Best Freestanding Dishwashers

Has a salt inlet. Told there is a build in water softener by Harvey Norman. Contacted Bosch customer service. They said you just need to find the… Read more

"gear icon" and find the hardness setting. Being treated like an idiot over the phone and told "if you can't find the setting, then I can't help you". I called Bosch because I CAN'T find the setting. I need the water softener because I don't like calcium deposit like on the shower glass.

Would not recommend. Only lasted 6.5yrs Purchased 05/2019. Extended 5 yr warranty didn't start after the manufacturers warranty it started from the… Read more

date or purchase. Will just be getting the cheapest brand next time as that's all I would expect then to last. I would expect a westinghouse to last around 10yrs

I bought the Bosch series 6 dishwasher after doing a lot of research and it being a stand out. Overall it's adequate but hasn't met my expectations. … Read more

Initially I was going for an 8 series however appliances online kept delaying and extending delivery times "due to supplier" so I opted for a local store which had the 6 in stock as I couldn't keep waiting. There were a few benefits of the 8 series I would've preferred but figured I'd get away with out them. ( I think it had drying assist and automatically opened after a cycle) The 6 series is adequate, one of the selling points for me was the warranty and quality which so far has been great, hopefully it stands the test of time. In terms of cleaning it's nothing to rave about, a standard auto wash goes alright, quick 1 hour does the job for essentially clean plates but nothing more, The heavy/soiled wash modes are abit underwhelming, I've had lightly and heavily soiled plates and pans go in to the wash for 2.5 to 3 hours and still come out with food and debris stuck on them regardless of what cleaning agents I use. I over looked the necessity of a finishing tone which I regret aha, I often forget I had a load on and when I come back to it hours later I've got wet dishes unless I use rinse aid which smells horrible and chemical, so I need to rely on myself opening the door to get them to dry best. Also something I overlooked at the time but didn't consider to much is the option to pause the cycle, if I add items as the cycle is going it often sprays water out, it's a minor issue but would certainly be beneficial and something is expect when paying as much for this. Prior to this I had a 10 year old fisher and paykel double draw dishwasher which in all honesty was better, even the quick 1 hour cycle I used religiously was more efficient than the auto wash cycle on the bosch. I thought with the Bosch being newer and high end I'd get a better result which is not the case, if I had my time again I'd opt for something else. Likely the F&P however reliability was a bit more hit and miss with them, As long as this Bosch dishwasher lasts me 10 years with out falling apart I'll be happy enough. However I wouldn't flat out recommend this model for cleaning and quality.

Lasted 3.5yrs and then packed it in, made to fail in my opinion. Show details

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.

Dreadfully unreliable dishwasher. Was delivered with mis-aligned button panel rendering it inoperable. They fixed this under warranty. Failed again… Read more

after 4 years, service claims it needs both drain hose and inlet hose replaced (my plumber had previously assessed it and said only drain hose was the issue). Service quotes repair costs of around 50% of machine value and refuses to install it (i.e. plug it back in and put the hose back) after repairs claiming that is a separate service. I would never buy a product from this brand again. Both the build quality of their product and support provided has been miserable. Machine will now sadly go into land fill as I will replace with another brand.

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.

(Model is XD5B24PS) Terrible, only lasted 4 years. Started showing inlet error occasionally but then full time. we replaced the inlet hose as it has… Read more

some electronic component but still go the error. Will be taking it up with Fair trading as mid range machine should last more than eight years.

Will never buy LG again.

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!

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

Somehow I have ended up with 4 Fisher and Paykel dishwashers. Some in rentals and some where I live. The F&P dishdrawer is basically an overpriced… Read more

unreliable piece of junk. Problem is once you have one, a single one, there is little or no option but to replace it with another one or you need to redesign your kitchen. The main problem is the lid that closes on the top of the drawer, the fundamental design is terrible with its lid actuators and lid sensors. The lid only has to be a few mm out of wack or you put something slightly too high in the drawer and bingo F51 (flood sensor call the service guy). All the electronics gets wet and corroded. Added to that it doesn't do a great job cleaning the dishes. Then there is the full size DW60FC1X1. Holy moly! How can anyone design a dishwasher in the 2020's that half the time the powder or tablet stays in the automatic dispenser! You basically can't put anything in front of the detergent dispenser or, no detergent is used for that wash! Even item stacked lower down if something blocks the water stream that sprays the dipenser tough luck no detergent that wash. If you want something decent and cheap get a Beko or spend a bit more and get a Bosch.

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

I live alone, but when I cook (which is often) I pretty much tend to use every article I have in the kitchen! I'm loving this entry level machine… Read more

that happily accepts all I load into it, only chunky stuff removed, and it cleans and dries it perfectly - and on the express cycle of 24 minutes. A cuppa and I'm ready to unload and start again. Have done up to 3 refills on my big cooking days. Plus I don't hear it at all. Plus I can open the door and add extra forgotten items without it drowning me (like my old one). I like it perfectly holds my wine glass. Girl needs a tipple at the end of all that cooking. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it has enough cycles (that I'll probably never use) and a delay timer so that I can set it to start when the sun's up (I have solar). If I do have one niggle it's that the bottom tray when pulled fully out, that is fully, needs some lifting and realigning to go back in. Not a problem, really. Probably the same as all dishwashers. Oh! I forgot. My handyman had to cut out a bigger hole for the pipe thingy because it has some waterstop thingy. Boy stuff. All in all. Pretty chuffed, Bosch!

Follow up. It’s just terrible. It’s wasn’t cheap but every bit of it feels cheap . Really feel like we wasted our money . Which is disappointing.… Read more

We loved our beko washing machine raved about it , so we thought we would have the same luck with this machine . I was sent a review after registering the product and no one contacted me .

I’ve purchased Beko products before and I found that there products were nice and sturdy. Unfortunately this one is not the same. I found it not to be quality. We have previously had a higher quality brand and thought that this would be an equal as it had a lot of the same features. It’s quite flimsy the drawers. I don’t think it wash cycles do a good job sometimes you have to wash them twice. I find that the screen on the front is not great not clear and the selection of the door opening is hardly worth it. If you’re going to spend that amount of money spend a couple hundred dollar more and go to a better product.

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

Was great while it lasted – Purchased from Harvey Norman 2 years ago. The machine comes with a 5 year guarantee but the guarantee isn't worth the paper it's written on. Machine… Read more

started giving an error - F3 ten days ago. I called Harvey Norman and they told me that I had to contact Ariston directly. I have called 4 times and was kept holding for nearly 30 minutes each time. On the final call they answered the phone and said that they only accept issues which are submitted online. I submitted the issue a week ago and have sent multiple emails. I have not received a response (other than the automatic one which says that they have a lot of issues to deal with at the moment) to date. Looks like I'm going to be washing dishes and cutlery for a while :(

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.

Same problem as many others. Rusted out draws on a dishwasher only a couple of years old. Absolute health hazard. I trust these are on replacement list as this is a common fault.

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

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.

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.

Like most people, I would give this a 0 if I could. I had never owned a dishwasher before this, I thought I was doing something wrong; or it was… Read more

normal for them to work this badly. Of course I quickly realised I wasn't the issue and this was just a terrible dishwasher. I struggle to deal with life-admin things at the best of times, so dealing with both a store and manufacturer who don't want to take responsibility while holding a financial obligation over your head (if no fault is found) was more than I could deal with. The store only admitted after the purchase it was notoriously terrible and is often used by builders as a display. Why sell something you all know is terrible!? Dont waste your money

EDIT- BEKO contacted me and have offered a new machine credit to replace our failing machine!! Falling off my chair… Thank you Beko- I feel bad,… Read more

writing my grumpy honest review below.

This machine has been a disaster. We have had it now for 30 months. In that time we have had 4 warranty claims. Issues include the pump not draining the machine, twice now. The second shelf, where the water passes through the wall of the internal area into the spray arm to allow water to spray from it, leaked water terribly. I ended up putting my phone in a sealable bag with a light in another bag and turn the machine on to see what was happening inside. Discovered that the rubber seals that are supposed to stop the water from leaking out when it passes from the machine into the arm, the leaking water, therefore no pressure getting through to the arm therefore a very poor wash quality. I have just had another problem with it today and the lady pointed out. I have had four warranty claims. She said she needed to speak to her supervisor about what today… I suspect they may say you have maxed out your warranty claims. It’s not our fault you built and sold a piece of junk! Anyway, I discovered when we had the seal issue for the leaking water, that this current model has been removed from their product list. Can’t get spare parts or anything now. Probably because they realised they have built a dud I reckon.

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

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!!

Purchased September 2021. First control panel failure February 2023, 15 months later. Repaired ok under warranty. Second Control Panel failure… Read more

July 2025, 28months after first failure. I guess there is no further warranty but what is it with these people? Are they just designing crap to increase replacement sales? Machine performs ok with high quality dishwash tablets, it is quiet. We always pre-rinse and keep the filter clean to maximise performance. If it wasn't for the electronics failure I would recommend it.

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.

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.