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Model:
WDT970SAHB
SKU:
5796508
Your price for this item is $799.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 457 reviews

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  • Cleaning Quality

    Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars

  • Dry Quality

    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

  • Cycle Options

    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the 24" Built-In Dishwasher with 1-Hour Wash Cycle highly for its quiet operation and excellent cleaning performance, frequently praising the convenience of the third rack. While some appreciate the dishwasher's capacity and ease of use, a few users noted longer than expected wash cycles and some concerns about the durability of the appliance.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Replaced after 3.5 years due to leakage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unit required full replacement after 3.5 years. Within first year, some of the small plastic pieces broke or ceased proper functionality (e.g soap dispenser door). After 2 years, full loads were not coming out as clean as they should. Did not know the motor was failing until the seal broke and unit began leaking water from under cabinet onto kitchen floor. Warranty company replaced motor & motor seal, fill valve, tub & door seals before finally junking the unit, determining the tub had warped. I've had good luck with Whirlpool in the past (I've purchased a side by side refrigerator, 2 ranges and 2 microwaves in 2 different homes, had zero issue with any of those. This dishwasher though? Hot garbage.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Dugnificent, we're sorry to hear this and regret to have lost favor with you. We will document your experience. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Absolute Garbage!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Apart from waiting 9 weeks to get this dishwasher I have to say I am extremely disappointed considering how everything thinks how amazing this dishwasher is . I have tried every setting and still after every wash all the dishes comes out soaking wet and have to dry it with a dishcloth. What is really mind blowing is its 2020 and this dishwasher is a 100 times worse than the one I swap out , apart from how old it looked it did a spectacular job , the dishes was clean and more importantly DRY ! Dont waste your money on this garbage

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hey Jobob, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your appliance. Please reach out to us directly at 1-800-253-1301, via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't buy this machine!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I do not recommend this machine; within the first week of purchase I began to have problems with it. It decides when it will or will not start -- it chooses to have power or not have power. I've given up calling about it because I can't get it to repeat the problem on command. Now, 14 months into owning this machine, a pump has gone bad. This is annoying enough, but to make matters worse, it will take over a week (today is Saturday and it will be a week from Monday before it can be serviced due to needing parts shipped) to get it fixed. I bough a new machine to have it WORK. It shouldn't take so long to get a ONE YEAR OLD machine fixed -- it also shouldn't need to be fixed at this early stage. My last machine lasted over ten years without a single problem, but it wasn't a Whirlpool. I won't be purchasing this brand of appliance again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hey SMH1, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your Dishwasher. Please reach out to us directly at 1-800-253-1301, via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad drying

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The dishes are still wet after the cycle is completed. Should have gotten Bosh!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hi, thank you for contacting Whirlpool regarding your dishwasher concern. Please be sure you’re using a rinse aid. Our heated dry cycle option is meant to be used in conjunction with rinse aid. We recommend running another load of dishes with rinse aid to see if there is a difference. Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances! WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Whirlpool Service is a joke

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this Dishwasher, and had problems a couple of times now. This time it is about 3 weeks before running out of warranty and I called whirlpool a week ago. They said they couldn't find any availability for repair appointments and would have their specialists call me back in 3 days. It is a week later, I called them again. Their systems are down. Looking online, there are NO appointments available for over a month. Is this is a joke?

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hey djmklm, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your appliance. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Nope...nope

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just not good. Waiting until I’ve had it long enough where it makes financial sense to get rid of it. The arms keep getting clogged, and you have to rinse and scrub glasses before putting them in to get ‘dishwasher’ clean. The top arm is the worst, but the bottom arm gets clogged too. I had an LG for 5 years before this, and only ran into a clogged arm once. I’ve had this mode 6 months and I have to remove the arm almost 3 times a week. Poor design. While I rinse dishes before putting them in, I shouldn’t have to clean them fully first just to put them in a dishwasher....where they get dirtier.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hey JdaMackx, we completely understand your frustrations and apologize for any inconvenience this situation may have caused you. To easily schedule service online with one of our Local Certified Technicians, please visit the following link. https://bit.ly/31WPKQu WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Dishes are not coming out sparkling clean

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Geek Squad initial installation not done properly - had to have them back to get it right. Overall this dishwasher doesn't really do any better job than the 15 year old one we replaced.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hi Joel, thank you for your review. We would like the opportunity to speak with you further about your concerns. Please email your name, address, phone number, model/serial number and a brief description of your concerns to [email protected]. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Its not even a ear old had to have a new pump

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its not a good dishwasher we are on our second repair its not even a year old had to have a new pump now its not even pumping hard enough to break down liquid dish soap the water coming into the dish washer is 130 degrees

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hey harding, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your Dishwasher. Please reach out to us directly at 1-800-253-1301, via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Never again

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The third row is a joke....what a waste of space. The in door silverware tray does NOT get the clean. Upper rack already breaking.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hey tjo0326, we completely understand your frustrations and apologize for any inconvenience this situation may have caused you. To easily schedule service online with one of our Local Certified Technicians, please visit the following link. https://bit.ly/3k1GPnu WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Motor failed in 18 months

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this unit new in Jan/2021 and the motor has failed in 18 months, after a one year warranty of course. You got to be kidding me. About half the price of a new unit to replace and install a new motor. Extended warranty...no thanks

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hey Deceived, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your appliance. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't dry, get a better dishwasher.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It doesn't dry at all. We bought a different whirlpool model and it didn't dry. So we exchanged it for this more "better model" whirlpool and it doesn't dry ether. I should have read the reviews.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hey NotAnIdiot, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your appliance. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I haven't hooked it up yet. ALSO, you cancelled

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I haven't hooked it up yet. Besides, you cancelled my installation plan that I had paid for prior. I DONT KNOW HOW THE DISHWASHER OPERATES.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dishwasher

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Horrible quality. Tried to get replacement and Best Buy scheduled wrong delivery and then the product was not available.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Please reach out to Best Buy Customer Care at 1(888)237-8289 for further assistance. We hope this helps. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Pros mentioned:
    Cleaning performance, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stunning !

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quiet and cleans effectively ! Running great after 4 years …

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    3 years so far LOVE my dishwasher!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Owned for 3 years so far! LOVE, LOVE MY DISHWASHER! No complaints really! Wish the cycles were a bit shorter, but there is a 1 hr wash that solves that problem!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Third rack

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quiet and cleans great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased this a couple weeks ago. Our Maytag dishwasher broke months ago and we have been washing everything by hand. TheMaytag was horrible, always having to run it a second time to get things barely clean. This dishwasher is awesome. We haven't had one dish that we have had to wash again. The 3rd rack is convenient for large flatware, but I continue to forget it's there. The silverware tray can be used several different ways. Love it! We purchased the plan because we only had the Maytag for 6 years before it completely broke but after 1-2 years it was already acting up. Got the black stainless steel and it does resist fingerprints. Definitely recommended this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Third rack

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything I wanted

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased this dishwasher without viewing it in store as our local Best Buy was out of stock. After install I inspected the unit and was very happy. The top third shelf is helpful with Tupperware lids and some larger utensils. The option to adjust the top rack works extremely well when washing pots/pans or even shaker bottles. This unit is very quiet and washes dishes in half the time my old one did.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s an ok dishwasher has its issues where it doesn’t dissolve. The pod correctly happens a lot actually but I mean it’s OK. It gets the job.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Never Again

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lasted all of three years. This replaced another top-of-the-line whirlpool dishwasher that lasted three years. Was quiet but never really cleaned as promised. Now the pump is shot.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Will not buy whirlpool again!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked great until the control board failed after 3 years. You would think it would last longer than 3 years. I ran my last dishwasher for 10+ years without any issues. Whirlpool was not interested in my concerns. Oh well I’ll be looking at a different brand next time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend