Which dishwasher is best

Considering its narrow design, this can handle an impressive amount of kitchenware in a single wash, with enough space for 10 place settings. The HSC60WUK is one of the most energy-efficient dishwashers you can buy in , with a high-tech motor, eco wash programme and auto-dry functionality all contributing to the savings. The best news from a practical standpoint is that it can wash an extraordinary amount of kitchenware at once, with capacity for loads of up to 16 place settings.

If you have a big, hungry household, or if you have a penchant for hosting lavish feasts, this dishwasher would be our recommendation to you. The DIBL is designed to be built into a kitchen unit, using the fixing kit included. With an energy rating of B, this is one of the most efficient integrated dishwashers around.

However, there is much to be said for a dishwasher that brings many of the benefits of a high-end dishwasher at an affordable price. This could be just the dishwasher to solve your kitchen layout conundrum. Fixed to a custom door matching the rest of your kitchen, this dishwasher can blend seamlessly into its surroundings. In terms of dishwashing performance, highlights include automatic load sensing and water adjustment, and very quiet performance, with a noise level of just 44dB.

This appliance scores highly on just about every criterion, from energy efficiency to user-friendliness. On the hunt for more low-effort cleaning? Check out our review on the best robot vacuum cleaners. IndyBest product reviews are unbiased, independent advice you can trust.

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However, integrated models have their drawbacks. Slimline dishwashers measuring around 45cm in width are handy for those with small spaces. Most slimline models have the capacity for around ten place settings. If you're in the market for a slimline model, check out our guide to the best slimline dishwashers.

Most budget dishwashers use a basket on the lower rack for cutlery storage. This can get in the way if you have large pots and pans to wash. Pricier models give you a range of positioning options, so you can fit it around other items, while the cheaper ones tend to have a fixed basket position.

High-end machines often feature a top-mounted slide-out cutlery tray instead of a basket. This is a bit slower to load, as every knife, fork and spoon needs to be correctly positioned. However, it's much more space-efficient and gives the cutlery a more thorough washing. This keeps the interior of the dishwasher free of limescale and other unwanted build-ups. Used salt is pumped out with the wastewater so regular top-ups are a must. Rinse aid, meanwhile, is what helps your dishes and glasses sparkle.

It's a bit of a misnomer, though, as it has more to do with drying than rinsing: in short, it lowers the surface tension of water so it doesn't form into droplets.

Yeah, sure. The best of three Miele models in our top 10, this mid-range freestanding dishwasher has a large capacity that can fit almost 14 place settings. We like that the door opens at the end of the cycle too, allowing wet air to escape and fresh air in, meaning items can fully dry. On test, it scored well across all areas. While it is on the pricey side, this is a sturdy and reliable machine.

Read the full Miele G SC review. Like our winner, this Beko model has eight different programmes, including a sensor wash that adjusts cleaning based on how dirty your dishes are, and a tray wash specifically for oven trays. We like the handy wine glass rack, too. Overall, this is a sleek and modern machine that delivers a good all-round performance. Ideal for the eco-conscious, this Siemens dishwasher scored well for water and energy consumption in our tests.

Like the above models, it has eight programmes and can house 14 place settings. On test, it performed best on the normal setting, producing spotless and dry crockery. It couldn't remove sugary baked-on food from a glass dish on the eco setting though.

This is the most affordable of the three Miele models in our top It doesn't have some of the more advanced features found on the high-end models but it still performs well. It scored full marks for wash results on its normal, eco and intensive washes, although it lost marks for low water and energy efficiency on the normal and intensive tests.

Although we managed to fit 14 sets of crockery in this dishwasher, the cutlery tray did not have enough space for the final 3 spoons. Read the full Miele GSC review. This new, pricier freestanding Miele has all the features of our winning model but also comes with some extra functions. It doesn't have the automatic open door drying that the winner does, though. This model scored full marks on our normal, eco and intensive tests - everything was clean and dry at the end of each cycle. Its water and energy consumption readings were poor when it was set on an intensive cycle though, and it was difficult to fit all 14 place settings in.

We like that this Bosch projects the time remaining on a wash onto the kitchen floor. It also has an app that you can control it from - you can see the progress of your wash, as well as how much energy it has used too. It's worth noting that it has enough space for 14 place settings, but the lower basket can't always fit larger plates. The machine also projects the time remaining in a cycle onto the floor. The normal cycle was equally good, however uses more energy. We also found it didn't quite fit in the full capacity.

It can fit nine place settings and the six programmes are all you need for everyday use. It performed best on the normal programme, where it removed most stains and left dishes dry.

The results on the eco and intensive settings were less impressive, but items still came out clean.