There are still in our time, conservative citizens who believe that washing dishes by hand is much more effective than in a dishwasher. Such an opinion absolutely does not correspond to reality.
Modern dishwashers provide surprisingly high quality of washing, which is caused by high water temperature( people could not withstand such temperature), the duration of the process and the use of special detergents. In addition, during the washing on the surface of the dishes absolutely all microbes are destroyed and it becomes really clean.
If you still decide to buy a dishwasher, be prepared for certain difficulties. The fact is that because of the variety of brands and models that reign today, it's not so easy to decide just what dishwasher to choose. In order to make it easier for you to navigate in the ocean of home appliances, we have prepared a small list of the most popular manufacturers, indicating the advantages and disadvantages of each.
ARDO( Italy)
The dishwashers of this manufacturer attract the buyer with European quality and quite affordable price. The average price of aggregates from ARDO is 300-500 dollars.
Washing machines for this brand are among the most economical. The fact is that the manufacturer has provided for the possibility of connecting the dishwasher to the hot water main. This saves energy, which is usually spent on heating the water to the temperature required for a given mode, and, accordingly, the time.
In ARDO dishwashers designed for a budget class, 3 washing programs are available to the user. You can choose one of three temperature modes. Such an aggregate can process up to 9 sets of dishes at a time. More "advanced" and, accordingly, expensive machines at one time are capable of washing 12 dishes sets, while the number of programs is increased to seven, and the temperature regimes - to four.
Drying system - condensing.
ARDO engineers have been able to achieve significant noise reduction in the operation of their dishwashers. To do this, they used S-shaped rockers, which, combined with two-level sprinklers, provided a high quality wash.
Many models of this brand are equipped with such useful functions as automatic control of washing, the timer of the delay of the beginning of work( from 1 to 16 hours), the sound signal at the end of washing, self-diagnostics for troubleshooting. In the case of presence in the water of hardness salts, 6 degrees of regeneration are provided.
GORENJE
The products of this company belong to a slightly more expensive price segment, the cost of the dishwasher fluctuates around 450-650 dollars. Different models have from four to eight work programs, which are implemented in one of four temperature modes. One of the reasons why GORENJE dishwashers are popular is the lacquered case, which is not afraid of corrosion and wear.
Another "gadget" - the possibility of a quick or super-economic washing. The height of some models can be adjusted by pressing a special button, in addition, you can adjust the closing force of the door. The built-in diagnostics system will report the possible malfunctions.
The disadvantages of dishwashers GORENJE can be attributed to the lack of turbosupply.
Indesit and Ariston
The machines of these companies have approximately the same value as the above brand. Depending on the model, you will have to pay from 450 to 700 dollars. In return, you get 7 programs of full washing, the ability to adjust the temperature regime from 40 to 70 degrees, the function of rinsing with hot water and much more.
To choose a dishwasher from Ariston follows those who have a lot of crystal dishes. Especially for such cases in the dishwashers of this brand a delicate washing function is provided. If the machine is not fully loaded, the user can choose a mode of economical washing, in which less water and electricity will be spent.
In the most "heaped" devices brands Ariston and Indesit there is a function of turbosupply. Thanks to her dishes become crystal clear, on her surface there are no spoiling appearance of the stains. You can adjust the height of the installation of the shelves for dishes, and for this they do not need to be removed from the machine. It is enough simply to reconfigure special movable holders, which are called "click-clack".
The most accessible of the models are equipped with a mechanical control. If you prefer a more modern version - choose models with touch controls.
WHIRLPOOL
These dishwashers will suit anyone who is willing to pay between $ 500 and $ 900.In addition to the usual set of eight programs and multi-zone washing, which provides the possibility of economical work when the machine is not fully loaded, you can use an intelligent electronic system.
It's called "6-TH SENSE".The "smart" unit checks the water quality every 10 seconds, monitors the washing process, automatically adjusting the temperature and water flow. Water is passed through an improved filter system( F.I.D.), which regenerates with a periodicity of 4 seconds.
Bosch( Germany)
If you are short of finances or there is not enough space in your kitchen to install a full dishwasher, you should buy a Bosch dishwasher of desktop type. This device is relatively inexpensive( $ 300-400), is designed for 5 sets of dishes and includes a set of 3-4 most needed programs. Such a machine for a small family will be the best option.
Full-value machines of this company in the middle class can cost up to $ 900.The user's choice is provided by 8 programs, 5 temperature modes and the patented system of delicate washing of the Aqua-Sensor glass.
In the line of Bosch machines there are also elite models, the purchase of which will cost up to 1400 dollars. These units have a more "cool" Aqua-Sensor system( 2nd generation), a special water hardness analyzer, electronic control system. Another advantage of the machines of this class is the low noise level.
As you can see, there is something to choose from. We hope that our article will help you make the right decision and purchase a device with the optimal price-quality ratio.