NEWS · Dishwashers
The Appliance Everyone Is Replacing Right Now
Repair data shows a clear failure cluster at year seven.
Marcus Okafor · August 13, 2026 · 2 min read
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BEST · Dishwashers
The Best Dishwashers
Six machines, standardised soil loads, measured at the seating position.
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Independently scored
Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher
Quiet, efficient and mercifully consistent — the reference dishwasher.
- Score
- 8.9 / 10
- Price band
- $1,000 – $1,300
Best for: Open-plan kitchens where noise matters
Price band last checked 2026-08-06. Live pricing arrives with our retailer feed.
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