Are your chores a bore, or a fire starter?

Are your chores a bore, or a fire starter?

16% of Kiwis say that disagreements over household chores are the biggest issue in their relationship

Auckland, Thursday 6 August- A recent survey on Kiwi’s dishwasher habits by consumer research company Canstar Blue, has revealed that 20% of Aucklanders rate disagreements over household chores as the biggest issue in their relationship, higher than the rest of the nation at 16%.

Men are more likely to cite this as their biggest dispute with their partners (19%) compared to women (14%).

And a quarter of Kiwis aged under 30 years believed this to be their number one problem in their relationship, whereas only 10% of those aged 50 to 69 thought the same.

Thanks, but I can do it better

Perhaps the reason Kiwis are fighting over the chores is because 68% of New Zealanders believe themselves to be the most efficient in their household at loading the dishwasher, says Canstar New Zealand General Manager, Jose George.

“Across the regions, those in Otago are the most likely (78%) to claim they are the best at stacking the dishes. Women are also more likely than men to think they are the experts at this chore (74%; 62%).”

A good portion of Kiwis appear to be shirking their chores as close to half (45%) say that no one in their household ever seems to want to empty the dishwasher.

Why bother unloading?

Close to a quarter (24%) of under 30’s aren’t actually unloading their dishwashers, instead just taking clean dishes out as and when they need them until the dishwasher is empty again.

This is most common in Auckland (18%) but those in the nation’s capital are more inclined to fully unload the dishwasher when it finishes (5%).

A quarter of Kiwis did not know that they need to clean their dishwasher, which means they are also unaware of the benefits this can bring, says George.

“If your dishwasher isn't working as well as you might expect, it doesn't necessarily need to be repaired. Keeping your dishes clean starts with keeping the interior surfaces of your dishwasher clean, which will improve the overall efficiency of your machine.

“Cleaning out the filter on a regular basis will also ensure that you get the best result from your dishwasher.”

You mean there’s more than one button?

Dishwashers appear to be a misunderstood appliance as 22% of New Zealanders don’t understand their dishwasher’s cycle options and 69% use the same cycle every time.

Despite not always being used to their full potential, dishwashers are a must have in any house for 72% of Kiwis.

Especially for women; 78% would want a dishwasher in their home compared to just 65% of men.

The survey asked respondents to rate their dishwasher across eight variables:

1. Value for money

2. Performance (cleans well)

3. Quietness while operating

4. Internal layout of the drawers

5. Ease of use

6. Warranty and service

7. Design (including appearance/finish of the dishwasher)

8. Overall satisfaction with the dishwasher

This year is the fourth year in a row that Bosch has won the top spot for consumer satisfaction, making it one of the longest running consecutive award winners in Canstar Blue New Zealand’s history.

Bosch has achieved 5 stars in nearly every category across the board. It was the only brand to score 5-stars in performance, which was the main driver of satisfaction for consumers (39%), says George.

“Bosch have consistently performed in our appliance ratings over the years, securing awards in many categories and resonating with New Zealand consumers.”

Dishwashers by region:

Auckland: Aucklanders are most likely to say that disagreements over household chores are the biggest issue in their relationship (20%), most likely to not know that they needed to clean their dishwasher (30%), most likely to rinse their dishes before they put them in the dishwasher (84%), most likely to not actually unload the dishwasher, instead just taking clean things out as and when they need them (18%) and least likely to say that a dishwasher is a must have in any house they live in (71%).

Wellington: Wellingtonians are least likely to say that disagreements over household chores are the biggest issue in their relationships (11%), least likely (equal with Canterbury) to say that no one seems to ever want to empty the dishwasher in their household (42%) and least likely to not actually unload the dishwasher, instead just taking clean things out as and when they need them (5%).

Canterbury: Cantabrians are least likely (equal with Wellington) to say that no one wants to empty the dishwasher in their household (42%).

Otago: Those in Otago are most likely to believe that they are the most efficient in their household at loading the dishwasher (78%), least likely to not know that they needed to clean their dishwasher (16%), least likely to rinse their dishes before putting them in the dishwasher (71%), least likely to try and squeeze as many dishes as possible into every load (49%), least likely to not understand their dishwasher’s cycle options (14%), least likely to use the same cycle every time (55%) and most likely to say that a dishwasher is a must have in any house that they live in (76%).

Bay of Plenty: Those in the Bay of Plenty are least likely to believe that they are the most efficient at loading the dishes in their household (61%), most likely to say that no one seems to want to empty the dishwasher in their household (50%), most likely to try and squeeze as many dishes as possible into every load (68%), most likely to not always understand their dishwashers cycle options (30%) and most likely to use the same cycle every time (89%).

About the survey

Canstar Blue commissions respected professional market research agency Colmar Brunton Australia, to undertake research on our behalf using SSI NZ panel.

The outcomes reported here are the results from a survey of Kiwis who have purchased and used a dishwasher in the last 3 years. In this case there were 701 people surveyed.

*This geographical breakdown outlines exceptions only.

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