The cost of purchasing and installing a new dishwasher ranges from as little as $250 to as much as over $2,000. The current national average cost for installing a dishwasher falls near the middle at $970.
Prices Range Widely
The dishwashers that we've purchased and tested cost between $380 and $2,300. Some are excellent at cleaning and drying, and others disappoint. Price doesn't necessarily track with overall performance, and note that dishwashers under $500 are often noisier.
While our tests have found that pricier dishwashers often clean better than cheaper ones, not every model follows the pattern. What more money is likely to get you is more features—ones that make the dishwashing chore a little more bearable.
Dishwashers typically last 10 years, but according to Consumer Reports, about 30% of new dishwashers require some type of repair within the first five years. If your dishwasher is a decade old, it might be worth the cost to replace it instead of attempting a repair.
The life expectancy of a dishwasher is about 10 years, according to manufacturers surveyed by Consumer Reports. However, issues with the appliances tend to develop within the first five years.
Samsung is the most repair-prone brand of dishwasher. Bosch is among the more reliable brands of dishwashers. GE and Frigi- daire are more repair-prone than Bosch, Whirlpool and Miele. Due to estimated failure rates, Samsung cannot be recommend- ed by Consumer Reports at this time.
But the best dishwashers can handle the tough jobs and are also quiet, reliable, and easy to load. After digging through thousands of customer reviews and stress-testing 17 models with seriously crusty dishes, we've concluded that the Bosch 300 Series is the first one you should consider.
Due to the pandemic, Bosch dishwasher production is operating below normal (for social distancing on the line within the factory). It's on backorder everywhere, and wouldn't you know our dishwasher just leaked water on our floor! (Fortunately, it alarmed and we were nearby to grab towels.)
Factors That Increase Dishwasher Installation Costs
Pricier models tend to have a lot of high-tech options, like custom-wash cycles and smartphone-syncing capability. In some cases, you may be paying extra for style, with trendier top control designs or unusual colors resulting in higher price tags.
Home Depot Dishwasher Installation Cost
Home Depot offers basic installation for $99 with free delivery 7-days a week when you spend $396 or more. A $19.99 installation kit fee, and $9.99 adapter fee will be included in all installation.
Lowe's dishwasher installation fee can range from $125 – $450, depending on a few different factors such as: What is this? Note that Lowe's offers free delivery on appliances that cost more than $396, meaning that your installation fee will not include extra delivery charges.
Replacing an existing dishwasher is a relatively easy job (provided you've measured up correctly and your new dishwasher fits in the space under your bench). All the infrastructure you need – power, water, drainage and space – are already in place.
Kitchen Remodeling or Modifications
While the cost to install a dishwasher generally costs $970, retrofitting the kitchen for a dishwasher can run about $1,900 to $8,300, depending on the modifications needed.
Almost all Bosch dishwashers are made in the USA except for a few Bosch Benchmark units that are made in Germany.
Stainless steel withstands heat better than plastic. Inside a dishwasher, the water temperature can reach up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria more efficiently and gives your pots, pans, dishes, glasses and, especially, your baby bottles, a better, more sanitary clean.
Let us find out. A Bosch dishwasher will last at least seven years, and if maintained well, even up to twelve years. Thus, the average lifespan of a well-kept dishwasher is ten years.
Bosch. Up four places and tied for the sixth spot with a total of 68 points is Bosch. While the brand received a very good rating for gas ranges, it wowed shoppers who purchased dishwashers and cooktops, earning it an excellent rating in those categories. The rest of the scores were good across the board.
These extra racks make good use of available space, and provide a convenient place to stash silverware and cooking utensils. Longer and oddly-shaped items that never had a good place in most dishwashers fit well in a third rack.
Frigidaire
Frigidaire is currently the most unreliable dishwasher brand on the market, according to Consumer Reports and Puls (a nationwide network of appliance repair technicians).