Here Are The Top 10 Best 18-inch Dishwashers 2017

• Max noise level: 56

The GSM1860FSS is a 18-inch dishwasher with a classic look and turn-to-start front control knob, removable upper racks and a black-and-stainless steel finish.

The GSM1860FSS is a 18-inch dishwasher with a classic look and turn-to-start front control knob, removable upper racks and a black-and-stainless steel finish.

The FFBD1821MS offers six wash programs, which include a 65-minute Energy Saver cycle.

The FFBD1821MS offers six wash programs, which include a 65-minute Energy Saver cycle.

The DDW1809W-1 is an entry-level plastic-finish dishwasher with an 18-inch width, a stainless steel interior, and 8-capacity place settings.

The DDW1809W-1 is an entry-level plastic-finish dishwasher with an 18-inch width, a stainless steel interior, and 8-capacity place settings.

The FFPD1821MW only offers up to three hours of delay start time, which is certainly not the highest we have seen.

• Max noise level: 59 dBa

The FFPD1821MW only offers up to three hours of delay start time, which is certainly not the highest we have seen.

The DDW1899WP-1 is a white Energy Star-qualified portable dishwasher with a plastic finish, a built-in water softener, a stainless-steel wash arm and tub, an average eight place settings and six wash cycles.

The DDW1899WP-1 is a white Energy Star-qualified portable dishwasher with a plastic finish, a built-in water softener, a stainless-steel wash arm and tub, an average eight place settings and six wash cycles.

The DDW1801MW is a white 18-inch dishwasher that dons a dial knob for selecting its wash cycles and piles up a bunch of average features, such as eight place settings, a silverware basket, a three-stage filter, and six wash programs.

The DDW1801MW is a white 18-inch dishwasher that dons a dial knob for selecting its wash cycles and piles up a bunch of average features, such as eight place settings, a silverware basket, a three-stage filter, and six wash programs.

The DDW1899BLS-1 is an entry-level 8-place-settings 18-inch dishwasher that mixes its stainless-steel finish with black accents and features seven wash cycles.

The DDW1899BLS-1 is an entry-level 8-place-settings 18-inch dishwasher that mixes its stainless-steel finish with black accents and features seven wash cycles.

The DDW1801MWP is given six preset programs, which can be considered above-average, especially among most portable dishwashers, which usually offer just three or four wash cycles.

The DDW1801MWP is given six preset programs, which can be considered above-average, especially among most portable dishwashers, which usually offer just three or four wash cycles.

The DWE1801B offers four wash cycle options, which seems to arm this dishwasher with only basic washing capabilities.

The DWE1801B offers four wash cycle options, which seems to arm this dishwasher with only basic washing capabilities.

The DDW1802EBLS offers seven preset programs, which is quite-respectable, especially for an 18-incher.

• 8 place settings

The DDW1802EBLS offers seven preset programs, which is quite-respectable, especially for an 18-incher.

The PDW1860KSS is an 18-inch dishwasher that makes quite a lot of washing noise with its 60-dBa sound rating and whose key highlights are its natural-air-drying cycle, nylon racks, and stainless-steel tub.

• Max noise level: 60

The PDW1860KSS is an 18-inch dishwasher that makes quite a lot of washing noise with its 60-dBa sound rating and whose key highlights are its natural-air-drying cycle, nylon racks, and stainless-steel tub.

The DWS55100SS is a stainless-steel 18-inch dishwasher that flaunts a somewhat-uncommonly-seen (for an 18-incher) Half Load cycle and a front-adjustable leveling system while carrying an assortment of rather-ordinary features, such as a 49-dBA noise rating, eight place settings, and a 35-minute quick-wash program.

• Max noise level: 49 dBA

The DWS55100SS is a stainless-steel 18-inch dishwasher that flaunts a somewhat-uncommonly-seen (for an 18-incher) Half Load cycle and a front-adjustable leveling system while carrying an assortment of rather-ordinary features, such as a 49-dBA noise rating, eight place settings, and a 35-minute quick-wash program.

The DW18D0WE is a rather-basic (but ADA-compliant) built-in 18-inch dishwasher with the bare-minimum eight place settings, four programs, including a Speed one, and a surprisingly-high Energy Star rating of 270 Kwh per year, slightly above the average (but the average also includes larger 24-inch models).

The DW18D0WE is a rather-basic (but ADA-compliant) built-in 18-inch dishwasher with the bare-minimum eight place settings, four programs, including a Speed one, and a surprisingly-high Energy Star rating of 270 Kwh per year, slightly above the average (but the average also includes larger 24-inch models).

The SPE53U55UC might eat up a little more power, as suggested by its slightly-above-average 1300-watt energy requirement.

• Max noise level: 46 dBA
• 9 place settings

The SPE53U55UC might eat up a little more power, as suggested by its slightly-above-average 1300-watt energy requirement.

The G 4760 SCVI is a panel-ready 18-inch built-in dishwasher with the AutoSensor feature, the leak-detecting Double Waterproof System, the height-adjustable ExtraComfort basket design and a potentially less-noisy 46-dBa rating.

• Max noise level: 46 dBa
• 10 place settings

The G 4760 SCVI is a panel-ready 18-inch built-in dishwasher with the AutoSensor feature, the leak-detecting Double Waterproof System, the height-adjustable ExtraComfort basket design and a potentially less-noisy 46-dBa rating.

The SPV68U53UC is an 18-inch panel-ready Bosch dishwasher that stands apart from its category with a 44-dBA noise rating, while sporting a V-shaped third rack, six wash programs, and ten place settings.

• Max noise level: 44 dBA

The SPV68U53UC is an 18-inch panel-ready Bosch dishwasher that stands apart from its category with a 44-dBA noise rating, while sporting a V-shaped third rack, six wash programs, and ten place settings.

The SPX68U55UC is an 18-inch built-in Bosch dishwasher with the red InfoLight feature, the v-shaped 3rd rack for longer utensils, and a below-average 44-dBA noise rating.

The SPX68U55UC is an 18-inch built-in Bosch dishwasher with the red InfoLight feature, the v-shaped 3rd rack for longer utensils, and a below-average 44-dBA noise rating.

The G4700SCI is an 18-inch panel-ready dishwasher that has six wash programs, ten place settings, and a 46-dBa noise rating.

The G4700SCI is an 18-inch panel-ready dishwasher that has six wash programs, ten place settings, and a 46-dBa noise rating.

The SPE68U55UC is a high-tier semi-integrated dishwasher with the leak-detecting 24/7 AquaStop feature, the Rackmatic rack system, a new 3rd rack version described as offering 30% more space, and a low 44-decibel rating.

The SPE68U55UC is a high-tier semi-integrated dishwasher with the leak-detecting 24/7 AquaStop feature, the Rackmatic rack system, a new 3rd rack version described as offering 30% more space, and a low 44-decibel rating.

The SRDW180813S takes on quick-washing duties with its Speed Wash cycle, which takes a rather-slow 65 minutes to finish (compared to other quick-wash functions we have seen).

The SRDW180813S takes on quick-washing duties with its Speed Wash cycle, which takes a rather-slow 65 minutes to finish (compared to other quick-wash functions we have seen).

The LFA45X quick-washes with its 55-minute Speed wash program, which does not seem to be the speediest fast-wash cycle that we have seen.

• Max noise level: 55 dBA

The LFA45X quick-washes with its 55-minute Speed wash program, which does not seem to be the speediest fast-wash cycle that we have seen.

The SD-9241W is a white plastic-finish 18-inch portable dishwasher with a stainless steel tub, eight place settings and a rather hungry Energy-star rating of 295Kwh ($32 per year).

• Max noise level: 55dB

The SD-9241W is a white plastic-finish 18-inch portable dishwasher with a stainless steel tub, eight place settings and a rather hungry Energy-star rating of 295Kwh ($32 per year).

The BIDW18SS-1 has a rather-slow 55-minute Speed cycle, which is not the fastest we have seen.

The BIDW18SS-1 has a rather-slow 55-minute Speed cycle, which is not the fastest we have seen.

The ZBD1850NII curiously sports one of the longest "short cycle" we have seen with its 85-minute (almost an hour and a half) ExpressWash -- not so express to us, considering how many dishwashers sport a 30-minute cycle!.

• Max noise level: 60 dBA
• 12 place settings

The ZBD1850NII curiously sports one of the longest "short cycle" we have seen with its 85-minute (almost an hour and a half) ExpressWash -- not so express to us, considering how many dishwashers sport a 30-minute cycle!.

The ZBD1870NSS attempts to shorten washing time with its 24-minute SpeedWash cycle, which seems fast when compared to the usual 30- to 60-minute fast-wash options offered by most dishwashers.

The ZBD1870NSS attempts to shorten washing time with its 24-minute SpeedWash cycle, which seems fast when compared to the usual 30- to 60-minute fast-wash options offered by most dishwashers.

The PDW1860NSS is a mid-range 18-inch stainless-steel dishwasher with a 60 dB sound rating, touch-sensitive top controls and seven wash cycles.

The PDW1860NSS is a mid-range 18-inch stainless-steel dishwasher with a 60 dB sound rating, touch-sensitive top controls and seven wash cycles.

The DW18 is a 210 kWh/year (one of the low ratings we have seen) panel-ready dishwasher (Some pictures and an SS variant seem to suggest that a stainless-steel-front version is also available) from Summit that has a Half Load cycle, a 34-minute Quick Wash program, and a 52-dBa noise rating.

• Max noise level: 52 dBA

The DW18 is a 210 kWh/year (one of the low ratings we have seen) panel-ready dishwasher (Some pictures and an SS variant seem to suggest that a stainless-steel-front version is also available) from Summit that has a Half Load cycle, a 34-minute Quick Wash program, and a 52-dBa noise rating.

The DWE1802SS does not look like it has the fastest quick-wash option, offering a Speed cycle that takes a rather-sluggish 65 minutes to finish.

The DWE1802SS does not look like it has the fastest quick-wash option, offering a Speed cycle that takes a rather-sluggish 65 minutes to finish.

The GSM1800VWW is a white semi-integrated dishwasher that holds on to an ordinary 55-dBA noise rating and is rigged with fairly-simple features, such as an up-to-24-hour delay start, a stainless-steel tub, and six wash programs, which include an Energy Saver cycle for pre-rinsed dishes.

The GSM1800VWW is a white semi-integrated dishwasher that holds on to an ordinary 55-dBA noise rating and is rigged with fairly-simple features, such as an up-to-24-hour delay start, a stainless-steel tub, and six wash programs, which include an Energy Saver cycle for pre-rinsed dishes.

The GSC1800VWW is a rather-noisy 57-dBA-rated white portable dishwasher that is outfitted with the 65-minute Energy Saver wash program, a decorative wood-laminate top and a quite-common stainless-steel tub.

• Max noise level: 57 dBA

The GSC1800VWW is a rather-noisy 57-dBA-rated white portable dishwasher that is outfitted with the 65-minute Energy Saver wash program, a decorative wood-laminate top and a quite-common stainless-steel tub.