Should I buy a dishwasher or not? Pros and cons of the device

A dishwasher, on the one hand, makes life easier, and in some conditions, on the contrary, makes cleaning in the kitchen more difficult. Perhaps this is why there are a huge number of dishwasher fans, as well as those who simply do not understand why it is needed at all. This article will be useful if you are wondering whether to buy a dishwasher or not? Let's understand the pros and cons of this technique.

Dishwasher: what types are there?

There are a huge variety of dishwashers on the market today; in addition to the manufacturer, they differ in energy consumption classes, number of modes, and size. In general, before buying, you should figure out which machine will fit into your kitchen and, most importantly, into your everyday life.

For example, you've probably heard aboutbuilt-in dishwashers. They literally fit into the kitchen unit and are believed to not only save space, but are also quieter than others. By the rest we meanfreestanding dishwashers. They can be placed anywhere in the kitchen; such a dishwasher is usually cheaper.

Dishwashers are also available infull-size(60 cm wide),narrow(up to 45 cm) andcompact - here the difference is height, which usually does not exceed 45 cm, such dishwashers can even be placed on the countertop. They differ in price (the smaller, the cheaper usually), as well as capacity. A full-size dishwasher can hold 15 sets of dishes, a narrow dishwasher can hold up to 10 sets, and a compact dishwasher can usually hold 6 sets.

Dishwashers also differ in energy consumption class. The higher it is, the more efficient and economical the device uses electricity. The lowest class isD, then comeC,Band finally the most common - classA. The highest class today is considered to be A+++.

And, of course, there are dishwashers with different operating modes. In a standard dishwasher there are four of them, and as the cost of equipment increases, the number of operating modes also increases.

Dishwasher: cons of buying

From the very beginning, the disadvantage may be the cost of such an acquisition - after all, it is an expensive purchase. Then transportation, reception and installation. For some, these nuances are enough to avoid using a dishwasher altogether. Let's look at other disadvantages of buying and using such equipment.

• • Dirty dishes for the dishwasher must first be “accumulated”

Usually using a dishwasher looks like this. Dirty dishes go into the sink or dishwasher immediately after a meal, but it is too wasteful to empty them after one meal. Then you have to save up dishes - from two, three or four meals. All this time, the number of clean dishes is rapidly decreasing, and eventually there may not be enough plates, glasses and forks.

• • Not all dishes are dishwasher safe

The dishwasher operates in four stages: soaking (jet of water removes leftover food), washing (the dishes are exposed to jets of hot water with a special agent), rinsing (with hot water) and drying (using hot water when steam rises and settles on the walls). This whole process may be too aggressive for expensive cookware. For example, cast iron, aluminum, crystal, wood and others will simply deteriorate after washing in the dishwasher.

• • The dishwasher requires maintenance

Over time, an unpleasant odor may appear in the dishwasher, and a white coating may appear on the dishes after washing. These are quite common phenomena, and they indicate insufficient care of equipment.

So, a white coating on the dishes usually indicates water hardness (by the way, in different regions of Russia, water hardness may differ, which affects the equipment). The dishwasher can handle hard water on its own; for this purpose, there is a compartment with ion-exchange resin. True, over time, its supply is depleted, which can lead to the appearance of plaque and even failure of the heating elements. To combat such consequences, dishwasher salt was invented - it regenerates the ion exchange resin so that it continues to soften the water.

Dishwasher: advantages of purchasing

Despite the relatively significant disadvantages, the device also has advantages. It is thanks to them that the demand for equipment continues. Thus, it is believed that at least every tenth Russian family has a dishwasher.

• • The dishwasher really cleans to a shine

Thanks to temperature (about 70 degrees), pressure and a well-selected cleaning agent, the dishwasher literally cleans dishes until they shine. After it, even old glasses with a cloudy coating can literally look new. And due to the processing conditions, the dishwasher can have an antibacterial effect - therefore it is convenient to wash baby bottles in it.

• While you are doing your business, the dishwasher is running

The most obvious advantage of a dishwasher is the saving of effort and time that goes into washing dishes. If standing at the sink really irritates you, buying a dishwasher can significantly improve your well-being, save your manicure and save your nerves. For large families, this is a real salvation. Some users, by the way, note a not-so-obvious advantage: you can hide all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and create the effect of cleanliness in the kitchen.

• Dishwasher saves water and electricity

It would be wrong to say that the cost of purchasing a dishwasher will quickly pay off, but the equipment will actually save on water costs. Despite the fact that the dishwasher runs for about an hour and a half, during this time it uses several times less water than when washing by hand. Most modern machines consume no more than 10-11 liters of water, while dishes in the sink can take up to 100 liters.

For houses with an electric boiler, saving energy will be especially important. Due to the built-in heating systems, it consumes less electricity than a boiler.

In addition to these advantages, there are also less obvious ones. For example, a dishwasher can reduce the humidity in your home and others. But if you decide to buy a dishwasher, you should also take care of its care.

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