Review of narrow built-in dishwashers

The great desire of people to fit a dishwasher into a small kitchen has given rise to the myth about narrow dishwashers with a width of only 35 cm. Advertisers are fueling this myth in every possible way, helping to spread false information that you can buy a dishwasher with a width of 35 cm at various retail outlets.

In fact, neither in Russia nor in the CIS countries can you find such a narrow built-in machine, no matter how hard you try. Previously, you could find the Ardo ME5661 dishwasher on sale, but even its width was 40.4 cm.

The majority of narrow built-in floor-standing dishwashers are about 45 cm wide. Therefore, when you order or make a kitchen set, take this size into account. Let's talk about narrow built-in dishwashers in more detail.

Why do people choose narrow washing machines?

According to marketing statistics, approximately 61% of potential dishwasher buyers choose narrow floor-mounted built-in dishwashers. They ask for models 35, 40 cm wide, but in the end they buy 45 cm machines. You can read more about narrow dishwashers in the article Review of built-in dishwashers 40 cm. At first glance, it seems that the difference between a full-size dishwasher with a width of 60 cm and a narrow dishwasher with a width of 45 cm is small. In fact, 15 cm is a lot for such equipment.

15 cm of space saving is good, but because of this, the space inside the washing tank is also reduced. Baskets and trays are much narrower; the parts inside are also located very close, which can potentially lead to overheating and breakdowns. But for most consumers this is of secondary importance - saving space comes first.
Slim built-in dishwashers have short dishwashing programs, which people really like. Imagine if the plates are not very dirty, then why would you choose a 1.5 hour wash when there is a quick one - 35 minutes. There is a saving not only of time, but also of resources: water and electricity.
Full-size dishwashers can hold up to 17 place settings. For the average family of 3-4 people this is not necessary. So why pay for size and capacity? A narrow dishwasher can hold 35, maximum 50 large items (we determined this experimentally), but the manufacturer claims 9 sets of dishes - this capacity is ideal for a small family.
The cost of a narrow dishwasher is $100 less than a full-size one, which cannot but please consumers.

Important! Statistics from service centers of several major household appliance manufacturers tell us that narrow built-in dishwashers break down about 35% more often than full-size models.

Examples of popular dishwasher models

Advertising is advertising, but you can’t fool all people. If a person sets out to choose the model of dishwasher that he needs, he will do it, albeit by trial and error. And as soon as someone manages to buy and test a good model, then word of mouth will work. Given the existence of social networks, within a few days everyone will know about the positive experience of 1 person.

Hence the conclusion - in order to understand which model of narrow dishwasher to purchase, you need to carefully listen to consumers. We tried to gather together the opinions of many people and identify several, from their point of view, worthy dishwashers.

Hansa ZIM446EN. Narrow built-in dishwasher made in China.This fact is scary at first, but in reality there is no need to worry, The quality of Hansa equipment is at a high level and the more equipment it produces, the higher the quality. Hansa ZIM446EN HxWxD - 82x45x56 cm. 6 washing programs, including quick wash, capacity for 9 sets of dishes, recognizes the most modern tablets, is quiet and economical. The average cost is only $190.
Bosch SPV30E40RU. A narrow built-in dishwasher with a width of only 44.8 cm from Germany. If you believe the manufacturer, the washing machines are assembled in Germany, and that says a lot. Bosch SPV30E40RU HxWxD - 81.5 x 44.8 x 55 cm. The width and other dimensional parameters were checked by our specialists - they strictly correspond to those declared by the manufacturer. 3 wash programs, 9 place settings, partial load and self-cleaning filter. Price about 230 $.
HOTPOINT/ARISTON LSTF 9M117 C EU. This slim built-in dishwasher is good in terms of size and capacity. Its width is 44.5 cm with a height of 82 and a depth of 55 cm, however, it can accommodate as many as 10 sets of dishes. Even some experts are surprised at “where everything goes,” however, the capacity has been empirically tested and confirmed. The built-in machine has 9 washing programs, half load, recognizes modern tablets and saves water and electricity. Cost $270.
Electrolux ESL9450LO. Another good narrow built-in dishwasher, from a Swedish manufacturer made in Poland. This machine is fully built-in and has dimensions HxWxD 81.8 x 44.6 x 55 cm. The built-in dishwasher is economical, has a delay start and 5 useful washing programs. It has many indicators, including a rinse aid indicator, salt indicator and even a “floor beam”. The dishwasher also showed high cleaning quality and low noise levels. It costs an average of 26,000 rubles.

Consumer opinion about built-in narrow dishwashers

Evgeniy, Mezhdurechensk

Six months ago I purchased a fully built-in Bosch SPV30E40RU dishwasher for my kitchen. I stuck it in place of a floor cabinet for storing bulk products, I thought that the cereals and pasta would be stored in another place, but there should be a dishwasher in the house, even if it’s a narrow one. I could have tried to fit in a full-size one, but I didn’t take the risk in case it wouldn’t fit. I am very pleased with the dishwasher, the plates are shiny, even the worn out old frying pans look much better now. Ideal price-quality ratio!

Maria, Moscow

Hansa ZIM446EN is just a lifesaver. When she appeared in the house, our family breathed a sigh of relief, because now being on duty in the kitchen is not a burden to anyone. We paid very little money for it, about $170 at a discount, and got a real “home assistant.” I usually start washing dishes closer to night; it doesn’t interfere with sleep and I can save on water. I give Hans's dishwasher 5 points.

Alena, Barnaul

I have long dreamed of having a dishwasher, and now I have double joy: my husband gave me money for both a dishwasher and a new kitchen. Choosing and ordering a kitchen is a separate topic for discussion; I’ll tell you about the dishwasher. We chose a narrow model because it fit well between two floor-standing cabinets - Electrolux ESL9450LO. In my opinion, this machine has the same advantages: it’s compact, roomy, it works like a clock, and it washes dishes of the highest class! I recommend this dishwasher to everyone I know.

In conclusion, we note that every day in Russia people buy hundreds of new narrow dishwashers. Their demand is great, however, there is a lot of false information about such technology on the Internet. The main myth is that there are machines 35 cm wide. Our experts have checked this information many times - there are no such machines!