Dishwashers
The range spans built-in machines (fully or semi-integrated), freestanding ones, narrow 45cm slimlines and dish drawers.
Two questions get you most of the way: how will it sit in your kitchen, and how many people are you washing up for? Our guide below the products covers the rest, from drying to noise.
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Browse dishwashers by type
- Integrated dishwashers: slot under the worktop and wear a door from your kitchen range. Semi-integrated versions keep the controls visible.
- Freestanding dishwashers: complete with their own door, top and side panels, ready for any space that has water and a drain.
- Slimline dishwashers: 45cm across rather than the usual 60cm, for compact kitchens and smaller households.
- Dish drawers: a single or double drawer, each washing on its own, faced to match your cabinets.
Which type suits you?
| Dishwasher | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| Fully integrated | A clean, uninterrupted run of units, with controls hidden on top of the door. | Your door panel's height and weight, and the plinth height. |
| Semi-integrated | A fitted kitchen where you'd like the controls in view. | Whether your kitchen door works with the gap beneath the control strip. |
| Freestanding | No spare housing, or a straight swap for an old machine. | Height under the worktop, and which finish you'd like. |
| Slimline | Small kitchens and one- or two-person homes. | Capacity, and whether you need it built-in or standalone. |
| Dish drawer | Little and often, or two loads on different cycles. | One drawer or two, and the fronts and handles to go with it. |
Making the choice
Capacity in place settings
One place setting is everything a single diner uses: plates, glasses and cutlery. A 60cm machine takes roughly 12 to 16, a slimline 9 or 10, and one dish drawer about six. If a family runs it every evening, 13 or more is a comfortable target.
Hidden, half-hidden or standalone
Fully integrated machines vanish completely, with their controls on the door's upper edge. Semi-integrated models leave a narrow control strip showing above your kitchen door. Freestanding machines come fully finished and can go in any suitable gap.
Programmes and drying
Focus on the cycles you'll reach for: an auto setting that judges how dirty things are, a short cycle that's done inside sixty minutes, and a reduced-load setting for small batches. For drier dishes, some models pop the door open at the end to release steam.
Loading and handy extras
A third-level cutlery tray clears space below, while a basket is better for chunky utensils. Some machines dose detergent from a built-in cartridge, some have a lower basket that rises to save bending, and taller XXL models make room for big plates. Connected models can be started or checked remotely.
Noise
In an open-plan room, look at the decibel rating on each product page. Lower is quieter, and even a few decibels can be heard.
Before you order
- Measure up. Full-size machines need a 60cm space and slimlines 45cm. Don't forget the height beneath your worktop.
- Check the supplies. You will need a cold feed, a power point, and a drain into either the sink trap or a standpipe. The cupboard next door is a better home for the socket than the wall behind.
- Integrated? Check the door. Each machine accepts doors within a set size and weight, listed on its product page. Your plinth may also need cutting down to let the door swing.
- Hard water. Most dishwashers have a softener that runs on dishwasher salt. Set it to your area's water hardness when the machine goes in.
The brands we sell
We sell dishwashers from . Filter by brand beside the products, along with place settings, programmes and cutlery storage, to narrow the list.
Buying a dishwasher from KDH Electrical
All our dishwashers carry the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. If your order comes to more than £600, delivery is free, normally within 3–7 working days. Within our installation area we can plumb in a freestanding dishwasher, full size or slimline, and recycle the old one; both appear, priced, in your basket. Integrated machines and dish drawers are fitted by your kitchen fitter with the furniture door, and we can recycle the dishwasher they replace.
Found it cheaper at another UK retailer? Under our price match, we'll do our best to match the price. Call 01622 541312 with any questions, or visit our showroom in Rochester. Ring before you travel to check what's on display.
Dishwashers: your questions answered
Integrated or semi-integrated: what's the difference?
An integrated dishwasher is completely concealed, with controls along the top of its door. A semi-integrated one shows a control strip above your kitchen door.
How many place settings will I need?
Singles and couples usually manage with 9 or 10. A family using it daily will be happier with 13 or more.
Can I install a dishwasher myself?
If the water, waste and electrics are already there and you're confident, yes. With integrated models, hanging the kitchen door accurately is part of the job, which is why your kitchen fitter normally does it. For a freestanding machine in our installation area, you can add installation in your basket.
Is dishwasher salt necessary?
Across most of the UK, yes. It keeps the built-in softener working, which prevents limescale on your glasses and inside the machine.
What makes a dishwasher slimline?
It's 45cm wide rather than 60cm, so it takes fewer place settings but saves space in a small kitchen.
What's a dish drawer?
A dishwasher made as one or two pull-out drawers, like the rest of your units. With two drawers, each can run its own programme.
Will you take my old dishwasher?
Yes, within our installation area. Choose recycling in your basket and we'll collect it when we deliver.