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Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 76 models in dishwashers to see which ones perform best.

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Overall score
This judgment is based mainly on washing, but also factors in noise, energy and water use, loading, and more. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Washing
Washing performance is assessed by running the normal or equivalent cycle to clean a full load--10 place settings of very dirty dishes that were scraped but not rinsed. We examine the dishes and glassware after cleaning for residual food.
Energy use
This is for a normal cycle. The largest portion is needed for heating water, both at the water heater and in the machine.
Noise
This was judged during fill, wash, and drain, mainly by a listening panel.
Ease of use
This considers convenience of controls, the ability to hold extra place settings and oversized items such as platters up to 13-1/2 in. long and Pilsner-type glasses up to 10 in. high.
Cycle time (mins)
Cycle time is based on a normal cycle including heated dry, where that feature is available.

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Almost all of the dishwashers we tested clean well and are easy to load, and they come in stainless steel for about $100 more than basic black or white. They also use far less water and energy than washing dishes by hand.

You'll save money on your new dishwasher by passing on the hidden controls and stainless-steel tub. Targeted spray jets, adjustable racks, and other features designed to improve loading and washing performance will also add to the price of many dishwashers, but some high-scoring models in this report are equipped with those conveniences and cost less.

The dishwashers included here are very good or excellent overall performers, and most have a timed-start feature, heavy-duty or pots-and-pans cycle, and self-cleaning filters.

The Ratings rank models by overall performance.

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Dishwasher buying guide

You can pay $1,500 or more for a dishwasher with hidden controls, interactive digital displays, and special grime-fighting cycles. But when it comes to clean dishes, sparkling performance starts at about $500 or less.

What's more, you needn't settle for a bare-bones dishwasher at that price. Esthetics like stainless-steel exteriors--and practical perks that include flexible loading features--are migrating to more low-priced models. This dishwasher guide will help you make a smart buy.

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