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Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ): full specs

Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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BronzeDeskmark0/100#20 of 21 in class

The Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) is listed at $569 on maytag.com as of 2025-10-14, the cheapest dishwashers (median $1274); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 0/100 pay-blind standing, #20 of 21 in class.

Verified Jun 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) a good buy?

On the spec sheet, its noise dba of 50 is the highest of the 21, its wash cycles of 4 is the lowest of the 20, and its place settings of 14 is below the median of the 20.

Evidence of Record

Our data
Independent labsmeasured it
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Physical metricsrecorded
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Outlets on recordall tested
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One independent lab measured this product across 4 physical metrics — auto cycle dishes, normal cycle stains, auto cycle run and thermal. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ)

Only one whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), lab-tested this exact model. Verdict: a solid budget buy near $550 with strong drying and minimal food redeposit, but only average cleaning, a slow 2.5-hour Auto cycle, and little rack customization. It underwhelms at its roughly $800 MSRP but is a good pick under $600.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2026-03-04

Tested by Reviewed

Consistently praised

  • Excellent drying — almost every dish comes out bone-dry
  • Barely any food redeposit, credited to Dual Power Filtration
  • Good value as a budget buy under $600
  • 10-year coverage on racks, chopper blade, stainless tub, door liner

Commonly flagged

  • Cleaning performance is only average for the category
  • Slow Auto cycle (2 h 31 min, ~20 min over average)
  • Lacks customization — no adjustable/foldable tines, no third rack
  • Poor value at its ~$800 MSRP

Where reviewers disagree Single-source review, so no cross-tester comparison is possible; Reviewed itself splits on value, calling it a good buy near $550 but a weak one at its ~$800 MSRP.

The sources (1)

Reviewed lab-tested ·

Auto cycle dishes clean: 97.9% · Normal cycle stains cleared: 96.4% · Auto cycle run time: 2 hours 31 minutes · High Temp wash cleaning improvement: ~2%

During our tests, we saw barely any redeposit on clean dishes after a wash cycle, which we attribute to the dishwasher's Dual Power Filtration system catching debris before it can cause problems.
However, the Auto cycle time is slow, taking 2 hours 31 minutes to complete, which is 20 minutes longer than average.
The Maytag MDB4949SKZ delivers solid cleaning performance that won't disappoint; unfortunately, it won't wow you either.

Specifications

Price (US)$569 — current on record (was Not published)
BrandMaytag
Released—
Noise dba50
Place settings14
Wash cycles4
Third rackNo
Drying typeheated dry
Smart Wi-FiNo
Energy starYes

Source: maytag.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by ajmadison.com. AJ Madison confirms 14 place settings, 50 dBA, 4 wash cycles, heated dry, no WiFi, no 3rd rack (Reviewed.com confirms two-rack). Lowe's shows Energy Star. priceUsd set to null — no verifiable published MSRP, only proxies and varying retail. Release year not confirmed → null.

Is the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) worth it vs cheaper dishwashers?

Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) against its closest cheaper and pricier dishwashers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked

ProductPriceNoise dbaPlace settingsWash cyclesThird rackDrying type
Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) this$56950144Noheated dry
Samsung Smart StormWash Dishwasher (DW80CG5451SR)$578.9946157YesAutoRelease Door (automatic door-open at cycle end)

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What do reviewers say about the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ)?

Only one whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), lab-tested this exact model. Verdict: a solid budget buy near $550 with strong drying and minimal food redeposit, but only average cleaning, a slow 2.5-hour Auto cycle, and little rack customization. It underwhelms at its roughly $800 MSRP but is a good pick under $600. Praised: Excellent drying — almost every dish comes out bone-dry; Barely any food redeposit, credited to Dual Power Filtration; Good value as a budget buy under $600; 10-year coverage on racks, chopper blade, stainless tub, door liner. Flagged: Cleaning performance is only average for the category; Slow Auto cycle (2 h 31 min, ~20 min over average); Lacks customization — no adjustable/foldable tines, no third rack; Poor value at its ~$800 MSRP. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) cost?

The Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) has a US price of $569, as of 2025-10-14.

Has the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ)'s price dropped?

Yes — since 2020-10-01 the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) has fallen 24%, from $749 to $569.

What is the lowest price the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) is $569 on 2025-10-14 — which is its current price.

Is now a good time to buy the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ)?

At $569, the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2020-10-01.

What are the Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ)'s key specs?

Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) (Maytag): noise dba 50, place settings 14, wash cycles 4, third rack No, drying type heated dry. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $569 at maytag.com, 2025-10-14. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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