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| About - Maytag MDB4409PA[W] |
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The Maytag MDB4409PA[W] is part of the dishwasher test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dishwasher models like the MDB4409PA[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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A Whirlpool-owned brand, Maytag introduced a steam model in 2008 and will introduce a dishwasher-drawer model later this year. The company positions its products as durable, but its dishwashers have been relatively repair prone, according to our Annual Product Reliability Survey. Prices range from $300 to $900. |
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| Features & Specs - Maytag MDB4409PA[W] | |
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Sensor |
Yes |
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Self-cleaning filter |
Yes |
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Stainless-steel tub |
No |
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Hidden controls |
No |
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Ample flatware slots |
Yes |
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Adjustable upper rack |
No |
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Stainless/SS-look option |
No |
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Slow Service
2/17/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Cleans Well
Easy To Load
Energy Efficient
Quiet
Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
This is our second Maytag dishwasher and we have owned it for 11 years. Our first Maytag lasted 22 years but we understand that things are made cheaper now.<br />The dishwasher kept running but did not clean the dishes. We called repair and they came the next day and determined that a part next to the motor was broken and would have to be ordered.<br />In the subsequent WEEKS we called Whirlpool service every few days. The operators were very polite and could always tell us that the part had been ordered, that it was in stock but had not been shipped, that it had been shipped but not received in Canada, that it had been received but not given to the repairman, that it had been given to the repairman but that a service call was not scheduled, and finally that the repairman would come in 4 days. He did come on time and fixed the dishwasher. It now works better than new. We did not realize that the problem probably started some months ago.<br /> <br />The total time elapsed from the time we called for service until the dishwasher was repaired was 1 day short of 4 WEEKS. We have cancelled our service plan. The next time the washer needs service we will throw it out and buy something else. It won't be a Whirlpool, Maytag or Kitchenaid since they are all serviced by the same organization. That's why we would rate the dishwasher as excellent but would not recommend it.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
Poor Drying...very poor
9/22/2012
Pros
Attractive Design
Cleans Well
Quiet
Cons
Doesn't Dry Well
Long Cycle
Best Uses
General Purpose
Comment:
ANNOYING THAT IT DOES A '''VERY POOR''' JOB OF DRYING THE DISHES AND GLASSES. At about 40 days usage....not satisfied. Poor drying is the worst thing about it. All other features work well. It cleans well. It looks nice. Runs quiet...but poor on drying.... and I give this model MDB4409 the absolutel LOWEST ratings when it comes to drying the dishes. ( Yes, we read the destruction manual, and tried different settings). <br /><br />We have set this dishwasher on the high-temp cycle, normal cycle, and light...and on all cycles, dishes end up still wet and annoying...and we have to dry them off before storing them on the shelf. <br /><br />We have repeatedly set the control to '' Heated Dry '' and the results are repeatedly poor. By comparison, our 21-year-old Hotpoint did a far, far better job of completely drying the dishes.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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