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- Portable
- Cleans well
- Quiet
- Fits in small kitchens
- Small capacity
- Short drain and fill hoses
- Adapter must be installed on faucet
If you live in an apartment or have a small kitchen without room to install a built-in dishwasher, owners say the Danby DDW1805W (*Est. $400) cleans dishes just as well as more expensive under-the-counter models. While this 18-inch dishwasher doesn't have the capacity of the similarly-priced (built-in) Whirlpool DU1055XTVQ (*Est. $400), it is Energy Star-certified and has a stainless-steel tub and three wash levels. Owners say it has plenty of space for plates, glasses, and silverware, but only small pots and pans will fit inside. Some owners don't like the adapter that must be installed on the sink faucet -- it replaces the aerator that many faucets include. The Danby isn't sold in brick-and-mortar stores, but it is widely available through online retailers.
We didn't find any professional reviews of the Danby DDW1805W, but this model is popular among contributors to Walmart.com, Buzzillions.com, Epinions.com and Amazon.com where it receives a combined total of nearly 400 owner reviews.
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1. Walmart.com
The Danby DDW1805W receives an average of 4.5 stars in more than 300 owner reviews at Walmart.com. Owners say it does a great job cleaning dishes and is reasonably quiet, but some feel that it doesn't really hold eight place settings.
Review: Danby Energy Star 8 Place Settings Portable Dishwasher, Contributors to Walmart.com
Buzzillions compiles owner reviews from several major online retailers, including Walmart.com, AJMadison.com and BestBuy.com. The Danby receives an overall above-average rating in two dozen reviews. Users say it's easy to load, but the cycle takes a long time to run.
Review: Danby Energy Star Portable Dishwasher - DDW1805W, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
3. Epinions.com
At Epinions.com, the Danby DDW1805W earns an average of four stars out of five in about 30 owner reviews. Owners say it cleans well and is a great choice for renters; one reviewer goes so far as to call it a "mini-Miele".
Review: Danby DDW1805W Designer Series Portable Dishwasher, Contributors to Epinions.com
4. Amazon.com
About 20 reviewers give the Danby DDW1805W above average reviews. Most really like it overall, but several feel it is not as well made as it could be; one owner had to replace the timer twice, another said the unit leaked because of a broken water-softener compartment seal.
Review: Portable Dishwasher, Contributors to Amazon.com
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