Compare the Best DishwashersAugust 2019

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

Dishwashers range in price from $205 to $1,355 and in total we found prices for 157 dishwashers. On average, a new dishwasher costs $705 and 80% of dishwashers are priced between $327 and $1,080. The cheapest dishwasher that we found is the Candy CDP2L1049W at only $206, and the most expensive is the Bosch SMV88TX36E at $1,355.

Dishwasher Brands - Price Range

LG dishwashers range in price from $856 to $856, and the average price of LG dishwashers is $856 which is the highest average price of all dishwasher brands.

The average price of Miele dishwashers is $812 which is the second highest average price of all dishwasher brands. Miele dishwashers range in price from $812 to $812.

AEG dishwashers start at $495 and their most expensive dishwasher costs $1,033. The third highest average dishwasher price out of all brands is AEG dishwashers with an average price of $804.

Dishwasher Brands - Average Ratings

We have checked 46 expert reviews and 19,315 user reviews for dishwashers and used this data to determine the average rating for each brand of dishwasher. Bosch is the top rated dishwasher brand with an average rating of 90%. Siemens is the second best brand with 87% and Neff is the third best brand with 80%.

Biggest Dishwasher Retailers

The biggest dishwasher retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 63 current dishwasher offers from eBay. The second biggest retailer is Overstock with 1 offers. That means eBay is over 63 times bigger than Overstock when it comes to dishwashers. Walmart is the third biggest retailer with 1 current offers.

When Are Most New Dishwashers Released?

March to April is the most common period for new dishwashers to be released in. In March 2018, 136 new dishwashers were released making it the biggest month that year for new dishwasher releases. The biggest month in 2017 for new dishwasher releases was April, with 242 new dishwashers released that month. In 2016 most new dishwashers were released in August, with 266 new dishwashers released that month.

How Fast Do Dishwasher Prices Drop After Release?

New dishwashers drop in price by an average of 2% in the first 6 months after they were first released.

If you are prepared to wait then you could save an average of $16 on a typical $705 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.

Comparing all dishwashers, the place settings range from 5 place setting to 16 place setting. The place settings of most dishwashers range from 13 place setting to 15 place setting. The dishwasher with the most place setting is the Samsung DW80J7550US, which is a dishwasher that takes 15 place setting place settings and is available at $299.00. The dishwasher with the least place setting is the Siemens SX558S06TE, which is a dishwasher that takes 5 place setting place settings and is on sale for $1,051.01.

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 43dB to 45dB. The dishwasher with the loudest noise level is the Sunpentown SD9241W, which is a 55dB dishwasher and is available at $406.64. The dishwasher with the quietest noise level is the Siemens SN658X00IE, which is a 41dB dishwasher and can be purchased for $959.12.

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 1,169 dishwashers that have an energy efficiency rating of A++. A+ is the second most frequently found energy efficiency rating amongst new dishwashers. We found 772 dishwashers that have an energy efficiency rating of A+.

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. 63 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. 100% of their dishwasher prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.