Small-sized apartments make us give preference not to classic things, but compact. So, in our homes there were folding sofas instead of full beds, mini-ovens that combine the functions of a microwave, etc. In this article we will consider compact desktop dishwashers, their pros and cons, and talk about manufacturers and pricing.
Choosing Arguments
When the question of such a device in the kitchen becomes an edge? Believe me, not only in the case of a banal lack of space. Such a compact device is undoubtedly suitable if you have a small family and this load volume is quite enough. In the case when you do not have your own home and you are forced to rent a “corner”, this is also an indispensable assistant, as it is easy to install, and in case of a compact dishwasher (small tabletop) will be easily moved to a new place. Well, an important factor is the banal saving of water. For one sink, such an assistant will spend from 2 to 10 liters of water, and for a full-sized one - from 14 to 17.
Criteria
What is the starting point for making a choice? There are not so many criteria: price and washing class. There are a huge number of manufacturers producing these units on the market, and all of them are divided into conditional classes. First of all, there are luxury appliances, then medium and economy. Undoubtedly, the brand will have to pay extra, even if he offered a budget-class product. The leaders of the list are Miele, Kuppersbusch, etc. Next come Bosch, AEG, Electrolux, etc. Zanussi, Beko, Indesit close the list. Bosch has been holding the leader in sales of such equipment as a desktop dishwasher for more than a year. It is believed that the models of this company ideally combine indicators: price and quality.
Appearance
We are not talking about design, since the appearance of all devices is quite concise. The only differences may be in the control device. It can be electronic or mechanical, internal or external. It’s difficult to talk about ease of use (to each his own), but it’s quite possible about unauthorized switching on when the display is placed outdoors.
Volume
Compact desktop dishwashers differ from their “counterparts” not only in size, but also in the number of loaded dishes. On average, they fit about five sets. One average set includes 3 plates, a saucer and a cup, a glass, 5 cutlery (3 spoons, a fork and a knife).
Washing quality
The next criterion that you need to pay attention to when choosing a table dishwasher is the washing class. There are actually only three of them: A, B and C. The difference in the end will be small, but still noticeable. Specialists recommend giving preference to units with a washing class A. Do not think that in a car with a washing class C there will be food on the plates, just to achieve the best result you will need a more efficient mode.
Noise and saving
The same criteria should be followed when it comes to noise levels. Desktop dishwashers can also be of three noise classes: A, B and C. Naturally, it’s worth thinking about the energy level, there is an opportunity to save.