The best 45 cm dishwashers: built-in and free-standing

Criteria for choosing a narrow dishwasher

Water consumption

Our tests show that narrow models (45cm) will be less efficient than full-size ones. Among the narrow ones, the most efficient ones will spend about one liter per set, while among the full-size ones you can find dishwashers that spend only half a liter of water per set of dishes. This is still much less than washing by hand.

Modes

Manufacturers equip modern dishwashers with various washing modes: everyday and economical washing, a function with additional soaking, quick and delicate washing. The total number of modes depends on the model and brand. The modes themselves select the water temperature, the amount of detergent and the rinse duration.

Types of drying

There are three main types of drying: condensation drying, turbo drying and intensive drying with a heat exchanger. Of these, the condensation option is the simplest, but also the longest in time. Turbo drying works faster, but it also consumes more electricity. During intensive drying, less energy is spent, since air circulates due to the difference between the pressures in the chambers, but because of this, its operating time is quite long.

Read more about how to choose a dishwasher HERE.

Advantages and disadvantages of devices

Narrow dishwashers with a width of 45 cm will be an excellent addition to a modern small kitchen where there is not enough free space to install full-sized equipment.

Note! In addition to their compact size, narrow dishwashers have many other advantages, including:

• low resource consumption;
• high cleaning efficiency;
• the ability to choose the appropriate temperature;
• no need to dry washed dishes;
• ease of operation and maintenance;
• laconic design;
• acceptable cost.

the main disadvantages of miniature dishwashers:

• the importance of correct placement of instruments inside the chamber;
• small capacity of the working chamber;
• the need to clear plates of food debris before loading;
• inability to remove contamination from devices that are too large.

How to choose a dishwasher for a small kitchen?

Often, owners of small kitchens look for narrow models, assuming that they can find on sale a whole range of models whose width ranges from 30 to 40 cm. But such models do not exist. Device manufacturers produce dishwashers of a standard size of 45 cm (it is possible that the size will be smaller by a centimeter or two), whose depth will be from 50 to 65 cm, and the height - from 81 to 85 cm. These are the models on the market that are called narrow.

What are the pros and cons of narrow models?

Pros:

a good choice if you don't have much space in your kitchen.

Minuses:

Water and energy savings will be less than full-size machines.

Capacity:

10 sets or 90–100 items. They will wash a sufficient amount of dishes at one time if you have a small family and do not have many items to use.

The information that narrow models are more convenient, easier to install, more economical and do not harm dishes (compared to full-size ones) is nothing more than a myth. Most of the characteristics depend on the specific model, and as for economy, narrow cars, due to their lower capacity, will on average lose to full-size ones in this aspect.

What to look for when choosing

To choose a good device for your own use, you definitely need to pay attention to:

1. Control type. Most dishwashers are equipped with an electronic control unit with a push-button or touch panel. Those users who are more familiar with buttons should take into account that they are a little more difficult to clean: debris constantly accumulates in the hard-to-reach gaps between them and the body of the device.
2. Noisy. Since built-in machines are hidden in furniture, they make much less noise compared to their free-standing counterparts. On average, this figure is in the range of 40–50 dB. Of course, those consumers who plan to regularly operate equipment at night should consider quieter models. If the equipment will be launched mainly during the day, the difference between the values ​​of several dB is not so significant.
3. Water and electricity costs. The least demanding models consume about 8–9 liters of water per cycle. The average is 11–12 liters. Devices that require more than 15 liters of liquid should not be considered. Electricity consumption is related to the previous parameter. The less water a machine requires to operate, the less electricity it consumes.
4. Safety system. They can provide full or partial protection. The second option is sometimes found in budget modifications. It is not advisable to skimp on safety: in unforeseen situations, the system will allow you to avoid flooding of your own and your neighbors’ homes.

Rating of narrow dishwashers

In general, the washing and drying efficiency of narrow models is slightly lower than that of full-size ones, but among them you can find many models that will outperform full-size ones. Prices for high-quality narrow dishwashers start at 30,000 rubles. However, price does not guarantee quality: in our rating, some inexpensive dishwashers outperformed more expensive competitors. Use filters in the rating for easy sorting. Read more about each model in the product cards.

The best built-in dishwashers 45 cm

Bosch Bosch SPV4EKX29E (similar to SPV4HKX2DR)

3.4647

IKEA IKEA FINPUTSAD (704.756.22) (analogue (604.757.31)

3.4672

Bosch SPV4HKX2DR with a price of 35,700 rubles washes all types of dishes on average 75%, in eco mode it is slightly worse - 72% efficiency on average, while frying pans are only 60%. As for functionality, this model supports Wi-Fi and has four operating modes. The operating cycle for eco mode is 216 minutes.

Another inexpensive option and leader in the rating of narrow models is Ikea Finputsad (604.757.31) with support for ten modes and a power of 1900 W. It is more expensive than Bosch SPV4HKX2DR: its price is 40,000 rubles, but the overall efficiency is higher - 74.6% on average. In Eco mode, efficiency deteriorates by 2% for all types of cookware. The cycle for eco mode is 209 minutes. Other advantages include low noise levels.

Candy CDIH 1L949-08

• Capacity: 9 sets
• Number of programs: 5
• Noise level: 49 dB

Candy is another well-known manufacturer of household appliances. The CDIH 1L949-08 model can be considered one of the most popular 45 cm built-in dishwashers. It has everything you need, and the price at the time of publication is no more than 20,000 rubles.

The car fits 9 sets - they need to be placed in two baskets. There is no separate level for spoons and forks, only a small basket that fits on the lower tier. If the dishes are not very dirty, you can use a 29 minute cycle. There is also an eco-program, an intensive washing program, soaking... The start can be delayed, but only for 3, 6 or 9 hours, which is not very convenient.

Best Freestanding Dishwashers 45cm

While there are fewer freestanding slimline models on the market, our tests found that they are even more effective at washing and drying on average: the freestanding has an average wash rating of 3.32, while the built-in has an average wash rating of 3.15.
Electrolux Electrolux ESS42200SW (similar to SES94221SW)

3.3138

Electrolux SES94221SW is a free-standing model with a power of 1950 W. It has contamination and loading detection systems, as well as eight operating modes. Washing dishes in eco mode will be slightly more effective than in automatic mode: 75% versus 72%. Water consumption per operating cycle in eco mode will be 9 liters. Among the main disadvantages of the Electrolux SES94221SW is its long operating time. One cycle in eco mode will take 237 minutes.

Comparison of the presented models

The table below contains brief characteristics of the samples discussed above.

Leaders among inexpensive models

Ikea dishwashers have their own price range. The price difference between the three models – Finputsad (604.757.31), Medelstor (204.755.54) and Lagan (904.756.21) – is 10,000 rubles. With the price, the efficiency and convenience of the dishwasher decreases. Therefore, you should expect more modest results from the inexpensive Medelstor and Lagan. Thus, Medelstor (204.755.54) with a price of 30,000 rubles loses in efficiency to Finputsad (604.757.31) by half a point. Another drawback of the model is the washing time: 160 minutes in universal mode and 236 in eco mode.

IKEA IKEA LAGAN (104.756.20) (analogue 904.756.21)

2.8768

IKEA IKEA MEDELSTOR (104.755.02) (analogue 204.755.54)

3.1993

The even more affordable Ikea Lagan model (904.756.21) with a price of 20,000 rubles is designed for ten sets of dishes and has six modes, including a quick wash. The device does not provide any difference in efficiency between washing in universal and eco modes - 70% in both cases, so you can safely use eco to save resources.

Top 1. Electrolux ESL 94511 LO

Rating (2021): 4.88

132 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, M.Video

Many additional functions In addition to 5 programs and 4 temperature modes, Electrolux ESL 94511 LOrn has many interesting options. This includes a beam light on the floor, a timer, protection against leaks, a water purity sensor and an automatically opening door.

High-quality drying Flawed drying often becomes the Achilles heel of many dishwashers. But this story is definitely not about Electrolux ESL 94511 LO. In this model, after washing the dishes are not only perfectly clean, but also dry.

• Characteristics

  Country: Sweden (produced in Italy and Poland)

• Average price: 35,690 rub.
• Capacity: 9 sets
• Programs: 5
• Temperature modes: 4
• Water consumption: 9.9 l
• Noise level: 47 dB
• Energy consumption: 0.77 kWh per cycle
• Warranty: 1 year
• Dimensions: 44.6x55x81.8 cm

The ideal dishwasher for a small kitchen. It has economical consumption of water and electricity. The dishwasher holds 9 place settings, is equipped with an adjustable basket, a glass holder, 4 temperature settings and an automatically opening door. In addition, the model provides a wide variety of standard and additional functions: a backlight indicator on the floor, a sensor for the purity of water, salt, rinse aid, a timer with a delay of up to a day, half-hour and intensive washing programs. The machine washes and dries dishes efficiently in all modes. The main inconveniences are related to the lack of a cutlery tray and the poor quality of the buttons on the panel.