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Most dishwashers clean dishes as well as the next; however, higher priced ones are generally quieter. Most models fit into a 24-inch-wide space under a kitchen counter top and are attached to a hot-water pipe, drain, and an electrical line. They can have a gravity drain or be fitted with a drain pump. | Most dishwashers clean dishes as well as the next; however, higher priced ones are generally quieter. Most models fit into a 24-inch-wide space under a kitchen counter top and are attached to a hot-water pipe, drain, and an electrical line. They can have a gravity drain or be fitted with a drain pump. | ||
− | The dishwasher should be AC and therefore has an impact on requirements for a DC-AC inverter. Dishwashers are energy rated in kWh/y, typically 700-850. They draw around 9 A or more when running, depending on the features. | + | The dishwasher should be AC and therefore has an impact on requirements for a DC-AC inverter. Dishwashers are energy rated in kWh/y, typically 700-850. They draw around 9 A or more when running, depending on the features. (See [[ElectricalCapacityAC]]). |
Check the water pressure requirements, typically 100-145 psi, and make sure you have enough pressure in the galley. | Check the water pressure requirements, typically 100-145 psi, and make sure you have enough pressure in the galley. | ||
− | There are many brands. [http://www.frigidaire.com Frigidaire], [http://www.geappliances.com/ GE]], [http://www.maytag.com Maytag], and [http://www.whirlpool.com/ Whirlpool] make most dishwashers in North America. They sell them under their own names, and associated brands like [http://www.sears.com/ Sears Kenmore]. GE offers a wide range of choices in full size, compact and under-the-sink models under the GE brand and also [http://www.hotpoint.com/ Hotpoint]. Maytag makes the high-end Jenn-Air, mid-priced Amana, and low-priced Admiral. Whirlpool makes high-end KitchenAid, Kenmore and low-end Roper | + | There are many brands. [http://www.frigidaire.com Frigidaire], [http://www.geappliances.com/ GE]], [http://www.maytag.com Maytag], and [http://www.whirlpool.com/ Whirlpool] make most dishwashers in North America. They sell them under their own names, and associated brands like [http://www.sears.com/ Sears Kenmore]. GE offers a wide range of choices in full size, compact and under-the-sink models under the GE brand and also [http://www.hotpoint.com/ Hotpoint]. Maytag makes the high-end Jenn-Air, mid-priced Amana, and low-priced Admiral. Whirlpool makes high-end KitchenAid, Kenmore and low-end Roper. |
− | Compact models fit into narrower spaces. Space-saving models like Vesta fit under [[StoveTops|stovetops]], etc. Fisher & Paykel fits into a drawer under the sink. AEG also makes a line of small dishwashers. Hobart makes institutional dishwashers. The Briva KitchenAid is integrated into a sink but takes 48 in of counter space. Julien makes a series of high-end combination stainless steel sinks and dishwashers. | + | [http://www.askona.com/ Asko], [http://www.bosch-home.com/ Bosch], and [https://www.miele.ca/ Miele] are high-end European brands. [http://www.haier.com/ Haier] is made in China. [https://www.fisherpaykel.com/ Fisher & Paykel] is made in New Zealand. |
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+ | Compact models fit into narrower spaces. Space-saving models like [http://www.westlandsales.com/ Vesta] fit under [[StoveTops|stovetops]], etc. Fisher & Paykel fits into a drawer under the sink. [http://www.aeg-appliances.com/ AEG] also makes a line of small dishwashers. [http://www.hobart.com/ Hobart] makes institutional dishwashers. The Briva KitchenAid is integrated into a sink but takes 48 in of counter space. [http://www.julien.com/ Julien] makes a series of high-end combination stainless steel sinks and dishwashers. | ||
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[[Category:EnergyEfficiency]] | [[Category:EnergyEfficiency]] |
Latest revision as of 09:22, 15 April 2016
Dishwasher
When selecting a dishwasher, look for:
- Energy efficiency
- An option for heat-drying and air-drying
- AAmpere (amp), SI unit of electrical current feature that senses how dirty the dishes are and runs appropriate cleaning cycles
- A multiple-level wash system
- A thermostat and heating capability
Most dishwashers clean dishes as well as the next; however, higher priced ones are generally quieter. Most models fit into a 24-inch-wide space under a kitchen counter top and are attached to a hot-water pipe, drain, and an electrical line. They can have a gravity drain or be fitted with a drain pump.
The dishwasher should be ACAlternating current and therefore has an impact on requirements for a DCDirect current-AC inverter. Dishwashers are energy rated in kWh/yKiloWatt-hours per year, typically 700-850. They draw around 9 A or more when running, depending on the features. (See ElectricalCapacityAC).
Check the water pressure requirements, typically 100-145 psiPounds per square inch, and make sure you have enough pressure in the galley.
There are many brands. Frigidaire, GE], Maytag, and Whirlpool make most dishwashers in North America. They sell them under their own names, and associated brands like Sears Kenmore. GEGeneral Electric offers a wide range of choices in full size, compact and under-the-sink models under the GE brand and also Hotpoint. Maytag makes the high-end Jenn-Air, mid-priced Amana, and low-priced Admiral. Whirlpool makes high-end KitchenAid, Kenmore and low-end Roper.
Asko, Bosch, and Miele are high-end European brands. Haier is made in China. Fisher & Paykel is made in New Zealand.
Compact models fit into narrower spaces. Space-saving models like Vesta fit under stovetops, etc. Fisher & Paykel fits into a drawer under the sink. AEG also makes a line of small dishwashers. Hobart makes institutional dishwashers. The Briva KitchenAid is integrated into a sink but takes 48 in of counter space. Julien makes a series of high-end combination stainless steel sinks and dishwashers.