This article is a guide to help you with your next dishwasher purchase. All models are not the same, with differences ranging from brand quality, features, and cost. Below are some of most desirable features to look for in dishwashers today.

1. Built-In Design – This one is easy, as it’s purely for cosmetics. Built in Designs simply look better and feel more like they’re built into the kitchen. They’re not obtrusive and don’t stick out in the way. If cosmetics are important to you, this feature is a must have!

2. Extra Sanitization After the Clean Cycle – Not all models may include these extra features. Brands may also have different terms and ways of sanitizing your dishes, however it’s almost always done after the cleaning cycle and during the rinse and drying cycles. Depending on the brand and model, you will usually see this called the SaniRinse or SaniDry feature. It’s basically a feature you can select where the dishwasher “heats” the rinse water at a higher temperature to ensure all bacteria and germs are completely destroyed! Sometimes the cleaning agents aren’t enough, so this high heat is an extra step to ensure you’re dishes are completely sanitized and safe for reuse! Please note, that this involves in extra hot heating element and if you leave this feature on, you’re energy efficiency may not be as high. NSF certified is another way to ensure your dishwasher is safe and meets a certain sanitization standard.

3. Water Filtration – Did you know that many dishwashers today come with built in water filtration for its spray jets? Well, some have more thorough filtration than others, to ensure your dishes and glassware is extra clean! Some of the lower priced models may have double filtration, whereas many of the medium to higher priced models may boast triple to quadruple water filtration!

4. Quietness Level – Pretty basic feature here, however it should be noted that the better dishwashers are also designed to operate quieter so they don’t disturb your house hold. Typically 50dBA and under is good and quiet (the lower the number, the better).

5. Dual Water Pumps – This feature is typically a huge factor in the quietness as well so if you have an extra quiet model, it’s a good chance you have two pumps instead of just one. The advantages of two pumps over one is huge! Many assume right away dual pumps means more power, however it also means quieter operation and longer life expectancy as well! Single pump designs are louder, because that one pump has to work twice as hard, vs. two pumps which share the load burden. When two pumps are working, it means they can work at a much lower level each and emit much less noise in the process, plus due to less load per pump this often translates into longer life expectancy as well!

6. Delay Wash Option – Typically you’ll see the delay wash options ranging from 2 hours to as high as 24 hours. The perk here is to auto set the dishwasher to run when you want it to. If you have a quiet dishwasher however, this one may not be a great concern; however it’s nice to have it run while you’re at work vs. trying to sleep for example.

7. Soil Sensors – This is probably my favorite feature available in some of the better dishwashers today. This neat little feature “automatically” can adjust its washing water output and cleaning characteristics depending on how “dirty” your dishes really are. This means more stout cleaning when needed and higher efficiency when its maximum water pressure isn’t needed.

We hope you enjoyed our guide of the top features you may want to consider on your next dishwasher purchase. We wish your luck with your next appliance purchase.

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