Buying a Dishwasher? What You NEED to Buy and What to Avoid!

Published 2023-11-18
In this video, we talk about what dishwashers you should consider buying, both for style and price, as well as what to avoid - for brands and features too.

In this video, we discuss metal tub vs. plastic tub dishwashers. How price affects performance and quality, and many other things.

Some of the models mentioned in this video:

High-End Units:
Bosch 800 Series SHV78B73UC (White): bit.ly/3sHcSm6
Bosch 800 Series SHXM88Z75N (SS): bit.ly/40Kb0Wa
KitchenAid KDTM404KPS: bit.ly/3MRqIZT
KitchenAid KDTE204KPS: bit.ly/47gA6i7
KitchenAid KDTM604KPS: bit.ly/46m0khy
Bosch 500 Series SHP65CM5N: bit.ly/3R7FQ8d

Mid-End Units:
Bosch 100 Series SHEM3AY55N: bit.ly/3swmXlX
Maytag MDB4949SKZ (Black Friday Special!): bit.ly/3sEzAev
Whirlpool WDT750SAKZ: bit.ly/46gYbUp
Whirlpool WDP730HAMZ: bit.ly/47z9QzH

Mid/Low End:
LG LDFN3432T: bit.ly/3QNWsk1
LG LDFC2423V: bit.ly/3G7u6MI
Frigidaire FDPC4314AS (BF Sale): bit.ly/40INYPE
Frigidaire FFCD2413US: bit.ly/3upeotB

Other Ones:
Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer Series DD24DCTX9N: bit.ly/40Nhrbi
Miele G5: bit.ly/40M6ian


Timeline/Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - THIS is More Important Than the Brand You Buy
04:23 - Advantages of a Plastic Tub vs. Metal Tub Dishwasher
06:13 - Customer Satisfaction Versus Dishwasher Price
07:24 - Best Dishwasher Models Overall
09:27 - Best Dishwasher Models in the Mid Price Range ($500-800)
11:34 - Good Lower-End Dishwasher Models
12:20 - What Are the Best Brands in Europe?
13:30 - What Brands Should You Avoid in Europe?
14:20 - The Best Brands to Buy in America
15:06 - The Worst 5 Dishwasher Brands in America
15:30 - Best Ways to Maintain Your Dishwasher for Optimal Life and Performance
18:00 - Best Brands as Voted on by Repair Technicians
20:28 - Portalbe & Countertop Dishwasher Reccomendations





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All Comments (21)
  • @lodixon650
    "If you are looking for a dishwasher made with metal under $500 I suggest paper plates" 😂😂😂😂😂 You made my day!
  • @sma1968
    Hands-down, the most informative and humorous review of dishwashers on YouTube. Thank you!
  • @isitanos
    Thank you. Based on your recommendation I have bought the paper plates and haven't looked back. Definitely my best dishwasher purchase.
  • @genoaoak
    My dad installed a 1962 KitchenAid dishwasher (Hobart made) in our house. My parents have passed away, and my nephew bought the house and still lives there. That KitcheAid is still going strong. Today KitchenAid is owned by Whirlpool and no longer very good.
  • @aguzmanNY
    “I told my dishwasher that she was hot and that’s probably why I have 3 kids that look exactly like me” - this is gold 😂😂😂
  • @dyingculture1
    Nice way to underscore the point of metal washers by pulling out the (heavy) metal records from the dishwasher.
  • @nickg524
    Been a third party installation tech for 4 years now and the dishwasher I had the least amount of issues with was by far Bosch. Quietest on the market, reliable, and cleans great
  • @Sirick
    Next level commitment to the bit with the black eye!
  • I watched your previous ranking videos but had to buy blindly on our dishwasher. Based on previous comments you made, we made our best judgement. All to find out you listed the exact unit we bought! Love the information and keep up the great work!
  • @Xingqiwu387
    Another fantastic review from Ben! Thank you so much for these detailed reviews and assessments. Excellent!
  • @backspacer77
    Your content is both helpful and entertaining, well done!
  • @MrSpt67
    Your videos are extremely informative combined with your awesome sense of humor. Thanks they are a blast !!!!
  • @kyjimbo511
    I bought my house 15 years ago so the Whirlpool dishwasher is now over 20 years old and still works well in spite of the rusting racks. It's rare to have any single item that isn't completely cleaned. As far as refrigerators, over the past 20 years, I've owned 2 side by side with ice and water in the door with no issue. One was Whirlpool and the one I'm still using is a Kitchenaid
  • @DarinMcGrew
    Our current dishwasher is a Bosch, and we love it. We bought it to replace the one that came with the house because its controls are accessible to my wife, who is blind. It has real buttons rather than a touchpad, but most importantly, it has a button for each cycle, rather than two buttons to rotate among the cycles, with lights to indicate which cycle is currently selected. But it's quiet, does a great job, and has a third silverware/utensil rack on top that turns out to be really useful. In the early '90s, we bought a KitchenAid portable dishwasher with a scratch-and-dent discount. We loved that dishwasher, used it in three rented homes, and eventually installed it as a built-in dishwasher to replace the cheap one that came with our townhome in 2003. It did a great job too, although after more than 20 years, the racks were starting to rust in places.
  • Your humor on this one was over the top we’re still rolling around on the floor laughing 😂thanks for the video you do good for all
  • @tz12346
    Great recommendations and breakdown. We bought a Bosch 500 series eight years ago. Zero issues or repairs. And best of all, it washes the dishes for me!
  • I sell Danby from time to time,good company,they are serviceable(slow),customer care is ok.That countertop model works well for what it is. Bosch & Kitchenaid are sold in my store almost 50/50. Thanks for the video, I really enjoy watching them. These really help me sell. Keep up the amazing work....
  • @TLoumena
    I got the KDFE204 with three racks (I did not want the rack that dipped down like the one he shows in the video), incredibly quiet, during most of the wash cycle I cannot even tell it is running. Had it for 8 months and so far I am very happy with it.
  • @magoostus
    thanks to you're advice. I just bought a 2023 new bosh 500-series. Thanks Ben!
  • @stevegordon5243
    Totally agree with Bosch! I have two of them in my house and they have both been used alot in the 10 or more years we've had them. Neither have ever had any issues