Like all kitchen appliances, choosing the best integrated dishwashers has the power to transform how your kitchen runs on a day-to-day basis. If you've already decided to opt for a built-in dishwasher, selecting the right model is next on your agenda. But this task can be overwhelming due to the enormous range of models available and tempting Black Friday dishwasher deals.
From small and slimline options to those with eco settings and quick washes, the right integrated dishwasher can make a sleek and stylish addition to yourkitchen design, while taking the elbow grease out of clearing up.
So, where do you start when choosing the best dishwasher? We’ve pulled together the latest built-in dishwashers from the top brands for different types of homes, routines and budgets to make the process of selecting your new kitchen appliance as pain-free as possible.
The Quick List
Haven't got a lot of time to spare? Here's a quick overview of the integrated dishwashers on this list, along with quick links that allow to you skip down the page to get into a more detailed review of the dishwasher you would like to learn more about:
This integrated dishwasher offers excellent value with 6 program settings and 13 place settings. It features smartphone control and an intensive 75°C programme for sterilisation, but it's noisier than some competitors.
This budget-friendly smart dishwasher boasts plenty of useful features to make light work of your dirty dishes, including an Extra Dry Option and an EcoSilence Drive for quite cycles. You can also use the Home Connect App for troubleshooting and the DosageAssist feature to completely dissolve dishwasher tablets.
This is a top contender, offering energy efficiency and a massive 16-pace setting capacity, ideal for big families. Its eco wash setting conserves energy, and the automatic door promotes hygienic drying. The 15-minute quick wash is great for busy schedules.
While its high price tag makes this dishwasher a bit of an investment, this model is by far the quietest on our list. It has a number of innovative energy-saving features that set it apart from its competitors, including an 'AutoDos' function that automatically detects how dirty your plates are.
Despite its compact dimensions, this dishwasher has ample inside space. It boasts adjustable racks, glass holders, five program and wifi-enabled remote controls. Users commend its cleaning performance but it loses points for having no cutlery rack.
This dishwasher is exceptionally quiet and can accommodate up to 16 place settings. It offers remote control via a smartphone app, as well as a rapid 24-minute cycle, and a special eco program. Additional features include an adjustable top rack and anti-flood safeguards.
The best overall integrated dishwasher
Sitting at a comfortable position on the price spectrum, this integrated dishwasher offers great value for money with six program settings and space for 13 place settings.
The ultimate feature for modern living, the machine can be turned on via an app on a smartphone when you’re away from the house and will automatically open when it finishes so you come home to clean and dry crockery.
Another stand-out feature – and one that those with babies may well be interested in – is the intensive 75°C program, designed to sterilise dishes, pans and baby bottles and guarantee protection from germs and bacteria.
On the downside, it is noisier than some of the other models here.
The best value integrated dishwasher
This smart dishwasher has a very reasonable price tag considering the number of useful features it comes complete with.
Notable features include the Extra Dry Option and the EcoSilence Drive that uses a brushless, energy-saving motor to reduce friction noise. In addition, buyers of this model can enjoy using the Home Connect app that allows you to see how to fix any faults that might crop up or, in the event that further assistance is required, directly connects you to an engineer.
This dishwasher is ideal for anyone who has become frustrated by detergent tablets not dissolving properly, as the DosageAssist feature is designed to dispense the tablet or pod into a special tray to ensure every last bit is used in the wash.
The best integrated dishwasher for larger households
A very viable contender for our top spot, the Hisense HV661D60UK is not only a veryenergy-efficient appliance, it can also fit a whopping 16 place settings in at once, making it the perfect addition for larger households.
With a D rating (formerly A+++), this Hisense model features an eco wash that uses cooler temperatures and less energy to clean pots. Plus, when the wash cycle has finished, the door will automatically open by up to 10cm to allow a natural flow of air and ensure more hygienic drying.
There's also a 15-minute Quick Wash setting you can select if you're short on time.
The best integrated dishwasher for quiet operation
这绝对是一种投资,或许不是buy for anyone thinking of selling their home any time soon, given its comparably high price tag when compared to the other models here.
That said, it is well-made, sturdy enough for even the heaviest of pots and pans and cleans like a dream. It is also the quietest model we've looked at here.
The features offered by this 14 place setting dishwasher include some really useful energy and time-saving ones, such as AutoDoswhichdetects how dirty your plates are to make sure you never use too much detergent, water or energy in each cycle.
The best integrated dishwasher for compact kitchens
Despite its compact dimensions – that make it ideal for anyone with asmall kitchen extensionor someone who doesn't create much washing up – this dishwasher is pretty tardis-like, offering plenty of space internally.
It also comes with some really nifty features, such as adjustable racks and glass holders, five programs and remote monitoring and control.
Users praised it for its cleaning abilities and for ease of loading, but some were not so impressed by the lack of cutlery rack and noted that they felt there was no super rapid program.
The best smart integrated dishwasher
One of the quietest dishwashers on this list, the Candy Brava is a machine you can have on late at night without worrying about waking the kids.
It can hold up to 16 place settings and, to make life even easier, can be controlled remotely via an app on your smartphone — perfect for those times when you realise you left home without setting it off.
Although there is no half-load option, the rapid 24-minute cycle or eco program makes up for it.
Other handy features include an adjustable top rack, delay timer and anti-flood devices.
How to choose the best integrated dishwasher
There are several things to consider before purchasing anintegrated dishwasher, including:
Freestanding or integrated?
If you're unsure as to whether abuilt-in vs freestanding dishwasherwould best suit to your kitchen, here's some of the key comparisons. Freestanding units are generally no wider than 60cm and are positioned just below your kitchen worktop. Integrated models tend to sit behind a façade that matches your kitchen cupboards. Slimline models are available too for smaller kitchens.
Both tend to have multiple wash cycles (including eco wash settings), and while integrated dishwashers permanently live in your kitchen space, the only downside would be if you had to move out. Integrated dishwashers also offer a sleek, aesthetic benefit and help to maximise the space in your kitchen.
Speed settings
Speed can be particularly important for families, for example, because knowing how quickly a wash will take can be invaluable on school nights. It can also be useful to ensure you are economical with your washes.
Noise
看一个dishwasher's noise as louder models may wake up younger children, or interrupt you while you're relaxing during the evening.
Capacity
Make sure you assess a dishwasher's capacity so you know you'll have enough space on the racks - adjustable racking is handy so you can fit in larger items when needed.
Cost
Consider your budget when shopping for an integrated dishwasher. While finding the right features and performance is crucial, you'll also want to make sure it aligns with your financial plans. Keep an eye out for dishwasher deals, for instance like those offered during Black Friday or in January, to make the most of your budget while upgrading your kitchen appliance.
What do energy efficiency labels mean now
In March 2021 the energy efficiency labels underwent an overhaul. This means whereas you've likely seen dishwashers, fridges and washing machines classed as A+++, this is no longer the case. The newenergy ratings for appliancesrank only from A-G.
However, the most efficient dishwashers on the market currently have a D rating, so a product with an E/F rating will still be classed as energy efficient.
These changes are designed to push manufacturers to meet tighter restrictions to achieve the top energy rating, and ultimately is good news for consumers.
The energy ratings for dishwashers are calculated by how much water they use compared to the amount of energy they consume over 100 cycles. This is tested using an Eco 40-60 cycle.
How we review integrated dishwashers
Here at Homebuilding.co.uk we like to get our hands dirty and trial as many products as possible, but in the instances where we aren’t able to, such as with the best integrated dishwashers, we leave no stone unturned to provide you with the crucial information you need to know before buying.
我们的团队充满激情improvem DIY和回家ent (which probably won’t be a surprise) so we already have knowledge about the brands that make these dishwashers. Moreover, we have taken into account user reviews when compiling this buying guide, and gleaned key information from our sister sites such as Real Homes and Ideal Home.
There's a lot to consider to ensure you buy the best integrated dishwasher, and we’ve scanned the pros and cons of each model in this buying guide to ensure you feel confident in choosing the right product for your home.
