The Miele G5266 dishwasher is their best model from their new G5000 line.
In this video you'll learn all the new
features of this dishwasher and then you'll see a comparison between other
Mieles and their main competition, Bosch and KitchenAid.
Let's get started.
Miele now consider better than the 44 decibel standard for quietness, at 42
decibels. So it's similar to a Bosch but a bit quieter than a comparable
KitchenAid, so you can consider Miele for a quiet dishwasher.
Miele also has a good washing system,
as you would expect, with a full three arms,
including one on the top versus really two and a sprinkler head
for the Bosch. KitchenAid has a smaller
one but has an added fourth level of washing, which you'll see later
during the comparisons at the end of the video.
Like most premium dishwashers, the top rack adjusts and there is a third rack
for silverware. Most brands have top racks,
but Miele secures theirs so your silverware won't move during the wash.
The G5266 offers their multi Flex 3D rack,
allowing you to fold the sides of the rack on top of each other to create more room
on the second rack below for larger items, so it is more versatile.
Miele has the basic cycles.
They also added extra clean,
which raises the temperature and the main wash cycle, an extended dry option
which raises the temperature in the final range.
For better drying. Quick intense wash is their 58 minutes
wash and dryer normally soil dishes previously introduced on their better G7000
models. But the clean air drying is Miele's best feature. They have ports
at the bottom, so outside air is directed to the outer wall. The hot steamy air
attracted the cooler side and dissipated as water.
The G5266 also adds their auto
opening door, which speeds up the drying process by popping open at the end
of the cycle to release steam and moisture from the wash.
So this is especially good if you like to wash your dishes overnight.
As I said, their drying is excellent, the second best to another brand,
which you'll hear about in the end of the video.
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 close at 11%, while Bosch is 12.8%.
At $1,399 to $1,499 is a solid dishwasher
Ada combination of features from reliability.
Miele, like many other brands, has had poor availability.
This issue Wolf likely continue into 2022 and 2023.
So
how does it compare to other Miele dishwashers as well as other brands?
First, let's compare to other Miele models.
There are few major differences between the.
5056 and the 5266.
First, the 5266 has water softener,
3D cutlery tray, and the auto opening doors we previously mentioned. The 5266 is
$1,399 for all the added features and the 42 decibels silence rating.
The G5056 is $300 less with a 44 decibel silence rating.
You won't hear much of a difference
between the 42 and 44, so look at the other features before
deciding it's also actually acquired in the next better model. The G7156,
but does not have as many cycles, most notably the China Crystal setting.
Miele compares pretty well against other brands like Bosch and KitchenAid.
At $1,399,
Bosch has the best drying,
even for plastics and less dense items known as CrystalDry.
It uses zeolite, a volcanic element, to absorb moisture and increase heat.
Bosch also has auto air,
which is their version of the auto opening door at the end of the cycle.
However, Bosch only has two spray arms
with the sprinkler head on top, whereas Miele has three full spray arms.
KitchenAid's M series models at $1,299 has the similar drying system to
Miele, using a fan to pull the air into the dishwasher.
However, unlike Miele, the door does not pop open at the end of the cycle.
You also have the largest third rack with a fourth level of washing inside
the rack itself. However, Mieles does fold down,
so you're going to have more room on that second rack.
Should you consider Miele?
Yes, it could be the best combination
of washing, drying, racking quietness, and so reliability.
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 better degree of confidence.
Until then, you do have other options as well,
in Bosch and KitchenAid and perhaps other Miele models that are available.
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