How much do dishwashers cost?

dishwasher cost For most consumers, the price of a Bosch, Indesit, Candy and other brand dishwasher is its main characteristic. Of course, this does not mean that everyone is ready to buy anything because of a low price, as long as the dishes can be washed, but most buyers definitely look at the price first of all. A dishwasher can cost $10,000 or $60,000 or even $2,500, the price range is huge, but what determines the price of the machine, which models are the cheapest and which are the most expensive, and is it worth overpaying? We'll talk about all this further.

What makes up the price of a dishwasher?

At first glance, it seems that the answer to this question is very simple: material, technology, equipment and its depreciation, labor resources, taxes, advertising, transportation costs and much more that the manufacturer invests in the cost of the final product - this is the basis of the future cost of a dishwasher. In reality, everything is much more complicated. Well-known companies with large turnover spend only up to 30% of their real cost on the production of their dishwashers.

According to experts, the well-known company Bosch spends only about 20-28% of the market value of a dishwasher on its production, while about 17% is spent on advertising alone.. However, the manufacturer himself makes sure that the cost of Bosch dishwashers does not go beyond the limits identified by marketers, but there are also intermediaries. Most consumers purchase a dishwasher from intermediaries, and they are not shy when setting prices. Let's give examples.

A small Candy CDCF6 dishwasher in Moscow costs $154 at one outlet and $180 at another.We will not name these retail outlets so as not to advertise to them, but these offers can easily be found on the Internet.
A small Bosch SKS51E01 dishwasher in Moscow costs $221 in one shopping center and $349 in another.
A narrow Whirlpool ADPF872 dishwasher in Moscow costs $221 in one store, and $324 in another.
A full-size non-built-in dishwasher Hansa ZWM646 in Moscow costs $228 in one store, and $334 in another.

The list of examples can be continued almost indefinitely, but a logical question immediately arises: where do intermediaries get such prices from? Why can the same dishwasher in the same city in different stores cost almost 2 times more?

For your information! Quite often, intermediaries inflate prices for dishwashers due to the high rent that they are forced to include in the cost of the product - be careful.

There are enough reasons for this, including objective ones. For our part, we urge consumers to be more careful when purchasing dishwashers. Before making the final decision to purchase a particular brand and model of Bosch, Indesit, Candy, Ariston or another dishwasher, compare prices in at least several stores. It will be a shame if you buy equipment that is 2 times more expensive than its real cost and it’s not always about money – it’s a matter of principle!

The most popular dishwashers at low prices

Dishwashers in the low price category are by definition the most popular. True, it is believed that their quality is lower and they wash dishes worse. Is this so, let's find out by doing a short review.

Important! As part of this publication, to flesh out the review, we have determined the lower price category of dishwashers up to $250.

Indesit DSG Narrow, non-built-in dishwasher from a well-known Italian manufacturer. The machine has a neutral, simple design, which allows it to fit into any kitchen, 5 standard washing programs, and partial protection against leaks. Its washing tank can hold up to 10 place settings, which is enough for a family of 4. Indesit DSG0517 is quite economical, does not take up much space, and most importantly, it currently costs only about $115. Just recently you could buy it for $100, but as they say, the crisis does its dirty work.
Bosch SMS40D Full-size non-built-in dishwasher from a German brand, made in Poland. In the appearance of the washing machine you will not find unnecessary details, but this is good, because it will suit any interior, provided, of course, there is enough free space in the kitchen. Dimensions of the machine: D x W x H 60x60x85 cm. There are 4 washing programs, holds 12 sets of dishes. Average cost: $200, minimum: $189.
Bosch SKS41E11RU. Compact dishwasher specially designed for small kitchens. It takes up practically no space, because if desired, you can even hang it on the wall using special mounts. Has 4 washing programs, holds 6 sets of dishes. Dimensions D x W x H 50 x 55 x 45 cm. Average price $225, minimum price $209.

As part of this paragraph, we gave as an example the most popular inexpensive and reliable dishwasher models among consumers. In reality, the list of washing machines in this price category up to $250 is much wider; you can look and choose a good option for yourself. At the same time, cheap dishwasher models do not mean bad ones. If you carefully look at the characteristics, it turns out that dishwashers that come in these price ranges have all the functions necessary for operation, and not everyone needs additional bells and whistles.

The most popular mid-priced washing machines

In the middle price category, in our opinion, there are dishwashers costing from $250 to $600. The bulk of excellent dishwashers are located in this price category, so our experts recommend paying special attention to it.

Bosch SMS53N Ultra-economical, quiet freestanding dishwasher from a renowned manufacturer. At one time, it is capable of washing 13 sets of dishes at once, supports the use of tablets, and has protection against children and leaks. There is even the ability to connect to hot water and 5 washing programs. The price is about $565.
Bosch SPS68M62RU. A narrow partially built-in dishwasher that came to us straight from Germany. It is very quiet, holds 10 sets of dishes, has 6 washing programs, half load, a clean water sensor, protection against leaks and children. Average price: $560.
Kaiser S6086XL. Standard freestanding dishwasher made in Germany. The model is notable for its fairly large capacity, as it can easily accommodate 14 place settings. There is a hidden heating element, 8 washing programs, the ability to use a 3 in 1 product, tank lighting and protection against leaks. Cost $595.

Note! Dishwashers from Kaiser rarely fall into the middle price category, because this is an elite brand, however, sometimes you can buy elite equipment at a relatively low price.

The most popular premium dishwashers

Now we will give examples of popular premium dishwashers. These washing machines are truly elite. The brands under which they are produced are very well advertised, and the companies that produce them are promoted. Be prepared to pay at least 40% of the price for the brand, here are examples of the technique. Price range from $600 to infinity.

Smeg STP364S. Fully built-in full-size luxury dishwasher from a famous Italian manufacturer. This is the Ferrari of dishwashers. Every detail is in its place, and the functionality and ergonomics of this machine is amazing. There are 9 carefully selected and perfectly working programs that will make the dishes perfectly clean. The machine operates very quietly, holds 14 sets of dishes, and also has a water testing system, instantaneous water heater and a system for minimal detergent consumption. Price: $1300.

De Dietrich DVH1180GJ. Full size built-in dishwasher from Germany with stunning design of the highest quality. The dishwasher has 8 washing programs, turbo drying, internal lighting, a “beam on the floor” indicator and dozens of other “bells and whistles” that we will not talk about further. In a word, an elite dishwasher that uses the most advanced technologies. The average cost is $2070.
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Kuppersbusch IGV6609.2. The most excellent fully built-in dishwasher, assembled by the best specialists from the best components. There are 6 washing programs and many useful functions:

saving time;
intensive dishwashing;
half load;
hygienic washing;
super fast wash.

In addition, there is a “beam on the floor” indicator, a heat exchanger, the ability to connect to hot water, a water purity sensor, water softening adjustment, an integrated glass protection system, and neon lighting. The average cost of the model is $1880.

In conclusion, we note that having examined the most popular dishwasher models in three price categories, we came to the conclusion that for the most part consumers prefer the Bosch brand, since their machines often provide the best value for money. But this doesn’t mean that other washing machines are bad, it’s just the way things are at the moment. If you are interested in further information about the best dishwashers, you can read about this in the article of the same name.