Which dishwasher to choose - reviews
Which dishwasher to choose? This is truly a puzzling question, especially for a person who has no experience operating a dishwasher at all. What should a dishwasher be like in terms of functionality, appearance, type? In principle, you can get answers to these questions from the seller, but how adequate will these answers be, because objective information is mixed with advertising and outright lies. Let's try to resolve the issue of choice, based on real reviews from people, and see what happens.
Narrow built-in dishwashers
Vladimir, Saratov
My family has been using dishwashers for 17 years. My brother sent me the very first one from Germany, excellent equipment from Siemens, full-size freestanding. Our machine worked for 9 years without interruption, then we sold it to a neighbor who still has it.
Instead, we bought a Bosch, also made in Germany, which served for almost 8 years and if not for the fire in the kitchen, it would have served to this day. And now my wife and I decided not to change the German brands and decided to choose an inexpensive, but in our opinion, very practical and convenient narrow dishwasher with a width of only 45 cm (to be precise, even 44.8 cm) - Bosch SPV30E40RU. For me and my wife, as seasoned users of this technology, the following points caught our eye.
- The machine has compartments for 3-in-1 tablets, which means you no longer need to carry around bags of powder and bottles of mouthwash. You buy a pack of tablets, and they already contain everything you need.
- This dishwasher is quite narrow (45 cm).In our case, this played a decisive role, since in our kitchen we were able to squeeze a washing machine into a niche next to it, whereas previously there was only a dishwasher and a narrow floor cabinet.
- The machine runs relatively quietly, our old one rattled like a grain crusher.
We all really liked the dishwasher we bought and consider it a good purchase. We rate the Bosch SPV30E40RU dishwasher 5 points.
Alena, Kaliningrad
I could have bought a dishwasher 10 years ago, but my head always stopped me. The fact is that the sounds of operating equipment give me a terrible migraine, and because of this I had to move out of town. But since I don’t like washing dishes, I decided to buy a quiet Bosch SPV53M20RU dishwasher model made in Germany. The main thing for me is that the machine does not cause a terrible headache, since it works quite quietly. But besides this, it is narrow - 45 cm, has a load of 9 sets of dishes, 5 programs and a load sensor.
Why did I choose her? Firstly, it is quiet, secondly, it is German-assembled, which means it is reliable, and thirdly, people’s reviews are mostly positive. I don’t know how true these reviews were, but apparently they were mostly true. I give the dishwasher a 5 plus rating.
Elena, Kazan
I purposefully looked for a dishwasher with a width of 45 cm, because the workers, when making the kitchen set, messed up and made a niche not 60 cm, but 45. My choice fell on the inexpensive Chinese dishwasher Hansa ZIM446EH. At first I thought I was buying a German car, but then I noticed the “made in China” sign. This didn’t stop me and the next day they delivered and installed a new dishwasher.
The impressions are the most positive. The dishwasher is narrow, neat and stylish, after all, it is only 45 cm wide, compared to other machines it is just a fashion model. I liked the car, so I decided to leave reviews about it on various sites. It has a delayed start, 6 different washing modes, half load, and the ability to use tablets. The load is sufficient - 9 sets. An ideal choice for a family of 3 people.
Full size freestanding dishwashers
Maria, Nefteyugansk 
The whole family chose equipment for the kitchen, even the children were involved. Together we probably read all the articles on the Internet, people’s reviews, watched videos, figured out the types of dishwashers, even wanted to buy a narrow 45 cm one, but changed our minds and we finally got the best machine. Which? It's simple - it's a freestanding dishwasher Hansa ZWM607IEH.
- It has a normal width (60 cm) and a very decent capacity - 14 sets of dishes.
- For the most part, reviews on the Internet about it are positive.
- Water and energy consumption are normal.
- There are 5 very good washing modes, including a delicate wash, which we use most often.
During 7 months of operation, only one drawback was discovered. It floated up immediately and didn’t make me very happy - this machine does not have a “pre-soaking” mode. Our old dishwasher had this mode, but now I’m like without my hands without it – I’ll have to get used to it. But overall this is the best car, I'm sure! I give our dishwasher a five rating.
Sergey, Moscow
What equipment should you choose for your home so as not to make a mistake and lose money? I never asked myself such a question, but trusted exclusively intuition. I usually look at what I buy, and an inner voice tells me whether this thing is good or they sell me a defect.This time I bought a dishwasher, everything was as usual - the sellers offered me “the best models,” and I took what I liked and was right!
The Hansa ZWM606IH dishwasher model is a full-size and fully functional appliance, very reliable in appearance and in fact. For a year of operation, no failures, not even a hint of failure. I am very proud of myself that I once again bought very good equipment inexpensively, I recommend the model to everyone.
Full-size built-in dishwashers
Anastasia, Novosibirsk
We have had a German Bosch dishwasher in our home for 5 years now, so we decided to buy a dishwasher from the same company for my mother as an anniversary gift. The choice fell on the built-in full-size Bosch SMV47L10RU; the workers had just created a 62 cm wide niche in her new kitchen; this model was just right. Mom’s joy knew no bounds when, after the festive buffet, she washed a mountain of dishes without even getting her hands wet. As she herself admits, working in the kitchen has now become a joy. Mom gives the most flattering reviews about the Bosch SMV47L10RU.
Ekaterina, Moscow
I consulted with the seller and decided to choose a fully built-in dishwasher ELECTROLUX ESL95201LO. The design of the machine is universal, suitable for any kitchen. The dish baskets are very capacious, there are as many as 13 sets, which is just right for our family of 5 people. There are 5 washing programs, among which I like the “quick wash” mode the most. When they connected the dishwasher, the technicians said that it could be connected to hot water, I agreed, but in vain. I did the math and it turns out that hot water is more expensive to use, so I just turned off the tap and only use cold water in the dishwasher.
This is an excellent unit for a large home. It is capable of washing a mountain of dishes in a very short time, and if the dishes are very dirty, you can turn on intensive washing. You also don’t have to worry about flooding, since the instructions say that the machine is completely protected from leaks. The price for the model is more than reasonable, I am very happy with the purchase and recommend this washing machine to all my friends, I write reviews on social networks!
Small dishwashers
Elena, Krasnoyarsk
Well, I have nowhere to put a large dishwasher. In my small kitchen, no matter how much I redraw the space, it still turns out to be nonsense; not even a 45-centimeter machine can fit in, let alone a large 60-cm one. But still, apparently my desire to have a machine overcame all difficulties and in the end, a small one caught my eye Bosch SKS41E11RU dishwasher, which wonderfully stood on the floor table next to the microwave.
It doesn’t include a lot of plates, but still, what has accumulated during the day can be washed at one time. Great stuff and takes up little space!
Ivan, St. Petersburg
In short, I have a Candy CDCF 6S07 dishwasher, and I’m not happy with it. Basically what I wanted was a small dishwasher, Fits few dishes, takes a long time to wash, and at the same time hums like a tractor. If you’re going to buy a dishwasher, it’s better to take a normal, full-size one, or don’t take anything - a small machine is of no use. Now I’m washing dishes by hand again and I’m thinking about someone getting a more expensive price for this “miracle of technology.” My rating for the model is 2.
Dishwashers combined with stove
Galina, Rybinsk
When I saw this technical disgrace Candy TRIO9501, I didn’t like it too much.But when my husband and I calculated how much space in the kitchen could be freed up by eliminating a separate dishwasher and stove, we decided that we would take a closer look at these stove-dishwasher hybrids. Having studied the characteristics of several models from the Candy company (others for some reason do not produce such equipment), we settled on the Candy TRIO9501. We bought and supplied gas and electricity, as well as water.
The machine itself costs about $1,000, plus we paid a lot for the connection, since we had to call gas workers, but in the end I’m completely delighted. There are no unnecessary appliances in the kitchen; almost 1.5 meters of space have been freed up, which we gladly occupied in order to enlarge the dining table. Kandy's company gets 5+ for an original and useful idea.
Karina, Moscow
I read an article somewhere Review of gas stove with dishwasher, I thought what kind of bullshit they wouldn’t come up with to get money out of us. But ironically, a year later I bought exactly the combination dishwasher that was described in this article Candy TRIO9501. I have little space in my apartment, there is no kitchen at all, instead there is a corner with a sink. In short, I made up my mind, gave the money and regret it. The dishwasher holds enough dishes, and the gas stove can be said to be fully functional. Candy TRIO9501 is my lifesaver.
Final tips
To summarize, I would like to say a few more tips from buyers on how to choose a dishwasher.
- You shouldn’t chase a well-known brand; usually such dishwashers cost 30% more. Today, among the huge variety of equipment, there are even Chinese-assembled models, which people speak well of.. So why not consider this option, the washing machine will last for 7-8 years, and you can exchange it for a new inexpensive one.
- When choosing a dishwasher, evaluate the actual capacity of the baskets.Imagine how many dishes you have that the dishwasher will hold. Plates, mugs, and pots are different, and therefore the declared capacity may not correspond to how many dishes you will place.
- When buying a dishwasher, do not forget about consumables for it (salt, rinse aid, powder, gel or tablets). They can “eat up” an impressive part of your budget, and then no dishwasher will bring joy.
- Before purchasing a dishwasher, study the functions and modes it may have. Decide which ones you really need and which ones will be useless to you. The main thing is not the number of modes and options, but their purpose. Such functions and characteristics may include: half load, delayed start, intensive zone, turbo drying, delicate washing of crystal glassware, chamber lighting, height adjustment of baskets, sound signal and child protection.
Each additional function may affect the cost of the equipment, so be careful.
- Having purchased and fully inspected the dishwasher in the store, do not be lazy to inspect it after delivery at home. It may happen that the equipment received a defect during transportation or that the machine that you inspected was not the one that was placed, but the same one, but taken from the warehouse.
So, let us note once again that the Internet contains tens of thousands of people’s reviews about dishwashers, but only about 10% of them are real. It took us a lot of work to isolate the real opinion of people among the hyped up garbage, so our specialists will be very pleased if you study the above selection more carefully.
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4 reader comments
A dishwasher is a very necessary appliance. She appeared in our house quite recently, but now I can hardly imagine how I managed without her. We ordered from the online store. They delivered it to us, installed it, and showed us how to use it. Cool stuff!
I would still like something cheaper, like Indesit. Does anyone know any good models, have they used them?
And we bought Hotpoint for ourselves - it’s a pleasure for little money! Cleans first-class, works almost silently!
Household appliances have now become much more accessible. You don't have to buy a super expensive dishwasher to be sure of its durability. Despite the stereotypes, I trust the Chinese no less than the Germans, so with peace of mind I bought models from Midea for myself and my parents. Mom is simply delighted. She says she didn’t know her dishes could shine so much. It works for a couple of years without any issues at all.