Your Options With Dishwashers

I know many of you think that a dishwasher is a modern household appliance, but the truth is that a first dish washing machine was created in 1886 by Josephine Cochran. The maid of this wealthy middle calls woman was a clumsy woman that would often break or crack the finest china tea sets in the house. Josephine designed a machine that would wash the dishes effectively without damaging the pots in the process.

Alas, most people had to wait for a year 1950 to enjoy in this useful household appliance for washing dishes. You weren't able to find them in a household, only large catering services used them and the bigger restaurants with a lot of dish washing to do.

There is a long and succefull way dishwashers have come through since 1886, but we except they will be so much more then just machines to clean our dirty dishes without breaking them.

What is the exact and proper way of choosing a right dishwasher for your kitchen?

There is one thing that will influence your decision more then others - how many people you have in your family. A standard 18" compact dishwasher is suitable for a family of up to three people whereas a 24" countertop dishwasher would accommodate a family of more than three members.

The next thing you should think about is the type of the dish washing machine that would suit you best. If you have a new kitchen and wish to conceal your white kitchen appliances you could opt for a concealed or 'built in' dishwasher.

You will get free standing models in any size you want, but before you choose one, you should measure the space you have in your kitchen or anywhere else you plan the diswasher to be. This might have a big impact on your choices. In case you are living by yourself or do not have enough room in your apartment, you can buy a compact dishwasher and save some money and space.

It is recommended that you get yourself a dishwasher that is good when it comes to energy saving, especially since the energy costs are getting higher and global warming warnings more serious. The greenest machines you can find are graded A, which means they are appliances with good energy efficiency. And you should aim to buy Eco friendly machine, if it fits your budget.