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11 best KitchenAid® dishwashers for you in 2026

Dishwashers help you clean up the aftermath of creating your favorite recipes. Finding the best dishwasher for you can help you spend less time worrying about kitchen cleanup and more time cooking. Use this guide to find the best KitchenAid® dishwasher for your kitchen and explore KitchenAid® dishwasher features to consider on your shopping journey.

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Best KitchenAid® top control dishwashers for you

Top control or integrated dishwashers tuck the controls out of sight by placing the control panel on the top of the dishwasher door. Explore top-rated KitchenAid® top control dishwashers to see if this configuration is right for you.

KitchenAid® Energy Star® Certified top control dishwasher

KitchenAid® Energy Star® Certified 360° Max Jets™ Third Rack Dishwasher, 44 dBA

 

This top control KitchenAid® dishwasher offers extra capacity on the Third Rack and True Self-Cleaning Filtration that virtually eliminates pre-rinsing and manual filter cleaning.

  • 50+ Total Wash Jets

  • 7.25 cu. ft Capacity

  • 360° Max Jets Third Rack

  • True Self-Cleaning Filtration

  • PrintShield Finish

  • Quiet Cleaning at 44 dBA

KitchenAid® Third Level Utensil Rack Dishwasher

KitchenAid® Third Level Utensil Rack Dishwasher With 30+ Total Wash Jets, 39 dBA

 

Experience the quietest cleaning from KitchenAid brand with this 39 dBA top control dishwasher. The Third Level Utensil Rack holds silverware, serving utensils and spatulas, and the Adjustable Middle Rack makes room to fit tall items.

  • 30+ Total Wash Jets

  • Third Level Utensil Rack

  • Triple Filtration System

  • Quiet Cleaning at 39 dBA

  • ProWash Cycle

  • PrintShield™ Finish

KitchenAid® 360° Max Jets™ Third Rack Dishwasher

KitchenAid® 360° Max Jets™ Third Rack Dishwasher With 50+ Total Wash Jets, 44 dBA

 

This top control KitchenAid® dishwasher offers the MaxTub Largest Dishwasher Tub,1 and a Third Rack that fits 10 extra glasses and mugs2, freeing up space for larger items below.

  • 50+ Total Wash Jets

  • 7.25 cu. ft. MaxTub Largest Dishwasher Tub1

  • 360° Max Jets Third Rack

  • Quiet Cleaning at 44 dBA

  • Express Wash Cycle

  • PrintShield Finish

1. Based on usable volume.
2. Compared to KDTE204K and KDFE204K models.

Stainless steel top control dishwasher

KITCHENAID® DISHWASHERS

Create more, clean up less

 

KitchenAid® dishwashers make kitchen cleanup easy, so you can focus less on cleaning and more on making

Best KitchenAid® front control dishwashers for you

Front control dishwashers keep the control panel front and center for easy access and typically feature a pocket handle that helps keep the appliance flush with your surrounding cabinetry. Explore some of the best-rated front control dishwashers from KitchenAid brand below.

KitchenAid® Third Level Jet Rack Dishwasher

KitchenAid® Third Level Jet Rack Dishwasher in Printshield™ Finish, 41 dBA

 

Clean more dishes at once3 with this front control dishwasher from KitchenAid brand. The Third Level Jet Rack features over a dozen dedicated wash jets to clean the top rack without compromising space below. 

  • 40+ Total Wash Jets

  • Three Versatile Racks

  • Triple Filtration System

  • Quiet Cleaning at 41 dBA

  • PrintShield Finish

  • Adjustable Middle Rack

3. Compared to KDTE204K and KDFE204K models.

KitchenAid® Third Level Utensil Rack Dishwasher

KitchenAid® Third Level Utensil Rack Dishwasher With 30+ Total Wash Jets, 39 dBA

 

This front control KitchenAid® dishwasher offers a Third Level Utensil Rack to hold silverware, serving utensils and spatulas, and an Adjustable Middle Rack to make room for tall items. 

  • 30+ Total Wash Jets

  • Third Level Utensil Rack

  • Triple Filtration System

  • Quiet Cleaning at 39 dBA

  • Durable Stainless Steel Interior

  • ProWash Cycle

KitchenAid® Two-Rack Dishwasher

KitchenAid® Two-Rack Dishwasher With 30+ Total Wash Jets, 47 dBA

 

Cleanup is covered with this KitchenAid® front control dishwasher’s 30+ Total Wash Jets. The Triple Filtration System continuously cleans the wash and rinse water, so dishes come out sparkling even with dirty cookware in the load.

  • 30+ Total Wash Jets

  • Triple Filtration System

  • Quiet Cleaning at 47 dBA

  • ProWash Cycle

  • PrintShield Finish

  • Fold-Down Shelf with Stemware Holders

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Best KitchenAid® panel-ready dishwashers for you

Panel-ready dishwashers are a type of built-in dishwasher that allows you to attach a cabinet front to the dishwasher (not included). This style blends your appliance with the surrounding cabinetry for a sleek, custom look. Discover panel-ready dishwasher options from KitchenAid brand and get inspired.

KitchenAid® 39 dBA Panel-Ready Flush-To-Cabinet Dishwasher

KitchenAid® 39 dBA Panel-Ready Flush-To-Cabinet Dishwasher With a Third Level Jet Rack

 

This KitchenAid® panel-ready dishwasher turns dirty work into something beautiful. The Flush Design allows the dishwasher to fit evenly with countertops and cabinetry to help give the kitchen a seamless look and feel.

  • Flush Design

  • Door-Open Dry System

  • Triple Filtration System

  • Panel-Ready Design

  • ProWash Cycle

  • Quiet Cleaning at 39 dBA

KitchenAid® 44 dBA Panel-Ready Two-Rack Flush Dishwasher

KitchenAid® 44 dBA Panel-Ready Two-Rack Flush Dishwasher With Door-Open Dry System

 

This panel-ready dishwasher from KitchenAid brand offers Adjustable Upper and Lower Racks to provide loading flexibility so you can make room for tall and bulky items, and the automatic Door-Open Dry System circulates fresh air for enhanced drying power. 

  • Door-Open Dry System

  • Triple Filtration System

  • Panel-Ready Design

  • Adjustable Upper Rack

  • Leak Identification System

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Best KitchenAid® third rack dishwashers for you

Third rack dishwashers feature an extra rack at the very top of the dishwasher. This rack is often shallow and ideal for smaller items like utensils, though some versions can fit mugs and bowls. Explore top-rated third rack dishwashers from KitchenAid brand to find the right capacity dishwasher for you.

KitchenAid® 360° Max Jets™ Third Rack Dishwasher

KitchenAid® 360° Max Jets™ Third Rack Dishwasher With Advanced ProDry™ System and Ultra-Bright Led Lighting

 

This top control dishwasher from KitchenAid brand offers the 360° Max Jets Third Rack that uses 360° wash jets to clean glasses, mugs and bowls and the Advanced ProDry System that combines a heating element, fan and natural ventilation to give you dry, table-ready dishes.

  • 360° Max Jets Third Rack

  • 7.25 cu. ft. MaxTub Largest Dishwasher Tub4

  • Advanced ProDry System

  • True Self-Cleaning Filtration

  • Automatic Door-Open Dry System

  • PrintShield Finish

4. Compared to KDFS224S and KDTS224S models

KitchenAid® Third Level Utensil Rack Dishwasher

KitchenAid® Third Level Utensil Rack Dishwasher With 30+ Total Wash Jets in PrintShield™ Finish, 47 dBA

 

This third rack dishwasher from KitchenAid brand offers the Third Level Utensil Rack to hold silverware and serving utensils and the ProWash Cycle that automatically adapts wash time and water temperature based on soil levels.

  • Third Level Utensil Rack 

  • Water Repellent Tech

  • ProWash Cycle

  • Automatic Door Open Dry System

  • PrintShield Finish

  • ProDry Max Option

KitchenAid® 360° Max Jets™ Third Rack Dishwasher

KitchenAid® 360° Max Jets™ Third Rack Dishwasher With Advanced ProDry™ System

 

This top control dishwasher from KitchenAid brand has 50+ Total Wash Jets across four wash arms that offer targeted cleaning across the entire 7.25 cu.ft. MaxTub Largest Dishwasher Tub.5

  • 360° Max Jets Third Rack

  • 7.25 cu. ft. MaxTub Largest Dishwasher Tub5

  • Advanced ProDry System

  • Water Repellent Tech

  • PrintShield Finish

5. Based on usable volume.

Shop KitchenAid® large capacity dishwashers with third rack

Take your dishwashing experience to the next level with large capacity dishwashers from KitchenAid brand. Browse Third Rack options designed to fit extra utensils, mugs and bowls to help you spend less time cleaning and more time creating.

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KitchenAid® dishwasher features

Modern dishwashers offer features that give you the freedom to create without the stress of cleaning up. Get to know some of the powerful features on select KitchenAid® dishwashers to help you make the right decision when upgrading your appliance.

  • 360° Max Jets Third Rack: 360° wash jets clean pint glasses, coffee mugs and cereal bowls inside and out. Models with this feature also have a removable utensil caddy for cooking tools and feature moisture-wicking tines for table-ready dishes.

  • Advanced ProDry System: This setting on select models gets dishes table-ready by combining heating elements, fans and natural ventilation at the end of the cycle for KitchenAid brand's driest dry.6

  • True Self-Cleaning Filtration: This feature eliminates the need for manual filter cleaning by continuously capturing food particles, so only clean water circulates through the wash jets.

  • Automatic Door-Open Dry System: Select models open the dishwasher door 4 inches after the dry cycle ends to release water vapor and provide natural ventilation for an exceptional dry. 
  • ProWash Cycle: Models with this setting use a sensor to measure soil levels and adapt wash time and water temperature as needed for tough messes or lighter loads.

6. Compared to KDTE804KPS Normal cycle with ProDry

Why buy a KitchenAid® dishwasher?

KitchenAid® dishwashers combine style and substance, so you don’t have to choose between an appliance that looks good and one that offers the cleaning power you need after a day in the kitchen. Find out why KitchenAid brand may be right for you below.

  • Performance: KitchenAid® dishwashers are designed with features made to keep your pots, pans and cooking utensils fresh and clean.

  • Warranties: Life happens. That’s why you should consider appliances with warranties that offer you peace of mind. 
  • Sales and Discounts: KitchenAid brand offers appliance sales to get the appliances you need at a price you’ll love.

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