This is actually faster than washing my own dishes because it takes me about 3 hours to mentally prepare myself to take on the task. I also live in an apartment with a small kitchen so it makes sense to invest on one of these for me.
I live in a small apt too and I just LOVE mine bc my dirty dishes have a place to go into and its so much easier to keep my countertop clean. I dont spend my Saturday mornings deep cleaning my kitchen anymore and its so nice to just push a button instead of rolling my sleeves up and organize the dishes for the next 15 mins while I finally wash them.
@@amaniiexxchnge I found a used on on marketplace and I wasnt even looking for one. Even when it was dropped off, I was kind of laughing about it. Best game changer, best buy, im so surprised just how much I love mine.
Hahahah I can relate. Sometimes even 6 hours because I start and then realize how insanely greasy the pots and pans are. *More time to soak and back to laying in bed*
We have one and love it. We have a small house (900sqft and 6 ppl) and this is a life saver with 3 kids. We bought it second hand for 75$ and plumbed in a second faucet for it so we can leave it connected and still use the other water in the kitchen sink
@@ericmendenhall2867 sometimes we run ours 4 or 5x a day but with 3 kids it saves me time. I love it. We have learned how to load it and stack and pack it. We dont have this exact model as ours is about 9 years old but I love it. We even run baby bottles and crusty sippy cups in it and they come out perfect. I have found I have to just throw the soap on the bottom and not in the soap tray but once you master the learning curve it's perfect. Now we wash our pots and pans by hand as they are the blue diamond ones and we are super protective of them haha but my crappy stainless pots we have put in there and they also come out perfect. I would much rather just load and unload this 4 or 5x a day vs spending hours washing dishes.
@@Cklei89 Oh ok great. Thanks for letting me know. I was just genuinely curious and sorry uf it sounded like i was judging. I am glad you get so much use out of this and takes a lot of stress out.
@@Cklei89 Thsnks for answering thoroughly. I’m curious. Does the noise of it running 4 to 5 times a day bother you? And also, if you just put the dishes in a sink of soapy water, wouldn’t they clean themselves fast? I got the Corelle dishes and bowls recently and everything comes off so easily and since they’re so thin you can fit a bunch in the sink. Curious how much time this saves compared to that. Thank you.
@Dave Iaucco yeah hence the reason I don’t own a dishwasher. What real purpose do they serve? Fill sink with hottest water, add good quality soap like Dawn, let soak for 20 minutes then wash by hand. I probably spend 5 minutes actually hand washing the sink load, the soaking in hot water does the rest. The key is rinsing a dish off right after it’s used...especially tall glasses.
I've owned a countertop dishwasher for a couple year because my apartment didn't have a place for a regular one, but lots of counter space. It's amazing and hooks right up to my sink. So much cheaper than a standard dishwasher and perfect for just 2 people.
Definitely impressive! I was worried at first because your "dirty dishes" were something my son would have looked at and said "clean enough" and used, lol! Then as always, you came through with the real dirty dishes. I did not think it would clean them, so I was pretty impressed. Thanks for always putting these products through real life testing!
Dude, it's insane how time flew by. I've been watching you for nearly 3 years now, and no matter what mood I'm in, your videos have been the only thing that I've consistently tuned in to. You're the only one out of two or three creators whose content I keep up with, whose videos I've never skipped even once. Your content is pretty much my therapy, as weird as it sounds. Keep it up, my guy! I'm excited for what the future has in store for Freakin Reviews. Rock on! 🤟
I recommand the "speed" programm and not to clean dishes inside. You can do this easier and with small time under running water. It works 100 % for cups, spoons, glasses and parts of kitchen and smaller parts. It spares a lot of time. At least you can cut the dry-modus easily because the heat of 10 minutes heat and let the parts in with the rest heat which stays quite long inside. Just if you have the machine full with glasses the quite long dry modus makes sin. But an hour is not neccessary too.
Yeah. May take less time to wash that amount of dishes by hand, but some people have difficulty standing at a sink washing them. Even after a few dishes my back is killing me. Also takes far less time to start the machine, walk away and have clean dry dishes than it will to stand there and do it all by hand.
Because this dishwasher probably won’t be able to wash pots/pans while also washing cutlery/plates, if you guys haven’t heard of a sponge where you put dishwashing liquid in the handle, it cuts washing time in eighths for me after soaking the pot in water while I eat. Definitely recommend.
Having a detergent pod fall in when the door closes is more or less the same as the powdered detergent falling in. Powder is cheaper, but less convenient. This unit seems ideal for a single person, and maybe also for empty nesters. It probably consumes a lot less energy and water than a standard washer, and allows for more frequent washing if the number of dishes in the cupboard are limited. Using a tank also limits potential for water damage from leaks. Did you try the fruit wash feature? That seemed interesting.
Wowww…this dishwasher surprises me….simple and efficient…I loved this!!! For the elders is good because not have much dishes, and not has mobility for pickup the dishes from regular dishwasher, to the elders is good.
When I lived in an apartment we had a countertop dishwasher for years. It's an awesome option to have if a full-size unit isn't an option. Mine had a hose that connected to the faucet so it just filled on its own. I loved it.
Haven't watched the video yet. Just bought one of these as a regular dishwasher won't fit in my kitchen. Really hoping this works well for me 😅 K after watching the video. I literally can't wait for mine to get here. 😁
Oh I love the idea of this!!!! Pity the blue light didn’t stay on for the full wash!!!! I’d find it so relaxing I’d probably sit and just look at that 🙈🙈🙈 I’m sure that sounds really sad!!!
I have an SPT Model SD-2213W that holds a good sized load it can actually hold a 4 place setting with six wash settings. It usually takes close to two hours on the longest settings but the dishes come out sparkling clean and dried by using hot water that also sanitizes the dishes. When I first got it they claimed it would clean food on plates that was 24 hours old. I actually tested it the first time by holding a couple of plates out for a couple of days that were heavily soiled with egg residue and spaghetti sauce. I overfilled it by what their directions say and everything came came out sparkling clean and dry. They will dry faster if you pop the door after the cycle is finished. I have had mine now for about 3 yrs in my motorhome and used it daily with no problems. It came with everything I needed to hook up the hoses to my faucet including the quick connect male end. It was real easy to hook up.
Thank you for this very helpful review. It’s made my mind up that I will benefit from a tabletop dishwasher especially as I don’t use mugs only teacups for both tea and coffee so my cups will fit on the top shelf 👍
For a household of one or two, I think it would be awesome!! It does take up quite a bit of counter space. seems like you would be really limited on where you could put it depending on the length of the drainage hose. Overall I think it's pretty cool!! And the price really isn't all that bad
I keep all my large appliances on a tall shelf, so when my dishwasher arrives I think I might put it on there too, but with some jug or bucket underneath to collect the drain water so I can just dump it in my sink in between loads.
I moved into a place in 2002 and the old tenants sold me their danby counter top dishwasher, it is still fantastic with some repairs over the years and proper maintenance. Sadly it has started making noises during use so I feel the pumps might be wearing out, luckily I was able to get a full size unit on wheels to replace it with.
The wee shelf on the left can be used for cutlery instead of cups. I have a small dishwasher, the same size as yours, and use it all the time (I am disabled and cannot stand for too long), absolute god send. Use the 30 min cycle on mine all the time.
I have this exact same dishwasher but in a different Chinese brand name (Kapas, I think). Let me just say that my little countertop dishwasher is still running strong two years later. It's been a great investement.
My husband bought one (against my wishes), and I was blown away. We have really hard water here, and I could never drink water from the tap -- it tasted horrible. The Zero Water actually makes it taste like distilled water. It's not much cheaper than buying gallons of distilled at Walmart (like 1c or something), but I'm not lugging around gallon bottles and I'm not using all that plastic anymore. I'm beyond impressed with it!
@@brianturnbough4955 yeah that would be great to see, although ive been a big fan of zero water i know there are others that are big fans of britta, would be interesting to see how britta holds up in comparison
After watching this video about the counter top dishwasher, and was considering getting one, this vid definitely was a big big help with my decision and will be look for this type of countertop dishewasher 😊😊😊
Seems like it goes by a different brand name here in Canada, but I bought it after watching your review. Really glad I did, too! This is a great dishwasher!
I got the Farberware countertop dishwasher earlier this week, which was basically the same as this. I've really liked it so far, save for it taking up most of my small countertop space. It saves me from handwashing most of my dishes, so the $400 investment was worth it.
The other upside people don't think about with a countertop dishwasher opposed to just hand-washing, unless you're getting your water boiling hot and handling it, your dishes aren't being santized. They are just being rinsed with soap and water. The countertop dishwasher gets the water to that sterile level that you really want.
Would be fun to take camping plug it into an inverter and have clean dishes. You didn't mention how many watts it takes but I'm sure it could easily be done
As someone who eats a lot of oatmeal and not good at getting around to wash dishes every night, I'm absolutely amazed either of those got the oatmeal off.
Love one for my camper that would be nice!!!!!!!!! I hate having to take time washing dishes when I could be doing fun things with my family. And when camping you only use small amount of dishes anywho. But man the price is kinda cray cray to me when you can get an 18inch stainless steel smart dishwasher for 400 but this cost how much, crazy 😜
Thanks for this, even if it's two years later. Just one question if I may, are these compatible with "top rack dishwasher safe" dishes/utensils? (given how there's only one rack...). Anyways, thanks for the in-depth review, I'll definitely be checking out your channel and probably subscribing
So I worked on these appliances, and specialized in dishwashers, for several years before starting my own repair business, and I can tell you that your tests were not "real world" enough. The manufacturers have standards based on a certain ppm of debris that a dishwasher can remove from a set amount of introduced debris. This would also vary wildly based on the soap you used and where you lived since the water quality plays a key part in the cleaning process for the new detergents since the phosphates were removed years back. Love your videos brother!
Not dirty dishes at all. But good try for this one. Eg.. microwave a pizza pocket. Cheese glue is the hardest to clean and anyone who would buy this would be eating allot of micro pizza or hot pockets etc. Anyhow. Your my fav dude to watch on this type of stuff. So who cares. Cheers
Pass since it can’t do pots and pans. Dishes are the easiest thing to clean. But it does look like it cleans those very well, I will say. Or since you already have it, can you try that?
So, the soap powder goes into that shallow cup at the botton of the door. Then you close the door and it all falls out onto the bottom of the dishwasher? So how is the soap not just washing right down the drain? It raises questions.
Did the appliance have a reasonably low energy usage rating? Dishwashers (in particular) are notorious for eating electricity, so that level of detail would be useful for future reviews of electrical items.
I connected my B&D one directly to my sink waterline with a splitter, and then a bunch of different threaded male and female nuts to get it to connect. Sadly I could not get an on/off switch that could handle the pressure. 🥲
After having to wash every dish by hand for almost 5 years I’d say that the countertop dishwasher is one of the absolute best investments (other than my countertop ice maker) I’ve made for my house yet.
Now I just want a regular dishwasher with a clear door that I can see inside while it is washing. Kind of neat to be able to see inside while the dishwasher is running.
So to be super honest i did not think of people in your situation. I just thought 69 minutes to wash and 60 minutes to dry makes it easier to just do it by hand. In your and other people situations this is indeed a good solution.
@@Wensela A countertop dishwasher is a lifesaver for neurodivergent people too. I've got ADHD, and throwing up in my mouth a little when touching wet food, even with gloves on, is not unheard of
Jake B * I looked on Amazon at the product description and it states that the baby mode is only 19 minutes. It would be great if this cycle could get the dishes as clean as using the full cycle.😉
If you go to the Amazon link in his description for the dishwasher. It’s a video showing how the dishwasher works and it shows how it washes the fruit too.
I think this will be great for me. I live alone and don’t have a lot of dishes that I use all at once. But I have horrible depression which makes it hard for me to have the energy or want to wash my dishes. I’ve gone months before without washing my dishes and ended up throwing them away because of it. I think I’m going to invest in this! Thank you for the video!!
I'm in the same situation as you, but that's why I have my full size dishwasher for when I go a while without doing dishes, I have all that room to take care of it.
I thought it just happens to me! I totally understand what you mean. My kitchen is to small to have a regular countertop dishwasher. I'm thinking about to invest in one too. Sending you good thoughts ❤❤❤. Take care and I hope you feel better.
For anyone with a dishwasher of any kind, please don’t forget to spin the spray arms before starting it to make sure they aren’t blocked by anything, especially the upper rack spray arm. Otherwise you won’t get a good wash!
Seems like another pro to the countertop model is there's no bending down to load and unload it, unlike an under the counter model which has you bending down to almost the floor to load/unload the machine.
There is no reason not to mount your regular washer on the countertop level, just like the oven. I've seen kitchens arranged this way before. I mean no one mounts their ovens on ground floor anymore, right?
I’m not him but I have a panda compact washer and a panda tumble dryer meant for RV’s and standard power outlets. They’re 10/10. I put them on coasters with wheels, and now I can do my laundry at home, plus I can soak my clothes which is great for bedding, basically cut your load into half and it’s the exact same machine.
As an apartment renter, I don't have enough space nor can I modify our apartment to accommodate a full size dishwasher, so my countertop dishwasher is a godsend. Fits perfectly in the corner and cleans even the messiest dishes really well. They're great for people who can't have a full sized dishwasher installed.
@@CoreDreamStudios Don't know. I only have a dishwasher, not a washing machine. But if you meant to ask about dishwashers with water tanks, I believe they do make those.
Yes, but not all of them... especially countertop models. MAKE SURE the one you buy has a water heater that heats up the water. It' cleans the food off much better and sanitizes.
its also important for cleaning, no melted sugar or fat will go soft in a temperature you can handle. everyone that handwashed plates with butter on it should know the hustle. ^_^
@@thomasherzog86 to be honest, if it doesn’t wash off in 30 seconds to a minute, i soak it with dawn soap while i do the rest of the non greasy dishes. works like a charm.
@@crankthatrebecca12 and then ur having a soap butter sludge on your brush or in the sink. ^_^ but seriously - soaking might work with fat, but not with stuff like caramel or toffee, at least not fast like heat does. im not saying its impossible to live without a dishwasher, but it has its benefits.
@@thomasherzog86 having a dishwasher uses less water and electricity, gets them cleaner, and as far as I can tell from those factors makes them more moral than handwashing.
Not sure why I have never heard of a counter top dishwasher but for a single guy with one kid and a ton of back problems to the point I can’t do 10min of dishes this might be an option!
If you have any way of getting a fullsize dishwasher (even if you have to wheel it to the sink and connect a hose to the faucet), they're much better. But if you have absolutely no way, then a countertop dishwasher is better than nothing. Get the largest model you can find and make sure it heats the water after it's pumped in. Some don't.
Dude same.. I can't stand up for that long hunched over a sink.. like if my counter was a foot taller I may be able to.. but my apartment is tiny and I live alone. Already have one of these on the way
I would never give up my full size dishwasher in my current kitchen, but yeah I can see this for people with back problems, or a small apartment, but where this really would be impressive would be a renovated RV/travel trailer, with it plumbed into the gray, and fresh water lines with a shelf built under the sink area to keep it out of the way.
@@rantsandreviews Dishwashers that heat the water sterilize the dishes better than you can wash them by hand and use less water. Less use of the water heater to wash dishes also saves electricity. You do no one no favors by washing them by hand, it's not more moral or holy than using a machine.
I have a little one, single Mama and I was really really struggling to manage everything with cleaning, cooking and making sure the little one was stimulated mentally, physically & emotionally and I have to admit after I got the countertop dishwasher it has made a huge huge difference it helps me more then I can say so I would highly recommend it to any single Mother that might need a bit of help ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Same...but my soon to be ex- keeps coming for dinner, lol. Have decided we need to use paper plates when he comes over because otherwise too many dishes for the little dishwasher or me to handle.
Really good review! You're right, that someone could easily hand-wash their dishes in about 15 minutes or so -- that's my situation. But I hate, hate, hate, loathe, despise, cannot stand washing dishes. Even if it's just 15 minutes a day. Plus, I can't help but think that I'm wasting water by hand-washing dishes -- we're in a drought here in CA, so water conservation is extremely important. That makes a countertop dishwasher is an excellent choice! Loved the "unfair" test -- I was really impressed with this tiny dishwasher's performance. Thank you!
I seriously went “ooh” and clicking on a video about countertop dishwashers. I’m either just a big fan of the channel or just getting old... ...both, probably both.
Check out Techmoan. He also did one, though he's UK based, so it's a different brand and model that probably isn't available in NA. It's a faster working washer than this one though, which is appealing.
@@ThatSoddingGamer The Techmoan video is the first thing I thought of when I saw this video. Spoiler alert: his worked well too. Alec on Technology Connections also did a video about how dishwashers work. So now I have watched 3 videos about dishwashers in the past month.😂
I would have killed for this when I worked so much and was single. And I would have just opened the door and let the steam into my dry apartment and let them air dry.
I was thinking this myself, and no it does not need to be on top of the counter, you could build a shelf under the sink, and add a GFCI outlet and plumb it right into the fresh, and gray water lines to make it look very nice, and out of the way, just use eco friendly dishwasher gel to not mess up the pipes.
I actually live in an RV full time and I have a countertop dishwasher. I love it. Mine is bigger than this one. I actually can wash some of my pots and pans in it too.
Hi James, I was so happy to see this review. I bought this exact model about a month ago (my tiny kitchen is too small for a dishwasher) and I absolutely LOVE IT! It is a life saver for someone like me, who deals with chronic illness. Thanks for the review!
lol, guess I'm not the only one who enjoys watching the reviews _after_ I purchase the product. It's like I get to have a conversation about my new gadget with others who understand. 😄
I like this idea mainly because the water gets hotter than I could put my hands in. Since I’m a single person, I don’t need a full sized dishwasher. And I never ran mine through the dry cycle; just open the door and they dry just fine.
@@Nenezilla the way he worded it I think everyone understood what he meant. Also... I dont think I have ever heard anyone that is a couple referred to as a family. Not once, even though technically it may be accurate
@@travisjazzbo3490 -- I pay 'family' rates on insurances and taxes, so yes a couple is a family, and I know plenty of people who do reference couples as families. Everyone has their own experience I guess. Take care!
Great demo! I bought this baby a few weeks ago and love it! The "useless" shelf can be used for shot glasses, but I use it for knives and whisks. You can avoid water spillage (when filling the tank) by using a funnel. I had on hand a funnel that I bought off Amazon some time back. Works perfectly! Also - I've only use the ECO cycle and it works great. Still uses all 3 carafes of water, but not as much power since it runs in half the time (30 min). This appliance is suitable for a household of 1 or 2.
Yes, the flip down shelf is good for small fruit bowls/ramekins and cooking utensils like spatulas. I’ll admit this performed far better than I’d expected!
@@njrenkable Better dishwashers have garbage disposals in the bottom instead of filters/strainers. And I mean better, not more expensive. There are some higher end brands without that feature. You also want one with a pre rinse soap dispenser and to not use pods. The pre rinse with soap helps.
@@tune_smith hm. Maybe it depends on where you live. I don’t see whey I should clean my plates before putting them in the dishwasher that then does the same job. My dishes get clean either way. If I maybe had one of those disposal thingies that Americans do, I would maybe rinse it off before as well. Of course I wouldn’t put a whole plate of vegetables in there. Those I do remove. For more than that, there’s just no need
@@MilwaukeeWoman True hard waste disposals in dishwashers unfortunately died in the 1980. Modern Grinders struggle to grind anything harder then cooked pasta, and lead to fine particle recirculation which can get stuck on dishes. Modern dishwasher grinders are prone to failure and don’t work very well to begin with, that’s why only lower end cheap dishwashers still use them. Kitchen aid makes a self cleaning filter, and Bosch filters typically only need cleaning monthly, and are very reliable.
Thank you for this review. I didn't even know they had such a thing. My wife and I live in an apartment for people with disabilities and they don't allow us to have dishwashers that go under the kitchen counter. We don't have much room for one either. This will help us out a lot.
I wasn't allowed a portable washing machine in my apartment building but I got one anyway. It fit in a closet if they needed to do an inspection. Their quarter operated machines were always busy at night and on weekends.
@@adde9506 Because they're cheap. Our laundry room has washers and dryers that break down once a week. To wash 1 load of clothes it's $1.75 and to dry 1 load it's $1.50. It usually takes 2 or some times 3 cycles to dry clothes.
I've been debating getting one of these (this exact model actually!) since I live in a smallish place ( great landlord and yearly rent cheaper than property taxes). Seeing a side by side testing comparison with the "unfair" test gave me great info. A little heads up on the "mug " rack and small utensil holes. I had something similar to one of these when I lived in Japan I used the rack for rice paddles and rice bowls and the small utensil slots for chopsticks.
I bought an edgestar brand on amazon. It's basically about the size of the top rack of my installed dishwasher in my kitchen. But it's large enough to take 6 place settings including full sized 10 inch dinner plates. As long as you stick to a liquid or gel detergent these work very nicely. I take mine when I stay at extended stay hotels for more than two or three nights. Along with a toaster oven and an instant pot it's like having a full service travel kitchen anytime you need one. In fact I can save money on extended stays away from home because with those three appliances, I really only need a fridge in my hotel room, instead of paying extra for a "kitchenette".
I’m glad you did this one. I have a friend in a wheelchair and his wife has a bad hip so she can’t stand for long. Something like this would be good for them since it’s the 2 of them
Can't believe I've just watched a full video comparing dishwashers, and actually got excited and said "wow" when the final dish came out clean 😂 the company hopefully paid you for this as I'll now probably be buying one. Great video!
That last test was the best one. Comparing to the big dishwasher might have been unfair but applying the "fake" dirt and grime really helped me see this is a good product. Some of the dirty items in the earlier part of the video seemed pretty clean, and I don't know what they were contaminated with. Wish you did the synthetic dirtying with the silverware too.
Jimmy, as a longtime viewer, I have to say that this is one of your best comparisons yet. As a medical researcher, I love finding flaws in your by tests (it's part of my job), but this was flawless. In fact, Consumer Reports couldn't have done better. Happy Holidays and have a safe and healthy New Year!
You really did effort for the 'unfair' test, but that's really usefull to see it's performance on dishes you might have forgotten to rinse. Thanks for the effort!
@@teshiburu that depends entirely on you. If you use dishwasher pods, you are trading cleaning power for "convenience". I say that in quotations because I really don't know how a pod is more convenient. Anyways, the 2 biggest factors of getting a good clean from your dishwasher is running your water until it's hot before using the machine to ensure a hot pre wash. The second is making sure you put soap on your pre wash chamber. The enzymes in your soap need time to work, that's why they need to be in the pre wash. When you use pods, you don't get the enzymes in the pre wash you need.
@@teshiburu yeah they do heat themselves but it isn't very good at the beginning, where the pre wash is at. Takes a bit to warm up and I see no issue with running the water until it gets hot lol. Running ice cold water into the machine isn't as good as running hot water into it
I can see purchasing one of these to use in my camp trailer. I loathe washing dishes when I am using my camper so an appliance like this would be perfect! Thank-you for the review, James.👍👍
I got one from Aldi for 199€ and is great for me and my husband, I fill the tank with a jar provided by the dishwasher, I put the hose in a bucket and I mop the floor with that water, it's a win for me indeed. Also the cycle I use is the 30 minutes and is more than enough.
Okay but as a kid, clearly I wasn't the only one who tried many times to yank the dishwasher open quickly to get a glimpse of it running. I'm so into this freaking thing solely for the design choice of a window/door. It satisfies all that childhood curiosity perfectly.
@@LisaMarli I would add a bit of organic vinegar or Colloidal Silver to the machine. Cold water will not kill bactetia nor bring out the tiny creatures.
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This is actually faster than washing my own dishes because it takes me about 3 hours to mentally prepare myself to take on the task. I also live in an apartment with a small kitchen so it makes sense to invest on one of these for me.
I live in a small apt too and I just LOVE mine bc my dirty dishes have a place to go into and its so much easier to keep my countertop clean. I dont spend my Saturday mornings deep cleaning my kitchen anymore and its so nice to just push a button instead of rolling my sleeves up and organize the dishes for the next 15 mins while I finally wash them.
@@tessalaframboise5699 ooooo okok ima buy one now. I live in a coach house so I hand wash everything lol
@@amaniiexxchnge I found a used on on marketplace and I wasnt even looking for one. Even when it was dropped off, I was kind of laughing about it. Best game changer, best buy, im so surprised just how much I love mine.
Hahahah I can relate. Sometimes even 6 hours because I start and then realize how insanely greasy the pots and pans are. *More time to soak and back to laying in bed*
@@patricke8429 😭 YOU GUYS LET YOYR DISHES SOAK? I just go straight in, scrubbing for an hour 😔
We have one and love it. We have a small house (900sqft and 6 ppl) and this is a life saver with 3 kids. We bought it second hand for 75$ and plumbed in a second faucet for it so we can leave it connected and still use the other water in the kitchen sink
Do you pretty much have to run it after every meal though? Seems like almost not enough room for dishes for 6 people
@@ericmendenhall2867 sometimes we run ours 4 or 5x a day but with 3 kids it saves me time. I love it. We have learned how to load it and stack and pack it. We dont have this exact model as ours is about 9 years old but I love it. We even run baby bottles and crusty sippy cups in it and they come out perfect. I have found I have to just throw the soap on the bottom and not in the soap tray but once you master the learning curve it's perfect. Now we wash our pots and pans by hand as they are the blue diamond ones and we are super protective of them haha but my crappy stainless pots we have put in there and they also come out perfect. I would much rather just load and unload this 4 or 5x a day vs spending hours washing dishes.
@@ericmendenhall2867 I should also say we dont have the ability to put in a full dishwasher due to how old our house is and how its wired and plumbed.
@@Cklei89 Oh ok great. Thanks for letting me know. I was just genuinely curious and sorry uf it sounded like i was judging. I am glad you get so much use out of this and takes a lot of stress out.
@@Cklei89 Thsnks for answering thoroughly. I’m curious. Does the noise of it running 4 to 5 times a day bother you? And also, if you just put the dishes in a sink of soapy water, wouldn’t they clean themselves fast? I got the Corelle dishes and bowls recently and everything comes off so easily and since they’re so thin you can fit a bunch in the sink. Curious how much time this saves compared to that. Thank you.
You've got the cleanest dirty dishes I've ever seen.
You don’t really expect dishwashers to actually clean dishes do you? They all suck IMO.
Probably licks the plates 😂
@Dave Iaucco yeah hence the reason I don’t own a dishwasher. What real purpose do they serve?
Fill sink with hottest water, add good quality soap like Dawn, let soak for 20 minutes then wash by hand. I probably spend 5 minutes actually hand washing the sink load, the soaking in hot water does the rest.
The key is rinsing a dish off right after it’s used...especially tall glasses.
Only needs a quick rinse before going in, they clean better than you'd think
@@keff5984 eh don’t be lazy, just hand wash them. Much quicker and it saves the expense and maintenance of a dishwasher.
I've owned a countertop dishwasher for a couple year because my apartment didn't have a place for a regular one, but lots of counter space. It's amazing and hooks right up to my sink. So much cheaper than a standard dishwasher and perfect for just 2 people.
Definitely impressive! I was worried at first because your "dirty dishes" were something my son would have looked at and said "clean enough" and used, lol! Then as always, you came through with the real dirty dishes. I did not think it would clean them, so I was pretty impressed. Thanks for always putting these products through real life testing!
Dude, it's insane how time flew by. I've been watching you for nearly 3 years now, and no matter what mood I'm in, your videos have been the only thing that I've consistently tuned in to. You're the only one out of two or three creators whose content I keep up with, whose videos I've never skipped even once. Your content is pretty much my therapy, as weird as it sounds. Keep it up, my guy! I'm excited for what the future has in store for Freakin Reviews. Rock on! 🤟
I recommand the "speed" programm and not to clean dishes inside. You can do this easier and with small time under running water. It works 100 % for cups, spoons, glasses and parts of kitchen and smaller parts. It spares a lot of time. At least you can cut the dry-modus easily because the heat of 10 minutes heat and let the parts in with the rest heat which stays quite long inside. Just if you have the machine full with glasses the quite long dry modus makes sin. But an hour is not neccessary too.
Yeah. May take less time to wash that amount of dishes by hand, but some people have difficulty standing at a sink washing them. Even after a few dishes my back is killing me. Also takes far less time to start the machine, walk away and have clean dry dishes than it will to stand there and do it all by hand.
and it uses less water.
Bingo! That is why I think they are a fantastic idea! No strain no pain. I have the same issues. Cheers 🍻
Same thing back pain hurts to wash by hand
I totally agree that little bending over, that's slight arch in my back, it kills me.
Because this dishwasher probably won’t be able to wash pots/pans while also washing cutlery/plates, if you guys haven’t heard of a sponge where you put dishwashing liquid in the handle, it cuts washing time in eighths for me after soaking the pot in water while I eat. Definitely recommend.
Having a detergent pod fall in when the door closes is more or less the same as the powdered detergent falling in. Powder is cheaper, but less convenient.
This unit seems ideal for a single person, and maybe also for empty nesters. It probably consumes a lot less energy and water than a standard washer, and allows for more frequent washing if the number of dishes in the cupboard are limited. Using a tank also limits potential for water damage from leaks. Did you try the fruit wash feature? That seemed interesting.
It’s better to put them both on the floor anyway, especially on the short cycle as it starts reacting with the water quicker
Wowww…this dishwasher surprises me….simple and efficient…I loved this!!! For the elders is good because not have much dishes, and not has mobility for pickup the dishes from regular dishwasher, to the elders is good.
When I lived in an apartment we had a countertop dishwasher for years. It's an awesome option to have if a full-size unit isn't an option. Mine had a hose that connected to the faucet so it just filled on its own. I loved it.
Haven't watched the video yet. Just bought one of these as a regular dishwasher won't fit in my kitchen. Really hoping this works well for me 😅
K after watching the video. I literally can't wait for mine to get here. 😁
Oh I love the idea of this!!!! Pity the blue light didn’t stay on for the full wash!!!! I’d find it so relaxing I’d probably sit and just look at that 🙈🙈🙈 I’m sure that sounds really sad!!!
I have an SPT Model SD-2213W that holds a good sized load it can actually hold a 4 place setting with six wash settings. It usually takes close to two hours on the longest settings but the dishes come out sparkling clean and dried by using hot water that also sanitizes the dishes.
When I first got it they claimed it would clean food on plates that was 24 hours old. I actually tested it the first time by holding a couple of plates out for a couple of days that were heavily soiled with egg residue and spaghetti sauce. I overfilled it by what their directions say and everything came came out sparkling clean and dry. They will dry faster if you pop the door after the cycle is finished.
I have had mine now for about 3 yrs in my motorhome and used it daily with no problems. It came with everything I needed to hook up the hoses to my faucet including the quick connect male end. It was real easy to hook up.
Thank you for this very helpful review. It’s made my mind up that I will benefit from a tabletop dishwasher especially as I don’t use mugs only teacups for both tea and coffee so my cups will fit on the top shelf 👍
For a household of one or two, I think it would be awesome!! It does take up quite a bit of counter space. seems like you would be really limited on where you could put it depending on the length of the drainage hose. Overall I think it's pretty cool!! And the price really isn't all that bad
I keep all my large appliances on a tall shelf, so when my dishwasher arrives I think I might put it on there too, but with some jug or bucket underneath to collect the drain water so I can just dump it in my sink in between loads.
You can put the drain hose in a bucket , this is what I do since I lack counterspace
I moved into a place in 2002 and the old tenants sold me their danby counter top dishwasher, it is still fantastic with some repairs over the years and proper maintenance. Sadly it has started making noises during use so I feel the pumps might be wearing out, luckily I was able to get a full size unit on wheels to replace it with.
The wee shelf on the left can be used for cutlery instead of cups. I have a small dishwasher, the same size as yours, and use it all the time (I am disabled and cannot stand for too long), absolute god send. Use the 30 min cycle on mine all the time.
I have been using one for a few years (not this particular brand) and they definitely work.
great if you don't have the space for a full dishwasher.
I have this exact same dishwasher but in a different Chinese brand name (Kapas, I think). Let me just say that my little countertop dishwasher is still running strong two years later. It's been a great investement.
ooh, you should try that zero water thing as seen on tv.
If it’s the zero water filter/pitcher, it’s great!
My husband bought one (against my wishes), and I was blown away. We have really hard water here, and I could never drink water from the tap -- it tasted horrible. The Zero Water actually makes it taste like distilled water. It's not much cheaper than buying gallons of distilled at Walmart (like 1c or something), but I'm not lugging around gallon bottles and I'm not using all that plastic anymore. I'm beyond impressed with it!
can tell you for a fact Zero Water works!!!!! I have been a big fan of it for years and still use it to this day.
Zero vs. Britta and Great Value
@@brianturnbough4955 yeah that would be great to see, although ive been a big fan of zero water i know there are others that are big fans of britta, would be interesting to see how britta holds up in comparison
7:55 small slots are probably used for metal cooking chopsticks.
After watching this video about the counter top dishwasher, and was considering getting one, this vid definitely was a big big help with my decision and will be look for this type of countertop dishewasher 😊😊😊
Congrats on getting a clip on Danny Gonzalez’s channel
Which video?
Seems like it goes by a different brand name here in Canada, but I bought it after watching your review. Really glad I did, too! This is a great dishwasher!
Funny u have my patterns. I never knew the basket lid goes down when putting silverware. I thought that was a bottle nipple part feature.
That would work perfectly for a single person renting an apartment in NYC.
These are ideal for RVs and motorhomes.I wish they were bigger so you could do pots and pans though.
Saw in other videos that they used the rack for silverware
I got the Farberware countertop dishwasher earlier this week, which was basically the same as this. I've really liked it so far, save for it taking up most of my small countertop space. It saves me from handwashing most of my dishes, so the $400 investment was worth it.
My Faberware countertop dishwasher works great, and has for years.
What setting did you use at end for the really dirty dishes? This would be helpful to know. Thanks.
Going off the babe of the video, I'm guessing some countertop dishwashers work better than others.
This would have been very useful when I spent all day hand washing baby bottles.
Some of them have a baby bottle washing feature that uses steam the sterilize the bottles at the end of the wash.
The other upside people don't think about with a countertop dishwasher opposed to just hand-washing, unless you're getting your water boiling hot and handling it, your dishes aren't being santized. They are just being rinsed with soap and water. The countertop dishwasher gets the water to that sterile level that you really want.
Would be fun to take camping plug it into an inverter and have clean dishes. You didn't mention how many watts it takes but I'm sure it could easily be done
As someone who eats a lot of oatmeal and not good at getting around to wash dishes every night, I'm absolutely amazed either of those got the oatmeal off.
Love one for my camper that would be nice!!!!!!!!! I hate having to take time washing dishes when I could be doing fun things with my family. And when camping you only use small amount of dishes anywho. But man the price is kinda cray cray to me when you can get an 18inch stainless steel smart dishwasher for 400 but this cost how much, crazy 😜
Thanks for this, even if it's two years later. Just one question if I may, are these compatible with "top rack dishwasher safe" dishes/utensils? (given how there's only one rack...). Anyways, thanks for the in-depth review, I'll definitely be checking out your channel and probably subscribing
So I worked on these appliances, and specialized in dishwashers, for several years before starting my own repair business, and I can tell you that your tests were not "real world" enough. The manufacturers have standards based on a certain ppm of debris that a dishwasher can remove from a set amount of introduced debris. This would also vary wildly based on the soap you used and where you lived since the water quality plays a key part in the cleaning process for the new detergents since the phosphates were removed years back. Love your videos brother!
Looking on Amazon for that dishwasher they never have one in stock where else can you go look or get one
I'm waiting to see the Shine Automatic toilet cleaner
I could really use this. I live alone.
Not dirty dishes at all. But good try for this one. Eg.. microwave a pizza pocket. Cheese glue is the hardest to clean and anyone who would buy this would be eating allot of micro pizza or hot pockets etc. Anyhow. Your my fav dude to watch on this type of stuff. So who cares. Cheers
Pass since it can’t do pots and pans. Dishes are the easiest thing to clean. But it does look like it cleans those very well, I will say. Or since you already have it, can you try that?
You remind me of "Mr. Clean" on the cleaning product!
I'm sold
Great review! Would you be comfortable walking out to work with it running unsupervised?
So, the soap powder goes into that shallow cup at the botton of the door. Then you close the door and it all falls out onto the bottom of the dishwasher?
So how is the soap not just washing right down the drain? It raises questions.
Glad you did the unfair test too!
It’s just me and my 2 younger brothers in my house with no dishwasher. Definitely getting one
Did the appliance have a reasonably low energy usage rating?
Dishwashers (in particular) are notorious for eating electricity, so that level of detail would be useful for future reviews of electrical items.
Yeah - I wonder how these are on the utility bill?
I need to get out more..... But on a serious note. Good review.
I connected my B&D one directly to my sink waterline with a splitter, and then a bunch of different threaded male and female nuts to get it to connect. Sadly I could not get an on/off switch that could handle the pressure. 🥲
After having to wash every dish by hand for almost 5 years I’d say that the countertop dishwasher is one of the absolute best investments (other than my countertop ice maker) I’ve made for my house yet.
Yup. I have never had a dishwasher before so I love just putting the dishes in and not having to hand clean them.
Your lazy.
@@ginogallegos8079 lmao she’s not lazy it’s just gets tiring to do a mountain of dishes everyday
@@ginogallegos8079 And you can’t spell “you’re”, so… 🤷♀️
Five years? Are you 13yo? Who washed the dishes your whole life then?
Now I just want a regular dishwasher with a clear door that I can see inside while it is washing. Kind of neat to be able to see inside while the dishwasher is running.
So satisfying to watch.
Would also be super helpful for troubleshooting if something goes wrong during a cycle.
They used to have them at Sears but they were specially made for store demos to show off the features.
Yeah they look cool but it uses more electricity
Look up the technology connections channel and watch their video on dishwasher pods.
Being a disabled person, this is perfect for me - I can run it once a day, maybe every other day, and not put myself in excruciating pain for plates
So to be super honest i did not think of people in your situation. I just thought 69 minutes to wash and 60 minutes to dry makes it easier to just do it by hand. In your and other people situations this is indeed a good solution.
good.
@@Wensela A countertop dishwasher is a lifesaver for neurodivergent people too. I've got ADHD, and throwing up in my mouth a little when touching wet food, even with gloves on, is not unheard of
@@Wensela working full time. Cleaning house and cooking and washing dishes. Go wash your clothes my hand too.
know where you are coming from, same here
The baby feature is nice. It’s always a hassle to clean up babies. 😉
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😆 🤣 😂
Ayo?
Lmao
Jake B * I looked on Amazon at the product description and it states that the baby mode is only 19 minutes. It would be great if this cycle could get the dishes as clean as using the full cycle.😉
You needed to test the fruit mode, because I'm intrigued.
Same! I was waiting for the test that ruined some fresh fruit 🤣
If it sanitized it I'm a believer! I'd buy this just for fruit lol
Definitely!!!!!
If you go to the Amazon link in his description for the dishwasher. It’s a video showing how the dishwasher works and it shows how it washes the fruit too.
@@Tippers94 me too! 100%. I never feel like rinsing the in the sink is doing all that much...
Sounds like a great idea for the "short videos"!
I think this will be great for me. I live alone and don’t have a lot of dishes that I use all at once. But I have horrible depression which makes it hard for me to have the energy or want to wash my dishes. I’ve gone months before without washing my dishes and ended up throwing them away because of it. I think I’m going to invest in this! Thank you for the video!!
Geez dude I hope you start feeling better
I'm in the same situation as you, but that's why I have my full size dishwasher for when I go a while without doing dishes, I have all that room to take care of it.
Same here and i have a large family 😑
I thought it just happens to me! I totally understand what you mean. My kitchen is to small to have a regular countertop dishwasher. I'm thinking about to invest in one too. Sending you good thoughts ❤❤❤. Take care and I hope you feel better.
May I say, have all of you seen a doctor for your depression? Please do, If you haven't.
For anyone with a dishwasher of any kind, please don’t forget to spin the spray arms before starting it to make sure they aren’t blocked by anything, especially the upper rack spray arm. Otherwise you won’t get a good wash!
Thanks, I will definitely do that.
That's common sense. Lol
@@shaydesofblue2281 Isn’t it?? You would be surprised by how many people have no understanding of dishwashers
It's also important to click your tongs 3 times before you pick anything up, just to make sure they still work.
Seems like another pro to the countertop model is there's no bending down to load and unload it, unlike an under the counter model which has you bending down to almost the floor to load/unload the machine.
Would be good for people with back problems and such.
@@antiisocial Exactly. Anyone with back and hip problems would benefit.
I like it. Similar to having the washer/dryer on the main floor of a house. Not having to carry wash down to the 1st floor or basement.
As a person with a bad back, I approve of this message.
There is no reason not to mount your regular washer on the countertop level, just like the oven. I've seen kitchens arranged this way before.
I mean no one mounts their ovens on ground floor anymore, right?
You should do a compact clothes washer and dryer!
I recall he did one a year or so ago
@@jamesTBurke I don’t recall that and I can’t find that, but I could be overlooking it
@@Toadstewl I thought ha did something that was hand operated dealing with clothes
I said the same thing!
I’m not him but I have a panda compact washer and a panda tumble dryer meant for RV’s and standard power outlets. They’re 10/10. I put them on coasters with wheels, and now I can do my laundry at home, plus I can soak my clothes which is great for bedding, basically cut your load into half and it’s the exact same machine.
As an apartment renter, I don't have enough space nor can I modify our apartment to accommodate a full size dishwasher, so my countertop dishwasher is a godsend. Fits perfectly in the corner and cleans even the messiest dishes really well. They're great for people who can't have a full sized dishwasher installed.
Do they make washing machines with a tank instead of a hookup to sink?
@@CoreDreamStudios Don't know. I only have a dishwasher, not a washing machine. But if you meant to ask about dishwashers with water tanks, I believe they do make those.
Hi, would you mind sharing the brand of the dishwasher you sound so happy with? I’d appreciate greatly, choosing now which to get 🙏
@@Brakzias what about microwaves? do they make microwaves with a tank instead of a hookup?
I don't even have space for a countertop one =/
69 mins may be long......but damn is it nice
Nice!
Nice
69😏
Nice
That's what she said.
There, I said it, lol
One thing about dishwashers. They get water hotter than your hands can tolerate. 150 degrees sanitizes!
Yes, but not all of them... especially countertop models. MAKE SURE the one you buy has a water heater that heats up the water. It' cleans the food off much better and sanitizes.
its also important for cleaning, no melted sugar or fat will go soft in a temperature you can handle. everyone that handwashed plates with butter on it should know the hustle. ^_^
@@thomasherzog86 to be honest, if it doesn’t wash off in 30 seconds to a minute, i soak it with dawn soap while i do the rest of the non greasy dishes. works like a charm.
@@crankthatrebecca12
and then ur having a soap butter sludge on your brush or in the sink. ^_^
but seriously - soaking might work with fat, but not with stuff like caramel or toffee, at least not fast like heat does. im not saying its impossible to live without a dishwasher, but it has its benefits.
@@thomasherzog86 having a dishwasher uses less water and electricity, gets them cleaner, and as far as I can tell from those factors makes them more moral than handwashing.
Don't need a counter top dishwasher, my wife married a dishwasher
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Lmao rorfffff now that is funny Thank you. Sorry wifey.
You are a great man then!
Dish dogs represent!
Hahaha
Not sure why I have never heard of a counter top dishwasher but for a single guy with one kid and a ton of back problems to the point I can’t do 10min of dishes this might be an option!
If you have any way of getting a fullsize dishwasher (even if you have to wheel it to the sink and connect a hose to the faucet), they're much better. But if you have absolutely no way, then a countertop dishwasher is better than nothing. Get the largest model you can find and make sure it heats the water after it's pumped in. Some don't.
Dude same.. I can't stand up for that long hunched over a sink.. like if my counter was a foot taller I may be able to.. but my apartment is tiny and I live alone. Already have one of these on the way
I have more metal in my back than a Kia...LOL. If I wash more than just a few dishes by hand I use a stool. I would never buy one of these units.
I would never give up my full size dishwasher in my current kitchen, but yeah I can see this for people with back problems, or a small apartment, but where this really would be impressive would be a renovated RV/travel trailer, with it plumbed into the gray, and fresh water lines with a shelf built under the sink area to keep it out of the way.
@@rantsandreviews Dishwashers that heat the water sterilize the dishes better than you can wash them by hand and use less water. Less use of the water heater to wash dishes also saves electricity. You do no one no favors by washing them by hand, it's not more moral or holy than using a machine.
you can tell the audience is growing up when they request a countertop dishwasher. apartment and dorm struggles
I have a little one, single Mama and I was really really struggling to manage everything with cleaning, cooking and making sure the little one was stimulated mentally, physically & emotionally and I have to admit after I got the countertop dishwasher it has made a huge huge difference it helps me more then I can say so I would highly recommend it to any single Mother that might need a bit of help ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Same...but my soon to be ex- keeps coming for dinner, lol. Have decided we need to use paper plates when he comes over because otherwise too many dishes for the little dishwasher or me to handle.
That's good to read. I'm thinking of getting one too as a single Mama myself.
I feel like this... but i ain't got any kids 😂
Any help is good ❤
Really good review! You're right, that someone could easily hand-wash their dishes in about 15 minutes or so -- that's my situation. But I hate, hate, hate, loathe, despise, cannot stand washing dishes. Even if it's just 15 minutes a day. Plus, I can't help but think that I'm wasting water by hand-washing dishes -- we're in a drought here in CA, so water conservation is extremely important. That makes a countertop dishwasher is an excellent choice! Loved the "unfair" test -- I was really impressed with this tiny dishwasher's performance. Thank you!
If you're short of time, 69 minutes automated is better than 15 minutes animated by you.
69😉
69. Nice.
When I was 30, gone from the house 10 hours a day, I just didn't have it in me to do dishes every night. This would have been a dream.
@@antiisocial okay Linus 😂
Four plates and cups plus few forks and spoons takes 3 minutes to clean them manually. Dishwasher so small has zero to minimal sense for me.
I seriously went “ooh” and clicking on a video about countertop dishwashers.
I’m either just a big fan of the channel or just getting old...
...both, probably both.
Check out Techmoan. He also did one, though he's UK based, so it's a different brand and model that probably isn't available in NA. It's a faster working washer than this one though, which is appealing.
Yep..me too!! 😄
@@ThatSoddingGamer The Techmoan video is the first thing I thought of when I saw this video. Spoiler alert: his worked well too. Alec on Technology Connections also did a video about how dishwashers work. So now I have watched 3 videos about dishwashers in the past month.😂
@@ThatSoddingGamer You’re assuming I’m not aware of Techmoans work, what do you think I am, some kind of philistine?!😜
@@meandmyEV Watched all three.
Never thought I’d Be enjoying multiple dishwasher videos back to back.😀
I feel like this would be good for those who live in a smaller house or apartment and live alone or don’t really have a lot of dishes
I have one that fits service for 8 and it's perfect for our family of 5.
I would have killed for this when I worked so much and was single. And I would have just opened the door and let the steam into my dry apartment and let them air dry.
This would be great for an RV or boat as well. This would have been great for my first apartment!
@@Serf_dom Which one do you have?
@@ale347baker SPT
Oh man! I keep shopping around for these. I am excited to see this.
This would be great for an RV if it didn’t have one or a tiny house!
Purrfect RV Size! 😊👍😋
I was thinking this myself, and no it does not need to be on top of the counter, you could build a shelf under the sink, and add a GFCI outlet and plumb it right into the fresh, and gray water lines to make it look very nice, and out of the way, just use eco friendly dishwasher gel to not mess up the pipes.
@@confusedalaskan 🐱 meow 😸
@Denise Belcher are you related to Dennis Farter?
I actually live in an RV full time and I have a countertop dishwasher. I love it. Mine is bigger than this one. I actually can wash some of my pots and pans in it too.
Hi James, I was so happy to see this review. I bought this exact model about a month ago (my tiny kitchen is too small for a dishwasher) and I absolutely LOVE IT! It is a life saver for someone like me, who deals with chronic illness. Thanks for the review!
lol, guess I'm not the only one who enjoys watching the reviews _after_ I purchase the product. It's like I get to have a conversation about my new gadget with others who understand. 😄
I like this idea mainly because the water gets hotter than I could put my hands in. Since I’m a single person, I don’t need a full sized dishwasher. And I never ran mine through the dry cycle; just open the door and they dry just fine.
This looks like a good item for places that have single folks or just a couple but not a family.
A couple are a family but I get what you're saying, for over 2 people.
@@Nenezilla the way he worded it I think everyone understood what he meant. Also... I dont think I have ever heard anyone that is a couple referred to as a family. Not once, even though technically it may be accurate
@@travisjazzbo3490 -- I pay 'family' rates on insurances and taxes, so yes a couple is a family, and I know plenty of people who do reference couples as families. Everyone has their own experience I guess. Take care!
@@Nenezilla Depending on your employer, yeah. Some employers do You+spouse rates different than You+Family.
@@NecroBanana - agree, some but not all.
Great demo! I bought this baby a few weeks ago and love it! The "useless" shelf can be used for shot glasses, but I use it for knives and whisks. You can avoid water spillage (when filling the tank) by using a funnel. I had on hand a funnel that I bought off Amazon some time back. Works perfectly! Also - I've only use the ECO cycle and it works great. Still uses all 3 carafes of water, but not as much power since it runs in half the time (30 min). This appliance is suitable for a household of 1 or 2.
Yes, the flip down shelf is good for small fruit bowls/ramekins and cooking utensils like spatulas.
I’ll admit this performed far better than I’d expected!
Short glasses like those short whiskey glasses?
I use the little shelf for that and also lids, dipping dishes, and turners/spatulas.
When he says the plates look dirty putting them in I wish he could see my plates being dirty🤫
@@njrenkable Better dishwashers have garbage disposals in the bottom instead of filters/strainers. And I mean better, not more expensive. There are some higher end brands without that feature. You also want one with a pre rinse soap dispenser and to not use pods. The pre rinse with soap helps.
I always rinse my dishes of all crumbs before putting them in the dishwasher. Not doing so baffles me.
@@tune_smith hm. Maybe it depends on where you live. I don’t see whey I should clean my plates before putting them in the dishwasher that then does the same job. My dishes get clean either way. If I maybe had one of those disposal thingies that Americans do, I would maybe rinse it off before as well. Of course I wouldn’t put a whole plate of vegetables in there. Those I do remove. For more than that, there’s just no need
@@tune_smith Makes sense it should be done probably makes your dishwasher last longer
@@MilwaukeeWoman True hard waste disposals in dishwashers unfortunately died in the 1980. Modern Grinders struggle to grind anything harder then cooked pasta, and lead to fine particle recirculation which can get stuck on dishes. Modern dishwasher grinders are prone to failure and don’t work very well to begin with, that’s why only lower end cheap dishwashers still use them. Kitchen aid makes a self cleaning filter, and Bosch filters typically only need cleaning monthly, and are very reliable.
4:58 you know some engineer is laughing so bad while making it take 69 min :D
Unfortunately, I have the sense of humor of a 12 year old. Laughed my butt off every time he set it for 69 minutes! I could never own this🤗
Thank you for this review. I didn't even know they had such a thing. My wife and I live in an apartment for people with disabilities and they don't allow us to have dishwashers that go under the kitchen counter. We don't have much room for one either. This will help us out a lot.
I wasn't allowed a portable washing machine in my apartment building but I got one anyway. It fit in a closet if they needed to do an inspection. Their quarter operated machines were always busy at night and on weekends.
Why... why would they not *prefer* that you use dish washers?
@@adde9506 Because they're cheap. Our laundry room has washers and dryers that break down once a week. To wash 1 load of clothes it's $1.75 and to dry 1 load it's $1.50. It usually takes 2 or some times 3 cycles to dry clothes.
@@bennies5749 Dish washers don't wash clothes.
@@adde9506 I know. I was just telling you how cheep they are.
I've been debating getting one of these (this exact model actually!) since I live in a smallish place ( great landlord and yearly rent cheaper than property taxes). Seeing a side by side testing comparison with the "unfair" test gave me great info.
A little heads up on the "mug " rack and small utensil holes. I had something similar to one of these when I lived in Japan I used the rack for rice paddles and rice bowls and the small utensil slots for chopsticks.
I bought an edgestar brand on amazon. It's basically about the size of the top rack of my installed dishwasher in my kitchen. But it's large enough to take 6 place settings including full sized 10 inch dinner plates. As long as you stick to a liquid or gel detergent these work very nicely. I take mine when I stay at extended stay hotels for more than two or three nights. Along with a toaster oven and an instant pot it's like having a full service travel kitchen anytime you need one. In fact I can save money on extended stays away from home because with those three appliances, I really only need a fridge in my hotel room, instead of paying extra for a "kitchenette".
Right, i think these specific ones are designed for Japanese households. There are bigger ones that can accommodate more American sized serveware
How much did it cost?
YAY! A new freakin reviews! My wife and I look forward to every video!
I’m glad you did this one. I have a friend in a wheelchair and his wife has a bad hip so she can’t stand for long. Something like this would be good for them since it’s the 2 of them
Can't believe I've just watched a full video comparing dishwashers, and actually got excited and said "wow" when the final dish came out clean 😂 the company hopefully paid you for this as I'll now probably be buying one. Great video!
Same 😂😂😂😂😂😂it amazing tho
As someone who lives in an apartment with no room for a dishwasher, this looks like the perfect thing for me. Thank you for reviewing this!
Tiny house as well.
This might be good for even a rv.
@@warmon6 i said the same thing
I've had two different kinds of countertop washers and they do just as good of a job as the bigger ones in my experience.
@@warmon6 we have been looking at these for a while for our rv. This review was great!
That last test was the best one. Comparing to the big dishwasher might have been unfair but applying the "fake" dirt and grime really helped me see this is a good product. Some of the dirty items in the earlier part of the video seemed pretty clean, and I don't know what they were contaminated with. Wish you did the synthetic dirtying with the silverware too.
Me after watching technology connection’s video about dishwashers: I already know how this is going to go.
And don't forget TechMoan's countertop dishwasher review.
@@scaper8 techmoans brand of dishwasher was way nicer in my opinion
The faith that video gave me about dishwashers was only backed up by this one
Jimmy, as a longtime viewer, I have to say that this is one of your best comparisons yet. As a medical researcher, I love finding flaws in your by tests (it's part of my job), but this was flawless. In fact, Consumer Reports couldn't have done better. Happy Holidays and have a safe and healthy New Year!
You really did effort for the 'unfair' test, but that's really usefull to see it's performance on dishes you might have forgotten to rinse. Thanks for the effort!
You shouldn't need to rinse dishes.... Normal dishwasher have a prewash cycle
@@teshiburu that depends entirely on you. If you use dishwasher pods, you are trading cleaning power for "convenience". I say that in quotations because I really don't know how a pod is more convenient.
Anyways, the 2 biggest factors of getting a good clean from your dishwasher is running your water until it's hot before using the machine to ensure a hot pre wash. The second is making sure you put soap on your pre wash chamber. The enzymes in your soap need time to work, that's why they need to be in the pre wash. When you use pods, you don't get the enzymes in the pre wash you need.
@@GodleyX running the water only matters if you're dishwasher doesn't heat water itself most do (in the UK at least)
@@teshiburu yeah they do heat themselves but it isn't very good at the beginning, where the pre wash is at. Takes a bit to warm up and I see no issue with running the water until it gets hot lol. Running ice cold water into the machine isn't as good as running hot water into it
It's 3:30am and here I am watching a guy do his dishes...
Same!👍😁
I had a dishwasher that had a shelf, I used it to wash larger utensils
I just really appreciate that it has a clear front, I have always wanted to watch the dishwasher going.
I can see purchasing one of these to use in my camp trailer. I loathe washing dishes when I am using my camper so an appliance like this would be perfect! Thank-you for the review, James.👍👍
I'm actually very excited to see how this would work in my setting. Sure, handwashing dishes may be faster, but this is easier.
Junk
Never take easier over faster
@@SkylineFinesse unless you for some reason need your dishes done immediately, always take easier over faster here
@@SkylineFinesse Are you a life coach or somebody important? Dishing out advice like that
I'm just looking for an argument, no harm intended
@@Averdein your comment is so wrong. Why sacrifice time and water just so you can have the satisfaction of having a separate machine.
I got one from Aldi for 199€ and is great for me and my husband, I fill the tank with a jar provided by the dishwasher, I put the hose in a bucket and I mop the floor with that water, it's a win for me indeed. Also the cycle I use is the 30 minutes and is more than enough.
You're mopping the floor with dirty water and food runoff from the dishwasher??? Ew.
Okay but as a kid, clearly I wasn't the only one who tried many times to yank the dishwasher open quickly to get a glimpse of it running. I'm so into this freaking thing solely for the design choice of a window/door. It satisfies all that childhood curiosity perfectly.
I was kinda curious about the fruit feature personally. And I could see maybe some new parents getting some use from the baby feature.
Same, the fruit one sounds really cool. The whole thing was an impressive showing, this would be amazing for a small apt, trailer, or cabin!
Fruit feature might be used to seal and/or sanitize glass jars before canning
Fruit feature is to wash fresh fruit. You put it in the basket and it uses cold water to give it all a good washing.
@@LisaMarli I would add a bit of organic vinegar or Colloidal Silver to the machine. Cold water will not kill bactetia nor bring out the tiny creatures.
I'm confused, where do you put the baby?