Best Freestanding Dishwashers

How can I activate the water hardness setting - I’ve held down the setup for 3 seconds and moved through all the options but the H:00-07 is not… Read more

there. Australia does have hard water in areas and I want to turn this on to reduce lime scale buildup on my dishes - why has Bosch disabled this and can it be reactivated?

A) Top cutlery drawer is beyond a joke. Middle drawer has to be at the highest setting for the wash arm to clear regular dinner plates in the bottom… Read more

drawer. Now, you can't fit bowls or glasses upright on the middle drawer as they hit the cutlery drawer. B) Cutlery doesn't get adequately cleaned in the top cutlery drawer if the middle drawer is more than 60% occupied. C) Nothing dries. Even using the sensor 60-70º cycle and having the door auto-open after a cycle, four hours later most things will still have droplets on them. Not a problem I experienced with my old dishwasher.

The only positive thing I have to say about it is the eco/quiet mode. You can barely hear it operating. But you'll have sauces left crusted on plates and cutlery needing a scrub and a second go round.

I was so excited to get a dishwasher with a cutlery tray and have more space on the bottom drawer, but this dishwasher is terrible. The eco settings are basically useless, they don't heat the water enough to clean or dry properly.

Purchased a 45cm SPS6IKI01A Bosch dishwasher a year ago. It stopped working after 3 months operation. Called Bosch who sent out a service… Read more

technician. Technician tells us that the Control board had a small cockroach inside it and so isn't covered by warranty! There re very few cockroaches in the kitchen but I get kitchen treated for cockroaches anyway. I contact Bosch again with the part number for the control board and ask for someone to come an replace it (at my cost) They send out another service technician who tells me that part that needs to be replaced (I'd already told them this$%^!) and sends me a quote to replace and a bill for the call out charge! The quote is almost the same cost as the dishwasher I ask then to go ahead anyway. They call me and say they don't want to do it. And even if they do do it they can't warrant the work.

So I'm left with a useless piece of junk I can't use or sell because of one cockroach.

Suggest you buy from a brand that provides a more meaningful warranty.

The dishwasher washes okay. It's not great but it's not bad. If you use the Vario drawer (low sliding rack at the top) it's hit and miss how well… Read more

they get washed. What this review is about is the RUST SPOTS on the front panel that appeared within months of buying it. I contacted Appliances Online who put me onto Bosch who said they would arrange a service call. I supplied photos. After 4 weeks having NOT been contacted to arrange a service call, I contacted Bosch again. I spent 35 minutes on the phone while they tried t work out what their response was which they decided was that the rust spot is not their problem. There was no apology for not contacting me. No explanation for the total lack of communication. I requested their response in writing. Here it is:

"Based on the information provided our tech team advised that Tea stains on stainless steel are primarily caused by surface oxidation due to chlorides, tannins, and environmental factors, leading to cosmetic brown discoloration.

Environmental Factors

Tea staining is most common in coastal areas where salt from ocean spray settles on stainless steel surfaces. The salt retains moisture, especially in high humidity, creating a corrosive environment that breaks down the protective chromium oxide layer on the steel, resulting in brown discoloration. Other environmental contributors include pollution, dust, industrial fumes, and temperature fluctuations, which can accelerate the staining process."

Okay, so we live nowhere near the ocean so I'm not sue why they think their 'out' is salt spray! But this is a stainless steel panel we are talking about so early rusting is, in fact, your responsibility Bosch under warranty!! It's weird how our much larger double-door stainless steel Samsung fridge has absolutely no rusting on it after 3 years but the Bosch dishwasher that was only 6 months old when I made a warranty claim does. It's not 'Environmental', Bosch. It's the poor quality of your product.

This dishwasher has flooded my floor twice and decided to break again last week by flashing the snowflake symbol. Had for about 6 years so just out… Read more

of warrenty. Interface hard to understand l. Would I reccomend, def not. Save yourself the hassle and find something else. Thinking I should cut my losses and not fix for a fourth time.

Its an OK dishwasher. Lots of settings, but its not the largest and made especially useless with the middle shelf height adjustments being too high… Read more

or too low to be useful. On the low setting, we cannot fit standard plates. On the height setting we cannot fit our cheap wine glasses or many other things we would want to put on that shelf. The level of tetris requited on this DW is much heigher than any we have ever owned.

I have read of others removing the cutlery draw to get more height.

The dishwasher is working ok, but then we always rinse the dishes completely. The problem is that the marketing says the capacity is 14 place… Read more

settings. Yes maybe, if they’re doll sized. For adult sized china settings, on the left side you can load saucers or you can load cups but not both unless you’re happy to split the row into half cups and half saucers. Definitely not 14 of each. On the right side glasses need to be fairly short because if they’re taller tumblers or wine glasses, they will tip over. So on the right side, again you can load either saucers or glassware but not both, and there’s a 3” aisle between the rows where you could load long handled utensils but nothing else. Just not a good use of space.

This Dishwasher cleaned well intially, but was quite loud. Less than a year in, began tripping the power, after over $700 of electrical visits and… Read more

repairs, and 4 service visits that could find no fault, F&P (parent company) agreed to replace, Suprise Suprise new machine in place and no more power trips! Costly expense and money that we did not have, as well as months and months without a dishwasher while it was away getting checked! Replacement Haier has also had to be returned faulty after only less than a week of use! Will never buy Haier or FP again!

Regretful purchase Auto and ECO modes = poor cleaning performance, and wet dishes. Intensive, Hi-Temp, and Steam modes = good cleaning performance,… Read more

but after several washes the upper spray arm warps from the heat and no longer can spin due to contact with the upper rack, so needs to be removed and bent back straight by placing heavy weights on it overnight. Why have components in the machine that can't handle the high temp that the machine is capable of?

We purchased in late 22. it has worked flawlessy for 3 years with a family of 5, with relitaves and friends. the machine is doing at least 1 to 1.5… Read more

washes a day on the hottest pots and pan cycle. We run a cleaning tablet throught it every fortnight or so as the kids are not the best at scraping their plates. At 3 years and 1 month, the rotor shaft magnet on the wash pump cracked in half.... I will update this review pending how well harvey norman/ariston deal with this in warranty.

Not as it was expected, we have replaced the old Miele after 20 years but we are not that impressed with the new one, doesn't dry properly. Show details

Four years of normal household use and now it's completely dead! Water completely cold throughout cycles, detergent dispenser not opening, cycle… Read more

timer stuck on '1 min remaining' for 30+ mins. Dishes are dirty, wet and cold. No error codes, spray arms clear, filters clean. After researching I found this is a documented failure pattern; identical heating element and control board failures between 3-5 years. I've contacted them and their response is DISAPPOINTING. Failed to respond after a written complaint, when I called, they stressed that this is out of their goodwill so they will send a technician out more than a week away. I asked if I could arrange for a technician on my own to expedite, obviously they said nope. A dishwasher failing at its core function after 4 years is not acceptable quality. Save yourself the headache, we are now left to buy another dishwasher (we rang a tech and they said don't bother, it'll cost too much to fix). Bosch - here we come.

Brought this dishwasher from appliances online, their service was excellent they delivered the dishwasher and removed my old one. The delivery guys… Read more

were great. This dishwasher had lots of excellent reviews on their web site so after reading the reviews I purchased it. This dishwasher is a cheaper one at $775 and it certainly is cheap. The buttons are terrible on the front display and its not good at cleaning the dishes contrary to all the good reviews. Won't be purchasing Bosch again. For some reason I was unable to leave a review on Appliance's online website. I wonder why.

Euromaid dishwasher 14PL stainless steel – My dishwasher is getting flooded and stops working. I always have to tilt it sideways to remove flooded water to restart the dishwasher. I wouldn't recommend. Show details

Great small space dishwasher – I was paid to remove this 2018 build dishwasher to dispose of it. I took it home plugged it in , it worked but didn't heat. Had a look in he back… Read more

and found a burnt out pressure switch in the heater, replaced part easily for $60 and now it works as it should. It is quiet and cleans very well. X Large plates have to be strategically placed but for a 45cm space saver dishwasher you can put lots in it. I didn't rate it 5 stars as it doesn't completely dry the tops of cups etc. like other fancier more expensive dishwashers The previous owner got 5 years before a simple mechanical part wore out which I think is quite reasonable. Hope this helps

Rusted bottom and top racks in 2 yrs. Bought the house with diswasher installed. Owners left receipts for us. The company now wants copious amounts… Read more

of documents to prove that i actually own it. Even sent them relevant pages out of my settlement document. Horrible product and service. Dont bother! Update I received a phonecall from Sharon and she is sending me 2 new racks! Very professional approach and kind on the phone. Totally different experience then the silly emails! Thankyou Sharon!

We purchased an ASKO dishwasher expecting premium performance given the cost, but unfortunately we have been very disappointed. The dishwasher… Read more

consistently fails to clean properly, leaving residue on dishes and the walls of the cabinet. ASKO suggested a service visit, noting that if nothing mechanically was found, we would be responsible for the cost. After persistent follow-up, we received a service visit at no cost, which confirmed that there was no mechanical fault.

It is our view that ASKO has focused more on achieving a high efficiency rating than on delivering a dishwasher that actually cleans. We strongly suggest that ASKO revisit the design to create an appliance that effectively washes dishes.

I’ve installed the Emilia EDW63SS countless times — it’s great value for money. I offer it as a budget-friendly alternative to higher-end brands, and… Read more

around 70% of clients opt for it. It’s simple, quiet, and does the job well.

Many of the low-star reviews seem to come from a misunderstanding about detergent tablets. Like most dishwashers, tablets dissolve more effectively when placed directly in the base of the tub rather than in the dispenser. Once you do that, the cleaning performance is fine.

Don't buy. We bought it new and in 3 years all the trays are so rusty it's unusable. Everything is covered in rust. And this is with not using it much. Omega also offers shocking customer service. Choose another brand. Show details

Poor layout will not allow items to be placed for optimal wash, even if dishes are well rinsed beforehand. Does not dry properly even on the strongest cycle. Will not buy again. Show details

I should not have purchased another Miele product. Not only their appliances fail right after warranty but their service has been absolutely… Read more

appalling. Purchased new replacement dishwasher 30 June 2025, product in stock. Because I live an hour out of Melbourne, it is a street side delivery only with COPE. I tried to schedule the delivery with Miele as I was going away but was told COPE will be in contact. 2 weeks later I receive a photo from COPE of my new dishwasher sitting on my front porch, open view to street. I was not home for another 2 weeks. Only option I had left after exhausting solutions was to return it requesting a refund. I was not willing to risk someone stealing the DW or gaming it after being weathered in the rain. After 1 week trying to organise a refund, finally I spoke to the resolution team who informed me I would have my refund in 3-5 business days. Now I’m being informed my refund will be 3-5 days after collection. It took a week for Miele to collect the dishwasher and now I’m told the warehouse manager went on leave and they haven’t processed it into the warehouse and I’ll have to wait another 3-5 business days. Which really wasn’t assured 100%. I am tired of dealing with this company charging high prices for poor product quality and appalling customer service. It’s been 2 weeks so far trying to organise a refund.

Disappointed – I have had this dishwasher for five months and had time to get to know it. I am disappointed because the first deciding reason in choosing it was for… Read more

the cutlery drawer. My previous brand dishwasher had an outstanding easy to use cutlery drawer but with the AEG drawer the cutlery does not fit into the narrow tight slots. The cutlery sits on top of the spikes, loosely and falling out of alignment every time I move the drawer. The cutlery does not fit the basket according to the illustration by the manufacturers. Also, the dishwasher is really smelly. I have never experienced this with any other dishwasher. I often do the quick rinse setting to eliminate the odor which helps a little but not fully. I wash every 2nd day, being only two of us in the house which is the case for all dishwashers I've used. Otherwise I like other aspects of it's design and function.

Absolute landlord special, this one. Cheap and nasty. Rubbish product, poorly made. Suits a landlord who has to replace a washing machine at the… Read more

lowest possible price and doesn’t have to live with how bad it is themselves. Drawers fall off their tracks. Inefficient layout for stacking dishes. Cutlery basket takes up too much space

purchased a beko BDF1640DX dishwasher approx 2-3 years ago it was replaced the following day due to a faulty door the second was the same so it was… Read more

replaced the 3rd dishwasher was the same none left to replace it with so after 3 months the new door arrived and was installed within a day or 2, the dishwasher cleans the dishes well and no probs with noise or cleaning. Biggest issue now is at least once a year a E01 code shows and i have to pull it out from under the bench tip it backward onto a 45 degree angle let the water drain all over the floor and then it fine for a few more months or a year. never in my life have i had to put the same dishwasher in and out of under the bench then this dishwasher. It will be going in the bin once renos are completed and being replaced by a asko im thinking

This dishwasher is so loud we can’t run it at night, it keeps us awake. We bought it from Harvey Norman Aspley and the salesman convinced us it was… Read more

super quiet.It was just out of warranty and the bottom level pump stopped working. I can’t find the original receipt, so I was unable to get an help from customer service who wanted purchase invoice information. I don’t recommend this brand, I will never buy this brand ever again as well as I’ve never heard of this brand before.

Best Dishwasher Ever!!!! – I don't rinse my dishes because I try and save water - this is one of the only dishwashers that actually does a proper rinse so the dishes come out… Read more

clean. Usually with other brands I've used (miele and smeg) there is still residue. it never gets clogged and my tupperware comes out dry!!

These are absolute trash. Purchased for $715.00 on 18/03/2022, pump died 10/10/2023, pump replaced under warranty, whole unit dead on 13/04/2026. If you buy one of these after reading this, you’re a fool. Show details

Washes and dries like a dream – Perfect main dishwasher - black glass finish looks great and is easy to clean and wipe down. The cutlery drawer fits all forks and knifes in… Read more

perfectly, the top basket has 3 height levels to fit what you need and the fan dries well at the end of the cycle.

This dishwasher is straight up trash. Stay away at all cost. Even on the longest wash it does not wash properly unless you only use it below 50%… Read more

capacity. The cuttlery tray is a joke. Your cuttlery will stay dirty. The dishwashing tablet or powder (I have tried so many) will stay on your dishes and glasses. Do yourself a favour and avoid this brand at all cost. Even if it was free, it would not be worth it.

Recommending against! – We just rented in a place renovated only about a year ago. The dishwasher is near-new. It’s noisy, it takes *forever* (90min is the shortest… Read more

setting), and a prong on the rack has snapped off already. The internal layout was bizarre- probably the worst I’ve seen in any dishwasher. The wash quality was really bad until we started putting the dishwasher tab into the cutlery basket (we always scraped the dishes clean first because this thing’s performance seemed so precarious we kept worrying it was going to die on us). The filter was flimsy as hell but seemed to do a okay job. The whole machine has a cheap, flimsy feel to it, to be honest. The door latch then stopped working and it wouldn’t shut, meaning we had no dishwasher for the last ten days or so. I was so grateful to get back home to our Siemens dishwasher and its near-silent 30-min wash cycle! From what I could see, it cost about $400-500 before the retailer stopped selling it (I had to look, because it was such a shocker of an appliance I was curious about the cost!).