Danby DDW1805W

I've been using this dishwasher for 5 months now so I'm seeing the pros and cons of this nifty dishwasher. I had a Danby countertop dishwasher before and that was such a nightmare to use. The countertop… dishwasher always left the dishes dirty. Pros - clean dishes (using the economy cycle)even if you dont pre-rinse - perfect size for 2 person family, load dishes every two days - small & compact perfect for apartments, can be rolled around - quickly adapts to the sink - I'm just using a natural dishwasher detergent and don't have any problems with lime buildup, dishes come out clean. Cons - the metal racks are starting to rust in several spots - Some of the dirtier pots needs to be scrubbed a bit first - since it's a small dishwasher, have to check the top sprayers are not blocked by any big dishes Notes I had to use plumber's tape to prevent the faucet from leaking when installing the water adaptor. Overall I love using this dishwasher, saves me so much time.

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I LOVE this dishwasher! I was prepared to lose a little washing power because it's a portable, but that simply isn't the case. I bought this unit based on the online reviews and I'm 100% satisfied with… this exceptional product. It rolls over to my sink with almost no effort at all, hooks up to the sink in seconds, and gets my dishes clean every single time. It must be well insulated because it's a lot quieter than the Kenmore Elite built-in dishwasher I had in my previous home! The stainless steel interior is great too, it doesn't stain or scratch and always looks great. When I'm done using it as a dishwasher, I roll it back over to the end of my counter and voila! I have much needed extra counter space! If you are looking for a portable, this is the one you want!

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It cleans the dishes well and doesn't leak. When it arrived, there was a small dent on the side. Not a big deal. After nine months, the wheel broke off -- it's a cheap plastic snap-together wheel. We… snap it back together and now it comes apart every time we wheel it over to the sink to use. We only use the device once or twice a week -- it's not like we were rolling it around every day for nine months. The warranty covers mechanical parts, and I'm not sure if they'll cover the wheel. I'll update this if they do. Very disappointing. And yes, the connecting hoses are cheap. If it weren't for the broken wheel, I'd give it four stars.

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My Danby 1805 18" portable dishwasher is less than 3 years old. Timer Cam no longer will advance. Contacted the Danby company. Turns out they've changed the design of the front door panel controls and no… longer produce, nor have in stock, the original timer cam that I need. Their new door panel/controls design isn't compatible with my model. $359 wasted. A new Danby dishwasher costs $400 at Walmart. Danby won't give me a "rebate" towards the purchase of a new Danby dishwasher, no price adjustment, nothing. Basically they told me I'm just plain out of luck. I'm not the only person with this same problem (faulty timer cam). DO NOT BUY DANBY.

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I can't tell you if this machine can wash dishes or not. I ordered it from Walmart; it's shipped direct. The first unit I got was full of splattered grease or oil inside and the door was dented in. Walmart… was very good in having it picked up and replaced ASAP. At first inspection, unit 2 looked good. But as I was ready to wheel it into the kitchen, I noticed that a rubber hose and some other mechanism was hanging out from the bottom, scrapping the floor.(no, this was not the hose that goes to the sink. This is a royal pain in the butt because it's a big appliance and hard to pack and unpack. There is simply no excuse for this shoddy merchandise. Walmart said they'd investigate w/the vendor. They themselves were fine in expediting my return

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