Did you know that you can use up to 122 litres of water washing dishes by hand? An energy-efficient dishwasher on the other hand could use as few as six litres of water per wash.

How To Choose the Perfect Dishwasher

Before shopping, consider:

• *         Space: Full-sized dishwashers are about 60cm wide, slimline ones are around 45cm wide and compact dishwashers can replace a drawer or sit on a kitchen countertop.
• *         Freestanding and integrated: There are many options if you want a freestanding model, but if you're pitting your dishwasher inside a kitchen cabinet, integrated is what you need.
• *         Capacity: Bigger may usually be better, but work out how much you need to wash - you shouldn't run your dishwasher till it is full.
• *         Budget: A higher end model might cost more, but they're usually much more energy-efficient - so save money in the longer run. 

Do I need to upgrade my dishwasher?

If you are finding that your current dishwasher is unable to cope with those crusty pasta bakes and day-old porridge encrusted breakfast bowls, then it may well be time to upgrade it. Dishwasher technology has come on a long way over recent years, so you may well be missing out on a load of fantastic features that can make your dish washing life easier -  such as a quick wash function or the ability to control your dishwasher from your smartphone. 

Dishwasher loading tips

• *         Put mugs and glasses on top, and plates underneath.
• *         Don’t spoons nestle. Use the cutlery basket if you have one.
• *         Anything that might collect water goes upside down, that is bowls, cups, pans and ladles.
• *         Put plastic on top.as the heating element is usually at the bottom.
• *         Don't let glasses touch, they can crack.

S&D Ireland, Dishwasher Sales and Repairs

S&D Ireland are your local dishwasher experts: Call us today to find out more about our range of appliances and repair services.

If yours needs repairing rather than replacing, S&D Ireland's repair service, Appliance Repair Men, offers washing machine repair across Ormskirk, West Lancashire and Merseyside, with a £30 call-out fee refunded against parts. Call 01695 768 738, or 01704 779 123 in Southport and 0151 601 7150 across Merseyside.