New Maytag MDB8951BWW Steam Dishwasher

[andrewinorlando]

Maytag tall tubs are all 1/3 hp pancake syyle motors, according to their dishwasher specs....pretty decent for a modern machine.

Anyone know what the rating on the GE tall tub dishwashers is? I have to say, when I open the GE while it's washing, there is a lot of action inside...and it usually winds up splattered all over the side of the refrigerator because you can't open that door slowly...it seals too well.

 

[frigilux]

John---I groaned when I noticed that my Maytag's gleaming stainless steel tall-tub would have a plastic lower wash arm, but it cleans like the dickens, so I guess that's what counts. Haven't had any complaints about my tall-tub.

I think the door is sturdier than a lot of other models I've seen. It sounds as solid as a Lexus when you close it. I also like that the door will stay open at almost any angle. I like to leave mine open a few inches all the time, to keep it fresh inside.

 

[coldspot66]

I should have said "All Maytag plastic tub d/w's...I didn't mean the ss interiors, which I do prefer..... The tech sheet I have says the motor is a 1/4 hsp etc. Maybe that's in the low end model, which this is. Higher end models must have a stronger motor?? Sorry for the misinformation!

 

[johnb300m]

GE

GE is a little interesting.
They don't have HP ratings for their motors.
Just an amp rating...and on the sticker, it says the motors draw less than 2.0 amps.
They have large capacitors attached to them too.

Whatever their "HP" rating is, it must be a little on the high side, because yes, GE dishwashers are quite strong, and are one of the few machines that still has the power to flip stuff around in the upper racks.

 

[andrewinorlando]

That's a good point John....the GE TT machines do flip things around a bit of they're not secured. I've had more than a few tupperware containers wind up on their side on the top rack.