Top Energy-Star Dishwashers

Here are some of the top energy-star dishwashers available on the market today. Energy Star Dishwashers use 41% less energy than regular dishwashers and can reduce your utility bill by $30 a year.

Frigidaire - 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Black:

If you're on a budget, this might be the dishwasher for you. For $259.99, you can get all the basic features that fit your dishwashing needs. Features include a small tub size for 14 places, 5 wash cycles, 5 temperature settings, digital controls and a hard-food disposal. Many college students like myself prefer this dishwasher over larger ones because it is affordable and offers the basic dishwashing necessities. Being a smaller size makes it easier to incorporate into a smaller household as well. However, if you have a larger family, this one might not fit your needs. Available at Best Buy and Sears.

GE - 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

This dishwasher fits 16 places in a Giant PermaTuf Tub. It has maximum capacity nylon racking which allows for space for dishes of various sizes and shapes. There are five cycles, including a speed cycle which washes and dries fast and effectively. The Piranha hard-food disposal makes pre-washing a thing of the past because it dissolves stuck on foods. I know of a family of four that has this dishwasher and loves it because it reduces their time of cleanup in the kitchen. This low-noise dishwasher runs for $539.99 and can be found at Best Buy and Sears.

KitchenAid - Architect Series II U Series 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Wood-like

If prefer a state of the art dishwasher that blends in with the cabinets in your kitchen, then you'll love this dishwasher. The front door of the dishwasher has the texture and look of wood so your guests will be fooled. It has all the latest features such as 4-blade hard-food disposer, heated dry, SatinGlide rack system, 4 stainless steel wash arms, and more. It comes with a stainless steel tall tub design that fits 12 place settings. This dishwasher will run you nearly $1,300 so one would hope it would deliver the best of the best!

LG - 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Stainless-Steel

An interesting feature that comes with this dishwasher is its Sanitize Rinse option which is designed to kill bacteria. The built-in food disposer makes washing dishes an easier job so that it requires no pre-rinsing. It comes with an extra large stainless steel tub that holds 16 places. There are three stainless steel washing arms with a hybrid drying system. Find this at Best Buy and Sears for $799.99.

Maytag - 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - Bisque

Here's another budget dishwasher that delivers in the basic features and more. It costs $399.99. This dishwasher has a tall tub with 14 place settings, vinyl coated racks and 4 place settings. Their Quietseries 300 reduces the noise level of the machine while in use. They also have a sanitize option, as well as versatile loading options which allows for the washing of different sized dishes. Look for them at Sears and Best Buy.