In its October issue, Que Choisir magazine chose to define the three best dishwashers after studying 15 different ones. Here is the result.
The dishwasher quickly became a kitchen essential to avoid the chore of washing dishes. Moreover according to the institute Harris Interactive, nearly 64% of French homes are equipped with this household appliance. Because the dishwasher, in addition to washing, allows you to dry. It therefore allows save considerable time. According to a study by Grouping of home appliance brands (Gifam), it allows you to earn around 70 hours per year.
Another advantage and not the least, the use of the dishwasher allows you to reduce our water consumption by two to three times, compared to hand-made dishes. So, in addition to saving time, using the dishwasher can have an impact on the environment since it uses on average 10 liters of water while washing by hand requires at least 30 liters of water. water. A difference that is not negligible. According to the Gifam study, the dishwasher would therefore make it possible tosave 70% water, or 35 liters, compared to washing by hand. This economy can even achieve more than 87% water consumption, or 90 liters, and 70% energy if you wash by hand, letting the water run continuously.
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A study carried out on 15 dishwashers
With a lifespan of approximately 11 years, according to Gifam, to choose your dishwasher it is therefore important to take into account its functionalities, but above all your needs, in particular the loading volume, the type of installation, or even the washing method. Choosing a good dishwasher can quickly become a headache. The magazine What to choose decided to test 15 dishwashers (7 free-standing and 8 integrated) in order to define the three best and help consumers choose their household appliance. Miele, Bosch, Siemens, Smeg, Ikea or Bekoall these brands have been scrutinized.
To do this, the team based itself on several criteria, in particular the effectiveness of the economical and rapid programs, the noise produced by the device, or its ease of use. Following a series of tests, What to choose therefore awarded the first position to the dishwasher of the German brand honeythe G 7110 SC. “This 14 place setting book stand is easy to load and usesaid the magazine. Prefer eco mode, much more effective than the quick wash program, while being one of the less energy consuming from our selection”. This dishwasher is also particularly silent. The only downside noted is its price which amounts to no less than 1290 euros.
So, What to choose placed a less expensive device in second position and just as effective with the SMS4HTI49E of Boschsold at 680 euros. “Sold at a more reasonable price than the Miele, this machine is perfect for washing in both eco mode and quick mode.”, underlined the monthly. Finally, on the third step of the podium, we find a built-in dishwasher, from the Ikea brand, the Villboda 205.416.48, sold for 569 euros. “This built-in 15 place settings fulfills its mission with flying colors with eco mode (…) We appreciate its simple programming and height adjustment of the upper drawer, which allows you to place 27 cm plates”, detailed What to choose. A classification that should make your life easier when you have to choose a new dishwasher.
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