five things i love about my dishwasher
Is it possible to love a dishwasher? I didn't think it was possible until I got this particular dishwasher (similar) last year from KitchenAid. The guy who installed it said that it was the best dishwasher on the market. I asked why he thought that, he said that the owner of the appliance shop he works at just had the same dishwasher installed at his house and declared it was the best one.
1. It's so quiet.
First, let's compare, we got Angel last year before the new appliances arrived and when we turned on our old dishwasher, she jumped wondering what the heck the noise was!?!?!
This KitchenAid dishwasher is sooo quiet, we actually opened it several times to make sure it was still running. One of our friends, who is a homebuilder, said that he had heard they added the little light on the front so that people would know it was on…that's how quiet it is.
I have to admit, I still open it just to check to make sure I didn't forget to turn it on.
2. I don't bump the buttons anymore.
The dishwasher is located in a spot of the kitchen where I stand the most. It's right below my main work area in the kitchen. I used to bump the controls on the old dishwasher all the time – turning it on, turning it off when it was supposed to be on.
And I love the vents are on the bottom. I don't want to die of heat exhaustion while I'm cooking/prepping/working in the kitchen while the dishwasher is on.
3. I love the adjustable utensil caddy.
I can flip the top down and stand up my utensils to get them cleaner and faster since there's space in between in each one. But you can also load the way you usually do with the utensils face down. Curtis and I can't agree on which way we like better so it's nice that's it's configurable either way.
4. It has a third level culinary tool rack.
I put our spatulas, BBQ tools, Curtis' knives and cheese graters, etc. on the top culinary rack. It's pretty sweet. I don't think I can ever have a dishwasher without this third level!
5. It holds a lot of dog food bowls.
We use 6 dog food bowls a day – as they each get three meals a day. I go through a LOT OF DISHES. I love that it holds a lot and although I still have the habit of scrubbing everything before it goes in the to dishes, Curtis doesn't share this habit. This dishwasher is versatile enough to handle different loading styles.
I love love this thing. Sooo tell me what features do you look for when shopping for a dishwasher?
Disclosure: KitchenAid provided me with new appliances for my kitchen last year. I’m happy to share them on my blog along with my own honest opinions. I was not compensated for this campaign and I only share with you brands that I love.
This is really awesome. The third level culinary tool rack feature has my heart already. I probably need to get one of these. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for this review- I have been wondering what this third rack is for since we moved into our home 3 years ago. NOw I know!
Love the dishwasher too, my best friend, with so much cooking around 😛
This Looks awesome! We are actually just about to start a kitchen renovation, so I will be shopping for a dishwasher. This one seems to have all the features–and more!–that I am looking for. Thanks for the review.
You had me at third level culinary tool rack!
I love my dishwasher too! It’s not as nice as yours (It came furnished with the apartment) but when Jason and I move into a house, I definitely need to get me one of these!
Absolutely LOVE this dishwasher! The top rack is amazing.
We have the same dishwasher and love it too. We also have a KitcheAid Microwave, Refrigerator, and stove. All of which, we love!
jealous~I would love that dishwasher.
Mine doesn’t have that Culinary rack! Oh man, that’s awesome! Mine does have the front light on it, so I can see when it’s running, which is nice 🙂
I love that it has a memory so that all I have to do is press start twice and it starts with my preferred settings.
Yay, I’m glad you did another 5 things post–I was wondering about that! I totally love the ones that don’t have any buttons or controls on the front–they look so much better.
We bump the buttons on our dishwasher ALL of the time. And if we’re not doing that – lil man is turning it off mid cycle or on when it’s not ready. I am so jealous of your hidden buttons!!
Love your dishwasher. All of those features, especially the utensil options and the tool rack…those are amazing. Enjoy. I am NOT in love with my dishwasher we have in our apartment, and every time I load it, I state that I don’t like it. I also prewash my dishes, it is a habit.
I was so excited to move into my current apartment because it has a dishwasher. Sadly, it’s so old that it doesn’t work all that well and leaves half of the dishes with soap on them and cleans the other half spotless. I’ve tried a few different soaps, but it’s definitely the dishwasher. Someday when I own my own place, I will get a *new* dishwasher that works and cleans well. For now, my favorite appliance is my oven, because it’s gas and doesn’t leak gas… (oh the horror stories I have of my last place…which also didn’t have counters…sigh.)
What a pretty appliance! I love a quiet dishwasher – it’s nice it isn’t interfering with everyday life.
I would love this dishwasher. Ours takes forever and is loud. That is one appliance I will not be missing when we leave.
JEALOUS!!! I’m with Lindsay, ours is pretty worthless. Great review, Juile!! 😀
Our dishwasher works fine, but we have calcium in our water so our dishes always come out coated in white. I guess I should run some CLR through it.
On a side note, I love your Tiki cups!
I need a dishwasher. I love that the buttons are hidden. We have lots of little hands around here that would press them nonstop.
Culinary tool rack!? I love it!
Someday…
I tell you right now our dishwasher is basically just a big disinfection machine. That’s about it. Better than nothing I guess, but still. 🙂
I love that kitchen tool rack. My tools are always taking up valuable space on the top rack. Great review, Julie!
It’s totally possible to love a dishwasher. Years ago we lived in a tiny condo that didn’t have a space for a dishwasher. After a few years we invested in a portable one and I loved that thing more than words can say! That top rack looks really great! I hear you about hitting it and making things happen. I’m always leaning on my mom’s and every time I do it turns on.
All five are the reasons I need a dishwasher. I go through a lot of dishes too! And it looks so sleek and modern! LOVE it!
Your dishwasher looks fancy! Once we actually live somewhere for longer than 1-2 years, I will create my dream kitchen, and it will have lots of KitchenAid things! And yes, it’s totally possible to be in love with a dishwasher =)