Maytag JetClean Plus MDB8959AWW
Maytag JetClean Plus MDB8959AWW

Best-value dishwasher

*Est. $660
Estimated Price

The Maytag JetClean Plus MDB8959AWW has a sleek, seamless look including a solid door, single handle and hidden controls. Yet its high-end appearance doesn't come at a high-end price. Performance-wise, this Energy Star-rated dishwasher gets high marks for cleaning and efficiency. It's noisier than some more expensive models, but that doesn't stop owners from giving it positive reviews (although a few say installation is tricky). The MDB8959AWW includes a heated drying cycle, an adjustable upper rack and a hard-food disposer, saving you from having to clean out a filter. It also has a sanitize cycle, although professional reviewers say this feature doesn't necessarily improve cleaning ability. Available in black or white, or in stainless steel for about $100 more.

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Kenmore Elite 13962
Kenmore Elite 13962

Best luxury dishwasher

*Est. $1,170
Estimated Price

In user surveys, Kenmore Elite dishwashers are among the top picks for reliability and overall satisfaction. The highly rated 13962 gets excellent scores for cleaning and ease of use from experts, plus great user reviews for its quiet operation and sleek design. Owners like the seamless door (available in stainless steel, white, black or wood finishes) with hidden controls. The Elite includes most of the features you'd expect on a luxury model but lacks a hard-food grinder, which is one reason it's so quiet. Some owners say the touch controls can be easy to bump by accident. We found very few complaints about breakdowns compared to other dishwashers in this price class.

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Maytag JetClean Plus MDB7749AWW
Maytag JetClean Plus MDB7749AWW

Best basic dishwasher

*Est. $550
Estimated Price

The inexpensive Maytag JetClean Plus MDB7749AWW has many of the same features as the top-rated Maytag MDB8959AWW, including a self-cleaning filter and a stainless-steel tub. However, it lacks the hidden controls, adjustable rack and quick-wash cycle found on its more expensive cousin. This model isn't included in professional tests, but users give it good marks for its cleaning performance and quiet operation. However, we did see some complaints that it's awkward to load and tricky to install. This dishwasher is Energy Star-rated and comes in white, black or bisque. A stainless-steel finish costs about $100 more.

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