Dishwasher Buying Guide

Dishwashers are one of the most helpful appliances you can have in the kitchen. But you don’t always want to have to wait around for those dirty knives and forks to be sparkling again. This is where a quick wash setting comes in. It’ll clean a load in a much shorter space of time, making it great if you have a busy schedule.

Not having to do the washing up is one of the best things about a dishwasher. But how do you know how much detergent or rinse aid to use for different loads – one that’s smaller than usual for example? That’s where automatic detergent dosing comes in. Here we’ll learn more about this clever tech and all the benefits that go with it.

With easy loading, filling the dishwasher becomes a breeze. From flexible spaces to moveable baskets, popping in all those plates, pots, and pans will be a chore no more.

Say goodbye to the background buzz of the dishwasher as it runs through the wash cycle. With the latest super quiet designs, whether it’s a silent programme or a quiet inverter motor, you’ll barely notice your appliance is on.

Washing up after dinner is even easier when you have a smart-connected dishwasher. Just download an app on your smartphone or tablet and start the wash cycle from the palm of your hand. So, if you’re busy packing school bags, or you’re in the garden enjoying the sun, you can still get the dishes sparkling.

Whether it’s an extra big pasta pot or batter-covered mixing bowls, a dishwasher with flexible space can easily fit everything inside. From raisable shelves to adjustable cutlery trays, these nifty features give everything from your ladles to your frying pans the space they need. Ready to put the scrubber down? We thought so.

With flood prevention tech, you can protect your kitchen from catastrophes. This clever feature uses sensors to keep an eye on the water level and, if there’s too much, it’ll drain the machine before it overflows. Now you can keep those puddles outside, where they belong.

If you’re tired of spending ages cleaning up after a busy day, a dishwasher is the perfect companion. But what about those lovely glass champagne flutes you got gifted as a wedding present? Well, there's no need to worry. When you choose a dishwasher with a dedicated glass cycle, you can look after them with a delicate wash that leaves them sparkling.

A new integrated dishwasher is an exciting addition to your kitchen, but what about installing it? Nobody wants it to be a hard slog after all. Luckily, they come with handy features that make fitting them into place a doddle.

You’ve got fifty things on your to do list, but cleaning the dishwasher doesn’t need to be one of them. Because, when you choose a model that has a machine cleaning feature, you can put your feet up knowing your dishwasher is being perfectly maintained, so it’ll perform at its best and it’ll be sparkling ready for the next load.

A dishwasher with an automatic cycle will take the guesswork out of washing up. From creating shortcuts to your favourite programmes, to starting a full wash and dry cycle in just a touch of a button – this nifty tech cuts down on the cleaning chaos. Ready to make your life easier? Silly question – of course you are.

We can all agree that dishwashers are a fantastic appliance. No more washing up? Yes please. But did you know they also have some very handy features, including some with a floor indicator light that tells you when the washing cycle has finished?

Not only are dishwashers brilliant for helping us with the day-to-day washing up, but those with an intense cleaning programme really take the hard work out of cleaning heavily stained dishes. So, you can enjoy your Bolognese or Tikka Masala, and still have sparkling kitchenware.

Some dishwashers come with specialist cycles designed to run really efficiently. Whether they use sensors to detect dirt and reduce waste, or they run at lower temperatures with less water, they'll save you energy while still getting everything sparkling clean. Ready to save the planet and a few pennies? You're in the right place.

If you have little ones in the house and are looking to get your cookware extra clean, an antibacterial programme means there's no lingering nasties on their plates. Read on to discover some of the benefits of this handy tech.

Want a hand with those everyday chores? A dishwasher with a self-drying setting will be your new best friend. No more damp tea towels and no more standing in the kitchen for hours after a long day – just sit back and relax, while the dishwasher ticks off your to-dos for you. Bliss.