Engineered for Endurance – Tested to Simulate 20 Years of Use
At ASKO, we believe in creating appliances that stand the test of time. That’s why, during the development of the product series listed below, we put our machine through rigorous durability tests designed to replicate the equivalent of 20 years of average household use.
These tests reflect our commitment to quality and reliability—but they do not constitute a guarantee that every marketed product will operate flawlessly for 20 years. Like any appliance, individual machines may require occasional servicing or replacement of components over their lifetime. Your statutory warranty rights remain fully applicable, along with any additional warranty terms outlined in ASKO’s general sales conditions.
Our front-loading washing machines undergo some of the toughest endurance tests in the industry. During development, ASKO tested models and core components under conditions simulating 10,000 operating hours divided by 4,500 wash cycles—equivalent to 225 cycles per year for 20 years.
These test conditions are based on real-world consumer habits identified through studies and surveys. Every test is carefully monitored by ASKO experts, and results are documented and evaluated to ensure reliability.
Our testing concept combines detailed operating instructions, laboratory protocols, and factory standards, reviewed as part of an operational stability study. This ensures our approach meets the highest industry standards for assessing long-term performance. “On average, Europeans perform 3.4 washing cycles per week, corresponding to roughly 176 cycles per year” (Source: APPLiA, Tumble Dryer Filter Study – Final Report, 2020).
Please note: Tested for 20 years of use’ refers to testing under controlled conditions simulating long-term use of the product. This does not constitute any assurance or guarantee, and most appliances may require maintenance and service during its lifetime. The product lifetime may vary depending on frequency, intensity, and conditions of use.
Our front-loading tumble dryers undergo some of the toughest endurance tests in the industry. During development, ASKO tested models and core components under conditions simulating 10,000 operating hours divided by 3,200 drying cycles—equivalent to 160 cycles per year for 20 years.
These test conditions are based on real-world consumer habits identified through studies and surveys. Every test is carefully monitored by ASKO experts, and results are documented and evaluated to ensure reliability.
Our testing concept combines detailed operating instructions, laboratory protocols, and factory standards, reviewed as part of an operational stability study. This ensures our approach meets the highest industry standards for assessing long-term performance. “On average, Europeans perform 2.7 tumble-drying cycles per week, corresponding to roughly 140 cycles per year” (Source: APPLiA, Tumble Dryer Filter Study – Final Report, 2020).
Please note: Tested for 20 years of use’ refers to testing under controlled conditions simulating long-term use of the product. This does not constitute any assurance or guarantee, and most appliances may require maintenance and service during its lifetime. The product lifetime may vary depending on frequency, intensity, and conditions of use.
ASKO dishwashers are built to last and designed to deliver perfect results and optimal performance for 20 years. To achieve this, every ASKO dishwasher undergoes a long-term testing regime with a rigorous test plan that are carried out during development and after assembly.
The long-term test plan is based on the by European authorities defined usage frequency of a dishwasher of 280 cycles per year which gives in total 5600 cycles during the designed life span of the product which, with a variety of programs, equals 12 500 hours of usage during the period.
Long-term testing includes setting the machine on continuous dishwashing cycles on various programs that are repeated day-in and day-out for the defined 12,500 hours. In total, long-term testing takes around 18 months to perform in lab environment, which is equivalent to 20-years of normal use. At ASKO, we believe that if you want a machine to last a lifetime, it must be tested for a lifetime.
ASKO dishwashers perform on many different levels. But ultimately, a dishwasher is judged by how well it cares for and cleans dishes. This is why every component included in the dishwashing process is carefully tested. The drain pump undergoes several tests, including measuring the flow rate to ensure that it is higher than the flow rate for the incoming water. The spray arms are also continuously tested to ensure the correct water pressure, the correct rpm (not too high, not too low) and that each spray pattern has its own designated trajectory and end point in the dishwasher, no detail of the dishwasher is too small not be tested and verified.
But testing isn’t just about performance, it’s also about achieving the highest levels of safety. This is why overheating tests are carefully carried out on electrical components. This includes all components with a coil or winding, e.g., the door lock, the lock for the dispenser, circulation and drain pump. Each electrical component is subjected to repeated, heavy use and the maximum temperature measured. This helps ensure the safest, most reliable performance.
As well as performance and safety, long-term testing also ensures durability. One of the reasons ASKO machines are so durable is that steel components are preferably used instead of plastic ones wherever possible depending on functional constraints for each component. But even the few plastic parts that remain in ASKO dishwashers must be capable of performing to the highest possible standard. To ensure this, all plastic parts are placed in a climate chamber and artificially aged for several months. After testing, the plastic should have the same size, geometry, strength, and colour as before the testing started.
After assembly, every system is tested, and the doors are checked. ASKO dishwasher doors are rigorously tested during development and after assembly. During testing, each door is opened and closed up to 120,000 times. To pass, the door handle, hinges and other parts of the door must be intact and functioning after the test cycle. The upper basket, middle basket and top tray are tested fully loaded for deflection.
During running production each dishwasher produced are tested to assure proper functionality before being packed and made ready for delivery to the global markets.
It’s this combination of continuous development, attention to detail, intensive testing and high-quality materials that enables ASKO to create premium, high-quality dishwashers that can be trusted and relied on to perform for 20 years.
Please note: Tested for 20 years of use’ refers to testing under controlled conditions simulating long-term use of the product. This does not constitute any assurance or guarantee, and most appliances may require maintenance and service during its lifetime. The product lifetime may vary depending on frequency, intensity, and conditions of use.