Best dishwasher brands Whirlpool dishwashers
Whirlpool dishwashers
American brand Whirlpool offers a range of freestanding and built-in dishwashers. Some models have 6th Sense technology which uses sensors to check the level of soiling and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly. Whirlpool says this saves up to 30% in time, water and energy.
We’ve run extensive tests on 11 Whirlpool dishwashers in our test lab, including the AquaSteam ADP8800, ADP7955 WH OneTouch and ADP5406 models. To find out how each scored, visit the Which? dishwashers review.
The Whirlpool dishwashers we’ve tested typically cost between £250 and £500, although one costs nearly £700. You can use our compare dishwashers tool to find a model that suits your budget.
Whirlpool dishwashers reviews
In our tough lab tests, most Whirlpool dishwashers score well for ease of use and they tend to they achieve average to excellent scores for cleaning. However, while most models achieve good or excellent scores for drying, one model scores poorly. Plus, scores for energy consumption when using the normal program range significantly – from good to very poor.
Wash times for Whirlpool dishwashers vary quite significantly – with normal programs varying from 58 mins to 3 hours 39 mins. If you’re considering buying a specific Whirlpool dishwasher, find how long its normal program takes and check how well it scores on a variety of criteria, by visiting our dishwashers test results.
To test how well a dishwasher cleans, we load it up with half the number of recommended place setting pieces, including cutlery and crockery, which have been soiled with milk, tea, minced meat, eggs, oat flakes, spinach and margarine. We also add non-standard load items including a saucepan, a shallow glass dish and a plastic food storage box.
We add detergent and rinse aid and run the dishwasher on its normal cycle. Once the dishwasher has finished its cycle, we rate each item individually on a 0-5 scale for cleanliness. Whether a dishwasher can get a load of dishes clean is the most important aspect of our testing.
As well as testing dishwashers in our lab, we also survey thousands of owners to find out whether they’ve had any problems with their dishwasher. Check out our dishwasher reliability page to find out how reliable Whirlpool dishwashers are.
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Read full reviews of each Whirlpool dishwasher we’ve tested, and find out whether any models have been awarded Best Buy or Don’t Buy status, in the Which? dishwasher reviews.
All Which? Best buy dishwashers clean and dry plates and pans excellently and they won’t let you down – we only choose brands with good reliability.
Whirlpool contact details
You can contact Whirlpool by calling its customer service line on 0844 815 8989 or through its website (www.whirlpool.co.uk).
If you’re thinking about buying a dishwasher, make sure you check our guide how to buy the best dishwasher for everything you need to know about dishwasher types and features. Plus, watch our video guide, how to be greener with your dishwasher for top tips on making your dishwasher work as efficiently as possible.
