GUIDE TO CHOOSING A QUIET DISHWASHER

MEASURING DISHWASHER NOISE LEVEL DECIBELS

Dishwasher dBA, which stands for A-weighted decibels, measures the noise level of a dishwasher. More specifically, it measures the volume of noise to the human ear.

For dishwasher dBA, there are two things to keep in mind:

• The decibel level of a quiet dishwasher can be as low as 38 dBA.
• A dishwasher with a decibel level of 44 dBA or lower may still be considered quiet.

WHAT CONTRIBUTES TO MAKING A DISHWASHER QUIET?

Several mechanical and structural factors contribute to a reduction in the noise produced by a dishwasher.

The primary factors include:

• The amount and quality of insulation around the outside of a dishwasher.
• The tub material in a dishwasher can make a difference. A dishwasher with a stainless steel tub tends to be quieter than those with a plastic tub.
• Sound dampening on the exterior of the tub may also reduce noise. All KitchenAid® dishwashers are built with a stainless steel tub with strong sound dampening that can also resist stains, odours and streaks in addition to featuring excellent heat retention and improved drying performance.
• Models with disposal features will be noisier than those without. Many modern dishwashers have an easy-to-clean food trap system that results in less noise while the dishwasher is in operation.
• Water movement, including the cycling of water through the dishwasher, can contribute to the noise level. Several dishwasher manufacturers have developed innovations specifically for wash cycles, the force and speed used to spray water and to make pump systems quieter.

AVAILABLE QUIET DISHWASHERS

Noise-reducing features are available on a wide variety of dishwasher styles. If your preference is for the controls to be accessible, you can find several front control dishwashers from KitchenAid® that are considered to be quiet, including the 39 dBA dishwasher in PrintShield™ Finish with Third Level Utensil Rack.

Fully-integrated top-control dishwashers are defined by the controls being hidden when the door is closed. They provide a minimalist and modern-looking exterior that blends into the existing design of a kitchen and a quiet operation that fades into the background. The 39 dBA dishwasher in PrintShield™ Finish with Third Level Utensil Rack is the quietest fully integrated, top-control dishwasher from KitchenAid®.

If you like to host dinner parties and big family gatherings, you should consider a quiet dishwasher with features designed to help you clean a lot at once. The KitchenAid® line of FreeFlex™ Third Rack Dishwashers has three racks so you can enjoy versatile loading possibilities and complete wash coverage. The FreeFlex™ Third Rack can fit mugs, bowls, glasses, silverware and cooking utensils, freeing up space below for pots, plates and large mixing bowls. With a 44 dBA rating, it is still quiet enough so that it won’t disrupt your evening even if you have an open concept kitchen.

DISCOVER YOUR IDEAL QUIET DISHWASHER

By understanding what makes a dishwasher quiet, you can find the right model for your kitchen. With a premium line of dishwashers with a decibel rating in the 46 to 39 dBA range, KitchenAid® offers a variety of quiet dishwashers with both front-control or top-control designs.

The complete KitchenAid® line of quiet 44 dBA dishwashers featuring the largest third rack available* are designed to quietly wash an even larger load of dishes while you get back to entertaining your happily full guests.

^{*Among leading brands based on usable volume.}