Overview of small dishwashers

Today, in outlets specializing in the sale of household appliances, you can see many unusual models of dishwashers. Among them is a compact dishwasher, which is significantly different in size from the usual one. Small-sized dishwashers are rapidly gaining popularity, more and more people are interested in and gaining them. Why this happens, we have to disassemble in the framework of this article, at the same time having reviewed the overview of models of such machines.

Does it make sense to buy a compact "dishwasher"?

Traditionally, in Russia, dishwashers somehow did not take root. Too many people simply do not find reasons for their purchase, preferring to wash the dishes with their own hands. But time goes on and in the last few years, sales of “dishwashers” began to grow, we decided to figure out what it is connected with, why the opinion of the Russians has changed. It turned out that the answer lay on the surface - many did not take dishwasher just because of the size, the appearance of mini "dishwashers" made people again show interest in such a technique.

A customer survey of mini dishwashers confirmed our idea. Many said that they have a very small kitchen and only the most necessary amount of equipment can be pushed into it, and there is simply nowhere to put a full-sized dishwasher, no matter how much you want to do it. A portable machine removes the problem, immediately predetermining its purchase by such a category of people. And if you take into account that the mini “dishwasher” preserves the functionality of a regular-sized machine in many ways, then buying it takes on real practical meaning.

Note! A miniature dishwasher is comparable in size to a large microwave, so this technique can be placed in any, even a very small kitchen.

Pros and cons of compact "dishwashers"

Now let's briefly go over the pros and cons of 45, 40, 35 cm mini dishwashers. Perhaps they are not worth talking about in more detail, and their purchase by individual consumers is due only to informational pressure of an advertising nature. So, the advantages of mini “dishwashers”.

• The compact dishwasher takes up minimal space in your kitchen. There are even options for wall mounting on special mounts, where it does not hurt anyone.
• A small dishwasher produces significantly less noise than a standard sized machine. For people (especially the elderly), responding to different extraneous sounds - this is a godsend!
• Mini “dishwasher” 35, 40, 45 cm is a much more mobile device than a standard size dishwasher. She is also dependent on communications, but it’s easier to move and find her a new place.
• Mini “dishwasher” 35, 40, 45 cm on average can wash 5-6 sets of dishes in one cycle. A full-sized dishwasher washes 9 sets of dishes at a time, the difference is significant, but for everyday washing there will be enough volume for 6 sets.
• Mini dishwasher adopted all the technical "chips" of standard size machines. This is a leakage protection system, load sensors, and many other useful gizmos.
• The small dishwasher has an unusual and attractive design.

Now let's say a few words about the disadvantages of small dishwashers. As it turned out, there are not so many shortcomings in this technique.

1. A small dishwasher does not differ in cost from a standard full-size “dishwasher”, while it can wash less dishes at a time. In essence, you overpay for portability.
2. To save space in small dishwashers, the manufacturer does not integrate a forced drying system for dishes, some consumers do not like this, although this is not such a big drawback.

Note! Each of these pluses and minuses of small-sized dishwashers can be evaluated subjectively, because each consumer has an important nuance. Do not take our view of the issue too strictly.

Some experts cite increased washing times as a shortcoming of small dishwashers. Like, due to the fact that these machines have a small tank for dishes and a special arrangement of units, the actual washing time increases. We studied the technical characteristics of many models of small “dishwashers” and came to the conclusion that this is a true lie. More about how long does the dishwasher, you can read in the article of the same name on our site.

Varieties of compact dishwashers

Now we turn directly to the review of small dishwashers. If only some 5-7 years ago the market offered a very limited number of models of such machines, then at present the offer is very decent, there is plenty to choose from. This is what we will do now, determine which machine is the smallest and most suitable.

Candy CDCF6 45 cm. Portable dishwasher from a well-known manufacturer, its width is even less than 45 cm - 440x500x550 mm. This is a fairly reliable, at the same time roomy model. With a maximum load of trays, it is able to wash 6 sets of dishes for 1 time, each set consists of 4 plates, a cup, a spoon, a fork and a knife.

This model is considered budgetary, its average cost is about 17,000 rubles, which is probably why its design looks rustic. But with all its simplicity, such a “dishwasher” will fit into the interior of almost any kitchen, because the manufacturer tried to make its design universal. Candy CDCF6 45 cm has an integrated salt and detergent recognition system. The machine itself determines how much salt and detergent you need for the loaded amount of dishes.

The small, narrow Candy CDCF6 45 cm dishwasher has 6 washing programs, including a program for washing fragile dishes. There is protection from children, in addition it is an economical unit, it spends only half kW of electricity on a standard washing cycle and only 8 liters of water.

Important! After analyzing consumer reviews about this model, we came to the conclusion that Candy CDCF6 actually holds a little less dishes than the manufacturer claims, somewhere around 5.5 sets. In addition, the machine has a tight and uncomfortable door.

Bosch SKS 51E11. A narrow, small, freestanding dishwasher from a well-known German manufacturer. Its dimensions are 450x500x551 mm, given that the minimum width of compact dishwashers is 35 and 40 cm, this is a very good result. This dishwasher has a fairly simple design, but the color catches your eye - a bright red metallic. The narrow Bosch machine has the following advantages:

• electronic control;
• the ability to immediately wash 6 sets of dishes;
• there is protection against leakage;
• there are five washing programs and five temperature modes;
• The inside of the case is made of high quality stainless steel.

Consumers respond quite well about this model of the dishwasher, expressing as remarks only quite a lot of weight. With dimensions of 45x50x55.1 cm, Bosch SKS 51E11 has a weight of 21 kg, which makes it somewhat difficult to install on special wall mounts.

Miniature designer "dishwasher" Gota. This model is almost impossible to find in Russian retail outlets, little is known about its characteristics, but this machine is a real “mistress's dream”. Its dimensions are 35 x 40 x 45 cm, but the unimaginably small width does not affect the functionality too much, because the Gota machine can wash 4 sets of dishes at a time - ideal for a high-tech kitchen.

Bosch 51E66. The perfect portable freestanding dishwasher for a stylish high-tech black kitchen. This model is a complete analogue of Bosch SKS 51E11, the only difference is in the energy class (this model is more economical) and in color (in this case it is black metallic). If you are looking for something like that for your stylish kitchen, consider this model as a possible option.

In conclusion, we note that the smallest freestanding dishwasher is a designer model called Gota, its width is only 35 cm, but problems can arise with its acquisition. If we talk about models with a width of 44 or 45 cm, then there are quite a lot of them and among them you can choose a decent option, experts advise you to focus on sizes 450x500x550 mm.