide.
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