Best Dishwasher Drawer 2021 – Buyer’s Guide

With two drawers for maximum efficiency, this dishdrawer has the same outer dimensions as a standard dishwasher, so you can easily slot it into your kitchen or utility room space.

The drawers can both work simultaneously but on different cycles, so if you have had a tomato-based pasta bake for dinner and need to get rid of the burnt-on bits from the dish, you can give it its own dedicated cycle and keep the plates and cutlery safe.

The inner layout has been designed for an easy life too. There are dedicated sections for your plates, cups, knives and forks, so everything gets the right amount of attention. It is flexible and adjustable to suit, and tines can be folded flat to accommodate a full load of pans.

It is rated A++ for energy efficiency, which essentially means it isn’t going to cost the earth to run. This is great news because the two drawer design will likely mean you do the washes as and when they are required. The sensor controlled washing means it only uses the minimum amount of water required too.

A very attractive and sleek looking dishwasher setup, this model is great if you are just as bothered about style as well as functionality.

You get nine wash programmes and enough room for 12 place settings across both drawers. You can use just one at a time if you need to get a smaller load done, and there is also fan assisted drying and a delay timer which will make your life a lot easier.

Intelligent load sensing will use the correct method and water amount for the contents, so you don’t waste any energy or water but the dishes still come out sparkling clean.

We liked the permanent memory of the last cycle used, so if you usually just wash general plates and cutlery, you can load it up time and time again without changing settings. A three stage flood protection monitor will ensure that if anything happens, your home and appliances are safe.

Thanks to the adjustable tines and height adjustable cup racks, this is a flexible dishwasher model which will accommodate all of your washing up, no matter what or how much there is to do.

There is a delay start option of up to 12 hours, which will allow you to plan ahead and also make the most of the cheaper energy rates overnight. As well as the standard programmes, there are three extras which will give your dishes some specialised care.

The sanitise option will take care of those precious items such as baby bottles, dummies and pet bowls. An extra dry function will help with those more difficult shaped items like plastic storage tubs and any utensils which you want to pop away straight after the cycle has finished. Then there is the quick cycle, giving you the same quality results but in a much faster time, for when you’re in a rush to get the job done.

As an added bonus, there is a child lock function which will ensure all settings remain consistent when the appliance is in use, to protect it from accidental changes. The actual control panel is nice and clear too, with single touch settings.

Single drawer dishwashers are ideal if you are low on space but still like an easy life when it comes to one of the most widely hated household chores.

This model has all the starry selling points of its larger counterparts, but just in a smaller size. There are 15 wash programmes, with three modifiers depending on any special loads. These are sanitise mode which kills 99.9% of bacteria, and the Quick wash and Extra Dry options.

It has been Quiet Mark approved, and there is a digital display as well as a delicate wash option for any fine china or printed goods.

When you are low on space, you need a dishwasher which will handle all of that post-meal washing up but not take up all of your storage space.

This option can conveniently be placed at bench level too, so there is minimal bending and it is easily accessed at all times. There is minimal water consumption thanks to the sensor controlled washing programmes which only use the amount required. This means you won’t use a drop more than you need to, but also that it will use enough so you don’t have to wash them again and use more water.

This has helped the washer to gain an A rating when it comes to energy efficiency, so it won’t cost a ridiculous amount to run either. You can choose to only half load it if you want, selecting the appropriate setting for guilt-free small washes and speedy results.

Flexible racks and cup holders mean it can all be adapted to suit your load and items, with everything from cutlery to big pots and pans fitting nicely.