My personal opinion is that there is no such thing as “the best dishwasher”. It is true you can consider a dishwasher as being the best, but only for you. When picking a dishwasher, you must choose the one that fits perfectly your lifestyle and your needs. So, to help you make the best decision, I will talk more about the main types of dishwasher and their characteristics. And, based on each dishwasher’s features and options they provide, you will be able the make the right choice.
What you do need to consider when purchasing a dishwasher is the space you have in your kitchen and capacity requirements you are searching for. Dishwashers are generally classified into two categories: standard capacity and compact capacity. The first type uses less energy, but it will hold less dishes, and the second one, due to the fact that hold more dishes, it will consume more energy.
The first type of dishwasher we will discuss is the portable (table top) dishwasher. In case you don’t like to have a permanent apparatus installed under your counter, this type of dishwashers provides an excellent flexibility, and due to this, they are considered great kitchen appliances. Butcher block-style tops are included with most of the models, so they can fit perfectly with the kitchen décor. So, as a conclusion, these dishwashers are great for small apartments where little space is available.
Under counter top dishwashers is another popular type of dishwashers. The main advantages of this type of dishwashers are that they offer more space, and they have a higher loading capacity. They have matching exteriors, that make them look alike other kitchen appliances, giving style to your kitchen. They fit nicely underneath the counter and provide more space for you to work with, and they are quite easy to use, since they require less space and do not need to move and connect them with each use as with the portable dishwashers.
Full size dishwashers are great dishwasher models if you have enough space for them in your kitchen. As you can imagine from their name, they hold a lot of dishes, and more, some models can even be equipped with 12 full place settings. This means such a dishwasher can hold almost 140 pieces of tableware or cutlery.
On the other hand, if you have a small kitchen, 18 inch dishwashers are just great for you. These dishwashers don’t hold a great deal as the full size models, but they do clean effectively without taking up much needed kitchen space. They have about the same features as the bigger models, and can do a great job with your dishes. Also, they need less electricity.
