Collection: Dishwashers

A dishwasher saves time and generally uses less water than washing up by hand. The types are freestanding, built-in and benchtop, which suit different kitchens and whether you own or rent. Place settings tell you the capacity. Energy and WELS water ratings show what it costs to run. Start with the space you have and whether you can plumb it in, then match the capacity to your household.

What type of dishwasher fits your kitchen?

Three formats cover most situations:

• Freestanding dishwasher: a standalone unit, usually 60 cm wide, that slots into a gap and can move house with you. The common choice.
• Built in dishwasher (integrated): fitted into cabinetry, sometimes behind a matching door panel, for a flush, built-in kitchen look. Needs proper installation.
• Benchtop: a compact unit that sits on the bench and often connects to the tap, suiting small kitchens and renters as a portable dishwasher.

What size dishwasher do you need?

Dishwasher capacity is measured in place settings — one place setting is roughly the plates, bowl, glass and cutlery for one person at a meal. A 60cm dishwasher holds around 12 to 15 place settings, suiting most families. A slimline 45 cm model holds about 9 to 10, suiting couples and narrow kitchens. A benchtop model holds around 6, suiting one or two people. Choose based on how often you'd run it — a dishwasher works most efficiently run full, so an oversized one you run half-empty wastes water and power.

How do you get dishes properly clean?

A few habits make the difference between clean dishes and re-washing. Scrape off solid food but don't pre-rinse thoroughly, since modern detergents need some soil to work against and heavy pre-rinsing wastes water. Load so water reaches everything: plates facing the centre, bowls angled down, and nothing nesting or blocking the spray arms — check the arms spin freely before starting. Keep the filter clean, as a blocked filter recirculates dirty water. Use rinse aid for spot-free drying. Tip: run a hot cycle with a dishwasher cleaner occasionally to clear grease and odour.

Common questions

How many place settings do I need?
A standard 60 cm dishwasher holds 12 to 15 place settings for most families; a 45 cm slimline holds 9 to 10; a benchtop holds around 6 for one or two people.

Do dishwashers need plumbing?
They need a water supply connection and drainage. Freestanding and built-in models connect to plumbing — use a licensed plumber if new connections are needed. Benchtop models often connect to the tap instead.

Should I rinse dishes before loading?
Scrape off solid food, but don't rinse thoroughly — modern detergents need some soil to work against, and heavy pre-rinsing wastes water without improving results.

Do dishwashers use less water than hand washing?
Generally yes, a modern efficient dishwasher run full uses less water than washing the same load by hand under a running tap. Check the WELS water rating to compare models.

Can I pay for a dishwasher with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our dishwashers start from $35, which is four fortnightly payments of $8.75.

Complete your kitchen

A dishwasher works with the rest of the kitchen. Add an oven for baking, a cooktop for the hob, and a rangehood for ventilation.

A $35 dishwasher splits into four fortnightly payments of $8.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.