Whether you make home-cooked meals regularly or prefer to slide a frozen pizza into the oven, one thing never changes: dishes need to be washed, often every single day. This process, while enjoyed by a few, is normally considered to be arduous and time-consuming. 

You would probably prefer to be doing something else with your evening, instead of washing up. So perhaps a dishwasher is the way forward for you. However, there are a number of pros and cons to consider before making this investment in your kitchen. 

Our experts at Wellingtons Home Electrical have made this dishwasher guide, with all the benefits and disadvantages of owning this appliance, to help you with your choice.

Benefits of a Dishwasher

There are a number of advantages to owning a dishwasher. While there are a few different types of dishwashers and their advantages vary, these are the main dishwasher benefits:

1. Dishwashers free up time: In our modern world, people often have limited free time. Washing up pots and pans every day may not be the best use of that time. Packing and unpacking a dishwasher is much quicker, and you can add things as you use them during your day.
2. Your dishes will be cleaner: Since dishwashers wash and rinse everything thoroughly, your dishes will come out sparkling clean. This is generally better than using the same water to wash all your dishes, as, by the time you get to the end, there can be quite a lot of germs and gunk in the water.
3. Dishwashers can save water: While this may not seem to be the case, dishwashers can often actually save water. Particularly if you run water while washing, in order to rinse your dishes. New technology is also helping cut down water and electricity consumption, making them more efficient in every way.
4. Dishwashers are safer: Have you ever broken a glass while washing dishes, quickly resulting in a cut? It is not uncommon for individuals to cut themselves while washing dishes. Breaking dishes is also a common mishap when scrubbing. Dishwashers are therefore a safer option, for you and your dishes.
5. There are a number of options: Whether you live alone or with a large family, there is a dishwasher for you. From slimline dishwashers to full-sized family options and even compact dishwashers that can fit on top of a cupboard, there are options to suit any home.
6. They’re kinder to your hands: The hot water, dishwashing liquid and bacteria involved in washing dishes can be rather irritating to your skin and can dry it out. With a dishwasher, this is no longer necessary.

Disadvantages of a Dishwasher

The disadvantages of having a dishwasher are far fewer than the above-mentioned advantages. The main con is that they require energy to run. Washing dishes by hand does not require any electricity, other than that used to heat up your geyser. A dishwasher, on the other hand, uses power every time it is run. Fortunately, however, there are more and more energy-efficient appliances to choose from.

A second disadvantage to a dishwasher is that it takes up space. As previously mentioned, there are a number of different sizes, including options that can be installed amongst your kitchen cupboards, or placed on top of them. However, some kitchens do not have the space for one.

Do You Need a Dishwasher?

Now that you know the advantages and disadvantages of having a dishwasher, do you think you need one? This is one of the most appreciated appliances in our modern world and for good reason. Freeing up time and removing an often dreaded and fought-over daily activity, dishwashers are a wonderful addition to a kitchen if you have the space for one. 

Our appliance installation services can help you to set up your dishwasher so that you can have everything working in no time at all, and with no fuss. The daily argument of “who’s turn is it?” will soon be a thing of the past.