According to the Quiet Mark National Noise Report 2021 over half of Brits (57%) would like to reduce the noise levels in their home, with a further 62% drawn towards quieter appliances. The report states more that one in 10 people (13%) would like their dishwasher to make less noise. Importantly, reduced noise levels can be profitable too, as according to the Quiet Mark survey, two thirds of 18-34 year olds (63%) are willing to pay more for quiet appliances.
Read more about the Quiet Mark certified Miele G 7160 SCVi dishwasher here.
BBC Good Food surveyed over 1,000 households to find out what dishwashers people currently own, why they chose them, what features they find most useful and whether they would buy them again. 16% said they looked for the Quiet Mark, making it one of the Top 10 buying decision factors.
There is a massive renovation renaissance that has been driven by a seemingly everlasting lockdown. Now that consumers have spent time working from home and living in less-than-ideal conditions, manufacturers have seen a huge demand for appliances from self-builders and renovators.
Luckily, there is plenty of quiet appliances for the kitchen these days, from washing machines and dishwashers to extractors and microwaves – not to forget food processors, kettles and other smaller designs.
Discover some of the best dishwasher brands, and find the right dishwasher for your household and budget, with the BBC Good Food dishwasher buying guide.
Today, NBS, a leading specification platform for the construction industry, has announced its partnership with premium appliance manufacturer, Miele, in a move that will see specific kitchen appliances become available on NBS Source for the very first time.
