Dishwashers

A dishwasher saves time and water, simplifying your routine and reducing the hassle of handwashing. Our test results will help you pick the right one for your home by assessing:

• washing performance
• drying performance
• energy efficiency.

Picking the right dishwasher can make cleaning up easier and ensure spotless dishes every time. Check out the top questions and features to look for from our dishwasher buying guide.

• Size and capacity: The dishwashers in our dishwasher reviews currently range from 7 – 16 place settings. What size should you get?

• Settings: What do you want your dishwasher to do? The options vary. See which features you might want for your dishwasher.

• Flexible loading: We outline all the features you might want to consider for more flexible loading in your dishwasher.

Read our dishwashers buying guide for more features to look out for.

Check out our expert tips and advice on how to keep your dishwasher running efficiently.

How to clean your dishwasher

A dishwasher should last more than a decade with reasonable use. What can you do to help it reach this age?

How best to stack your dishwasher

Different dishwasher designs and manufacturer advice, and the varying shapes and sizes of dishes mean there isn’t a 100% correct way of stacking a dishwasher. But, for peace in your household, there are some golden rules you should follow so your dishes come out clean and dry.

Best and worst dishwasher detergents

Choosing the right dishwasher detergent helps clean your dishes properly and protects your machine. We've tested over 20 different detergents to find the best ones.

10 items that should never go in your dishwasher

Ever wondered how you can tell what can and can’t go in the dishwasher? We explain the dishwasher safe symbols and 10 items that should never go in the dishwasher.

8 things our dishwasher expert wouldn’t do

We asked our dishwasher expert what common mistakes we might be making. Save time, money and frustration during your next load with these tips.

Dishwasher cutlery: tray or basket?

Which works better in your dishwasher? We look at the pros and cons of cutlery trays and cutlery baskets to help you decide which is best for your home.

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A big part of how well a dishwasher cleans is using the right detergent, and not all perform the same. Which performs better: powder, tablets or capsules? Are tablets right for both drawer and traditional dishwashers?

Compare dishwasher detergent reviews to see which is the best dishwasher detergent for your home.

Find top-quality ovens, fridges, and cooking appliances to enhance your cooking space with our test results.

We put dishwashers through a series of rigorous tests to see which machines are the best. We assess how well the dishwashers can remove food such as oats, spinach, egg yolk and more.

The score also reflects how dry the dishes are 30 minutes after the normal cycle has finished.

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