Review of small dishwashers

small dishwashers Today, in retail outlets specializing in the sale of household appliances, you can see many unusual models of dishwashers. Among them is a compact dishwasher, which is significantly different in size from a regular one. Small-sized dishwashers are rapidly gaining popularity, more and more people are interested in them and are purchasing them. We will have to examine why this happens within the framework of this article, at the same time considering an overview of the models of such machines.

Does it make sense to buy a compact “dishwasher”?

Traditionally, dishwashers have somehow not taken root in Russia. Many people simply do not find a reason to buy them, preferring to wash the dishes with their own hands. But time passes and in the last few years sales of “dishwashers” have begun to grow, we decided to figure out what this is connected with and why the opinion of Russians has changed. It turned out that the answer lay on the surface - many did not take small dishwashers dishwasher just because of its size, the advent of mini “dishwashers” made people again show interest in such equipment.

A survey of mini dishwasher buyers confirmed our idea. Many people said that they have a very small kitchen and they can only fit the most necessary amount of equipment into it, and there is simply nowhere to put a full-sized dishwasher, no matter how much they would like to do it. A portable washing machine solves the problem, immediately predetermining its purchase by this category of people. And if you consider that a mini “dishwasher” largely retains the functionality of a regular-sized machine, then purchasing it makes real practical sense.

For your information! A miniature dishwasher is comparable in size to a large microwave oven, so such equipment can be placed in any, even very small, kitchen.

Pros and cons of compact “dishwashers”

Now let’s briefly go over the pros and cons of mini dishwashers 45, 40, 35 cm. Perhaps they are not worth talking about in more detail, and their purchase by individual consumers is due only to information pressure of an advertising nature. So, the advantages of mini “dishwashers”.

A compact dishwasher will take up minimal space in your kitchen. There are even options for wall placement on special mounts, where it will not disturb anyone.
A small dishwasher produces significantly less noise than a standard-sized dishwasher. For people (especially older people) who react to various extraneous sounds, this is a godsend!
A mini dishwasher 35, 40, 45 cm is a much more mobile device than a standard-sized dishwasher. She is also dependent on communications, but it is easier to move her and find her a new place.
A mini dishwasher 35, 40, 45 cm on average can wash 5-6 sets of dishes in one cycle. A full-sized dishwasher washes 9 sets of dishes at a time, the difference is significant, but for everyday washing there is enough volume for 6 sets.
The mini dishwasher has adopted all the technical features of standard-sized machines. This includes a leakage protection system, loading sensors, and many other useful gizmos.
The small dishwasher has an unusual and attractive design.

Now let's say a few words about the disadvantages of small dishwashers. As it turned out, this technique does not have many disadvantages.

A small dishwasher is no different in cost from a standard full-size dishwasher, but it can wash fewer dishes at a time. Essentially, you're overpaying for portability.
To save space in small dishwashers, the manufacturer does not integrate a system for forced drying of dishes; some consumers do not like this, although this is not such a big drawback.

Note! Each of the indicated pros and cons of small dishwashers can be assessed subjectively, because each consumer has its own nuance. Don't take our view of the issue too harshly.

Some experts point to increased washing time as a disadvantage of small dishwashers. They say that due to the fact that these machines have a small tank for dishes and a special arrangement of units, the actual washing time increases. We studied the technical characteristics of many models of small “dishwashers” and came to the conclusion that this is completely untrue. More details about how long does a dishwasher take to clean?, you can read in the article of the same name on our website.

Types of compact “dishwashers”

Now let's move on to the review of small dishwashers. If just 5-7 years ago the market offered a very limited number of models of such machines, now the offer is very decent, there is plenty to choose from. This is what we will do now, we will determine which machine is the smallest and most suitable.

Candy CDCF6 45 cm. Portable dishwasher from a well-known manufacturer, its width is even less than 45 cm - 440x500x550 mm. This is a fairly reliable, at the same time roomy model.With a maximum load of trays, it is capable of washing 6 sets of dishes at a time, each set consists of 4 plates, a cup, a spoon, a fork and a knife.

This model is considered budget, its average cost is about $170, which is probably why its design looks simple. But despite its simplicity, such a “dishwasher” will fit into the interior of almost any kitchen, because the manufacturer tried to make its design universal. Candy CDCF6 45 cm has a built-in intelligent salt and detergent recognition system. The machine itself determines how much salt and detergent is needed for the loaded amount of dishes.

CANDY CDCF 6

The small, narrow dishwasher Candy CDCF6 45 cm has 6 washing programs, including a program for washing fragile dishes. There is child protection, in addition, it is an economical unit, it consumes only half a kW of electricity for a standard washing cycle and only 8 liters of water.

Important! After analyzing consumer reviews of this model, we came to the conclusion that the Candy CDCF6 actually holds slightly less dishes than the manufacturer claims, about 5.5 sets. In addition, the machine has a tight and uncomfortable door.

Bosch SKS 51E11. Narrow, small, freestanding dishwasher from a well-known German manufacturer. Its dimensions are 450x500x551 mm, considering that the minimum width of compact dishwashers is 35 and 40 cm, then this is a very good result. This dishwasher has a fairly simple design, but the color catches your eye - bright red metallic. A narrow machine from Bosch has the following advantages:

electronic control;
the ability to wash 6 sets of dishes at once;
there is protection against leakage;
there are five washing programs and five temperature modes;
The inner part of the case is made of high quality stainless steel.

BOSCH SKS 51E11_ Consumers speak quite well of this model of dishwasher, commenting only on its rather large weight. With dimensions of 45x50x55.1 cm, the Bosch SKS 51E11 weighs 21 kg, which makes it somewhat difficult to install on special wall mounts.

Miniature designer “dishwasher” Gota. This model is almost impossible to find in Russian retail outlets, and little is known about its characteristics, but this machine is a real “housewife’s dream.” Its dimensions are 35 x 40 x 45 cm, but the incredibly small width does not affect functionality too much, because the Gota machine is capable of washing 4 sets of dishes at a time - ideal for a high-tech kitchen.

Gotha

Bosch 51E66. A great portable freestanding dishwasher for a stylish black high-tech kitchen. This model is a complete analogue of the Bosch SKS 51E11, the only difference is in the energy consumption class (this model is more economical) and in color (in this case it is black metallic). If you are looking for something similar for your stylish kitchen, consider this model as a possible option.

Bosch SKS 51E66_

In conclusion, the smallest freestanding dishwasher is a designer model called Gota, its width is only 35 cm, but purchasing it may cause problems. If we talk about models with a width of 44 or 45 cm, then there are quite a lot of them and among them you can choose a decent option; experts advise focusing on the dimensions 450x500x550 mm.