Dishwasher comparison
In order not to make a mistake in choosing a dishwasher, you need to be very clear about what you want to buy. It is important to take into account all the features of your premises, the conditions and nature of the use of the “home assistant” and a bunch of other factors. To do this, you need to know exactly what dishwashers exist and what characteristics they have. You need to compare the machines available on the market, and to do this you need to divide similar equipment into types and categories, and only then move on to the details. This is what we will do.
Standard household dishwashers
Standard dishwashers are so called because their body has standard dimensions W x D x H - 60 x 60 x 85 cm. Standard machines are not built into furniture, but they are also the most spacious. Such machines can include up to 15 sets of dishes, and the design of such equipment is familiar, suitable for any interior, in general, no surprises. An excellent representative of a standard household dishwasher is the Bosch SMS 40D12 RU model.
Bosch SMS 40D12 RU is rated at a record low, while having excellent characteristics.
According to a survey conducted among buyers of a well-known retail chain, Bosch SMS 40D12 RU brand dishwashers are chosen because of their low price, well-known brand, build quality, unified design and washing hopper capacity.
Bosch SMS 40D12 RU simultaneously washes 12 sets of dishes, while producing minimal noise (52 dB). More expensive German equipment often produces more noise.This dishwasher model has an economical operating mode, the so-called “half load”, which allows you to save water and energy if the washing hopper is not fully loaded. Distinctive features of the Bosch SMS 40D12 RU are:
- delayed start;
- possibility of using 3 in 1 tools;
- electronic regeneration control;
- Possibility of connecting to hot water.
The washing machine has a digital display and 4 washing programs. Among Bosch dishwashers, it is one of the cheapest, with an average cost of $428.
Simpler in design, but no less remarkable, is the Indesit DFG 26B10 EU dishwasher. Previously, there were consumer complaints about dishwashers of this brand. Moreover, these complaints concerned the quality of the equipment. Today, quality indicators have increased significantly, and now Indesit DFG 26B10 EU can easily compete with brands such as Bosch, Siemens, Electrolux and others. In order not to over-praise the model, let's start with the disadvantages:
- no display;
- standard white color without options;
- It is noisy, although the manufacturer stated a maximum noise level of 51 dB.
In general, that's all. Our experts found reviews on the Internet that this machine has low-quality moving parts and that they constantly break. Checking this data showed that this is pure fiction. The machine parts are quite reliable, and if a factory defect occurs, then no company is insured against this. The more complex the technology, the more hidden defects it has. Now about the advantages of Indesit DFG 26B10 EU:
- price only 332 dollars;
- capacity 13 sets of plates;
- hidden heating element;
- six washing programs;
- half load option;
- program start delay;
- There is a hot water connection point.
Small dishwashers
We consider small dishwashers to be compact appliances with very modest dimensions. It doesn't have the same capacity as standard dishwashers, but they have many other benefits worth mentioning.
Based on the name, you can hope that these dishwashers are small in size, which allows them to be placed where a standard dishwasher cannot fit. And, indeed, the dimensions of this “home assistant” are about (W x D x H) 55x50x45 cm, but there are models of more modest sizes. They can be quite easily placed on the top of a table top, on the roof of larger equipment, or hung on the wall using special brackets.
The dimensions of small dishwashers are comparable to household microwave ovens.
In this segment of dishwashers, the leader stands out clearly - CANDY CDCP 6/E-07. This model is assembled in China, but this does not mean poor build quality. The assembly is generally very successful, and the design is not bad.
At a price of $246, you get excellent equipment that can wash 6 sets of dishes at a time. The machine has as many as six washing programs in its arsenal, but there is only one washing temperature mode. Special features include automatic water hardness adjustment and the ability to use 3-in-1 products. There are also disadvantages as without them.
- Insufficient loading. This is a common drawback of all compact dishwashers. Usually their capacity does not exceed 6 sets (CANDY CDCP 6/E-07), and this is not enough even for a family of 4 people, not to mention large families.
- High noise level.A small dishwasher rattles like a big one, even louder, so you should get used to it right away, because the market does not offer quiet models.
- Primitive electronic control. Compact dishwashers are often packed with simple electronic modules, which make control simple and primitive, with a minimum of information displayed on the control panel.
Among the Bosch dishwashers, we can highlight the Bosch SKS41E11RU. It is also inexpensive ($355), has a simple design and a bunch of positive reviews from grateful consumers.
Narrow dishwashers
Continuing our comparison of various dishwashers, we came to narrow models. Why are they so remarkable? The main difference between this equipment and other dishwashers is the width of the body. Instead of the standard 60 cm, it has a width of 45 cm, which negatively affects the maximum load of the washing tank.
One of the most popular dishwashers in this segment is the Hotpoint/Ariston LSFK 7B09 C. The dimensions of this model are W x D x H – 45 x 60 x 85 cm and can accommodate 10 sets of dishes. Not a bad indicator, considering that the capacity of other narrow models most often does not exceed 9 sets. Hotpoint/Ariston LSFK 7B09 C operates quite quietly (maximum level 49 dB), while its control module is capable of recognizing as many as 7 programs. The main advantages of the model:
- price, which is only 307 dollars;
- delayed start for 3, 6 and 9 hours;
- the ability to use 3 in 1 products, including tablets;
- the presence of a sensor that determines the purity of water;
- loading up to half of the washing tank.
When running a half load, water and electricity consumption during washing drops by almost 50%.
The disadvantages include a modest appearance, vibration during operation, and an electronic-mechanical type of control, despite the fact that most modern machines already have fully electronic control systems.
In addition to Hotpoint/Ariston LSFK 7B09 C, consumers highly rate: Bosch SPS30E32RU, Candy CDP 4609, Siemens SR24E205RU. Although these models are less spacious, they have practically no equal in terms of build quality.
Built-in technology
First of all, let’s look at the relationship between the concepts “built-in dishwasher” and “dishwasher with built-in capability.” What is the difference? The door of a built-in dishwasher looks completely unpresentable. It has no decorative cladding, and all the fasteners stick out. All this is because a facade is attached to the door of a fully built-in dishwasher, which allows the machine to merge with the piece of furniture after the housing is built into it. As a result, such a machine is almost impossible to distinguish from one of the kitchen cabinets, which allows it to fit perfectly into the interior of the room.
A built-in dishwasher has removable elements that allow you to arrange it between pieces of furniture a little more successfully. However, you will not be able to completely hide such a “home assistant”. Now let's give examples of the best models.
- Siemens SR64E002RU. A relatively cheap “home assistant” made in Germany. Its average cost is about $430. It works quietly (after installation it is almost inaudible), holds 9 sets of dishes, and is equipped with a durable inverter motor.
- Bosch SPV43M00RU. The model is in the middle price category and this is noticeable, because the quality of the material from which it is made is at the proper level.The fronts for this model are purchased or made to order, you will have to wait a little. But the result will be impressive. Price: $535.
- Asko D5896XXL. A built-in dishwasher for wealthy people, its retail price is about $2,500, but the price includes an individual selection of the facade with the involvement of a professional designer. This machine has a colossal load - 18 sets and a large number of programs that allow you to fine-tune the equipment for the needs of the most demanding consumer.
Asko D5896XXL has an incredibly convenient washing hopper with exclusive baskets, which are arranged in such a way that they fit a lot of dishes and at the same time everything is located conveniently and rationally, so that the quality of washing does not suffer from this.
Dishwashers for business
These dishwashers only vaguely resemble the household appliances described above, although they perform the same functions - washing dishes. True, the volumes of dishes that an industrial dishwasher washes in one hour cannot be compared with the volumes processed by a household machine.
For comparison: in one hour, Siemens SR64E002RU can wash about 9 sets of dishes. In general, this is not much, but also a lot if 2-3 people live in the house. Tunnel type dishwasher is capable of washing as many as 350 sets in the same hour, providing clean dishes to all employees of a large enterprise in the factory canteen. True, such a machine will cost about $30,000, but as they say, business is business. If the costs pay off, then they are worth it.
Not all commercial dishwashers are as efficient or as expensive. There are industrial dome-type machines that provide clean dishes to a small cafe, bar or club. There are front-type dishwashers, which, by the way, are similar to household ones, but still their performance cannot be compared with a household machine.
Such equipment is installed in family orphanages or in other very small children's institutions. Professional and industrial dishwashers We have already looked into the publication of the same name, so if you are interested in this topic, go to this article and read it as carefully as possible. Well, we conclude our story here, hoping that we were able to answer most of your questions, good luck!
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2 reader comments
I don’t know, for my taste, Indesit is excellent. Yes, just white. Yes, without display. But this is not the main thing in a dishwasher. I would use it with pleasure.
I really wanted such a narrow Hotpoint. And as luck would have it, I couldn’t find such a model in any store. They were all taken apart. I’ve already gotten used to the wider one, but sometimes it still seems that with a narrow one it would be more spacious in the kitchen.