The Best Dishwashers of 2024
When you buy a new dishwasher, you want the best. Fortunately, we’ve made a selection of the best dishwashers of 2024 for that purpose. We looked at several features such as build quality, energy consumption, the amount of dirty dishes you can fit in and any extra features that increase convenience.
The most important feature is of course the price/quality ratio, so we avoid having only the most expensive dishwashers in the top 5.
If it’s time to replace your dishwasher, have a look at the Whirlpool WDF520PADB. This
built-in dishwasher has a Tall Tub measuring 24 inches. Weighing just 55 lbs. with measurements of 24.5 inches deep, 34.5 inches tall and 24 inches wide, it is the perfect size to install in your kitchen cabinet. This dishwasher features 14 standard place settings to comfortably fit all your family’s dishware. Place the silverware basket on the front of the lower rack or in the door to make room for more dishes. Run your dishwasher while you are in the same room and barely even notice it, because it only produces 55 dBA of noise. With an energy consumption rate of just 260 kWh per year, enjoy big energy savings every month.
Choose the best wash cycle among four options to perfectly take care of your dirty dishes, glasses, and pots and pans. The Normal cycle is great for your day-to-day dishwashing needs. Use the Heavy cycle to take care of dried food crusts and heavily soiled dishes to ensure a perfect clean. With the High Temperature Wash option, get extra thorough cleaning as food particles get softened with the high heat. With Cycle Memory, you can quickly start your dishwasher using your last used settings in one touch. The Soil Sensor determines how dirty the dishes are and adjust the cycle accordingly to ensure all dishes come out clean. For extra protection, use the Sani Rinse option, which can kill up to 99.9% of food bacteria. This dishwasher comes with two wash arms that ensure every piece of dishware is thoroughly cleaned. With the Heated Dry option, each dish come out from the dishwasher ready to be used or put away in the cupboard without extra hand drying.
The Whirlpool WDF520PADB is a chic dishwasher in an elegant black color to enhance your kitchen’s overall look.
Since you are looking to replace your dishwasher, why not have a look at the Kitchenaid KDTE334GPS? This built-in dishwasher is perfect for your family. Measures 24.5 inches deep, 33.5 inches high, 23.87 inches wide and just weighs 100 lbs. The PrintShield™ Finish resists smudges and fingerprints with a special coating for stainless-steel, so your dishwasher is easy to clean and looks great all the time. Enjoy a quiet time even as your dishwasher is running, because this machine is impressively quiet, with a low sound rating of just 39 dBA. Another added benefit is the low power consumption. Energy Star qualified with a Tier I rating, this dishwasher consumes just 270 kWh of energy per year, so you can enjoy some savings on your power bill. With 14 place settings, your entire family’s dishware will have enough space to be washed in just a single load. The silverware basket is in rack and removable. The SatinGlide® Max Rails on the upper rack creates a smooth feeling when pulling the rack, even with heavy loads.
Now let’s talk features. With 5 wash cycles, so you can choose the best type of clean depending on the load. The ProWash™ Cycle senses the type of load and soil level automatically and adjusts the ideal cycle for you. It continually monitors the cycle and make real-time adjustments to ensure excellent cleaning. When you can’t run the dishwasher now, you can choose the delay start option. Set the dishwasher to run anywhere from 2 to 8 hours later, whenever is convenient for you. The Fan-Enable ProDry ™ System lets you get great drying performance even without rinse aid, by combining the heating element and a fan to improve airflow and suck away moisture. Ensure even more thorough drying with Extended ProDry™. This dishwasher has a third level rack that adds up to 35% more space to your dishwasher, so you have extra room for flat items like lids and spatulas. With the Bottle Wash option, dedicated spots for tall items like bottles and glasses is targeted specifically by spray nozzles in the upper rack to ensure a more thorough clean. The nozzles can be adjusted to accommodate many other types of items.
Enjoy all these features and a lot more when you take home the Kitchenaid KDTE334GPS.
If it is time to replace your old dishwasher, the Maytag MDB4949SDM is one you should consider. Measuring 24 inches deep, 34 inches high and 24 inches wide, and weighing just 105 lbs., it’s the perfect size to fit in most kitchen cabinets. Run your dishwasher without even noticing it’s on. This dishwasher has a sound rating of just 50 dBA. With a Tier I energy efficiency rating, it’s Energy Star qualified and consumes just 370 kWh of electricity per year, so you can enjoy saving some money on your power bills. This dishwasher comes with 14 place settings to accommodate your entire family’s dishware in one cycle. The silverware basket is in rack. The fingerprint-resistant, easy-to-clean stainless steel resists smudges and smears, ensuring that your dishwasher looks great all the time. Increase the upper rack height to accommodate large dishes that are generally left for the bottom rack, eliminating the need for a second load.
With 4 wash cycles, you can choose the best one depending on the type of load. The delay start feature can be configured from 1 to 24 hours later, so you can run your dishwasher according to your schedule. This dishwasher comes with many great features. Maytag engineering eliminates pre-work by eliminating soaking, scrubbing, and pre-rinsing. Dual Power Filtration, a first in the industry, combines 100% microfiltration with a 4-blade stainless steel chopper to cut debris in its path and filter them out. The PowerBlast Cycle uses high-pressure jets, elevated water temperatures, and hot steam to remove difficult to remove food off dishes, so all you have to do is load them in. Heated Dry uses increased temperatures to so remove excess moisture from your dishwasher and dry your dishes quickly. The Leak Detect system is a collection of features that measure and monitor the flow of water at various points. If a leak is detected, the unit will drain the tub and notify you as needed. The dishwasher's end-of-cycle indicator tells you where it is in the wash cycle: when it's in the middle of the cycle, when it's done, and even when the Steam Sanitize option is on.
The Maytag MDB4949SDM built-in dishwasher is perfect for you and your family.
The GE GDT665SMNES should be on your short list if you're shopping for a new dishwasher. It comes with measurements of 24 inches deep, 34.75 inches high and 24 inches wide and measures just 99 lbs. Have your dishwasher run while you are in the same room because the sound rating is just at 46 dBA, making it very quiet. Because this dishwasher only uses 270 kWh of energy per year, you'll save money on your monthly electric bill. Large enough to handle all your family’s cutlery with 16 place settings, ensuring every plate and glass has a place. The silverware basket is conveniently located in rack. With 5 separate wash cycles, from light wash to heavy wash, to auto sense, so you can choose the best settings depending on the load. Set a delay start time from 1 to 12 hours to run your dishwasher according to your own schedule. Turn your new dishwasher into a smart home enabled device by adding the optional Wi-Fi connect part (PBX23W00Y0).
Great features await! Get every silverware, plate and glasses ready without towel drying with the Dry Boost™ with Fan Assist which uses a fan to circulate the air, pulling out moist air and pulling in fresh air for a more effective drying. More things can be cleaned in fewer loads with this dishwasher's third rack storage. With a space to wash and dry silverware, spatulas, lids, and more, it gives you more loading flexibility. With 4 Bottle Wash Jets, you can clean tall items, narrow glasses, jars, and others more effectively. Each of the four bottle wash jets in the upper rack directs water and detergent inside to properly clean hard-to-reach spots. Save time with the steam and sanitize option which loosens caked on food particles before the wash cycle starts, ensuring a thorough clean without the need for pre-rinsing or soaking. Furthermore, protect your family with the sanitization cycle that eliminates 99.9 percent of known household bacteria. Use your dishwasher without pre-rinsing with the Piranha Hard Food Disposer. It uses its stainless-steel impellers with a 3,600 RPM to grind and grate food particles and ensures jams are not a problem.
Get all of these great features plus more when you bring home the GE GDT665SMNES.
Find your new dishwasher
Are you looking for the best freestanding dishwasher or the most energy-efficient dishwasher?
What to look for when buying a dishwasher?
When buying a dishwasher, you naturally have a number of requirements in mind. Not only should your dishes come out clean and dry, you also want a good dishwasher that doesn’t use too much water and energy. Here you will find all the features to look out for when buying a new dishwasher, so you can be sure you haven’t forgotten anything! If you have a smaller kitchen, we recommend you look at a compact dishwasher or a mini dishwasher.
The Connections
A dishwasher uses water and electricity, so you need to make sure your kitchen has the right connections. If there aren’t any, you can sometimes use PVC pipes to make a branch, so you’re not immediately lost if the connections aren’t there yet.
It may also mean that a built-in dishwasher isn’t an option in your kitchen, and that you should still look for the best freestanding dishwasher. Always find out before you begin your search.
Position of control panel
With a built-in dishwasher, the control panel is often on the inside of the dishwasher, so you can only operate the appliance when you open the door. If the control panel is on the outside, remember that you can see the dishwasher. It will not blend in with the design of the rest of your kitchen. Sometimes there is a light on the bottom that projects this information onto the floor, but it is not easy to see on every floor type.
The number of place settings
On average, a dishwasher can hold between 10 and 12 place settings, which means there is room for that many plates, glasses and cutlery sets. For large households, the best dishwasher is equipped with enough place settings to fit all the dishes.
The opposite is also true, a narrow dishwasher or a compact model is just right for small households that don’t have as many dirty dishes. The best dishwasher has plenty of features that make it easier for you to get your dirty dishes clean. For example, a dishwasher with a delayed start option is very handy if you want your dishwasher to start running when you’re not home. Other options such as an eco program or a special program that lets you wash fragile glasses or large pans are also worth looking into.
Cutlery Placement
When it comes to your cutlery, it can be placed in the dishwasher in two ways. Either in a separate cutlery drawer at the top of the unit, or in a cutlery basket in the bottom drawer.
The first option requires less bending and leaves more room for other dishes in the bottom drawer. A cutlery basket washes your cutlery upright and when you remove the basket from the drawer you can easily put your clean cutlery back away.
Frequently asked questions about dishwashers
Despite the fact that a large number of households in the Netherlands have a dishwasher in their home, there are still many questions about the appliance. We’ve listed the most frequently asked questions here.
What makes a good freestanding dishwasher?
The best freestanding dishwashers fit right into your kitchen. Unlike built-in dishwashers, this model stands freely in your kitchen, so there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Firstly, the dishwasher must not be in the way – you still need to be able to get round it easily if you have a hot pan of food in your hands, for example.
Also, there must be enough space around the dishwasher. At the front, make sure the dishwasher door can open all the way, without banging into anything else. There are several different drying methods that are used to get your dirty dishes dry again. New dishwashers often have a zeolite drying technique, where there are grains on the bottom of the unit that convert the moisture into heat. This makes your dishes extra dry, including plastic containers and glassware. Zeolite also makes it an energy-efficient dishwasher, as no extra energy is used to dry your dishes.
Another quick and energy-efficient technique is ventilation. This involves opening the door of the dishwasher after the wash cycle has finished, so the hot air goes out of the dishwasher and cold air comes in to dry your clean dishes.
Most standard dishwashers often still have the old-fashioned condenser drying technique, where your clean dishes are rinsed dry with cold water. This takes the longest of all the techniques and also requires a lot more energy.
Which dishwasher will last the longest?
The average life of a dishwasher is 11.5 years, which can also be expressed in 2500 to 5000 washes. So if you don’t use the dishwasher that often, you can extend its lifespan. Many people think that a built-in dishwasher won’t last as long as a freestanding one, or vice versa, but that hasn’t been proven.
You can get the most out of your dishwasher by regularly cleaning the inside with vinegar and baking soda to remove any caked on food. Also, replace the drain hose once every five years to prevent it from clogging up. Finally, rather than running a half-full dishwasher too often, wait until you have more dishes to wash.
Which dishwasher is the best?
What the best dishwasher is depends on your personal preferences. If you want your dishwasher to blend in with the design of your kitchen, a built-in or under-counter dishwasher is best.
Do you have a spacious kitchen, on the other hand? Then a free-standing dishwasher might be a better idea. The best undercounter dishwasher for a small kitchen is a narrow dishwasher. There are also undercounter dishwashers that are 40cm wide, which will fit into a narrow niche.
