Explore AjMadison’s collection of portable dishwashers, each one designed to efficiently clean pots, pans, and even fine china. A small portable dishwasher can be a huge convenience for tight apartment and condo kitchens without enough cabinet space for a built-in dishwasher. Our selection includes both 18-inch slimline dishwashers for bachelors or couples and 24-inch models for family-size loads. Since portable units are not attached directly to a water line, brands typically include a portable dishwasher faucet adapter with these appliances. Keep in mind, since a portable dishwasher attaches to kitchen faucets with a connector hose, your sink will be unusable until your wash cycle is complete.
Portable dishwashers are surprisingly versatile appliances in both function and design. Full console units place controls directly on the front of the door while fully integrated options conceal controls on top of it to prevent accidental operation by children. You’ll usually find portable dishwashers on wheels or swiveling casters, allowing you to easily roll them from your kitchen to your storage closet and vice versa. A diverse array of ENERGY STAR certified cycle options accommodate a wide variety of washing needs, whether you need to do a quick wash on a few items or heavy duty spraying of sauce pots. Select models even have stainless steel tubs which can tolerate high temperatures for sanitize cycles, earning them NSF certification. If you prefer a low-maintenance dishwasher, brands like GE include a hard food disposer on their models which chops up food particles with stainless steel blades, eliminating the need for a filter.
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Do you need a special faucet for portable dishwashers?
Portable dishwashers typically include an adapter when purchased that lets its hose securely attach to a faucet, usually replacing the existing aerator on the faucet and connecting to the dishwasher's water inlet and outlet hoses. Make sure your faucet is compatible with the adapter provided since some faucets (especially pull-out or pull-down models) may not work with portable dishwasher connections without additional modifications.
Are portable dishwashers as good as built-in dishwashers?
In terms of performance, portable dishwashers can work just as well as built-in models for basic washing needs. However, if you want high-end finish options, third racks, tall tub designs, Wi-Fi connectivity, and other luxury-grade features, you will only find them on built-in dishwashers.
Why would you want a portable dishwasher?
Portable dishwashers are ideal for tight kitchens, whether they’re located in an apartment, studio, or other small home. Without the need to be built in, cabinet and drawer space can be conserved for other home essentials like cookware. Even if you have a larger kitchen, you may not have an existing cutout for a dishwasher. Portable units make it so you don’t have to spend money on costly renovations on an even more expensive built-in model.