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The 10 Best Dishwashers – Guidebook

It is the most pleasant kitchen appliance: the dishwasher. A good dishwasher facilitates the cleaning of many dishes, saving time and money. In fact, most dishwashers require only 7 liters of water for one cycle. Find out here what you need to look out for when buying a dishwasher and what criteria you can use to recognize a good dishwasher.

We have not only compiled a checklist with the most important criteria for dishwashers, but also many product recommendations for you. We will help you choose the right dishwasher.

Checklist For Dishwasher

Construction and Size
  • There are differences in the design of dishwashers.
  • Depending on the location and environment of the dishwasher decides which form is best suited for their own kitchen.
  • Built-in appliances can be optimally integrated into an existing kitchen unit. They blend in visually with the kitchen because they disappear behind panels.
  • Floor-standing appliances are flexible in terms of their location and are placed freestanding. But they can also be placed under a countertop and thus integrate into the kitchen
Efficiency and Water Consumption
  • Energy consumption naturally also plays a role when purchasing a dishwasher
  • The EU efficiency labelprovides information about energy consumption
  • If you want to use your dishwasher regularly and for a long time, lower consumption pays off with a higher purchase price.
  • Water consumption is also a decisive factor. As a guideline: particularly economical appliances consume around 7 liters of waterin the eco program.
  • Performance: between 70 – 260 kWh.
Cleaning Programs
  • Eco program: more economical than other variants, uses a longer soak time (usually 3 hours) which also saves water
  • Normal program: approx. 40-65°C rinse cycle, duration depends on model
  • Automatic program: Sensors measure the load of the dishwasher as well as the turbidity of the rinse water, whereby the program is then tailored to the values. Running time, temperature and amount of water is therefore calculated by the machine itself.
  • Quick program: usually finished in 20 minutes, consumes a lot of electricity
  • Cleaning program
Volume
  • Depending on how much time you spend in the kitchen or in an open-plan cooking and living area, the volume of a dishwasher is also crucial.
  • In addition, neighbors may not want to be disturbed.
  • A guideline value of maximum 40 decibels should not be exceeded in the best case.
Connection
  • Depending on the model and your kitchen conditions, you can try to connect the dishwasher yourself. For example, pipes or partitions can complicate the installation, so an expert kitchen fitter can be useful.

Here you can find the top 10 among the most popular dishwashers.

Tip: You can find the best refrigerators with WLAN function in our The top 5 WLAN refrigerators – guide.

The Best Sellers Of Dishwashers

We have compiled the most popular dishwashers for you in this bestseller list.

# Preview Product
1 COMFEE’ Countertop Dishwasher, Energy Star Portable Dishwasher, 6 Place Settings, Mini Dishwasher with 8 Washing Programs, Speed, Baby-Care, ECO& Glass, Dish Washer for Dorm, RV& Apartment, White COMFEE’ Countertop Dishwasher, Energy Star Portable Dishwasher, 6 Place Settings, Mini Dishwasher...
2 COMFEE' Portable Dishwasher Countertop, Mini Dishwasher with 5L Built-in Water Tank, No Hookup Needed, 6 Programs, 360° Dual Spray, 192℉ High-Temp& Air-Dry Function, Dishwasher for Apartments& RVs COMFEE' Portable Dishwasher Countertop, Mini Dishwasher with 5L Built-in Water Tank, No Hookup...
3 Portable Countertop Dishwasher, 5 Washing Programs, Built-in 3-Cups Water Tank, 3D Cyclone Spray, Fruit & Vegetable Cleaning with Basket, High Temperature, Air Drying - Lights, Faucet Adapter Included Portable Countertop Dishwasher, 5 Washing Programs, Built-in 3-Cups Water Tank, 3D Cyclone Spray,...
4 Farberware FDW05ASBWHA Complete Portable Countertop Dishwasher with 5-Liter Built-in Water Tank, 5 Programs, Baby Care, Glass & Fruit Wash-Black/White Farberware FDW05ASBWHA Complete Portable Countertop Dishwasher with 5-Liter Built-in Water Tank, 5...
5 Honeywell 18 Inch Dishwasher with 8 Place settings, 6 Washing Programs, Stainless Steel Tub, UL/Energy Star- Stainless Steel Honeywell 18 Inch Dishwasher with 8 Place settings, 6 Washing Programs, Stainless Steel Tub,...
6 SPT SD-9263W 18″ Wide Portable Dishwasher with ENERGY STAR, 6 Wash Programs, 8 Place Settings and Stainless Steel Tub – White SPT SD-9263W 18″ Wide Portable Dishwasher with ENERGY STAR, 6 Wash Programs, 8 Place Settings and...
7 Fisher Paykel DD24DAX9N 24 Inch Drawers Full Console Dishwasher with 6 Wash Cycles, 14 Place Settings, Quick Wash, in Stainless Steel Fisher Paykel DD24DAX9N 24 Inch Drawers Full Console Dishwasher with 6 Wash Cycles, 14 Place...
8 ecozy Portable Dishwasher Countertop, Mini dishwasher with a Built-in 5L Water Tank, No Hookup Needed, 6 Programs, Extra Dry Function for Apartments, Camping and RV, White ecozy Portable Dishwasher Countertop, Mini dishwasher with a Built-in 5L Water Tank, No Hookup...
9 Frigidaire FFCD2418US 24 Inch Built In Full Console Dishwasher with 5 Wash Cycles, 14 Place Settings, in Stainless Steel Frigidaire FFCD2418US 24 Inch Built In Full Console Dishwasher with 5 Wash Cycles, 14 Place...
10 Bosch SHEM63W55N 24' 300 Series Built In Full Console Dishwasher with 5 Wash Cycles,in Stainless Steel Bosch SHEM63W55N 24" 300 Series Built In Full Console Dishwasher with 5 Wash Cycles,in Stainless...
11 Hermitlux Countertop Dishwasher, 5 Washing Programs Portable Dishwasher With 5-Liter Built-in Water Tank For Glass Door Hermitlux Countertop Dishwasher, 5 Washing Programs Portable Dishwasher With 5-Liter Built-in Water...
12 SPT SD-9254W 18″ Wide Built-In Dishwasher w/Heated Drying, ENERGY STAR, 6 Wash Programs, 8 Place Settings and Stainless Steel Tub – White SPT SD-9254W 18″ Wide Built-In Dishwasher w/Heated Drying, ENERGY STAR, 6 Wash Programs, 8 Place...
13 COSMO COS-DIS6502 24 in. Dishwasher in Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Tub COSMO COS-DIS6502 24 in. Dishwasher in Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel...
14 Portable Countertop Dishwashers, NOVETE Compact Dishwashers with 5 L Built-in Water Tank & Inlet Hose, 5 Washing Programs, Baby Care, Air-Dry Function and LED Light for Small Apartments, Dorms and RVs Portable Countertop Dishwashers, NOVETE Compact Dishwashers with 5 L Built-in Water Tank & Inlet...
15 SHARP Smart Dishwasher Works with Alexa. Includes LED Interior lights, Stainless Steel interior, Heated Dry with Fan Assist, Wash Zone cleans half load on either rack, Adjustable Third Rack SHARP Smart Dishwasher Works with Alexa. Includes LED Interior lights, Stainless Steel interior,...
16 FOTILE SD2F Stainless Steel Kitchen In-Sink Dishwasher Combination, Heavy Gauge Bowl Dish Sanitizing, Enegry-saving Countertop Dishwasher… (SD2F-P1X) FOTILE SD2F Stainless Steel Kitchen In-Sink Dishwasher Combination, Heavy Gauge Bowl Dish...
17 Frigidaire FGID2479SF 24' Energy Star Fully Integrated Built-In Dishwasher with 14 Place Settings 7 Wash Cycles Cycle Complete LED Floor Beam Indicator and EvenDry Drying System in Stainless Steel Frigidaire FGID2479SF 24" Energy Star Fully Integrated Built-In Dishwasher with 14 Place Settings 7...
18 Compact Countertop Dishwasher, GASLAND Chef DW106B Portable Dishwasher with Air Dry Function, Dishwasher with 6 Place Setting and Silverware Basket for Apartment, Dorm and RV, Black Compact Countertop Dishwasher, GASLAND Chef DW106B Portable Dishwasher with Air Dry Function,...
19 LemoHome Portable Countertop Dishwasher,4 Washing Programs, Air-Dry Function and LED Light for Small Apartments, Dorms and RVs (White) LemoHome Portable Countertop Dishwasher,4 Washing Programs, Air-Dry Function and LED Light for Small...
20 EdgeStar DWP62SV 6 Place Setting Energy Star Rated Portable Countertop Dishwasher - Silver EdgeStar DWP62SV 6 Place Setting Energy Star Rated Portable Countertop Dishwasher - Silver

Tip: You can find many great vegetable slicers in our The 9 best vegetable slicers for home – guide.

Current Offers For Dishwasher

Here you can find a selection of current offers for dishwashers.

SaleBestseller Nr. 2
SPT SD-9263W 18″ Wide Portable Dishwasher with ENERGY STAR, 6 Wash Programs, 8 Place Settings and Stainless Steel Tub – White
SPT SD-9263W 18″ Wide Portable Dishwasher with ENERGY STAR, 6 Wash Programs, 8 Place Settings and Stainless Steel Tub – White
SD-9263W: 18″ Energy Star Portable Dishwasher - WHITE; Capacity: 8 place setting; 6 Wash programs: Heavy, Normal, Eco, Glass, 90 Min, Rapid
$777.00 −29%

Dishwasher FAQ

How long does a dishwasher last?

Many manufacturers state that their product will manage around 2,000 wash cycles flawlessly before the first problems occur. On average, therefore, dishwashers last 10 to a maximum of 15 years. Of course, the number of years varies with the frequency of use.

Which brand of dishwasher?

The best brand for dishwashers cannot be determined across the board. It also depends on your own needs. If you are looking for a cheap machine, a different brand will be the best choice for you than if you are looking for the highest quality dishwasher

Which is the best dishwasher?

The best dishwasher depends on your own needs. It can be the cheapest appliance, the most economical appliance or even the most durable appliance. You’re sure to find what you’re looking for in our product recommendations

How does a dishwasher work?

The two spray arms inside the machine start to rotate around their own axis, with which the clean the dishes from dirt. The lower spray arm works with a higher water pressure than the upper one. This is set so that fragile glasses are protected, while at the bottom (on plates or pots, for example) sits the more stubborn dirt. The cleaning rod is used to soften the food and clean the dishes. Later, rinse aid is added, which ensures that the dishes are cleaned without streaks

What does partially integrated/fully integrated dishwasher mean?

The types of installation differ in the amount of cladding that is attached to the dishwasher. In a fully integrated dishwasher, the entire front is matched to the kitchen decor, while in a partially integrated one, the display is left uncovered

What is an under-mount dishwasher?

An under-mount dishwasher does not have to be freestanding, it can be integrated under the kitchen countertop. The standard height for kitchens is 85cm, so you should choose a dishwasher that is as high as your kitchen minus the thickness of your countertop.

Wolfgang lives with his family in Stuttgart. He has a twelve-year-old daughter and five-year-old twins. When he's not writing product guides for Elternkompass and sharing his experiences with you, he likes to go on bike tours, play Monopoly or read novels.