Compare the Best DishwashersDecember 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 $223 to $1,291 and in total we found prices for 55 dishwashers. A new dishwasher costs on average $645 and 80% of dishwashers are priced between $329 and $1,000. The cheapest dishwasher that we found is the Candy CDP2L1049W at only $224, and the most expensive is the LG LDF5545WW at $1,290.

Dishwasher Brands - Price Range

LG dishwashers start at $1,290 and their most expensive dishwasher costs $1,290. The average price of LG dishwashers is $1,290 which is the highest average price of all dishwasher brands.

Miele dishwashers range in price from $881 to $995, and the average price of Miele dishwashers is $938 which is the second highest average price of all dishwasher brands.

Asko dishwashers range in price from $800 to $800, and the average price of Asko dishwashers is $800 which is the third highest average price of all dishwasher brands.

Dishwasher Brands - Average Ratings

We have analysed 49 expert reviews and 17,780 user reviews for dishwashers and used this information to determine the average rating for each brand of dishwasher. The top rated dishwasher brand is Bosch with an average rating of 90%. The second best brand is Siemens with 85% and the third best brand is Neff with 80%.

Biggest Dishwasher Retailers

We found 52 current offers for dishwashers from eBay making it the biggest dishwasher retailer. That is over 52 times bigger than the second biggest retailer, Overstock for whom we found 1 current offers for dishwashers. The third biggest retailer is Walmart with 1 current dishwasher offers.

When Are Most New Dishwashers Released?

The most common period for new dishwashers to be released in is between March and April. If you want the latest dishwasher technology you may be best waiting until March 2020. It's also worth keeping in mind that the price of the current dishwashers tend to drop off when the next models are released. The biggest month last year for new dishwasher releases was March, with 144 new dishwashers released that month. In 2017 most new dishwashers were released in April, with 242 new dishwashers released that month. In July 2016, 261 new dishwashers were released making it the biggest month that year for new dishwasher releases.

How Fast Do Dishwasher Prices Drop After Release?

On average dishwashers drop in price by 2% in the first 6 months after release.

If you are prepared to wait then you could save an average of $15 on a typical $645 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 can be purchased for $399.00. The Smeg DI607C, which is on sale for $289.39, has the least place setting and is a dishwasher that takes 7 place setting 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 the majority of dishwashers range from 43dB to 45dB. The dishwasher with the loudest noise level is the Zanussi ZDV12003FA, which is a 53dB dishwasher and is available at $510.75. The Bosch SMU68MS02E, which is priced at $1,002.12, has the quietest noise level and is a 42dB 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.

Amongst new dishwashers, the most frequently found energy efficiency rating is A++. We found 1,186 dishwashers that have an energy efficiency rating of A++. We found 781 dishwashers that have an energy efficiency rating of A+, making this the second most popular 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. 52 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.