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Smeg DWA149S review

Smeg DWA149S

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good energy efficiency
  • Excellent water efficiency
  • Cheap to run
  • Has fold down tines
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor drying performance
  • Long Cycle time
  • No anti-flood hose
  • No child lock controls
  • No time-to-go display
  • No light/fast wash
  • No rinse only
  • No delicate/glassware program
  • Relatively noisy

Type

Configuration
Conventional
Dishwasher type
Freestanding with worktop

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
68%
Washing score
79%
Drying score
32%
Energy efficiency score
85%
Energy use (kWh)
0.69
Water use (L)
12
Noise level (dBA)
50
Program time (minutes)
146
Year tested
2023 or earlier

Energy and sustainability

Energy star rating
3.5
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
264
Energy star program
Normal eco
Water star rating
4.5
Claimed water use (L)
12.6
Reliability score
71%
Satisfaction score
76%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Italy
Shop Ethical rating
B

Similar models

Similar models
Similar to DWA147*, DWA149*, DWAFI149, DWAFI149, DWAI149*, DWAI149*, DWAU147*, DWAU149*, DWAU149*N, DWAU149*O, DWIFAB*
Differences
Different colours, built-in models, etc

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Program tested
Normal Eco
Place settings
14
Cutlery (Basket/Tray)
Yes/No
Colour
Stainless steel
Tap connection
Hot or Cold
Maximum hot water inlet temperature
60°C
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
85 x 60 x 60
Water inlet pressure (kPa)
50 – 900
Website
smeg.com.au

Cost

Price
$999.00
Running cost over 10 years
$1,087.00

Features

Child lock door
Child lock controls
Child lock dispenser
Not tested
Anti-flood hose
Delay start
Time remaining display
Height adjustable basket
Not tested
Easy-to-lift top basket
Fold-down plate racks
Fan assisted drying
Not tested
Salt dispenser
Not tested
Internal light
Not tested
Auto-open door
Not tested
Eco or bio wash
Light or fast wash
Delicates
Pots or intensive wash
Not tested
Rinse only
Auto or sensor program
Half load
End of wash signal (audible/visual)
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