Results in the following chart are gathered from Consumer Reports’ 2018 and 2019 Spring Surveys of 113,971 dishwashers, owned by members who purchased a new unit between 2009 and 2019.
Our predicted brand reliability ratings are based on a statistical model that estimates problem rates within the first 5 years of ownership, for dishwashers that are not covered by an extended warranty or service contract. We also adjust for the number of loads of dishes run through the machines per week. The median in our survey was 4 loads per week. Higher ratings are indicative of better reliability. Brands receiving a red or orange rating cannot be recommended by CR at this time.
Our owner satisfaction ratings are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their dishwasher brand to friends and family.
Source: Consumer Reports' 2018 and 2019 Spring Surveys
Source: Consumer Reports' 2018 and 2019 Spring Surveys