Maytag Top Control Dishwasher with Dual Power Filtration (MDB8959SKZ) review

The Maytag MDB8959SKZ is for households that want to load dirty plates straight from the table. Maytag's Dual Power Filtration pairs 100% microfiltration with a 4-blade stainless steel chopper, and the PowerBlast cycle uses high-pressure jets and hotter water for dried-on food. The 3rd Level Rack has its own wash zone, and Maytag says its 7.25 cu. ft. MaxTub is the largest capacity tub on the market by usable volume. The Leak Identification System stops filling, drains the tub and alerts you if it detects most types of leaks. Maytag backs the racks, chopper blade and stainless steel tub with a 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty, the longest parts coverage on this list. It is rated at 47 dBA. We could not read a USD price as page text from our location, so its value score is conservative. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run wash tests.

Who it is for

households that hate pre-rinsing

Price

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Key features

• Dual Power Filtration with 100% microfiltration and a 4-blade stainless steel chopper
• PowerBlast cycle
• 3rd Level Rack Wash Zone
• 7.25 cu. ft. MaxTub
• Leak Identification System

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty on racks, chopper blade and stainless steel tub
• Strength: Heated Dry with long and short options
• Strength: Leak system stops filling and drains the tub if it detects most leaks
• Weakness: USD price did not load as page text from our location
• Weakness: 47 dBA is louder than the top three picks
• Weakness: No Wi-Fi in the listed features

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Noise: 47 dBA
• Tub: 7.25 cu. ft. MaxTub
• Filtration: Microfilter plus 4-blade chopper
• Parts warranty: 10 years on racks, chopper, tub

Where it ranks

Maytag Top Control Dishwasher with Dual Power Filtration (MDB8959SKZ) is No. 9 in our Best Dishwashers verdict.