Compare the Best DishwashersDecember 2018

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.

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.

Dishwasher Prices

We currently list 74 dishwashers ranging from $226 to $10,876. A new dishwasher costs on average $897 and 80% of dishwashers are priced between $447 and $1,137. The most expensive dishwasher that we found is the LG LUDP8997SN at $10,875, and the cheapest is the Sunpentown SD-2201 at only $226.

Dishwasher Brands - Price Range

The average price of LG dishwashers is $5,637 which is the highest average price of all dishwasher brands. LG dishwashers start at $399 and their most expensive dishwasher costs $10,875.

Miele dishwashers range in price from $1,083 to $1,599, and the second highest average dishwasher price out of all brands is Miele dishwashers with an average price of $1,394.

Whirlpool dishwashers range in price from $1,000 to $1,000, and the average price of Whirlpool dishwashers is $1,000 which is the third highest average price of all dishwasher brands.

Dishwasher Brands - Average Ratings

We have checked 17 expert reviews and 13,586 user reviews for dishwashers and used this data to evaluate the average rating for each brand of dishwasher. Bosch is the top rated dishwasher brand with an average rating of 85%. Beko is the second best brand with 82% and Indesit is the third best brand with 79%.

Biggest Dishwasher Retailers

The biggest dishwasher retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 75 current dishwasher offers from eBay. The second biggest retailer is Appliances Connection with 13 offers. That means eBay is over 5 times bigger than Appliances Connection when it comes to dishwashers. A J Madison is the third biggest retailer with 4 current offers.

When Are Most New Dishwashers Released?

We couldn't see any clear trend in the release dates for new dishwashers over the last 3 years. In April 2017 247 new dishwashers were released making it the biggest month that year for new dishwasher releases. The biggest month in 2016 for new dishwasher releases was August, with 272 new dishwashers released that month. August was also the biggest month in 2015 for new dishwashers, with 189 new dishwashers released that month.

How Fast Do Dishwasher Prices Drop After Release?

On average, in the first 6 months after release, dishwashers drop in price by 2%. That means a saving of $16 on a typical $897 new dishwasher if you wait 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.

The place settings of dishwashers range from 5 place settings to 16 place settings. The place settings of the majority of dishwashers range from 13 place settings to 15 place settings. The dishwasher with the most place setting is the GE GDT635HMJES, which is a dishwasher that takes 16 place settings place settings and can be purchased for $409.00. The Siemens SX558S06TE, which is priced at $1,019.98, has the least place setting and is a dishwasher that takes 5 place settings place settings.

Noise Levels

'Noise Level' denotes how much noise the dishwasher makes when it's in use, measures in decibels (dB).

Comparing all dishwashers, the noise levels range from 38dB to 96dB. The noise levels of most dishwashers range from 44dB to 46dB. The dishwasher with the loudest noise level is the Sunpentown SD-9241SS, which is a 55dB dishwasher and is on sale for $425.23. The LG LUDP8997SN, which is priced at $10,875.30, has the quietest noise level and is a 40dB dishwasher.

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 1,073 dishwashers that have an energy efficiency rating of A++. We found 726 dishwashers that have an energy efficiency rating of A+, making A+ the second most frequently found energy efficiency rating amongst new dishwashers.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Dishwashers?

The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying dishwashers. For each retailer it shows the total number of dishwashers where they currently have a market leading price. The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying dishwashers. For each retailer we took all of their prices and looked at what proportion of those prices where the cheapest on the market. The cheapest retailer that we found was eBay. 73 of their dishwasher prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.

Proportion of Dishwashers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

Assessing how cheap each retailer is for dishwashers by counting the number of cheapest prices for that retailer, makes the retailers that offer the greatest number of dishwasher prices more likely to offer the greatest number of cheapest prices. The chart below considers the proportion of each retailer's dishwasher prices that are the cheapest compared to other retailers. The cheapest retailer that we found using this approach was eBay. 97.3% of their dishwasher prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.