BOSCH WASHING MACHINE SERIES

(In the past, we’ve also ranked Bosch high for customer service. Bosch is also one of the better brands in terms of reliability and customer service, and its machines offer better leak protection than most. Like most dishwashers, they’re all efficient enough to earn the Energy Star badge.

Out of all the dishwashers we tested, Bosch dishwashers came the closest to fully washing away the toughest types of stuck-on soils-even when we used the shortest (one-hour wash) cycle or a cheap detergent. (More on all the variants below-there are dozens, when you account for the different handle styles and finishes.) They all use the same cleaning system, and in our cleaning tests, three different models achieved equally excellent results.

BOSCH WASHING MACHINE SERIES

Really, any Bosch model that fits your budget-from the basic 100 Series to the whisper-quiet, super-adjustable 800 Series-can be a solid choice. (We’re linking to one popular handle style and finish here, but you can get the 300 Series-like most dishwashers-with other handles and finishes if you prefer.) At 44 decibels, the 300 Series is also quieter than other dishwashers at this price, and it’s hushed enough that most people won’t even hear it unless they’re standing next to it. The extra capacity and flexibility allow it to hold more items (including hard-to-fit things likes trays, pots, and cooking tools) per cycle than its competitors, all loaded properly so that they should get totally clean. The Bosch 300 Series has the most versatile and accommodating racks you’ll find in a dishwasher at this price, including a V-shaped third rack and an adjustable middle rack.

Bosch washing machine