Dishwashers > below $500 Dishwashers

Advantages: energy effectient, cleans well, easy to clean
Disadvantages: none

My mother has this dish washer in her home and it works pretty good. She has not had any kind of problems out of it. She says that it cleans her dishes really good and just occasionly she has to wash again but not very often at all. It has four different wash funtions and lots of features to use. It is really nice to use when you make a big dinner and don't want to wash the dishes. You can also put it on enery save so it doesn't ring up your power ... Read review

Advantages: Heavy duty, speed, good design.
Disadvantages: Yet to experience any disadvantage

...I happened to see the Whirlpool DU850SWPS 24 Inch Energy Star Dishwasher in the kitchen corner. Hey, folks our job was made so easy on that night that we could finish cleaning of steel pans, vessels and other serving utensils within a very short span of time. All the plates and other utensils were shining and 100% germ free and were ready for next serving. It's High Temperature Boost Option cleans dishes without any compromise on conserving our natural ...
...helpful on that day. Though I am yet to own one such dish washer in my house, I have decided to go for this Whirlpool DU850SWPS Dishwasher very soon. I may be able to update again about this product after having personal experience very soon. ... Read review

Advantages: Good price and works well.
Disadvantages: Doesn't have steel tub.

I replaced my GE washer with this one and it was one of the best decisions I could have made. It is very easy to use and does an antiquate job at cleaning. I have had mine for about 5 years and the only problem I have had is a wheel on the top shelf came off. Simply enough replaced. It is a very quite machine for the money. It has different settings for different needs including pot scrubber. I have to admit though, you have to use Cascade dishwashing ... Read review

Advantages: Quiet, low water use, changeable rack settings, Energy Star rated
Disadvantages: None at all.

This is one of the best dishwashers that we have ever owned hands down! Not only does it hold a ton of dirty dishes,pots, pans, etc., the way that it cleans them is beyond compare. Anything that is washed comes out fresh and clean as can be. The way you can set up the interior to fit your own needs is such a big help when you need to have larger baking dishes and strange size pots that just won't fit in a regular type of dishwaher. The many different ... Read review

Advantages: Energy saver, large loads, gets stuff really clean
Disadvantages: none

I have this dishwasher and it works really well. I think it looks really nice because its simple looking and doesnt look outdated. We got the white so it will go with everything else in our kitchen. Its got alot of options too. You can set it to any setting you want like, heavy for pots and pans, regular for plates and things and light for things like china and glass. It has heat and air dry options too. I love the little key pad instead of the old ... Read review