How to Compare Dish Washers
Enjoying a tasty, home-cooked meal is a welcome experience, but cleaning up the dishes left behind is not a task most people consider fun. If you're shopping for a dishwasher to help you get the job done, you'll find more than 230 models to choose from. Does this Spark an idea?
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Types
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Built-in models are the most common type of dishwasher. These slide into a cut-out space under kitchen countertops and have dedicated power and water sources. Portable dishwashers hook up to a kitchen sink and a standard electrical outlet, and you can store them out of sight when they're not in use. Drawer-style dishwashers can be a good fit for small kitchens; installing more than one drawer allows you to operate them at different times or simultaneously.
Features
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"Generally, the more you spend, the more features you can expect," notes "Consumer Reports." The publication recommends looking for dishwashers that include adjustable racks, stainless steel tubs, dirt sensors and filters that keep food from being deposited onto clean dishes.
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Price
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Major retailers sold built-in dishwashers for as little as $213 in fall 2010, while high-end choices cost up to $1,575 for a model finished to look like a kitchen cabinet. A tabletop version of a portable dishwasher sold for $238, while a full-size portable cost as much as $702. Shoppers could purchase a single-drawer dishwasher for $765, and double-drawer models started at $1,105.
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