Edgestar DWP61ES

If you're hand washing dishes and have $175 in your pocket, get the Koldfront PDW60EB. It can hook up to nearly any kitchen sink, doesn't require plumbing and can be lugged into a closet when you're done. Best of all? It actually gets your dishes clean! And it's pretty energy efficient, too.

If you're short on space and need a dishwasher, the EdgeStar DWP61ES is an ideal choice. It costs a little more than its competitors, but it also offers a countdown timer and start delay. Not only can you hook it up to almost any faucet, but it also does a very good job getting dishes clean.

Portable Use

If your kitchen is too small for a full size dishwasher, consider the Edgestar DWP61ES.

Small Apartments

For a portable, high-capacity dishwasher the Maytag MDC4809PAB is a decent machine, but for the hefty price we can't justify buying it.