The Best Dishwashers on Sale for Presidents Day, According to Pros Who Test Them for a Living
We even found a countertop dishwasher that's on sale.
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I live in New York City, which means I've lived without a dishwasher for a long time (finding an apartment here with the sought-after appliance is tough, to say the least). Luckily, the spot I just moved into does have one—a huge win—but it's pretty old and doesn't work as smoothly as I'd like. If I just had the option to buy a new dishwasher and install it in my rental, I'd definitely get one during Presidents Day weekend.
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Right now is one of the best times of the year to buy appliances (like dishwashers), because tons of retailers honor the holiday by hosting major sales. Carolyn Forte, our executive director of the Good Housekeeping Insitute Cleaning Lab, agrees. She tells me, "Holidays are always a great time to buy appliances, especially models that might be moving out to make room for new ones. And with the sales, I recommend stepping up to a more fully featured model that you might otherwise select if it weren't on sale. Could be a great value!"
Below, I've listed a few standout dishwashers that are on sale right now—all of which have been tested by Forte and the GH Cleaning Lab.
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There's nothing I dislike more than finding lipstick marks on my freshly washed wine glasses. If you can relate, then you'll probably enjoy this dishwasher by LG. During Cleaning Lab tests at the GH Institute, our experts noted that it effectively removed lipstick stains from cups (I'm sold).
The machine—which our pros named the best value dishwasher of the bunch—was also acknowledged for its large capacity and ability to adjust the water intensity to match the load. It even has a stainless steel door that's resistant to fingerprints.
I don't know about you, but I've been called out by family members once or twice for loading the dishwasher incorrectly (oops). This dishwasher would've come in handy in those moments, because it has a unique PrecisionControl feature that lets you determine the wash intensity for each quadrant of the lower rack—that means that you can target spots with more delicate items with a gentler spray and dirtier spots with a more intense spray. Impressive, right?
Our testers were also impressed by this machine's Wi-Fi connectivity and how you can control it via smart home connections like Google and Alexa. Plus, it's on the quieter side which is ideal for a peaceful night in.
I always appreciate a dishwasher with stemware holders, because I like to ensure my go-to wine glasses aren't going to budge mid-cycle. This KitchenAid dishwasher delivers on that front, because its middle rack—which is adjustable!—has four built-in stemware holders that work for wine glasses.
And, yes, I said "middle rack"—this dishwasher actually has three racks. What our pros liked most was how well this machine dried dishes, though; it received top scores in that category.
Yes, a countertop dishwasher still counts as a dishwasher! (And I would have really benefited from this thing when I lived in a dishwasher-less apartment). This machine by Danby was named our best overall countertop dishwasher by our pros in the Cleaning Lab, who previously tested a smaller version of the model.
Not only is this one Energy Star certified, but it's also easy to use and fits up to six place settings. There are also six wash cycles and four different time settings to choose from before washing.
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