Whirlpool WDTA50SAKV

This dishwasher is super quiet. We replaced our old Kenmore that was over 10 years old with this one, and also got a new fridge at the same time. There was actually a debate in the house about whether the new fridge (which is also a really quiet Whirlpool) is louder than the running dishwasher. We’re big fans of the third rack for large utensils like spatulas, and it does an awesome job drying plastic items. The only bit of water left after a normal cycle is some small puddles in the ridges of Tupperware lids. Overall, a great machine for the price—highly recommend it!

This dishwasher is a steal for the price! It’s so quiet you barely notice it’s running. It cleans everything, even with smaller loads. The third rack at the top is perfect for small items, and the other two racks have plenty of space.

I’ve never seen dishes this clean—they actually sparkle! We’ve had this dishwasher for several months now, and we absolutely love it. My adult son was sitting right next to it and didn’t even realize it was running because it’s so quiet. I use all the options—heat dry (and the dishes come out DRY), sanitize, and more. It does make the cycle pretty long (over 4 hours), but that’s not an issue for us. The space inside is huge, so we’ve never needed to run it more than once every day or two. It even has a light to show when the dishes are clean, so no more messing with a Clean/Dirty magnet! I also love how adjustable the shelves are—didn’t think I’d use the top rack much, but now I use it all the time.

My wife is really pleased with our new Whirlpool dishwasher. It’s got plenty of room, which is great. I’m a fan of the third rack, and I love that you can move the second rack up or down for extra flexibility.

After struggling with a Samsung dishwasher that quit on us and wasn’t cleaning well, we’re now enjoying the Cadillac of dishwashers. It cleans and dries perfectly, and it’s so quiet we have to check if the light’s on to know it’s even running!

This Whirlpool dishwasher is the real deal! It has a smart design, loads of space, and cleans really well. The heated drying feature is a must—it helps prevent that black mold you see in other “efficient” models. The racks are super adjustable; you can raise or lower them, and there’s even a third rack for bigger utensils and stuff. So much room! I highly recommend this model!

Everything is great with this dishwasher except for the pocket handle design. The steel panel isn’t attached to the plastic handle properly, so it sticks out a bit from the door, leaving a noticeable gap. Over time, dust and dirt will get stuck in that gap, and the steel panel will pull away from the door even more. I’m planning to swap it out for the bar handle model instead.

I bought this to replace a 20-year-old version of the same model that finally gave out.

Pros:
It looks great and is super quiet.

Cons:
The third rack doesn’t always get clean, especially if the second rack is full. The wash cycles take at least 2 hours, not including drying time. The normal wash cycle doesn’t always clean a full load effectively. I’ve tried switching up the detergent, but I might need to try the next cycle option and add another hour. The racks aren’t very flexible either; I wish I had splurged on a model with cup holder options and more tine flexibility.

If you can, I’d recommend spending a bit more and going for a higher-end dishwasher if you have the space!

So far, I’m really happy with this dishwasher! The top rack is super handy; putting flatware up there frees up space on the bottom rack. The flatware and spatula holder on the bottom splits into three sections, which is great. The stainless steel interior looks sharp, and the outside does a good job of hiding fingerprints and streaks.

Sure, the wash cycle is long—usually about 2.5 hours—but it’s so quiet that we can run it at bedtime and not even notice it. I’ve seen other reviews where people say their dishes don’t come out clean. I’m not sure what they’re doing wrong (maybe using cheap detergent?), but ours come out spotless. We usually give them a quick rinse before loading them, though.

The built-in handle and the absence of controls on the front make it look really sleek. Honestly, I haven’t found anything to complain about yet!

Three weeks in, and I’m loving this dishwasher! It’s super quiet, my dishes come out clean every time—even the plastic stuff is dry—and there’s plenty of space inside. Our glassware shines like new! I don’t use the third rack much since I can’t quite figure out the best way to load it, but it’s handy when I do. I avoid putting plastic lids up there since they don’t dry well, but they do just fine on the second rack. The only downside is that it takes a while to run, but I just start it in the evening, and everything’s clean and dry by morning. My one complaint is that I can’t see the time display because it’s at the top of the door. I appreciate having the controls up there to keep my toddler from messing with them, but I can’t check the time once the door is shut. Overall, I’m really happy with this dishwasher!

It looks stunning and runs pretty quietly. The regular heat dry setting does a great job drying the dishes—better than my Bosch did! I got this to replace a super loud older model after moving into my new place. It doesn’t hold as many dishes as my old one, though. The normal wash cycle takes about 3 hours, but overall, I’m really happy with it!