Asko Appliances Reviews

We replaced our old ~10 yr dishwasher because some rust was beginning in it, with a new ~1000 dollar Asko dishwasher... if I could get the old dishwasher back, I would. The Asko dishwasher will probably rank high in all categories except for one, it does not wash the dishes very good. Yes, it is quiet; yes it uses less water; but it does not clean your dishes very well * AND * it takes a LONG time doing a bad dish washing job too (2.5 to 3.5 hours). Unless you are the type that pre-washes your dishes good before you put them in the dishwasher, then this dishwasher is not for you.

Purchased new 8/4/14 model d5893, ser #084301766667. Installed ~8/11/14. Worked the 1st time when installer checked it out. Not worked since 1st tech suggested new tech because he couldn't for 2 weeks. Took another wk for #2 tech. Part back-ordered, heard nothing for 1 week. Will it ever work?

Just had my Asko D55254 dishwasher installed. It took a month to order it - the type where you install the wood panel over the door. My appliance store assured me it would be very quiet. Imagine my dismay when he installed it and started it up and it's almost as loud as the 12 year old dishwasher I replaced. My daughter's Kenmore makes no sound. I thought a $1300 Asko would be just as quiet. Big mistake. Now I'm told if I want to spend another $600 I can upgrade to a Miele. I will never buy an Asko again and if I know of anyone who is thinking of getting one I will invite them to my house to listen to the loud noise it makes. It's a shame stores don't have appliances hooked up so you can actually hear them before you purchase them.

I booked and called to have my dishwasher and oven fixed. The dishwasher was not draining. The serviceman found that there was a blockage in the first 15 minutes. He then spent another hour and a half on it testing it for a leak, which it did not have. He was deliberately wasting time. He then went to fix my oven and took out the fuse, demanded a plastic bag, put the fuse in the bag and snapped it in half. He then said he could not fix it today and the office would call. He added that they will tell me that they would not have parts but I was not to mention that he had said this. He said, that they would offer for me to buy a new oven.

I bought an Asko W6884 washing machine approximately 1 year, 1.5 years ago. The first one was leaking water, the door did not close properly. Asko sent the technician twice then changed it. No drama. The second started to do a squeaky noise and sounded like a spring inside just broke after a couple of months. The technician came again, few months later same story. After 4 technicians visits, Asko replaced it with a new one. No drama. The new one started to do the same squeaky noise, the technician came once, few weeks later same noise.

I am a backyard tech so do my own repairs on most things. Bought Asko D3122 Dishwasher 3.5 Years ago. Within 18 months drain hose had split. Drain hose from Asko twice the price of non-genuine Bunnings knockoff. Replaced Hose. Now at 3.5 years the power cord fried at the plug. Replaced plug - fixed it. 5 days later no power at all. Checked wiring behind kickplate and found float switch plug burnt out (after research I believe this seems to be a common problem that will eventually take out the main board in most instances in this model).

Asko dishwasher model D3250 - I have read the poor reviews for the Asko dishwasher and I am so empathetic, but my experience is totally different. I loved the Asko washer and dryer my sister owned, so when we purchased a 2-year-old home (1999), we upgraded all of the appliances. We chose Asko for the washer, dryer and dishwasher. We did not have experienced service in the Ann Arbor MI area, so this was frustrating for the problems encountered with the washer/dryer (replaced the mother board on the dryer when it wasn't drying - only to discover the lint trap needed RINSING in water to maintain performance - not in the manual). The belt on the dryer needed replacing once - still works.

The asko appliances are inherited from the rich guy we bought the house from. We thought we were very lucky to get a house full of high end stuff but in all honest the performance is not anything special at all. If that were the only problem and the green story is where they hung their hat. Maybe we would be fans but the dishwasher does not do a good job of cleaning compared with other dishwashers I have had in my life that are more typical brands and the main problem is that when they are serviced the parts take forever to be received. The fix doesn't last very long and now at 8 years old the parts have been discontinued and are no longer available. The company was bought out by sub zero/wolf parent who thinks high end appliances are a good thing but not a good enough thing to keep going with parts. I will never again buy anything with the name asko, sub zero or wolf on it. Their idea of customer service is telling you politely to stick it in your ear.

Bought a gorgeous stackable titanium ASKO washer/dryer in May of 2013. By December the dryer was whistling a high pitched squeal. Turns out the belt was already a problem. We took the time to hunt down the proper warranty repair folks. They didn't have a replacement belt. They told us it would be at least three weeks for the belt to arrive. The washer is amazing and does a great job. We like the dryer as well - except for the whistle from the bad belt and the very loud performance altogether. Part of the reason we bought this model is that it is supposedly made for small spaces. But why would they design a product that floods its space with what sounds like a gigantic hair dryer? We have to leave the house to dry clothes because the dryer is SO loud. And the bad belt/whistle? Unbearable!

3 Askos. First was workhorse for 15 years. Second died under 5, and could not get parts. Liked construction and quiet operation, so paid $$$$ for ASKO 5894 top of the line. QUIT 9 days after installed. Customer service takes 15 minutes to answer. Top of the line prices, bottom of the barrel quality and service. Stay away.

The Asko dishwasher was sold to us as a 'premium, high end' product but the reality has been that it is inferior in its cleaning capabilities and we continually have problems with adequate drying as well as stagnant water sitting in the bottom drain. I contacted Asko who insisted that it is the dishwasher detergents in the US (same as I had used for years with previous dishwashers with no problems) and that I needed to occasionally run a cycle with vinegar to clean it out - which I do but to no avail. I highly recommend against this brand of dishwasher and will never again own one myself.

We bought the stainless steel Dishwasher in November 2010. The first day's use had us with a leak of water on the floor and in the electronics compartment. ASKO wanted me to buy a Torx screwdriver and do the repairs. It is a machine with a guarantee, ergo, I said no. The service organization wanted me to pay for service, and I said no. Eventually, the machine dried up and the electronics began working again. Now in the third year, the machine has failed. The control board has failed. I phoned and wrote ASKO USA for a diagram of the machine. They did send one for the front door, but not the diagram of the location of the control board (which has failed). Their product is no longer sold in Montreal. We have no distributor and all parts have to come from afar (USA, Sweden, etc.). The machine is quiet, and when it worked, washed well, and was at a premium so that we could/would not have a noisy washing machine. There is no service for the product. There is a very polite telephone answering service, but no follow up. This company acts as if it is bankrupt. Lack of product support is why I would never recommend or buy another ASKO product.

We purchased our first Asko dishwasher 10 years ago. We burned out 2 circuit boards and a pump motor. It also leaked and wrecked the wood flooring in front of unit. We called dealer, they offered $100 toward a new one. We called Roth our area distributor. They offered 500 off a new one, which is not half but thought better than wrecking our new floor. So now we are at 6 years on second washer. We had a service tech out and this one has $850 worth of work needed. It leaked and took out pump motor and main circuit board again. It is very disappointing. 1150 for 2 dishwashers not to last more than 5 years each.

Purchased an Asko dishwasher as part of a major remodel. Wanted high grade appliances Subzero refer, Bluestar range Asko dishwasher. $2k spent on dishwasher has broken down 7 times. Asked on breakdown 6 and 7 for a replacement and that was refused. Will simply replace it. Junk. Strongly advise all consumers to avoid this brand.

Do not buy any Asko products. The dishwasher does not clean; the machine will break. The washing machine motor will burn out in one year and Asko will not provide any help!

We own an ASKO dishwasher. It is the worst dishwasher we have ever owned. All the glasses on the top rack have a fine grit on them after being washed in the dishwasher. All dishes must be almost hand washed before they are out into the dishwasher, or they will have the food particles on them after washing. The top rack is terrible. Dishes just do not get clean on the top rack. The racks on the bottom are constantly falling down. When we initially got the dishwasher, we had pasta and sauce for dinner. Of course the salesperson said that we didn't need to and shouldn't rinse the dishes before they went into the dishwasher... Well, all the dishes came out with a fine layer of sauce on them! The dishes then had to be taken out, scrubbed and put back in the dishwasher! This is a TERRIBLE dishwasher, and I would not recommend it to anyone.

I purchased an Asko washer/dryer combo on 11/26/10, registered warranty on 1/20/11. Unit needed repair within 1 year. I called service tech (after getting approval from Asko). No problem. Within days, it needed another repair. It took over 2 months as Asko had to send the part. Now, we are on #3 repair. It's been almost 3 months and I have no working unit. Today, Asko says our warranty is not valid, yet our initial call (3 or so months ago!) involved a repair person coming out, Asko telling us and the tech they were sending the parts, and an offer to basically rebuild the unit. No repairs have happened.

Worst dishwasher I have ever owned! I have tried to file defects with Asko and all they have are excuses. My dishes are never clean. It is the most expensive drying rack I have ever owned. All I do is hand wash my dishes and let it dry in the dishwasher.

We purchased an Asko SS dishwasher Model D1876 10 years ago for $980 and have had nothing but problems with it. It first started on fire (the motherboard needed to be replaced), approximately 4 leaking issues, 2 overflow issues, thermostat replacement, cycling issues (machine would never turn off). Last month, we had another overflow and leaking issue and as soon as that was repaired, the motherboard went bad again just last week. Asko was called by our authorized repair company and they were told that the motherboard was no longer a part they were making or backing. Asko told our repairman to tell us, "Just go buy another dishwasher." Really? Who makes a product and stops making replacement parts for it? What are my options with this company?

My parents bought a "top of the range" Asko Front Loader Washing Machine. It continually broke down with problems to the door. The machine became a safety issue as the machine keeps running even when the Front door is open. Finally, I received a call back from Asko several months after first complaining. The new service manager took ownership and sent a serviceman to check the machine. Rang me and said we'll replace the useless parts but you pay labor of $190. If I didn't like that, he'd send the serviceman away and it'll be a $99 call out fee to inspect their broken down washer. That's not service, simply revenue raising.

Asko dishwasher - My advice, just don't buy one. Nothing but trouble from installation through numerous repairs. Plus, it never was really quiet nor did a good job of cleaning. Now even though the dishwasher is less than 10 years old, they no longer make spare parts for it. Who makes a premium product and then stops making spare parts?

I paid premium and bought the ASKO dishwasher from Pacific Sales. Once you pay your money, you are at their mercy! It’s hard to schedule installation at their pleasure. The dishwasher constantly malfunctions - it leaks and won’t stop beeping. When they come to fix the beep, they make the pump stop working. The dealer, the manufacturer, and the repair person - none of them take responsibility and each one wants you to call the other.

I bought it on 8/20/2010 at Corning Building Co. Corning, NY 14830. I had gas fumes and H7 alarm displayed. I replaced the regulator, it worked for a while. Same thing happened a few months later. I replaced the same part. A few months later, gas fumes in laundry room and H7 alarm. Also, I had Corning Natural Gas verify pressure on two occasions. This happened a fourth time with gas fumes in the house, H7 alarm. This time, they replaced the ignitor on April 13, 2011. Now we have the same alarm and gas fumes for the fifth time. I asked for replacement or refund past three times, but they have refused.

Our model 1876 Asko dishwasher started on fire and burned a hole through the door panel. We were lucky my wife smelled the smoke and called the fire department. A fireman said another few minutes the whole kitchen would have been in flames. Asko's response, "Don't bother us as the washer is no longer under warranty." An apology may have been appropriate.

I bought my original ASKO washing machine and dryer in 1998. They lasted until 2008 with barely a repair. I was so pleased that I replaced them with another pair. In four years, I have had 1 dryer repair and I have now just had the washer serviced and it needs a new pump again! Because I didn't register my units within 90 days, I only got 2 years of warranty, instead of 3 years. Strange that they punish you a whole year just for not sending the card in promptly!

We purchased an Asko dishwasher in August 2009, thinking that we had a 3-year warranty. Today, March 2012, the dishwasher is in need of repair for standing water, and when I called for company service, they told me that my unit is not under warranty. The company requires that you register your appliance within 90 days in order to receive the third year of coverage. Because I did not register within the 90-day period, I will have to pay for a service call. The supervisor at customer service said that this is their policy and there was nothing she can do about it.

I bought a washer and dryer, that was bought second hand from a reputable Asko dealer. It was still within its warranty period. After 5 days of usage, the washer quit working. I called Asko, and for two days, they asked for sales receipts, had the installer go out and check and make sure it was all hooked up, and verify it was not a user or install problem. It took 2-3 days to re-register the product. Then when it came time to actually do the work, they said it was not under warranty, because the original purchaser had not registered it within 90 days of purchase. I talked with a supervisor as well, and all they did was say it was policy, policy, policy, like they were robots. If this was the problem, why did they waste 2-3 days of our time, and have people go out and check things out?

I bought an ASKO dishwasher and it broke after three or four wash loads. The entire microprocessor went out. I wanted a refund. They refuse and say that they don't have to take the dishwasher back because the warranty states that they can repair it. It seems to me that if a company sells a defective product, they should be willing to take it back for a refund. Their "customer relations" person was condescending and treated me horribly. Ugh.

My Asko is not even 6 years old and I have been told by my repair men that I need to replace the control board at a cost of $400. I thought this was a top of the line but this is not the first repair on this dishwasher. My last GE dishwasher lasted 15 years with no problems. The only thing high on this high-end product is the price.

I bought what I thought was supposed to be a top of the line dishwasher. It cleans sometimes. The glasses come out dirtier than they went in. Food sticks on the dishes, etc. Asko does not care about the client. The water is not hot enough. The pipe is the problem, they always find a reason to blame the client instead of the product. I had a 15 year old dishwasher and then a Maytag that lasted many years without a problem. I will never buy another Asko item.

My top and bottom racks in my Asko dishwasher are rusting and the pegs are breaking off. It is 7-1/2 years old and was supposed to be a top of the line dishwasher. It will cost $300 to replace the racks! My GE dishwasher in my old house was still there when I sold the house 17 years later, without repairs to the DW. Currently, there is an ad from my local dealer offering an $849 Bosch dishwasher for $499. Why would I ever replace the Asko racks when I can get the new Bosch? Why would I even consider buying or recommending an Asko to anyone if Asko doesn't stand behind their product? What is this company thinking? As a business owner, I understand the importance of customer satisfaction and word of mouth advertising.

This is my 6th Asko washer since our original purchase. Thank goodness we have an awesome additional insurance. After last replacement, Asko offered us 3 days to give us $400.00 to get rid of us for our $1500.00 machine, which we refused. Yes, they replaced the machines that many times. But why did these machines not hold up? Shouldn’t they be required to continue coverage? We should still have 4 years on the recent Asko washer. We have no company backup. The service for the additional warranty is covering for another 6 months. The bearing is going now. Every time I need service, I’m without a machine for a month. I’m really frustrated with Asko’s material.

I bought a package washing machine and dryer with the ironing board included. I bought it from Retravision who told us that it was a new model, so we bought it after the sales person said that Asko is very reliable and we wouldn't have any problems. It was only a month in and already the washing machine was playing up; we put up with the problem for a couple of months but became unbearable. Now, the dryer isn't spinning and one problem after the next. We then find out from the service people that the units we bought were actually four years old stock; not what we were told when we purchased them.

After only two years of minimal use, our Asko dishwasher is no longer functional. It has stopped pumping water. I've learned that it is a common problem that the pump stops working. It was supposed to be an expensive, "high-end" machine and we paid a great deal for what we thought was a well-made dishwasher. In comparison, we have previously purchased a Bosch dishwasher for the same price and after 15 years, it is still working perfectly.

Two weeks ago, we ordered a small part for our Asko dishwasher. We were told it would be in our home in NJ in 4 business days, which would have the part to us on Friday. The price to ship the small part was $18! Why? Because Asko claims to have a special deal with UPS. On Friday, the part did not arrive. We called but the parts department was already closed - an hour earlier than its posted hours.

I bought the Asko 3251 model dishwasher when I had my house built. I've had to make more service calls on it than the $200 Kenmore dishwasher in my very first home.

I have a washer (W6903) and the control panel stopped working properly. I called ASKO back in April to have it fixed. That started a series of frustrating events that has me here today in August, with my machine still not working. They had me set an appointment with a local repair service (American Home Products - Los Angeles). They came out and confirmed that the panel needed to be replaced and then tried to extract non-warranty payments for knobs. I complained and they backed off from that, but said they may need to replace knobs when they replaced the panel but that would be on them. They finally go the part, replaced it and then broke the knob.

I have had an Asko dishwasher for nine years. It has had several needed repairs and now appears to be at the end of its life. Water collects under the floor of the appliances and causes error messages and a pump that won't shut off. Nobody in my area (St. Paul, MN) can fix this. Asko help line requires long waits. There is a quick fix; taking the bottom panel off and drying out the underneath parts, but the problem comes right back during the next wash. I cautioned anyone about buying an Asko dishwasher.

On Saturday, 11/27/2010, my Asko dishwasher model **** caught fire. The pc board was damaged. I contacted Asko and I was told to get a technician to inspect and photo damage. The technician did that and forwarded results to Asko. The parts are no longer available and Asko refuses to replace the unit. The dishwasher is included in CPSC recall number ****. Do I have any recourse?

Every three to four months, my washer goes on the blink. My dryer takes over an hour to dry a simple load. I will sell this washer and dryer for $450

We bought a dishwasher in 2004. It has given us numerous problems. Every time we order a new part, it takes about 2 months to get it. Right now we are waiting for a part that is on back order.

I have an Asko washing machine purchased inMmarch 2007. In May 2010, the washer shut down in the middle of a white cycle on the highest water temperature. It lost all power and we couldn't even get the door open to get the clothes out. The machine was just two months out of warranty, so Asko covered the parts and labor with one-time "concession" for an out-of-warranty repair. Now, three months later, the washer has done the same thing. It overheated and shut down in the middle of a white cycle.

The D 5233 dishwasher was bought from the Great Doors of Houston, Texas around the first of December. The cost for this machine was a lot more than the other brands because it was supposed to be so great. This machine came with a big blue mark on the door and it would not come off, so they sent a new door and a company nearby came and put it on. The machine has not worked right. It filled up with water and would not pump it out ;the technician said that it was probably the pump, so we got a authorization number. The man was supposed to work on it and got it running. But now water won't come in the machine.

I purchased an Asko dishwasher model D3122 and it stopped working with water pooling in bottom. I called Asko and followed their instructions to clean out the bottom and run again, which still did not work. I was given names of service people to call to come and fix the machine (long distance calls also at my expense). No one will service Asko products.

I now have Asko washer and Dryer appliances that have stopped working about two years after I bought them. And these were the top models of the line. I got the washer motor replaced once by Asko and I had to buy another later on. The tub vibrated terribly when it worked. I also replaced the electronics control. It still did not work properly. The dryer is just as bad. I gave up and bought Kenmore. I do not recommend Asko appliances. They are a lot of hype. I spent over $600.00 to get these monstrosities to work to no avail.

Having paid a considerable amount for these "high-end" appliances, we have been very disappointed in their performance (or lack thereof). We have, since brand new, had continuous problems with our dryer. There has been a smoking smell in the clothing and we determined that lint was being trapped in the back of the dryer and was actually catching fire. After numerous service calls, the fix was to put a piece of duct tape over holes that were designed into the machine to do who knows what. Asko apparently was aware of the problem but failed to notify consumers or service personnel. Due to the difficulty in getting service (their service network is terrible), the poor attitude of those with whom we spoke at Asko, the money spent and the real possibility that we could have burned our house down, we decided, when our Asko washer broke down after 4 years, to throw it out and get a Whirlpool Duet with which we are very happy.

I have an Asko dishwasher which was purchased brand new in 2004. In July of this year, it broke. I contacted the company and they put me in touch with an Asko certified repairman. I called the repairman to come out. He explained that he doesn't like to work on these because he has a hard time with the company. Assured him it would not be difficult. He came to my house, diagnosed the problem and attempted to order the part from my home. He did not have his 4 digit authorization code with him, so they would not let him order the part. This went on and on with excuses why the part not being ordered ranged from no authorization code to me having to call and file a claim.

I received $150 to trash my dish washer instead of repair under a recall for fire hazard. I bought another ASKO that was promoted with $100 rebate. I called before Buying to assure that it will qualify for both rebates. The sales person in the store also checked and verified that I should get both. Asko did not allow the rebate.

I received the recall notice from Asko on dishwashers, that is posted in your website.

I (through my builder) bought an Asko washer and dryer summer of 1999. I moved in to my new home 2 days after labor day, 1999; that's when the appliances first started in use. Within three months, the dryer stopped working. I called Few apliances (704-588-1690)at that time and subsequent to then. A couple of months later (about 3/00) the washer broke; apparently a fuse. @ 3 months later, again the washer, this time the electronic circuitry board.