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Finding a good dishwasher can be quite difficult. That's because the range is vast and no two dishwashers are alike. That's why we show you what the best dishwashers of 2024 are, and tell you what you should look for to find a suitable dishwasher - so you can find the best dishwasher for your household yourself!

Best dishwasher

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October

Yannick
Yannick

A wash geek since 2017

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.

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Best best dishwasher

The Whirlpool WDT730PAHZ is a built-in dishwasher that comes in four beautiful colors to perfectly match your kitchen: Black, White, Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel, and Fingerprint Resistant Black Stainless Steel and Sunset Bronze. Weighing 55 lbs., it measures 24.5 inches deep, 34.5 inches high and 23.87 inches wide. Fingerprint resistant finishes like Sunset Bronze, Black Stainless Steel and Stainless Steel are easy to clean and resists fingerprints and smudges. With 15 place settings, every cutlery has its place. The silverware basket location is in rack for easy access and convenience. This dishwasher quiet with a sound rating of just 51 dBA. The energy consumption is estimated at 270 kWh per year with an energy efficiency rating of Tier I. With 5 wash cycle options including soak and clean, 1 hour wash, normal, heavy and sensor. The sensor cycle uses two sensors during the prewash and wash cycle that measure temperature, soil level and the size of the load and automatically selects the best wash and dry settings every time. Clean glasses, dishes, pots and pans in as little as an hour with the quick 1-hour wash cycle and have them ready for use in no time. This dryer is equipped with a soil sensor which determines how dirty the dishes are and adjusts the normal cycle as necessary, so your dishes come out clean every time. Waste no time air drying after taking dishes out of the dishwasher, because Fan Dry ensures air is circulated, pushing moist air out and sucking fresh air in, getting all your cutlery ready to be stored in the cabinets right away. With an adjustable upper rack, you can manually adjust up to 2 inches so you can fit taller items better. The Sani Rinse® options sanitizes dishes and kills up to 99.99% of bacteria, so your dishes come out perfectly clean every time. The high temperature wash option gives you extra cleaning power for delicate items like baby bottles, and glassware that need a more thorough clean. The Whirlpool WDT730PAHZ is packed with great features to make washing dishes easier.
If you're in the market for a new dishwasher, consider the GE GDT665SGNBB. This built-in dishwasher is the right size for your dishwashing closet, measuring 24 inches deep, 34.75 inches high, and 24 inches wide. It only weighs 99 pounds. It operates quietly, with a sound rating of only 46 dBA, allowing you to use your kitchen freely while the dishwasher is running. The capacity is rather huge, with 16 place settings, so all your kitchen and dining ware will fit. The silverware basket is easily accessible in the rack. For all your cleaning needs, choose from five wash cycles, including light wash, heavy wash, and auto sense. Dishwashing can be done on your own timetable, with delay start ranging from 1 to 12 hours. It also uses only 270 kWh of electricity per year! Let's move on to the features now. The Dry Boost™ with Fan Assist employs a fan to circulate the air, pushing damp air out and fresh air in for a more effective drying. You can clean even more items at once with the built-in third rack! Lids, spatulas, silverware, and other small objects fit perfectly here. To guarantee deep, effective cleaning, place tall goods such as glasses, mugs, and jars on the specific bottle wash jets. Water and detergent effectively target these spots, allowing them to be washed thoroughly. The steam and sanitize option saves time by loosening caked-on food particles before the wash cycle begins, ensuring a complete clean without the need for pre-rinsing or soaking. The sanitize cycle protects your family by eliminating 99.9% of known household bacteria. Use the Piranha Hard Food Disposer in your dishwasher without pre-rinsing. It grinds and grates food particles using stainless-steel impellers spinning at 3,600 RPM, ensuring no clogs. Avoid overflowing and worries. The Active Flood Protect sensor detects possible flooding and, if necessary, pumps out surplus water to prevent spillage. The GE GDT665SGNBB has all these excellent features and more.
If it’s time to replace your old machine, have a look at the Frigidaire FGID2466QF built-in dishwasher. The sleek body measuring 24 inches wide, 34 inches high and 24 inches deep is encased in Smudge-Proof® Stainless Steel that resist fingerprints and allows you to wipe off dirt easily. It weighs 78.85 lbs. Enjoy a quiet wash every time because this machine only produces 52dBA of noise. Save money with the Tier I energy efficiency rating and only 268kWh of power consumption per year. There is room for all your pots, pans and dishes have because it has 14 place settings. The silverware basked is conveniently located in rack. Enjoy 8 separate wash cycles including normal, heavy, quick, and China crystal among others. Delay start is available from 1-24 hours so you can set your dishwasher to run at a convenient time for you. Enjoy plenty of great Frigidaire features! Use up to four times more water coverage with the Orbit Clean® Wash System and witness how it effectively cleans food soils and grease. SaharaDry™ is a fan-assisted drying system which helps in getting rid of extra water often left on dishes at the end of the cleaning cycle so you can skip hand drying and store your dishes in the cupboard right away. The AquaSurge™ Technology allows you to adjust the washing pressure depending on your needs, so caked on, dried food can easily be targeted with higher pressure. Clean 14 place settings in one cycle with the Store-More™ Capacity, so you can wash more in less time. The SpaceWise™ Organization System lets you arrange dishes effectively with adjustable racks and the largest silverware basket where you can fit in virtually anything. The DishSense™ Technology monitors the wash cycle and adjusts the time accordingly so you can be sure every dish is perfectly clean. Enjoy all of these great features and much, much more with the Frigidaire FGID2466QF!
If doing the dishes is your least favorite task, do yourself a favor and get a dishwasher. The Magic Chef MCSCD6W5 might be perfect for you, so read on. This countertop machine cleans your dishes with all the convenience of a full-size dishwasher. It has ample room for six standard place settings, making it ideal for singles, couples, flats, and office kitchens. It features a stainless-steel interior with a sturdy rack, silverware basket, and cup shelf for simple loading, as well as push-button electrical controls. This dishwasher’s semi-integrated electronic controls with easy-to-push buttons make operation easy and the LED display makes the status easy to read. The stainless-steel interior makes it durable and rust resistant, and furthermore easy to clean. It operates very quietly, producing just 52 dBA of noise, so you can be in the same room and not even notice the dishwasher is running. Furthermore, you will save money on your electric bill because it only uses 203 kWh of energy each year. This compact dishwasher is easy to move about and store, measuring 19.7 inches deep, 17.2 inches high, and 21.7 inches wide and weighing only 49.5 pounds. Take use of some fantastic Magic Chef features. Heavy, normal, light, speed, glass, and rinse are among the six wash cycles available on this machine, allowing you to select the optimal setting for your type of load. You can run the dishwasher whenever you want. The delay start time can be set anywhere from 1 to 24 hours in 1-hour increments. Because the hard food filter is simple to clean, you can quickly get the dishwasher up and running for the next load. For added convenience, a detergent and rinse aid dispenser is incorporated. Inlet and output hoses, a faucet adapter, and a quick connect assembly are included with the Magic Chef MCSCD6W5.
If it’s time for you to get a new dishwasher, consider the GE GDP665SYNFS. This built-in dishwasher has cut-out measurements of 24 inches deep, 34.75 inches high and 24 inches wide; a great size that will fit right into a kitchen closet. It’s encased in a fingerprint resistant stainless steel for easy cleaning. Plus, it weighs only 99 lbs.! Experience a quiet wash every time because the sound rating is at 46 dBA only. With an energy consumption of just 270 kWh per year, enjoy power savings. Every piece of plate and glass has a place with the 16 place settings available for you to arrange all your dining wares. The silverware basket is in rack for easy access. Enjoy 5 wash cycles, including auto sense to heavy wash, so every dish is cleaned appropriately. Wash dishes according to your terms by delaying the cycle from 1 to 12 hours. So many great features! 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. With a built-in third rack, there’s a place for your silverware, spatulas and pot lids, so you can wash and dry more in one cycle. This dishwasher comes with 4 water wash jets to ensure that tall items like jars and even narrow glasses gets washed effectively. With the steam + sani option, you can use the power of steam to loosen tough soils before the wash cycle begins for a more efficient cleaning, and then kill up to 99.99% of bacteria on dishes at the same time. 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. Prevent overflows and enjoy some peace of mind. The Active Flood Protect sensor senses potential flooding and pumps out excess water as necessary to avoid spills. Turn your dishwasher into a smart device with the optional Wi-Fi adapter (PBX23W00Y0). The GE GDP665SYNFS is ready to serve you and your family.

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.

Yannick
Yannick

A wash geek since 2017

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