Maytag MDB7749SAW Review

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Maytag
MDB7749SAW
Jetclean Plus

Size: 24" Built-In
MSRP: $649

• Sanitize
• Steam
• Sensors
• Spray Jets
• Steel Tub
• Adj Racks

Energy

294

kWh/Yr

Water

4.2

Gal/Use

Sound

53

dBA

Cleaning

6

Features

Dishwasher Highlights

• The MDB7749SAW has about average electricity usage and efficiency when compared to all other new dishwashers.

• This Maytag dishwasher has about average water usage when compared to gallon-per-cycle rates of other new dishwashers.

• It has about average noise levels when compared to sound ratings of other new dishwashers.

• This dishwasher has more key cleaning features than average and ranks in the top 26% for cleaning features that really make a difference.

• With a MSRP of $649, it is 18% less expensive than average and is priced in the bottom 36% of new lower-cost dishwashers.

Cleaning Ratings
Spray Jets	The MDB7749SAW model includes high-pressure spray jets that help scrub and scour heavily soiled dishes and /or silverware. Good feature for dishes with dried food deposits.	✔
Steam	Steam option is available to help loosen stubborn deposits on dishes and glassware. High-temperature steam is a great feature to help get your dishes clean.	✔
Wash Levels	Dishes are washed from 5 different levels, which is standard. Streams of water from several different angles and directions is important for thorough cleaning.	✔
Sensor Washing	Uses one or more sensors to measure soil content, load level, and/or water temperature. Sensors automatically make cycle adjustments to ensure optimum cleaning.	✔
NSF Sanitize	Includes a sanitary cycle that is NSF certified to remove 99.9% of germs and bacteria. Water temperatures reach approximately 150-degrees to help disinfect your dishes.	✔
Cycles & Options	You can choose from 12 different cycles and options, which is above average. Higher cycles and options gives you more flexibility to fit your lifestyle and get your dishes clean.	✔
Food Disposer	Includes a built-in food disposer. Helps keep the wash water clean and free of debris, which in turn minimizes food particles that can deposit on dishes.	✔
High-Temp Option	Includes the option to choose a high-temperature wash cycle. High temperature water is one of the most important ingredients for producing really clean dishes.	✔

Drying Ratings
Heated Dry	Includes an option to dry the dishes faster with an internal heating element. Heated drying can also help to reduce spotting on dishes and especially glassware.	✔
Tub Material	Stainless steel interior helps dry dishes faster and more efficiently. Stainless steel has natural heat-retaining and water-condensing properties that help dry your dishes.	✔

Loading Ratings
Number Racks	The MDB7749SAW has a standard 2-rack design with both upper and lower racks. A few dishwasher models have 3-rack designs, but two racks are adequate.	✔
Spray Arms	Uses a superior spray arm design instead of a central tower. Spray arms provide more wash levels and don't take up rack space or limit loading flexibility.	✔
Adjustable Racks	The racks are not adjustable and cannot move up or down. Non-adjustable racks are common and sufficient for many applications, but they are less flexible.
Removable Racks	One or more of the racks can be removed. This is very convenient at the holidays when you need additional space to load extra-large pots, pans, or serving plates.	✔
Fold-Down Tines	Rack divider tines can be folded down to secure loose dishes or to create addition space for larger odd-shaped items. Provides loading flexibility.	✔
Cup Shelf	Includes an additional shelf that often allows you to stack two levels of coffee mugs or to secure delicate stemware. Good feature for after-entertaining clean-up.	✔
Silverware Basket	The silverware basket has premium features such as being movable, dividable, or fitted with covered slots. A flexible silverware basket can make loading and unloading easier.	✔
Utility Basket	Like most dishwashers, this does not have an extra utility basket or tray that can store utensils, cutlery, or other items that don't fit in the standard basket.
Detergent Dispenser	Uses a standard detergent dispenser that you fill each time you run a new wash cycle. A few models have reservoirs that can hold multiple cycles of detergent.

Capacity Ratings
Place Settings	This 24-in tall tub dishwasher is designed to hold 14 place settings of dishes, which is average. A family of four needs about 14 place settings.	✔
Tub Size	Super-capacity tall-tub with about 20% more interior room than standard tubs. The additional tub height allows you to load taller items in the upper rack.	✔

Efficiency Ratings
Energy Star	The Maytag MDB7749SAW is Energy Star qualified. It uses 5% less energy, and 16% less water than the maximum allowed Energy Star standard.	✔
Energy Ratings	EnergyGuide ratings estimate an electricity usage of 294 kWh per year. This is 3% higher than the average energy use of other new dishwashers.
Water Ratings	The US Department of Energy estimated water usage for this dishwasher is 4.2 gallons per cycle. This is 3% higher than the average new dishwasher.
Energy Saver	You can select an economy cycle that uses lower temperatures, less water, and/or a shorter time for lightly-soiled dishes. Helps save water and energy.	✔
Half-Load Option	No option to save water and energy by washing just a half-load in either the upper or lower rack. You can still be eco-friendly by waiting for a full load before running a cycle.
Delay-Start Option	Includes an energy-saving option to automatically run the dishwasher overnight or during off-peak energy hours when electric utility rates are often substantially less.	✔

Sound Ratings
Sound Level	Sound decibel level is 53 dBA. It has about average noise levels when compared to sound ratings of other new dishwashers. A 3 dBA decrease is like doubling the distance.	✔

Style Ratings
Door Panel	Standard black or white front seems to never go out of style. It's easy to color-coordinate with the rest of your kitchen and is more economical than stainless.
Tub Material	Stainless steel tub and door lining looks high-tech and is stain-resistant, rust-resistant, durable, and less likely to absorb odors. Helps dry dishes quickly.	✔
Control Console	All-digital touch-pad control console is visible from the front. Not as stylish as fully-integrated (hidden) consoles, but sometimes more convenient to use.	✔
Digital Display	The Maytag MDB7749SAW does not include a digital display in the control console that shows cycle time remaining or other wash status information. Not necessary.

Price Ratings
MSRP	The MSRP is $649. Sale price is usually 10%-20% less. It is 18% less expensive than average and is priced in the bottom 36% of new lower-cost dishwashers.	✔

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