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Best-value dishwasher

KitchenAid Architect Series II KUDS30IVWH

*Est. $630 Compare Prices

Compared to most mid-priced dishwashers, the top-rated KitchenAid Architect Series II KUDS30IVWH is loaded with features. Among the included extras are stainless-steel spray arms and wash tub, a built-in food disposer,… fold-down times (handy for fitting odd-shaped items), a sanitizing rinse, a wash sensor and an adjustable upper rack. Sound insulation keeps this dishwasher's noise down to a respectable 52 decibels -- and most users say this unit is very quiet. The KitchenAid dishwasher receives high marks in professional tests and owner-reviewers; the few complaints we read about this model stem from shipping damage and difficult self-installations. It's available in white, bisque, black and stainless steel (for $150 more) and is Energy Star-qualified.

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ConsumerReports.org: The KitchenAid Architect Series II KUDS30IVWH is included in the latest roundup from ConsumerReports.org, which subjects ...

Buzzillions.com: About two dozen users contribute reviews of the KitchenAid Architect Series II KUDS30IVWH to Buzzillions.com, where the ...

Sears.com: The KitchenAid Architect Series II KUDS30IVWH receives about 30 reviews at Sears.com, almost 20 of which are for the white ...

ABT.com: At ABT.com, the KitchenAid Architect Series II KUDS30IVWH receives 4.5 stars (out of 5) in a dozen reviews. Owners say the ...

AJMadison.com: Reviewers at AJMadison.com aren't as positive as those at other retailer websites, but the KitchenAid still receives a ...

BestBuy.com: Half a dozen users collectively give the KitchenAid Architect Series II KUDS30IVWH a 4 out of 5 star rating, citing value for ...

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Best luxury dishwasher

Bosch Integra 800 Series SHX98M09UC

*Est. $1,550 Learn More

In recent reliability surveys, Bosch dishwashers are found to be the quietest and most reliable overall. The top-rated Bosch Integra 800 Series SHX98M09UC is widely viewed as the quietest (42 decibels) and most… energy-efficient dishwasher available in the United States. Although some less expensive dishwashers clean just as well, the Bosch Integra 800 Series SHX98M09UC has extra features for the most flexibility. Adjustable racks with fold-down tines and a cup shelf make for loading flexibility. A quick-wash cycle is handy for lightly soiled loads, and a special half-load cycle is helpful for small loads. A soil sensor keeps water usage to a minimum. The Energy Star-rated Bosch Integra 800 Series SHX98M09UC features a stainless-steel design and stylish hidden controls.

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ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org editors test the Bosch Integra 800 Series SHX98M09UC for cleaning performance and noise, rating it ...

Choice magazine: Choice is the Australian equivalent of ConsumerReports.org, with testing that is as complete and thorough. Most of the tested ...

Which? magazine: Like Choice magazine, this British magazine is similar to ConsumerReports.org and continually tests dishwashers. In this ...

Buzzillions.com: The majority of owner-reviewers posting to Buzzillions.com give the Bosch Integra 800 Series SHX98M09UC high praise for ...

J.D. Power and Associates: No specific models are rated here, but editors report the results of a brand-reliability survey with respect to appliances, ...

Amazon.com: About a dozen owners at Amazon.com give the Bosch Integra 800 Series SHX98M09UC average ratings. One says it's the quietest ...

Best basic dishwasher

Whirlpool Tall Tub Dishwasher DU1300XTVQ

*Est. $400 Compare Prices

If you don't need a lot of extra features, the inexpensive Whirlpool Tall Tub Dishwasher DU1300XTVQ is worth a look. The tub is plastic rather than stainless steel, but in tests this Whirlpool dishwasher cleans as well as… more expensive brands. Owners say it's not too noisy; a soil-sensor wash and a sanitizing rinse are nice extras for the money. And unlike some low-priced dishwashers, the Whirlpool Tall Tub Dishwasher DU1300XTVQ comes in the range of standard finishes: white, bisque, black and stainless steel (for $100 more). It is Energy Star-rated.

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ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org includes the Whirlpool Tall Tub Dishwasher DU1300XTVQ in its latest test of about 50 dishwashers. Ratings ...

J.D. Power and Associates: This chart covers the results of the latest J.D. Power and Associates survey on customer satisfaction with brands (but not ...

Buzzillions.com: Almost 50 owner-reviews give the Whirlpool Tall Tub Dishwasher DU1300XTVQ an average rating of 4.1 stars (out of 5) at ...

BestBuy.com: The Whirlpool Tall Tub Dishwasher DU1300XTVQ receives an average of 4.4 stars (out of 5) in about a dozen reviews at ...

ABT.com: A handful of users give the Whirlpool a near-perfect average rating at ABT.com. Owners say it holds plenty of dishes, is easy ...

AJMadison.com: There are only a few reviews for the Whirlpool Tall Tub Dishwasher DU1300XTVQ at AJMadison.com, where the dishwasher receives ...

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