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Appliance IQ: Kitchen

The Best Rated WhirlpoolⓇ Dishwashers of 2022

Dishwashers are designed for more than just easing the chore of washing annoying dishes. Many families find dishwashers to be a time-saving appliance, allowing them to create more moments together. 

If you're looking to purchase a dishwasher for your family, you will find that there are several options available. The question is, how do you know which one is the right choice? In this article, you’ll find some of our highly rated dishwashers to help narrow down your options.

The highest rated products are based on combined ratings given by Canadian and U.S. consumers on Whirlpool.ca.†

†The information provided here is accurate as of September 26 2022. Reviews and ratings are located on Whirlpool.ca. All star ratings are calculated using combined ratings consisting of  both U.S. and Canadian consumer ratings as they pertain to the respective product.

Our top quietest dishwashers

The noise from dishwashers can be distracting to homeowners, especially during the day. If you’re looking for our quietest Whirlpool® dishwasher by dBA, we’ve put together a list below.

1. Fingerprint Resistant Quiet Dishwasher with 3rd Rack & Large Capacity

WDTA80SAKZ (41dBA with 4.1 star rating and 27 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

Open and closed images of a stainless steel Whirlpool dishwasher. The number one appears to the left. Open and closed images of a stainless steel Whirlpool dishwasher. The number one appears to the left.

Load more, run less in this fingerprint resistant dishwasher with 3rd rack. Load bowls and mugs in the 3rd rack to free up space below, and fit tall items where you want in the large capacity dishwasher with adjustable rack. And with our quietest dishwasher at 41 dBA, you can keep the conversation going while dishes get clean.

A woman placing utensils into the third rack of a dishwasher. A woman placing utensils into the third rack of a dishwasher.

Top Features:

  • 3rd rack with extra wash action

    • The 3rd rack with extra wash action provides targeted cleaning for bowls, mugs and utensils that you’d normally load in the lower racks, making extra space for the rest of the day’s dishes.

  • 41 DBA

    • Whirlpool brand’s quietest dishwasher on the market keeps the noise down at 41 dBA so you can keep the conversation going.

  • 3-Piece Silverware Basket

    • Gain extra space in the lower rack for casserole dishes and large pans by moving or separating the 3-Piece Silverware Basket.

2. Large Capacity Dishwasher with 3rd Rack

WDT750SAKZ (47 dBA with 4.5 star rating and 3833 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

Open and closed images of a Whirlpool dishwasher. The number two appears to the left. Open and closed images of a Whirlpool dishwasher. The number two appears to the left.

Load more, run less in this dishwasher with 3rd rack. Load hard-to-fit utensils or measuring spoons in the 3rd rack to free up more space for dishes below. You can fit taller items where you want thanks to the adjustable rack. Plus, you can move or separate the flexible 3-piece silverware basket to make extra space.

Top Features:

  • Adjustable 2nd rack

    • Make room for taller items like water bottles with easy-to-find adjusters that smoothly raise or lower the 2nd rack.

  • 3-Piece Silverware Basket

    • Gain extra space in the lower rack for casserole dishes and large pans by moving or separating the 3-Piece Silverware Basket.

  • Leak Detection System

    • If a leak is detected, a light will flash on the front of the dishwasher to alert you, and the dishwasher will proceed to drain water from the tub.

3. Large Capacity Dishwasher with 3rd Rack

WDTA50SAKZ (47 dBA with 4.5 star rating and 3,161 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

Open and closed images of a Whirlpool dishwasher. There is a number three to the left. Open and closed images of a Whirlpool dishwasher. There is a number three to the left.

Load more, run less in this dishwasher with 3rd rack. Load hard-to-fit utensils or measuring spoons in the 3rd rack to free up more space for dishes below. You can even fit taller items where you want thanks to the adjustable rack. Plus, you can move or separate the flexible 3-piece silverware basket to make extra space.

A woman removing the third rack full of dishes from a dishwasher. A woman removing the third rack full of dishes from a dishwasher.

Top Features:

  • Adjustable 2nd rack

    • Make room for taller items like water bottles with easy-to-find adjusters that smoothly raise or lower the 2nd rack.

  • 3-Piece Silverware Basket

    • Gain extra space in the lower rack for casserole dishes and large pans by moving or separating the 3-Piece Silverware Basket.

  • Sensor Cycle

    • Automatically get the right wash and dry settings for each load with two sensors that measure temperature and soil level during prewash and the wash cycle.

Our top budget friendly dishwashers

Looking for a high value, budget-friendly dishwasher? With these models, you can enjoy the benefits of owning a dishwasher without emptying your wallet.

1. Heavy-Duty Dishwasher with 1-Hour Wash Cycle

WDF330PAHB (4.3 star rating and 3,165 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

A black Whirlpool dishwasher appearing opened and closed. There is a number one to the left of this image. A black Whirlpool dishwasher appearing opened and closed. There is a number one to the left of this image.

Get the right clean for your dishes with this heavy-duty dishwasher. Finish the job in half the time* with the 1-hour wash cycle and rely on the soil sensor to adjust to the soil levels of your dishes for the most thorough clean.

Top Features:

  • 1-Hour Wash Cycle

    • Clean dishes in half the time* so your plates, pans and glasses are thoroughly cleaned up and taken care of in just an hour.

  • Soil sensor

    • Determines how dirty dishes are and adjusts the Normal cycle as needed to make sure dishes come out clean.

  • ENERGY STAR® Certified

    • ENERGY STAR® certified models exceed government standards to help save money on your utility bills.

  • There are also other color variations which are ENERGY STAR® certified

*Compared to Normal cycle with lightly soiled loads.

2. Large Capacity Dishwasher with Deep Top Rack

WDT740SALB (4.4 rating and 27 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

An image featuring an opened and closed black Whirlpool dishwasher. There is a number two to the left. An image featuring an opened and closed black Whirlpool dishwasher. There is a number two to the left.

Load more and run this large capacity dishwasher less. With a top rack deep enough to fit a stock pot and features that adjust to make space for large pans and casserole dishes, you can fit all the dishes your family piles up. Plus, you can move or separate the flexible 3-piece silverware basket to make extra space.

A modern kitchen featuring a built-in Whirlpool oven A modern kitchen featuring a built-in Whirlpool oven

Top Features:

  • 3-Piece Silverware Basket

    • Gain extra space in the lower rack for casserole dishes and large pans by moving or separating the 3-Piece Silverware Basket.

  • Quick Wash Cycle

    • Clean dishes fast with a cycle that thoroughly takes care of plates, pans and glasses when you need them done in a hurry.

  • Normal & Heavy Cycle 

    • Use a normal cycle for routine amounts of food soil to clean up leftover messes from your day-to-day meals. Heavy cycle takes care of baked-on messes and other heavily soiled items without the extra elbow grease by adding extra time to the cycle.

3. Heavy-Duty Dishwasher with 1-Hour Wash Cycle

WDP370PAHW (4.2 star rating and 270 reviews - As of November 11 2022)

Open and closed images of a Whirlpool dishwasher in white with the number three to the left. Open and closed images of a Whirlpool dishwasher in white with the number three to the left.

Get the right clean for your dishes with this stainless steel dishwasher. Choose the Sensor cycle and let your stainless steel dishwasher pick the right cycle for you, or clean dishes in half the time with the 1-hour wash cycle*. Top things off with cabinet-dry dishes thanks to fan dry that uses a fan to pull in fresh, dry air.  

Top features

  • Sensor cycle

    • Automatically get the right wash and dry settings for each load with two sensors that measure temperature, soil level and load size during prewash and the wash cycle.

  • .1-Hour Wash cycle

    • Clean dishes in half the time* so your plates and glasses are thoroughly cleaned up and taken care of in just an hour

  • Soil sensor

    • Determines how dirty dishes are and adjusts the Normal cycle as needed to make sure dishes come out clean.

*Compared to Normal cycle with lightly soiled loads.

Our top energy efficient dishwasher

An ENERGY STAR® dishwasher uses less energy and can save money over time. Here is a list of our highest rated ENERGY STAR® certified models, as rated by U.S. and Canadian consumers on whirlpool.ca

1. Heavy-Duty Dishwasher with 1-Hour Wash Cycle

WDF330PAHB (4.3 star rating and 3,165 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

Open and closed images of a Whirlpool dishwasher in Black. Open and closed images of a Whirlpool dishwasher in Black.

Get the right clean for your dishes with this heavy-duty dishwasher. Finish the job in half the time* with the 1-hour wash cycle and rely on the soil sensor to adjust to the soil levels of your dishes for the most thorough clean.

An up-close image of a black Whirlpool dishwasher. An up-close image of a black Whirlpool dishwasher.

Top Features:

  • 1-Hour Wash Cycle

    • Clean dishes in half the time* so your plates, pans and glasses are thoroughly cleaned up and taken care of in just an hour.

  • Soil sensor

    • Determines how dirty dishes are and adjusts the Normal cycle as needed to make sure dishes come out clean.

  • ENERGY STAR® Certified

    • ENERGY STAR® certified models exceed government standards to help save money on your utility bills.

  • There are also other color variations which are ENERGY STAR® certified

*Compared to Normal cycle with lightly soiled loads.

Our best 3rd rack dishwashers

A 3rd rack with extra wash action provides targeted cleaning of bowls, mugs, and utensils that are normally loaded in the lower racks. Below you will find a list of our to 3rd rack dishwashers. 

1. Fingerprint Resistant Large Capacity Dishwasher with 3rd Rack

WDTA50SAKV (4.6 star rating and 53 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

Open and closed images of a Whirlpool dishwasher in black. There is a number one to the left. Open and closed images of a Whirlpool dishwasher in black. There is a number one to the left.

Load more, run less in this fingerprint resistant dishwasher with 3rd rack. Load bowls and mugs in the 3rd rack to free up space below, and fit tall items where you want in the large capacity dishwasher with adjustable rack. Plus, you can move or separate the flexible 3-piece silverware basket to make extra space.

Top Features:

  • Adjustable 2nd rack

    • Make room for taller items like water bottles with easy-to-find adjusters that smoothly raise or lower the 2nd rack.

  • 3-Piece Silverware Basket

    • Gain extra space in the lower rack for casserole dishes and large pans by moving or separating the 3-Piece Silverware Basket.

  • Fingerprint Resistant

    • Available in black stainless and stainless finishes, the easy-to-clean exterior resists fingerprints and smudges.

2. Large Capacity Dishwasher with 3rd Rack

WDT750SAKZ (3 rack dishwasher with 4.5 star rating and 3,836 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

Open and closed images of a stainless steel Whirlpool dishwasher. There is a number two to the left. Open and closed images of a stainless steel Whirlpool dishwasher. There is a number two to the left.

Load more, run less in this dishwasher with 3rd rack. Load hard-to-fit utensils or measuring spoons in the 3rd rack to free up more space for dishes below. You can fit taller items where you want thanks to the adjustable rack. Plus, you can move or separate the flexible 3-piece silverware basket to make extra space.

A close-up image of the third rack in a dishwasher filled with utensils and measuring cups. A close-up image of the third rack in a dishwasher filled with utensils and measuring cups.

Top Features:

  • Adjustable 2nd rack

    • Make room for taller items like water bottles with easy-to-find adjusters that smoothly raise or lower the 2nd rack.

  • 3-Piece Silverware Basket

    • Gain extra space in the lower rack for casserole dishes and large pans by moving or separating the 3-Piece Silverware Basket.

  • Fingerprint Resistant

    • Available in black stainless and stainless finishes, the easy-to-clean exterior resists fingerprints and smudges.

  • There are also other color variations which have 3 racks and high ratings

3. Fingerprint Resistant Large Capacity Dishwasher with 3rd Rack

WDT970SAKZ (4.5 star rating and 358 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

Open and closed images of a stainless steel Whirlpool dishwasher. There is a number three to the left. Open and closed images of a stainless steel Whirlpool dishwasher. There is a number three to the left.

Load more, run less in this fingerprint resistant dishwasher with 3rd rack. Load bowls and mugs in the 3rd rack to free up space below, and fit tall items where you want in the large capacity dishwasher with adjustable rack. Plus, you can move or separate the flexible 3-piece silverware basket to make extra space.

Top Features:

  • 3rd rack with extra wash action

    • The 3rd rack with extra wash action provides targeted cleaning for bowls, mugs and utensils that you’d normally load in the lower racks, making extra space for the rest of the day’s dishes.

  • 3rd Rack Silverware Tray

    • Securely load extra silverware and flat utensils in the removable 3rd Rack Tray.

  • Adjustable 2nd rack

    • Make room for taller items like water bottles with easy-to-find adjusters that smoothly raise or lower the 2nd rack.

  • 3-Piece Silverware Basket

    • Gain extra space in the lower rack for casserole dishes and large pans by moving or separating the 3-Piece Silverware Basket.

  • There are also other color variations which have 3 racks and high ratings

Our best reviewed dishwashers

Are you looking for dishwashers that are loved by owners? Below you will find a list of our top-rated dishwashers, from all categories (ENERGY STAR® certified, 3rd rack etc).

1. Fingerprint Resistant Large Capacity Dishwasher with 3rd Rack

WDTA50SAKV (4.6 star rating and 53 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

Open and closed images of a dishwasher in black with a number one to the left. Open and closed images of a dishwasher in black with a number one to the left.

Load more, run less in this fingerprint resistant dishwasher with 3rd rack. Load bowls and mugs in the 3rd rack to free up space below, and fit tall items where you want in the large capacity dishwasher with adjustable rack. Plus, you can move or separate the flexible 3-piece silverware basket to make extra space.

A home owner places items into the silverware basket of a dishwasher. A home owner places items into the silverware basket of a dishwasher.

Top Features:

  • Adjustable 2nd rack

    • Make room for taller items like water bottles with easy-to-find adjusters that smoothly raise or lower the 2nd rack.

  • 3-Piece Silverware Basket

    • Gain extra space in the lower rack for casserole dishes and large pans by moving or separating the 3-Piece Silverware Basket.

  • Fingerprint Resistant

    • Available in black stainless and stainless finishes, the easy-to-clean exterior resists fingerprints and smudges.

2. Large Capacity Dishwasher with 3rd Rack 

WDT750SAKZ (4.5 star rating and 3,836 reviews - As of September 26 2022)

Open and closed images of a stainless steel dishwasher with a number two to the left. Open and closed images of a stainless steel dishwasher with a number two to the left.

Load more, run less in this dishwasher with 3rd rack. Load hard-to-fit utensils or measuring spoons in the 3rd rack to free up more space for dishes below. You can fit taller items where you want thanks to the adjustable rack. Plus, you can move or separate the flexible 3-piece silverware basket to make extra space.

Top Features:

  • Adjustable 2nd rack

    • Make room for taller items like water bottles with easy-to-find adjusters that smoothly raise or lower the 2nd rack.

  • 3-Piece Silverware Basket

    • Gain extra space in the lower rack for casserole dishes and large pans by moving or separating the 3-Piece Silverware Basket.

  • Fingerprint Resistant

    • Available in black stainless and stainless finishes, the easy-to-clean exterior resists fingerprints and smudges.

  • There are also other color variations which have 3 racks and high ratings

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