KitchenAid KDTM804ESS

Recommended dishwashers, by Consumer Reports

“Did you know that a new energy-efficient dishwasher can save you hundreds of dollars over its life?” asks Consumer Reports. A good model uses “far less water and energy than washing dishes by hand”.

Here is the Consumer Reports’ selection of recommended dishwashers. The maximum overall score is 100, and “Best Buy” models offer more value.


KitchenAid KDTM354DSS

Overall score: 85

KitchenAid KDTM384ESS

Overall score: 85

Kenmore Elite 12793

Overall score: 85

KitchenAid KDTM804ESS

Overall score: 83

Kenmore Elite 14833

Overall score: 82

Kenmore Elite 14823

Overall score: 82

Bosch Ascenta SHX3AR75UC

Overall score: 81
“Best Buy”

Bosch Ascenta SHE3AR72UC

Overall score: 81
“Best Buy”

KitchenAid KDFE454CSS

Overall score: 81


Consumer Reports is an American magazine published monthly since 1936. It features reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on reporting and results from its in-house testing laboratory and survey research centre. The magazine accepts no advertising, pays for all the products it tests, and, as a not-for-profit organisation, has no shareholders. It also publishes cleaning and general buying guides. (Wikipedia.)

Source: Consumer Reports
Last checked on: 5 October 2016
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