Freestanding Dishwasher Reviews

Absolutely all dishwashers can be divided into two broad groups: freestanding dishwashers and built-in dishwashers. Some experts also classify compact dishwashers as a separate category, but their design is freestanding, so there's no point in going into further detail in this article. In this article, we'll try to gather reviews from owners of various freestanding dishwashers, sharing their thoughts on their appliances.

Bosch SMS 24AW01 E

Oleg, Ryazan

I bought this dishwasher about four months ago at a major retailer with a good discount. They only had one freestanding Bosch machine, so I didn't have much choice. However, the salesperson offered me a large selection of built-in dishwashers, which are the majority of the options in stores. For me, a built-in dishwasher would have been a bad option because I have no space to install it. I wasn't planning on redoing my kitchen because of this, although it would have been convenient. I liked the Bosch SMS 24AW01 E.

1. It is large in size and can hold a lot of dishes.

The instructions say the machine holds 12 place settings and even tell you how to count them, but I didn't bother trying to figure it out. I just got used to guessing.

2. It has electronic controls and a display.
3. Full leak protection and start delay are available.
4. There are 4 washing programs and a glass holder.

In reality, all of this is secondary; the main thing is that the machine looks aesthetically pleasing and does its main job well – washing dishes. I recommend it!

Julia, Astrakhan

When we took out another loan to buy a new car, my dream of renovating the kitchen quickly faded. However, I'm a strong-willed woman, so I managed to coax a dishwasher out of my husband. If the kitchen had been designed properly, we could have gone with a built-in dishwasher, but as it was, we had to settle for a freestanding one. It's not bad, really, as long as you don't have to wash dishes by hand. The advantage is that with the Bosch SMS 24AW01 E, you don't have to rewash dishes, which I'm certainly happy about.

Matvey, Moscow

The car is very good, but for this build the price is a bit high. A couple of times she didn't take enough pills. It might have been a coincidence, of course, but I'd still chalk that up as a negative. In my opinion, the technique deserves a 4.5.

Asko D 5436 W

Anastasia, St. Petersburg

This beautiful and powerful dishwasher tackles any dried-on dirt, even removing dried-on cereal. The price is high, but the quality is top-notch. It holds a whopping 13 place settings, and the 60 cm wide body barely fits it into my small kitchen. There's one other small drawback: the machine's high-tech design doesn't suit my kitchen at all. I'm thinking of renovating it soon, and then everything will be fine!

Kristina, Moscow

The design of the machine deserves a five-star rating, as does its operation. After six months of use, I haven't found any flaws, although I honestly tried and looked for them. I only use the washer at night because it's completely silent. It can even remember your favorite program, so your choice is limited to just one touch of the control panel. It's a bit pricey, but it's worth the extra money for such a machine.

Roman, Novosibirsk

Washing dishes is a chore. I recently decided to rid my wife and kids of it once and for all. Now my eldest son is in charge of the Asko D 5436 W dishwasher. He collects the dirty dishes from the kitchen himself, stacks them correctly in the baskets, loads the detergent, and starts the program. A few hours pass, and the plates and pots can be put away in the cupboard—a wonderful thing.

We initially wanted a built-in dishwasher with a narrow 45 cm body, but the cabinet makers messed up, and we ended up settling for a freestanding Asko D 5436 W. Now, we're not so bothered; some time has passed and we've gotten used to our new "home helper." The built-in dishwasher may make the kitchen look more aesthetically pleasing, but that's just a matter of habit, as they say.

Candy CDP 2L952 W

Irina, Voronezh

I used to dislike narrow freestanding dishwashers. They looked so awkward on the store shelf. But ironically, this particular machine fit perfectly in a corner of the kitchen where no other dishwasher would fit. I bought the Candy CDP 2L952 W to save money, as it costs $237 before the discount. It works well, but it is a little noisy. Besides the noise, the baskets are not very convenient, but otherwise everything is great.

Tatyana, Irkutsk

I shouldn't have fallen for a cheap, narrow dishwasher, especially a freestanding one. The problem is that narrow machines have less stable frames, especially when overloaded with dishes. Even the slightest vibration can cause them to wobble, which is a problem because dishes rattle and sometimes even break. I'm dissatisfied with the dishwasher I bought and would like to return it, but who's going to take it?

A dishwasher, a complex household appliance, isn't easy to return. The best I can hope for is a repair, but this design flaw is irreparable.

Ivan, Nizhny Novgorod

It's a decent, inexpensive machine with all the necessary features. I bought it without any big dreams and am quite happy. It doesn't wash particularly well on the economy cycle, but I don't use it anyway. The other cycles work fine. The main thing for me is that my wife no longer washes dishes by hand, and the rest are just small details that normal people don't pay attention to.

Samsung DW50K4030FW

Anna, Tomsk

I really wanted a dishwasher, and last year my dream finally came true. I was able to buy a Samsung DW50K4030FW dishwasher with an excellent external display. It looks a little unusual, but very cool. This adds convenience because the program progress is just as clearly visible as on the washing machine display. By the way, I already have one.Samsung WW6MJ30632W washing machine and she is also of great value to me.

The Samsung DW50K4030FW cleans greasy plates, greasy crusts stuck to pans, and even removes coffee stains without leaving a trace. It saves water, dishwashing detergent, and energy, which is also important because you can save a lot of money on all of these. I highly recommend it!

Kristina, Perm

A wonderful machine with a unique design. It immediately attracts guests' attention and does a fantastic job of clearing out dirty dishes. I used to often throw away dirty dishes in anger when I came home from work because the kids, staying home, categorically refused to wash them. Now the machine washes the dishes, and the house is idyllic. After six months of use, I noticed that the tablet compartment often refused to open, so, aware of this quirk, I switched to powder. Otherwise, the Samsung DW50K4030FW is almost perfect.

Evgeniy, Moscow

I spent a long time choosing a dishwasher, reading reviews on sales websites. I settled on the Samsung DW50K4030FW. It turned out to be truly functional and reliable. A big thank you to the users who took the time to share their opinions. Your efforts were not in vain; you helped me a lot.

Flavia TD 55 VALARA

Nikolay, St. Petersburg

I was forced to buy a small washing machine because I didn't want to wash it by hand, and there was simply no room for a large dishwasher. I stuck my Flavia in the sink, which turned out to be just the right amount of space. My impressions are mixed. It doesn't hold a lot of dishes, but it seems to wash well. If you have guests, you have to wash the dishes by hand or in the dishwasher in three batches, which takes all night. The advantage is that the machine can be easily installed yourself and brought from the store on public transportation.

Elena, Penza

My husband brought me this dishwasher two weeks ago. At first, I thought it was a new microwave, but it turned out to be a Flavia TD 55 VALARA dishwasher. After trying it out, I immediately realized I didn't need a small one because it holds too few dishes. I could easily wash that much by hand instead of waiting three hours for the dishwasher to finish. Plus, washing by hand uses much less dishwashing detergent. So, I decided that if I was going to get a dishwasher, I'd go with a full-size built-in one, so it wouldn't be too much of an eyesore in the kitchen.

Irma, Moscow

It's noisy, small, and doesn't clean very well. I had no idea before that small dishwashers are technically underdeveloped. Now I'll know and tell everyone not to buy such machines. I probably only bought it because people on the forum were praising small dishwashers, "thank you very much!" I'm not happy!

   

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