Here are the features I look for in a dishwasher.
Food grinder. A dishwasher without a food grinder has filters that need to be periodically cleaned fairly frequently (YUK!). Most people never clean these filters, and therefore their dishwasher stops cleaning well. A dishwasher with a grinder eliminates the filters and associated required maintenance.
Quiet Operation. All dishwashers get noisier over time as their insulation and bearings age with time and use. Buying a quiet dishwasher out of the gate means that it will be noisier in the future, but not as noisy as a non-quiet model.
No Stainless Steel Tub. A stainless steel tub does not muffle noise, and lasts no longer than a plastic tub. All things being equal, I'll always go for the plastic tub.
Energy Star rated. I run my dishwasher at least 3 times a week. I never hand wash, except for the few things that demand it (greasy fry pans and aluminum items). An energy efficient washer will save me money over time.
Food grinder. A dishwasher without a food grinder has filters that need to be periodically cleaned fairly frequently (YUK!). Most people never clean these filters, and therefore their dishwasher stops cleaning well. A dishwasher with a grinder eliminates the filters and associated required maintenance.
Quiet Operation. All dishwashers get noisier over time as their insulation and bearings age with time and use. Buying a quiet dishwasher out of the gate means that it will be noisier in the future, but not as noisy as a non-quiet model.
No Stainless Steel Tub. A stainless steel tub does not muffle noise, and lasts no longer than a plastic tub. All things being equal, I'll always go for the plastic tub.
Energy Star rated. I run my dishwasher at least 3 times a week. I never hand wash, except for the few things that demand it (greasy fry pans and aluminum items). An energy efficient washer will save me money over time.