Should I buy a dishwasher?

The household appliance market is saturated with all kinds of appliances. Without some of them, we can’t imagine our life, be it a kettle, stove or washing machine. We buy some devices under the influence of good advertising, seeing something new and interesting, and the third in order to be, in case of "what if it comes in handy."

As a result, a lot of unnecessary items appear in the kitchen, without which it was possible to do so well. The question arises: is it worth buying a dishwasher, will it become yet another useless and unnecessary thing in the kitchen, where there is so little space? Weigh the pros and cons of such a purchase.

Do I need a dishwasher?

A dishwasher is the household appliance without which many families live easily, and they do not feel worse than those who have such a machine. The dishwasher is more associated with catering establishments, for example, restaurants, cafes, hotels, where there are a lot of dirty dishes during the day.However, as statistics show, people increasingly began to buy this item of household appliances home in order to simplify the life of themselves and loved ones.

Do I need a dishwasher? We believe that it is needed, but we do not force anyone to think the same, but only want to substantiate our point of view with real facts. You have the right to think that a dishwasher is an extra household item, why is it needed for one or two people to wash one plate and spend water on it? But do not rush to conclusions. Imagine a simple dinner for two people: mashed potatoes with a patty, fresh cabbage salad with a cucumber, a cup of tea.

It seems that there are few dishes, just a couple of plates, a salad bowl, two mugs and two forks, which take a maximum of 10 minutes to wash. Why load a large dishwasher and wait 2-3 hours for it to finish washing? Everything is completely wrong, because do not forget that there is still a dirty pan, a frying pan in which you cooked, and if you still separately prepare the sauce for cutlets, then this will be another small saucepan. Now imagine how much space this will take in the dishwasher, it’s quite a lot, and it’s only dishes after dinner for two.

We examined only one example from many, they think about such nuances only after buying a dishwasher. It turns out that part of the dishes have to be washed by hand, because it does not fit in the machine that the seller advised you. If you look, it will become clear that the point is not at all in the technique, but in a rash choice.

Saying that a dishwasher is not needed can only be one who feels the true pleasure of washing dishes in the sink, but we think that there are few such people.

We analyze the characteristics

Undoubtedly, a dishwasher makes it easier to work in the kitchen, and buying it is everyone's business. But such a pleasure is not cheap, just like a washing machine. That is why, in order to answer the question whether it is worth buying, you need to understand the characteristics in order to evaluate all the pros and cons of the dishwasher.

• One of the most important characteristics is the capacity of the dishwasher and its dimensions. The larger the unit, the more dishes you can wash at a time. The smallest machine models are designed for 4 sets of dishes, the largest can hold up to 17 sets. But most of all on the market, models with loading from 9 to 14 sets are offered. And here everything is very simple - the bigger your family, the bigger the dishwasher should be, otherwise, be prepared to start the dishwasher after each meal.
  Do not reassure yourself with the thought that a lot of dishes will enter a small machine, this is a myth. Such dishwashers do not include baking trays, large pans and voluminous pans. But this does not mean that she does not cope with the wash function at all. She will wash all the small dishes and plates very high quality.
• The dimensions of the dishwasher in most cases are standard. The width of most models is 45 cm (narrow cars) or 60. It is completely in vain to think that for a kitchen with an area of ​​about 6 square meters. m. the dishwasher does not fit at all, you should not even buy it. There is a solution to the problem - optimize the storage of dishes and products in the kitchen, and you will understand that you have a place for a dishwasher. In extreme cases, you can buy a desktop model or a small car and build it under the sink.
• Dishwashing time. On average, the duration of one washing cycle is 120-160 minutes, which does not work in favor of buying a dishwasher. But is it so important how quickly your plates will be in the closet. And you can start the wash at night, without waiting for its end. You will spend about 10 minutes on the whole process to load the dishes, and then pull them out.
• The quality of washing is a characteristic of a dishwasher called the washing class, which is the highest for all modern machines. This is a plus for a dishwasher, because you can’t wash the dishes with your hands as the machine does, and most importantly, because your hands will not withstand the water temperature of 50-70⁰C. At this temperature, bacteria will die, which is important. The quality of washing will also depend on the quality of the detergent, as well as how the dishes are arranged.
  

  Some models of dishwashers have the ability to pre-rinse and soak the dishes, which without a problem allows you to accumulate it inside the dishwasher during the day.

• Any dishwasher is equipped with a dryer, which can be condensation and forced (turbo drying). You do not have to waste time wiping the dishes, especially since it is simply impossible or very difficult to wipe the glass or crystal without streaks. After the dishwasher, transparent objects, glasses, wine glasses simply shine.
• The presence of additional functions makes it possible not only to wash the dishes, but also, for example, to sterilize cans for workpieces. In addition, with this function, you can not be afraid to wash children's dishes.

How economical is a dishwasher

One common opinion is that a dishwasher saves water. We can agree with this, especially tangible savings if the machine is connected to cold water. When you wash dishes under a stream of water, its consumption is much higher than with an automatic wash. Thanks to the spraying system, little water is consumed, due to the feed rate and heating to a high temperature, it more efficiently washes dishes.

Note! Most models of dishwashers consume 12-13 liters of water, in premium models, water consumption can be about 7-8 liters, while when washed by hand in a day, up to 60 liters of water are spent.

But do not think that the smaller the dishwasher, the lower the water consumption - this is the second myth. Water consumption depends on the device of the machine, and not on the dimensions. After all, even in full-size cars there is a half-load function, which saves water and electricity.

But saving hot and cold water will not cover the cost of electricity. On average, the dishwasher consumes about 0.8 kW / h, it turns out about 70 kW per month, but this is with minimal calculations. To pay for electricity, it is worth adding the costs of detergents, which include powder, special salt, and rinse aid. There are both cheap and expensive tools, but this does not change the essence of the matter. The costs of maintaining and operating the dishwasher will exceed the costs of manual washing, but on the other hand it will be a charge for free time and calm nerves.

User Feedback

The advantages of a dishwasher compared to a hand wash on the face, but we decided to make sure of this and read user reviews. This is what visitors to the Beybiblog website and other forums say about whether to buy a dishwasher or not. Almost unanimously, everyone supported the purchase, and not against it.Even those who find some flaws in the selected model do not oppose the purchase, and still say that the car helps a lot in the kitchen, especially when guests arrive.

Aurika, Moscow

The dishwasher allows you to save time, over time, when you learn how to properly arrange the dishes, the loading process will take no more than three minutes. Regarding the cost-effectiveness of the dishwasher, I would say that the cost is about the same, but the hands and nails will always look well-groomed. And it is also impossible to clean the dishes as clean as the technique does. And let her do it for 2 hours, what are the problems? I don’t care if only the result. I'm happy with my Bosch.

Inna, Moscow

People, show me the person who would say after buying a dishwasher that it is useless, I have not seen such people. With her appearance I can’t imagine now how to manage without her. Of course, there are objects that you can’t wash in, for example, kitchen knives with wooden handles, wooden boards, pans with Teflon coating. And you should not save unnecessarily and buy a narrow model, because there is still no saving, but there will be problems with the placement of some large kitchen items.

Alexandra, Moscow

With both hands for the purchase of a dishwasher. For myself, I noted such advantages. Firstly, the quality of washing is incomparable with manual, much better and at least 40 minutes. Secondly, the saving of hot water is significant, because it is used to washing dishes under a stream of hot water, spending a lot of time on it, the dishwasher is connected to cold, which is already a plus. Thirdly, aggressive detergents do not get on the skin of the hands, I can not wash with gloves. Fourth, saving time, I like to cook, because there are a lot of dishes, I have to load the dishwasher a couple of times. And finally, large five-liter pots are washed off with a bang, they were real problems by hand, they had to be shuffled and soaked for a very long time. But I don’t even take cons into account, the advantages outweigh them, I think that such a purchase is profitable and will pay off very soon.

Note! There are users who are so happy with the purchase that they simply don’t understand how they could live without it, and offer to erect a monument to the one who came up with such a necessary device in the home - a dishwasher.

To summarize: all the pros and cons

Summing up the above, we briefly note all the advantages of a dishwasher that “force” people to make a purchase:

• saving personal time that can be spent on vacation;
• high-quality wash dishes without much effort;
• fight against microbes;
• no negative effects on the skin of the hands;
• no need to wipe the dishes;
• and most importantly, you don’t have to figure out who is to wash the dishes today, the technician will do it for you.

Note the cons, we identified only two:

• a good dishwasher of a well-known brand will cost a lot, you will have to pay well for it, but the reliability of such a machine will be an order of magnitude higher;
• problems with choosing a place in a small apartment for a full-fledged large dishwasher, there is a compromise solution, but you will have to sacrifice something.

So, a dishwasher is a necessary thing in everyday life, but not everyone, due to financial capabilities, can afford such an acquisition. If you decide to buy a dishwasher, then read how to do it correctly in the article How to choose a dishwasher for your home.