The market of household appliances is actively replenished with appliances for home and life. We are used to a kettle, vacuum cleaner or washing machine, and we’ll take a closer look at some new technical ideas. The kitchen is “attacked” by microwave ovens, slow cookers, pressure cookers, blenders, yogurt makers and other appliances. Their abundance and variety of dishes used requires care. A logical question is brewing: do I need a dishwasher?
We suggest considering the pros and cons of dishwashers in order to make a decision: is it worth buying a PMM or not.
Why do you need a dishwasher
Important! According to statistics, PMMs are increasingly entering the house to simplify housekeeping and optimize life. But millions of families are still calmly doing without him. Why are dishwashers not common? Probably, automatic washing of dishes is associated with the Russian consumer with huge volumes of dishes, typical restaurants, hotels, catering, etc.
Is a dishwasher beneficial? It significantly saves time, effort and resources, but we do not insist on an immediate purchase. You need to weigh the pros and cons to make a decision.
Do you think that for a family of 2 people there is no need to purchase a dishwasher?
We simulate the situation: dinner for 2 people, in the plates the usual food - mashed potatoes, cutlet, fresh vegetable salad, a cup of strong tea. It would seem that the dishes are few, and you can spend 15 minutes on washing. Why then do you need PMM if you have to wait several hours for the plates to shine again? We’ll make corrections: all the indicated food was cooked in something — in a pan and in a frying pan. Add them. And it's just a dinner for two. And what to do when guests arrive?
Fact! A dishwasher is not needed for those who really like to do the dishes themselves. Hand on heart, can you admit it to yourself?
But not every dishwasher will contain the overall utensils: a pan or pan. Part of the used utensils will have to be washed with your own hands. Here it is not a matter of technology at all, but of a wrong choice. What to look for when buying, consider further.
Feature Overview: Pros and Cons
The dishwasher is designed to facilitate kitchen affairs, but its acquisition is a conscious choice. To be honest, the issue of the presence or absence of such equipment in a home often refers exclusively to price. Before spreading a tidy sum, it is worth evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of PMM.
- Roominess and dimensions. Characteristics are closely interrelated: the larger the machine, the more it is. The larger the cabinet, the more dishes can be washed in one cycle. Capacity is measured in sets of dishes. So, compact models wash 4-6 sets, and large ones - 17 and more. In RV, medium-sized cars with a capacity of 9 to 14 sets are popular with buyers.
It all depends on how big your family is. If you live together, buying a small model can be a mistake - as we wrote above, compact PMMs do not wash pans, pots and other bulky items.
- The dimensions of the dishwasher are standard or close to them. The width of the narrow model is 45 cm, full-sized - 60 cm. You think that the kitchen is 6 square meters. m. dishwasher - a luxury and an extra bulky thing? If you choose the right size of the equipment and integrate it under the countertop, sink or in the headset, the area of the room will not be affected.
- Washing time. Standard cycles last from 2 to 3 hours. It scares away potential buyers - the time is not small. But what difference does it make when the plates move from the sink to the shelf - after 20 minutes or after 120? Moreover, you can use the night mode and in the morning, instead of washing the mountain of plates, already lay them out in places.
- The quality of the wash. Manufacturers call this characteristic “washing class”. Modern cars are produced with the highest class - A. Class A models will wash the dishes better than you - you simply burn yourself with water at a temperature of 60-70 degrees, or even higher. Plus, washing in hot water - complete disinfection of dishes from pathogenic microbes.
The quality of the sink is also affected by the choice of detergent for PMM and the correct placement of dishes in the hopper.
Attention! Some models have the necessary functions “Soak” and “Pre-rinse”, thanks to which you can accumulate dishes inside the hopper during the day.
- Drying. In any model there is drying - the difference is only in the principle of action. There is condensation and forced - turbosushka. With it, dishes do not need care - no need to wipe, which is especially convenient when washing glassware, crystal, etc.
- Additional options. Many models can sterilize cans, disinfect children's toys, etc.
Dishwasher
There is an opinion that PMM saves water consumption. This is a rational thought, especially if the machine consumes cold water. Washing under running water does not allow you to visually assess how much it is consumed. The machine saves water in liters thanks to the work of atomizers (sprinklers, nozzles). Also, the savings are due to the heating of water - hot water copes with washing better, and it is required many times less than cold or warm.
Important! Typically, cars use 12-13 liters of water per wash cycle, and premium models save up to 7-8 liters of water. A hand wash draws about 60 liters of water daily.
The size of the dishwasher is not related to resource savings - this is another myth. Consumption is due to the design features of the PMM, and not the dimensions. In full-size and narrow dishwashers, there is often a half-load mode, at which washing will be more economical than with a full-load compact model.
Unfortunately, saving water does not cover the cost of paying electricity bills. Most models consume about 0.8 kW / h, which translates into 70 kW monthly (with minimal use of equipment).
To pay for energy, add spending on detergents, rinse aid, regenerating salt and descaler.
Important! It is up to you to decide which products are better to buy — cheap or expensive, imported or domestic — but you won’t be able to save even if you replace the special salt with ordinary salt and the cleaning products with citric acid or vinegar.
Maintenance of the machine is always more expensive than a hand wash, but for the sake of free time and well-groomed hands, you need to sacrifice something.
User reviews
To understand whether you need an “assistant” in the kitchen or not, read the reviews of experienced users of PMM.
Albina, Kursk
Dishwasher - an invaluable asset to save time. I learned how to properly load dishes into the hopper, and the procedure began to take a maximum of 3 minutes. Profitability - in question, it is unlikely to save money with a machine, but hands and manicure will always be perfect. This quality of hand washing does not provide. Scares 2 hours to wash? I don’t see a problem: the main thing is a brilliant result.
Alexandra, Sochi
I have not seen people who regretted that a dishwasher appeared at home. After the purchase, I felt like a woman, not a slave. I have a big family, and it was hell to wash the dishes for my husband and three children. Yes, something is not included in the bunker. And wooden objects can not be washed, Teflon pans - either. There is no problem with everything else. Tip: do not save, and do not take a narrow machine - the price difference is small, and the capacity is not very.
Tatyana, Omsk
What? Refuse dishwasher? This is the best and most useful technique in my house. For myself, I highlighted such advantages:
- Dishes are washed better than by hand.
- The short program takes 40 minutes.
- I save water and my time.
- The skin of my hands began to look better in a couple of months - there is no contact with any “glassware chemistry”.
- Pots and pans are washed - before they had to be cleaned and drained, but now there is no worries.
For those who are skeptical, I’ll honestly say there are cons, but they are insignificant.
To summarize: buy or not worth it
Drawing conclusions, we outline the main advantages of modern PMM:
- Time saving.
- High-quality and gentle washing.
- Disinfection.
- The absence of negative effects of aggressive "chemistry" on the skin of the hands.
- No need to wipe dishes.
Minuses:
- Cost. A good model from a well-known manufacturer is highly regarded. With the acquisition of high-quality German or American PMM, you will receive reliable equipment for many years.
- Problems with placement. In small apartments there are difficulties with the location of the machine. You can choose a compact model or integrate PMM into a kitchen set - there is a way out.
We hope you agree that the dishwasher is an important and necessary technique. When deciding to purchase, be sure to read the article on how to choose a dishwasher.