Customers consistently note the 18" Portable Dishwasher's portability, quiet operation, and compact size as its main advantages. Many appreciate its convenience and space-saving design, while others highlight its quiet operation. However, some users have encountered issues with the hose and leaking, which may require attention and potential replacement of parts.
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Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Noise level, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Kathryne
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I bought this 18” GE dishwasher and it is perfect for the room. The first GE dishwasher I bought was 24” GE first but I was just too big & heavy so I sold it and got the same dishwasher. It cleans the dishes perfectly, so quiet that you don’t know it’s running and it is so easy to move around to connect & disconnect!! Would recommend to anyone needing a dishwasher!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Noise level
Cons mentioned:
Control board
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Closing door hides LEDs & controls
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I have had this about a month. It does excellent job washing dishes. But when door closes, LEDs & controls are hidden. LEDs & controls are on upper edge of door. When door closes that edge goes under top of dishwasher & is hidden from view. How dumb is that? Unit takes exceptionally long time to dry dishes & is extremely quiet. Since completion LED & countdown timer are hidden, I have opened door before dishes dried. Despite using rinse aid, this caused water spots on glasses. Maybe this was a lame attempt to childproof? It is about the dumbest design I have ever seen, especially from big name mfg (GE).
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Hoses
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good little dishwasher
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Extending the hose was difficult when first used. There was a kink (bend) in the return water hose as I pulled it out to attach to the faucet. When I put the hose back in, it was difficult to do and the kink returned. My concern is how many times will the hard rubber bend in the same place before it cracks and leaks. The space between dishes on the lower rack also seems narrow compared to other compact dishwashers I've had. Several of the tines have bent inside the rack because of the curvature of the plates.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My GE portable dishwasher
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
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This was the BEST thing I ever bought for myself. Easy to hook up, and dishwasher moves very easy across my floor and does an excellent job washing my dishes.
I suffer with a bad back and had a hard time doing dishes by hand. It's small yet big enough for myself and even a few more extra dishes.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cons mentioned:
Hoses
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Washes very well, but has manufacturing defects
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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The good:
The dishwashing performance is excellent, if lengthy (2 hours), and super-quiet. There are multiple rotating spray arms, lots of different types of tines to hold dishes or utensils in place, and a deep upper rack that can be raised if you want more space in the bottom main rack. The composite top is usable as counter space and the stainless front looks very classy. There are a range of useful wash cycles, and the hose clamp seals well to the included faucet spout adapter.
The bad:
There is no heating element drying mode, so dishes must air-dry. It's heavy, so difficult to attach the 4 casters on the bottom during unpacking.
The ugly:
Partway into the installation manual, you are suddenly told that if your sink faucet has a flexible sprayer (either part of the main faucet or separate), this washer is not recommended for use with it. My guess is this is because the sudden on/off cycles of the dishwasher water inlet can send pressure waves through the faucet hose that can burst it !?! I had to plumb in a separate hot water supply connection for the dishwasher as a result.
My dishwasher arrived with a kink in the drain hose (see photo) which I fear weakens it. More importantly, the dual-hose assembly will only retract halfway back into the back of the machine before jamming! I can live with leaving the hose dangling in back while not in use, but this is supposedly a high-end dishwasher.
I'm desperate enough for a dishwasher that I will keep it, but I had hoped for better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Hoses
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Storage for Hoses are a Problem
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
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The dishwasher itself works great. The problem is the intake hose that connects to the faucet. The way the hoses are stored in the back of the dishwasher is a bit of a free-for-all (I think it’s just an empty space back there behind the metal exterior), so the rubber from the hoses tend to twist, kink, and get caught on the edges of the plastic panel that holds them in place. This results in the rubber exterior of the hose becoming torn and frayed.
It’s obvious that very little thought has been put into this particular part of the dishwasher, and there isn’t anything we can do to remedy the situation. So while we have to wrestle with the hoses to both store them and deploy them, residual water from hoses gets strewn all over our kitchen floor. So the clean up every time we use the dishwasher is pretty annoying. I’m crossing my fingers that we won’t have to replace the whole unit or take it apart to replace the hoses if they crack or leak.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super Quiet
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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This is the perfect dishwasher for a small kitchen, The upper rack is adjustable, it is super quiet you don’t even know it’s running until the water drains out of it
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Hoses
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works good
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Wash is great I've had no problems with this dishwasher but the hoses are hard to push in and take out
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Door
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good dishwasher
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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Love this portable dishwasher. But the door has fallen off track twice now. Geek squad fixed good as new the first time. They will be out soon to fix again. Thank you Geek Squad!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Great, when it works. Pump dead in second month..
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Works great when it works. By month three, the pump died. Now I have to empty it again (I’ve given it three chances) and have to return it to Best Buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Washes very well.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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High quality heavy duty washing machine. The fit and finish on the metal sides is crude, but the front brushed stainless steal door looks great. The top is a nice usable hard plastic surface The inside is top notch and so is the job it does cleaning dishes. It is pretty quiet too. It is a heavy machine which attests to it's quality. Read the instructions on how to get it out of the box/crate because I bent the side panel a little. It went right back in place with no dent. Also they want you to put 2 quarts of water in bottom before starting it for the first time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for what I need in small space
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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I've had this unit since June, 2022. So far it's performed as expected and fits my tiny kitchen space. Moving it is not as easy as I'd hoped because one of the front wheels isn't actually secure in it's in footing and so it moves around too easily. I couldn't figure out how to fix this so I use a rubber foot stopper to keep it from moving around after use.
It cleans my dishes way better than I could and has enough room for sport water bottles on the top drawer with maybe two large pans and bowls on the main drawer. I still have to wash large items by hand but I don't think they would fit in a standard machine.
I do wish you could adjust the height of the top drawer so it sat lower so you could put larger items up there.
Thanks!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Cons mentioned:
Door, Hoses
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ok overall
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Only have had for a week and half, but it's so nice to have a dishwasher! It was easy enough to hook up to the faucet and run, and the dishes come out clean. There's no heated drying feature, but if you leave the door open after the cycle ends, it tends to dry most of the dishes through residual heat. The hoses are a little difficult to put away, but not too bad.
A few downsides, the first dishwasher we picked up was damaged to the point where the door wouldn't close or latch. We had to wait several weeks for a new one to arrive, but the exchange was easy as they delivered the new washer and took the damaged one away. Second, the new dishwasher still had a flaw/defect. On the underside of the door, there's a rubber mat like substance that's glued to the underside. When we got it, the rubber had come partially unglued and was impeding the door from opening all the way. We had to buy a superglue/adhesive and glue it back into place but it seems ok.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Noise level, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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This dishwasher is quiet, and does a great job cleaning the dishes. Easy to move around. Multiple cycles for energy-saving possibilities.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Extremely quiet and cleans well
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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The dishwasher is extremely quiet, so quiet I question whether it is running or not. I'm not real excited about the controls being on the top of the door. Since it is so quiet I have to squat down and look threw the crack at the top of the door to ensure it is running by looking at the remaining time display. Overall I am happy with my purchase. It does a great job cleaning the dishes using very little water. But I think it could be improved by having the controls visible with the door closed. It is also a little hard pulling the hoses in and out. The silverware basket is also too shallow and won't hold silverware upright if you don't use the cover.. I purchased a universal replacement basket that I am much happier with.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Noise level, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Silent and efficient
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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This is an early review after using this for just a couple of days. But, the dishwasher is what it claims to be - portable, efficient and silent. Very happy with the product. We searched around for some time before settling on this. So if you are looking for a portable dishwasher, this is a good bet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Life-Changing Purchase
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
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I had never had a dishwasher before this, and it's been life changing. My roommate first purchased this during the first year of the pandemic; with both of us working from home, the dishes were piling fast and we couldn't keep up. we were hesitant at first bc of the price, but this was the only dishwasher that would fit in our kitchen so didn't have a choice in brand or anything. But luckily, it worked out great, and when she moved out and took the dishwasher, I immediately bought myself one.
My only complaints with this is that half of my plates are too tall for the racks, and when using the dry finish liquid, it'll sometimes leave sticky residue on the dishes. But I just stopped using that liquid.
Other than those things, it's been worth every penny.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Does a good job
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Like this item. It does a good job.
dishes are clean. It holds my oversized plates as well. I deducted one star because the cods could be a bit longer. It is a tight fit to the sink and especially to the AC outlet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Portability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice Product
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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This portable dishwasher is very efficient. The dishes come out very clean, the glasses shine. The portability is convenient.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for a small kitchen
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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We are completely satisfied with this dishwasher. It is well constructed, rolls easily and is quiet. As mentioned, because it doesn't have a drying cycle, the door needs to be part way open for a couple of hours after running for the dishes to dry but it is only 120 volts plugged into a wall socket. A good purchase for us.