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To think a dishwasher will change our lives?

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Question285 · 10/06/2025 09:25

Never had a dishwasher before and never thought I needed one. But now, with two small DC, I think it would make a world of difference. DH, who does most of the washing up, disagrees.

So, does anyone have any input? Does having a dishwasher make life better? Is it worth the investment? Will it be so life changing that even my reluctant DH will be persuaded? 😄

Also, any brand suggestions? Is it better to spend more for a top brand? I’ve narrowed it down to two models, a Hisense and an AEG. It’s about £250 difference between them.

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ladyofshertonabbas · 10/06/2025 09:34

Yes, life changing.

DancingDangerously · 10/06/2025 09:34

And as pp says, if I had the room in our kitchen I'd have two of them!

DancingDangerously · 10/06/2025 09:34

I love ours. But I could happily wash up by hand too.

It's just nice to have the option to quickly tidy up of an evening when you're both dead tired or if everyone's ill. Just because you have one doesn't mean you need to use it every night so if DH wants to wash by hand he can still do that.

Dramatic · 10/06/2025 09:33

My dishwasher and tumble drier are my best friends.

BruisedNeckMeat · 10/06/2025 09:32

It’s not something I would ever consider living without. In fact, I have two dishwashers in my kitchen so we never even have excess pots to wash by hand.

caringcarer · 10/06/2025 09:32

It saves you time, about 45 minutes each day. Buy if you need to gain time. Personally I hate washing dishes by hand so I'd get one.

skippy67 · 10/06/2025 09:31

Yes it makes life easier. Ours is a bosch. Be sure to get one with a cutlery tray, rather than a basket. Adjustable racks a must too.

InterestQ · 10/06/2025 09:30

It did for us. One less chore and more hygienic and somewhere to put dirty dishes straight away that they can’t be seen. I love ours. I think living without one for years makes us appreciate it more than if you always had one.

DressDilemma · 10/06/2025 09:30

Yes it is completely life changing. Go for it!

Firstshoes · 10/06/2025 09:29

It's definitely life changing. I wouldn't be without mine. The kitchen and sink stay so clean. Not sure about expensive ones. We just have a Bosch but it's been great!

Fantasticfrollics · 10/06/2025 09:28

Absolutely life changing, I don't know how people cope without one! Can't really comment on the brand although we have had some AEG appliances over the years and they have been good.

Ifailed · 10/06/2025 09:27

If your DH is happy to continue washing-up by hand, why not put the money towards something you'd both appreciate?