A dishwasher is a must-have kitchen appliance that saves 4,000 gallons of water per year compared to washing dishes by hand. But the many styles, sizes and special features available mean you can spend hundreds or thousands on this time-saving machine.
The best dishwashers are easy to use, clean dishes well and last a long time. To help you find the right dishwasher for your home, consider how much space you have, the level of noise you can tolerate and whether you need extra features like heated dry or a rinse-hold function. For a Fully Integrated Dishwasher Erith, visit Wellingtons.
Most dishwashers like the Fully Integrated Dishwasher Erith come in various finishes and colours to suit your decor, but steel is a good choice because it’s durable and resists corrosion. Racks are often made of stainless steel or plastic and coated with powder polyvinyl chloride or nylon to prevent scratches. Look for a door that can be opened easily with one hand and consider a comfort-lift basket that raises and lowers while loaded for easier unloading.
If you live in a hard-water area, a built-in water softener helps eliminate spots and cloudiness on glassware. Many models also offer a sani-wash feature that heats water to sanitising temperatures—useful for baby bottles and pots and pans.
If you want to save on utility bills, choose a model with a half-wash cycle and/or delay start that lets you run the dishwasher during off-peak electricity tariffs. You can also cut energy costs with a dishwasher that automatically opens when the cycle is complete and with an eco-friendly fan-assisted or heated drying option that circulates warm air to speed up drying.