From $409: 8 Best Dishwashers of 2023, From Compact To Smart Options
All you need to do is load, and unload
By guoxiongho -
I am pretty sure I am not the only one who hates washing up after cooking and having a meal.
Cooking is fun as you get to experiment and have fun with flavours to tailor them to your own taste buds while eating is just enjoyable, period. Washing up the dishes after, however, means you have to contend with a plethora of items from utensils to cutlery as well as the oil and gunk on the pots and pans.
And that is where dishwashers come in. This humble kitchen appliance solves all the above issues in one nifty gadget. All you have to do it load it up, start the cycle and unload the clean and dry tableware when it is done.
Dishwashers in the market now come in various sizes, ranging from compact, countertop models to larger standalone or built-in iterations better suited for bigger families. Water is then heated and soap, which you either dispense or fill a reservoir with, is added before spraying and washing the contents. Clean water is then used to give a final rinse before heat is added to dry.
8 Best Dishwashers in Singapore
If you’re ready to leave behind the lack of joy that is washing dishes, here are eight dishwashers in Singapore, their prices and key features.
| Dishwasher | Price | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Toshiba Black Multiple Purposes Portable Dishwasher | $409 | – Compact countertop dishwasher– Washes up to three sets or 22 pieces of tableware– Six wash programs including Fruit |
| Midea White Compact Mini Dishwasher | $469 | – Compact countertop dishwasher– Washes up to six sets of tableware– Adjustable racks |
| Electrolux 60cm UltimateCare 300 Freestanding Dishwasher | $999 | – Freestanding dishwasher– Washes up to 13 place settings– Adjustable racks– Door automatically opens to ensure contents are dried completely |
| Brandt Built-In Dishwasher | $1,090 | – Built-in dishwasher– Washes up to 12 place settings– Half Load option washes without being fully loaded while promising to save water and energy |
| LG Front Control Smart Wifi Enabled Dishwasher | $1,715 | – Free standing dishwasher– Washes up to 14 place settings– QuadWash and TrueSteam technologies to remove stubborn food– SmartThinQ connects to mobile phone, Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa |
| Samsung Smart Freestanding Dishwasher | $1,801 | – Free standing dishwasher– Washes up to 14 place settings– Hygiene Care for extra sanitation– Controllable from the SmartThings mobile application |
| Bosch Built Under 60Cm Dishwasher | $3,199 | – Built-under dishwasher– Washes up to 14 place settings– Various functionalities for ease of use– Controllable from the Home Connect app |
| Miele AutoDos Semi-integrated Dishwasher | $4,299 | – Semi-integrated dishwasher– Washes up to 12 place settings– QuickPowerWash mode completes in under an hour– Controllable from the Miele@home app |
*Price accurate as of the time of writing
Those living alone or have limited space can consider a countertop dishwasher, which can be stashed away when not in use.
This Toshiba model uses a maximum of five litres of (tap) water to wash up to three sets or 22 pieces of tableware with its 360 Wash function that ensures all sides and corners are cleaned with hot, pressurised water.
There are six wash programs to choose from – Glass, Normal, Intensive, Rapid, Eco as well as Fruit, in case you’re lazy to wash your produce too.
Toshiba DWS-22ASG(K) Black Multiple Purposes Portable Dishwasher is priced at $409 from Shopee.
This Midea dishwasher is another small, tabletop dishwasher to consider. It uses six litres of water to wash up to six sets of tableware.
Built with a self-cleaning filter system, there are six wash programs – Glass, 90 Min, Intensive, Normal, Eco and Rapid. Intensive heats the water to 70 degree Celsius to disinfect as well while the Rapid gets you clean dishes in 30 minutes.
Finally, there is the Flexible Rack System with the adjustable cup shelf to customise the space for cutlery of varying dimensions.
Midea MDWS-3607 White Compact Mini Dishwasher is priced at $469 from Shopee.
Electrolux’s freestanding dishwasher uses upwards of 11 litres of water to clean up to 13 place settings. There are five preset wash cycles including Eco 50°, Quick Plus 60°, and Intensive 70°. If you need things to be santised more thoroughly, adopt the ExtraHygiene function that uses water above 60 degree Celsius for the final rinse.
The height of the upper basket can also be adjusted to fit taller cutlery. And the best part? And you don’t have to babysit the machine when it is nearing completion.
The AirDry technology automatically opens the door to let air circulate and dries the contents completely.
Electrolux 60cm UltimateCare 300 Freestanding Dishwasher is priced at $999 from Electrolux.
Brandt’s built-in dishwasher uses 11 litres of water to clean up to 11 place settings. There are five wash programs – Normal, Eco, 90 Mins, Rapid and Intensive – to choose from.
But what’s impressive is the Half Load option that allows you to wash without waiting for the dishwasher to be full while promising to save up to 35 percent in water and energy.
The upper basket is also adjustable.
Brandt VH1772J Built-In Dishwasher is priced at $1,090 from Harvey Norman.
LG’s dishwasher was created for those of us who have struggled with getting clean dishes after eating sticky or oily foods that require extra muscle to clean.
This problem is mitigated with the combination of the QuadWash system, which uses four spray arms that can move in multiple angles to spray high-pressured water, and TrueSteam technology to break down stubborn food scraps.
The free standing dishwasher cleans up to 14 place settings using 0.7 litres of water each. It has 10 wash programs, has a half load option and is built with the adjustable Smart Rack+.
The dishwasher also has SmartThinQ technology so you can hook it up to your mobile phone, Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
LG DFB425FP Front Control Smart Wifi Enabled Dishwasher is priced at $1,715 from Shopee.
Miele’s semi-integrated dishwasher uses 8.9 litres of water in the Eco programme to wash up to 12 place settings. The model is equipped with 10 wash programs that includes the QuickPowerWash that gets the job done in under an hour.
Beyond that, another key feature in the 2D MultiFlex tray C that comes with a chopstick holder perfect for those who use them daily. You can also control the dishwasher remotely via the Miele@home application.
Miele G 7310 C SCi AutoDos Semi-integrated Dishwasher is priced at $4,299 from Miele.
This article was originally published on Home & Decor.