- High-quality dishwashers leave your dishes sparkling clean and dry while efficiently using water and electricity.
- The Bosch 500 Series 24-inch Pocket Handle Dishwasher is our top pick because it features a third rack allowing it to hold more items, runs quietly, and uses less than three gallons of water per cycle.
When my family and I moved cross-country into a house that was still in the process of being remodeled, the kitchen was in a barebones state. And, as I spend half an hour or so each day at the sink scrubbing the dishes, there is no appliance I miss more than a trusty dishwasher.
When it comes to time savings, a dishwasher is well worth the investment. Our top pick is slightly over $800 and wroth the price, but you can find decent models for much less, like our budget pick. When shopping for a dishwasher, there are a number of features that tend to lend themselves to better performance and durability. You should look for nylon-coated racks since they tend to have a longer lifespan. A soil sensor is also helpful because it will let your washer know when to end the cycle or if it should keep going.
Perhaps one of the most important features to look for is a stainless-steel tub. If you can afford the heftier price tag, stainless-steel tubs will speed up the drying process, dampen noise, and last longer than plastic counterparts.
Many of the newer dishwasher models feature top controls, as opposed to the classic front controls. The top controls give the machine a sleeker, more attractive look. Another feature manufacturers celebrate is the food grinder, or masticator, which uses a blade to pulverize food debris. However, this is just another part that could potentially break. You may prefer filters, which collect food mid-cycle, are durable, and only need to be cleaned a couple of times annually.
While researching the best dishwashers, we poured through thousands of buyer and expert reviews and ratings of dozens of models. Our guide features appliances with a track record of performance, durability, and eco-friendliness while balancing affordability.
Here are our picks for the best dishwashers you can buy:
- Best overall: Bosch 500 Series 24-inch Pocket Handle Dishwasher (SHPM65W55N)
- Best budget: Maytag 24-inch Front Control Built-in Tall Tub Dishwasher (MDB4949SHZ)
- Best drying dishwasher: KitchenAid Top Control Dishwasher (KDTM354DSS)
- Best for décor: Frigidaire Gallery 24-inch Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher (FGID2466QF)
- Best portable dishwasher: SPT Energy Star Portable Dishwasher (SD-9241W)
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