Compare the 10 Best DishwashersOctober 2017

Dishwashers are an invaluable time saver in the modern household - nobody likes having to spend ages washing up dishes after a good meal! Our dishwashers have a variety of shapes, sizes and capacities to fit the needs of every family.

Dishwashers come in 3 main sizes: full size, slimline & compact. The smaller the machine, the easier it is to fit into your kitchen - with the tradeoff that it will be able to wash fewer dishes at once. Full size machines can usually hold around 150 items, and will have space enough for the largest dishes and plates, as well as saucepans and pots. Slimline dishwashers are usually as tall as full size dishwashers, but substantially thinner than their larger cousins - they can usually hold somewhere around 100 items. Their thinner width means they can fit into kitchens easier, but you won't be able to fit nearly as many dishes into them. Finally, compact dishwashers are smaller both in height and width, and usually hold around 50 items. The small profile of these machines make them ideal for small kitchens and limited space, but they can hold far less than full size dishwashers. Moreover, they are so small that some large dishes and plates may not fit into the machine at all - the clearance between racks may prevent them from fitting in. So when choosing a size, be very aware of the limitations the size may place on the dishes you can wash.

Dishwashers also have a washing and drying class, ranked from A to G. The higher the class, the more efficiently the machines will wash and dry dishes. This means less chance of food and stains at the end of a cycle, and a better quality of cleaning overall, so it's worth going for the best washing/drying class you can afford.

Adjustable/Customizable Baskets

Many dishwashers contain the ability to adjust the height of both the lower and upper baskets, or even removing them completely. This can help you fit in extremely large or bulky items - such as serving dishes, woks or soup pots - with ease. Several of our dishwashers also contain customisable upper and lower baskets, so you can change the layout of the dish racks, cup holders, etc to best match your needs.

Programs

Modern dishwashers contain several different programs for efficiently cleaning you plates and cutlery. Most will contain a quick wash, which is the fastest and least effective cycle, and a thorough wash for extremely dirty dishes.

More advanced models may have several additional programs, such as pre-wash cycles, a cycle that concentrates washing power on the lower basket, and a sensor wash that automatically detects how full the machine is, and sets the time/power level accordingly. All of these extra programs save you time and energy in keeping your kitchenware tidy and clean!

Noise

Noise levels for appliances are measures in Db - most dishwashers fall between 40-50Db. This is rather quiet - equivalent to the background noise of a refrigerator running - so shouldn’t disturb conversation. Some models even have a special ‘quiet mode’ cycle, which will run even quieter than usual.

Energy Efficiency

Finally, all our dishwashers are graded on their energy efficiency. The higher the grade, the less energy will be used per cycle, and the cheaper the dish washer will be to run. Look for a washer graded at A++ or above for the best efficiency in daily use.

Dishwasher Prices

We currently list 111 dishwashers ranging from $230 to $1,526. On average, a new dishwasher costs $730 and 80% of dishwashers are priced between $459 and $1,079. The LG LUDP8997SN is the most expensive dishwasher that we found at $1,525, and the Sunpentown SD-2201W is the cheapest at only $231.

Dishwasher Brands - Price Range

The average price of Miele dishwashers is $1,399 which is the highest average price of all dishwasher brands. Miele dishwashers range in price from $1,399 to $1,399.

LG dishwashers range in price from $499 to $1,525, and the average price of LG dishwashers is $1,012 which is the second highest average price of all dishwasher brands.

Smeg dishwashers start at $999 and the most expensive Smeg dishwasher costs $999. The average price of Smeg dishwashers is $999 which is the third highest average price of all dishwasher brands.

Dishwasher Brands - Average Ratings

We have analysed 24 expert reviews and 1,496 user reviews for dishwashers from across the internet and used these reviews to calculate the average rating for each brand of dishwasher. The top rated dishwasher brand is Miele with an average rating of 93%. The second best brand is Beko with 90% and the third best brand is Neff with 90%.

Biggest Dishwasher Retailers

We found 97 current offers for dishwashers from eBay making it the biggest dishwasher retailer. That is over 4 times bigger than the second biggest retailer, Appliances Connection for whom we found 21 current offers for dishwashers. The third biggest retailer is A J Madison with 15 current dishwasher offers.

When Are Most New Dishwashers Released?

July to September is the most common period for new dishwashers to be released in. In 2016 most new dishwashers were released in September, with 278 new dishwashers released that month. The biggest month in 2015 for new dishwasher releases was August, with 234 new dishwashers released that month. July was the biggest month in 2014 for new dishwashers, with 291 new dishwashers released that month.

How Fast Do Dishwasher Prices Drop After Release?

In the first 6 months after release, dishwashers drop in price by 7% on average. If you are prepared to wait then you could save an average of $49 on a typical $730 new dishwasher by waiting 6 months before buying.

Place Settings

'Place Setting' is a measurement of how much crockery/cutlery/etc can fit in the dishwasher. A 'place setting' is defined as: a dinner plate, desert plate, single glass, soup bowl, tea cup with saucer, and an assortment of cutlery.

Across the range of dishwashers, the place settings range from 5 place settings to 16 place settings. The place settings of most dishwashers range from 13 place settings to 14 place settings. The GEGDT635HMJES, which is priced at $669.00, has the most place setting and is a dishwasher that takes 16 place settings place settings. The GEGDT635HMJES, which is on sale for $941.69, has the least place setting and is a dishwasher that takes 5 place settings place settings.

A greater number of place settings means that the dishwasher can fit more crockery and cutlery in at one, making it faster and more economical for very large cleaning loads.

Colours

White is the most common colour amongst new dishwashers. We found 587 dishwashers that are dishwashers that have a White coloured. We found 513 dishwashers that are dishwashers that have a Stainless steel coloured, making Stainless steel the second most common colour amongst new dishwashers.

Types

Amongst new dishwashers, the most common type is built-in. We found 795 dishwashers that are built-in dishwashers. Freestanding is the second most popular type amongst new dishwashers. We found 402 dishwashers that are freestanding dishwashers.

Energy Efficiency of Dishwashers

The Energy Efficiency Class of a dishwasher shows how well it uses energy, and how much is unnecessarily wasted. Products are ranked from G to A++ in terms of how little energy they use compared to the norm.

A++ is the most common energy efficiency rating amongst new dishwashers. We found 521 dishwashers that have an energy efficiency rating of A++. We found 469 dishwashers that have an energy efficiency rating of A+, making A+ the second most popular energy efficiency rating amongst new dishwashers.

A dishwasher with a better energy efficiency rating will consume less energy whenever they are used, saving you money and making them better for the environment.

Biggest Dishwasher Retailers

We found 97 current offers for dishwashers from eBay making it the biggest dishwasher retailer. That is over 4 times bigger than the second biggest retailer, Appliances Connection for whom we found 21 current offers for dishwashers. The third biggest retailer is A J Madison with 15 current dishwasher offers.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Dishwashers?

The cheapest store by number of dishwasher for which they offer the cheapest price is v with the cheapest price on 94 dishwashers.

Proportion of Dishwashers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

The cheapest store by number of dishwasher for which they offer the cheapest price is eBay with the cheapest price on 96.9% of its dishwashers.