Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- OBX WDTA50SAKW
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- SKU:
- 6581309
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1077 reviews
(1,077 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Cleaning Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Dry Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Cycle Options4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Capacity, Cleaning performance, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love It!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this dishwasher. Has plenty of room for dishes and the top rack is great for utensils. It is super quiet and dries the dishes completely.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Capacity, Noise level, Third rack
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Choice for the Money
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Every time I use my new Whirlpool dishwasher, I promise myself that I will write a review because I am so happy with it. Here I am, finally, after using it for 3 months. I should start by telling you that I was replacing a 15 year old Whirlpool that was still limping along but very loud and outdated. I didn't want a high end dishwasher, but I wanted an appliance that would be user friendly, easy to load, and quieter than the old one. This Whirlpool seemed to fit the bill. First of all, that 3rd rack is a game changer. I love it and use it all the time for larger utensils as well as to clean my scrubbers and sponges. I had no idea how much space it saves having that rack. The top rack is adjustable, and I keep it low because you can fit so many things up there that otherwise would be taking up real estate in the bottom rack: glass tea pitchers, sports bottles, tall tumblers, etc., fit nicely and free up space on the bottom. However, it is easy to move that rack up to accommodate bigger things below. There are adjustments to be made on the bottom rack as well, depending on what you're cooking today. Even the utensil rack has so many options for different sizes. Whoever designs Whirlpools is doing a great job because I am continually amazed at how much stuff I can fit in that thing. Don't rinse your dishes! Honestly, do not. They will come clean. Everything from that crappy oatmeal encrusted bowl to the rice pot that boiled over to the dish your spouse used to microwave the leftover pizza and then forgot to at least soak (ggrrr...). They will get clean, sparkly, and pretty dry. Not totally dry. People complained about that so I did not have high expectations, but on the full cycle it does get stuff like 85% there. The quick cycle doesn't dry them at all. It's a trade off for clean dishes in a short time, and I use it for really small loads I just need to get done. It is pretty quiet. Not silent. But for the price, I am quite happy with the low noise level. The controls are easy and quickly become second nature. It feels sturdy and secure. It's an attractive appliance and will look great in your kitchen. No fingerprints! The bottom line here is that, for a fairly reasonable price compared to others on display, you are getting a great appliance that works well and looks pretty good inside and out. Are there better choices out there for more money? Sure. I guess so. But this delivered exactly what I wanted, no more no less, and for the price I was willing to spend.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cleaning performance, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Niiiice!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After tolerating a GE Profile dishwasher for over 10 years, and multiple repairs, I was glad when it finally gave up the ghost. I researched around 20 dishwashers for price, reviews and features, and finally settled on this one as the overall winner. It's looks didn't hurt either. The accent strip that runs across above the handle relieves the monotony of a slab of stainless. Now on to the good stuff: + Cleaning: Cleans so good. + Drying: This is not so important to me but I tried it with the drying and extended drying functions anyway. Dishes felt warm and dry with both. For my own use, I turn drying off and keep the door partially open to let them air dry. + Cycle Time: About 2 hours 45 minutes for sensor wash with no drying. Drying adds about 40 minutes to this. There is a quick wash option that takes about an hour - Tried that and dishes came out just as clean. The installer told me it uses more water and power with the quick wash but that's to be expected. + Quiet: The silence is meditative Also, if anyone else wondered about whether you can open this edge display dishwasher while it's running - Yes, you can. Just press start again before closing it up to let the cycle continue. Don't want to jinx it, but I am very pleased. Also, wanted to give a shoutout to Quality Kitchens, BestBuy's installer in the DC-MD-VA region. Thorough, detail oriented tech who took the time to explain the operation of the dishwasher to me and answered my questions in detail.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cleaning performance, Noise level, Third rackCons mentioned:Cycle time
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good choice.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far, so good. The door is a bit twisted but flush when closed. VERY quiet. Love the third rack. My origonal dishwasher was 21 years old and in the house before we lived here. Hope this one lasts ten years. Dishes are clean and dry using the normal cycle. I just wish it didnt take over three hours to run.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Capacity, Cleaning performance, Noise levelCons mentioned:Cycle time
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Whirlpool dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with this purchase. There's plenty of capacity. I haven't used the adjustable upper shelf but can see that it might be useful. I actually like the slotted lids on the utensil basket (I didn't think I would) because I can easily sort the silverware as I put it in which makes it easier to put away when clean. Dishwasher is quieter than my old one and does an excellent cleaning and drying job. I would wish for a shorter cycle - but other than that I am very happy with this appliance.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Capacity, Cleaning performance, Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Whirlpool
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A decent dishwasher. My husband and I upgraded 1980s dishwasher that came with our house. This one has much more space and does a better job at cleaning the dishes. It’s super quiet and ultra sleek looking. The only con is how long the cycles are. Depending on which cycle you choose the dishwasher will run anywhere from an hour to a couple hours.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cleaning performance, Noise level, Third rack
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yeppers
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My condo has a small kitchen, space is tight and my bedroom is 25 feet away so noise is always a concern. After purchasing this in August and putting it to the test for over 60 days, I am finally ready to offer my review. Best Buy/Pacific Sales installers arrived on time, were very professional, had the installation kit with them and did an incredible job. Everything is absolutely perfect with this dishwasher except it doesn't dry some items completely. Even with the extra dry time setting, I still have to hand dry some items. I LOVE that it is Virtually quiet - the entire stainless steel tub and door is so MUCH better than plastic - it really absorbs the sound and is definitely worth the extra money! My last dishwasher kept me awake at night with all the racket - Not this one! You don't even realize it is on unless you are standing right next to it - I turn it on before I go to bed and NEVER hear a sound! Love, Love, Love it! I chose the model with recessed opening instead of a handle because it is located in a corner where I have to open cabinetry and was concerned a handle would impact the use of my cabinets. The wonderful installers were able to install it almost flush with cabinets allowing me to easily open the adjacent cabinet door and drawer and I liked the look of a recessed opening much better as well. 5 stars for quiet; great appearance; cleans dishes pretty well - occasionally I find food stuck on a fork or spoon; the exterior is easy to clean and the 3rd rack is so helpful with large cooking utensils. I gave it 4 stars just because the drying cycle could be better - otherwise I love it and my neighbors are jealous!
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cleaning performance, Noise level, Third rack
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Whirlpool Dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We love our new dishwasher! It was great to find models endorsed by Consumer Reports in the store. The dishwasher is so quiet we have to look at the light to see it's on. It does a fantastic job cleaning the dishes and we love the 3rd rack. Installation was on time and efficient--the installer was so nice! We had a very positive experience.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Capacity, Cleaning performance, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3rd Rack??? Heck Yeah!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best money I ever spent. I really love having the 3rd rack. I was worried that it would take space away from the other two racks, but it somehow has more room than my previous two rack dishwasher. It's like Mary Poppins' magic carpet bag, LOL. The dry cycle actually DRIES my dishes. Completely. And it's so quiet. No regrets at all. I'm very pleased.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Capacity, Cleaning performance, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid, dries well and is extremely quiet. Has a top silver tray, a mid level tray that is adjustable and the bottom tray that is fairly large. Installer said be sure to hold the detergent slide to allow it to gently open. Do the same to close it. That will keep the spring from going out. Overall, love it.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cleaning performance, Noise level, Third rack
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great dishwasher for the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Installed it myself as Best Buy installation is not currently available due to the Covid-19 crisis. Found a YouTube video that made removal of the old dishwasher and installation of the new one very straight forward. Did not purchase the installation kit as it wasn't necessary in my situation. Just needed $6 worth of miscellaneous waterline and wire adapters at the local hardware store. We absolutely love this machine. It does an excellent job of getting dishes spotlessly clean. When comparing machines we weren't sure about the usefulness of the small third rack for odd shaped utensils, but have found it to be very convenient. Can not believe how quiet it is! The most sound occurs during the drain cycle. Even that is minimal and comes from the sink drain. The rest of the time you can stand next to the machine and must strain to be sure it's running. We would buy this model again without hesitation.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, Large Capacity, 47 dBA - Black
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cleaning performance, Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sleek, Quiet, and Powerful—Yet Caution Required
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What I Love: • Gorgeous color & sleek design – The stainless steel finish looks stunning in my kitchen and elevates the overall aesthetic. • Hidden control panel – Love that the buttons are placed inside the dishwasher; it keeps the front clean and fingerprint-free. • Spotless cleaning every time – This thing really gets dishes sparkling, even when I’m lazy about rinsing. • Quiet and efficient – It runs softly and adds a touch of elegance with its subtly tucked-away controls. Drawbacks: One issue to note: if water pools at the base of the unit, it triggers an error code (often F8E4), shuttering the dishwasher until it’s serviced. A helpful troubleshooting guide explains that this code typically relates to you needing to drain the drip tray or check the float switch.   Just be prepared—this means you’ll need to schedule professional help immediately if it happens.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cleaning performance, Noise levelCons mentioned:Cycle time
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really like this machine!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.VERY quiet. cleans well. looks great. takes a bit longer for the cycle but i'm told that all the better machines do that. i run it at night so it doesn't matter. i do my own installs and this went WAY in easier than the last samsung i did.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cleaning performance, Noise level, Third rackCons mentioned:Cycle time
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quiet and easy to use
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Met expectations. Easy to install. Very quiet! Like the upper 3rd rack. Like the clean light in front to indicate wash is thru. Like the 1 hr cycle. Have no use for the longer cycles. It doesn't hold as many dishes as our old GE, but cleans well. Like easily removable filter.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Capacity, Noise level, Third rack
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LOVE!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this dishwasher.. super quiet, so roomy and pretty inside. Love the 3rd pull-out on the top for flat utensils. The top drawer for cups is lower than normal, which allows larger items to fit on top as well as the bottom drawer. Nicely designed and took advantage of every inch of the inside space.. now I fill / empty less often.. yay!
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Capacity, Cleaning performance, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Washer Worth Its Weight
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far this Dishwasher is head and shoulders above all other dishwashers we've purchased. Runs quiet, cleans well, and the top rack for additional utensils in this spacious washer is a bonus. Has plenty of wash cycles and is easy to use. Nice!
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Capacity, Cleaning performance, Ease of useCons mentioned:Cycle time
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I liked the ease of use and the capacity of the washer. The color is great and the size is a little smaller than the one I had before. I wish the cycles were not so long but otherwise the washer does a top notch job and I am happy with it.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, Large Capacity, 47 dBA - Black Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Capacity, Cleaning performanceCons mentioned:Cycle time
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Installation costs exceed dishwasher cost!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The machine is likely a 4-star and installation cost and overall cost value are clearly each a 0-star. Thus 2-star. The machine cleans well, cycles are quite long, and machine has large effective capacity. Instructions are poor. Delivery and installation (including uninstalling old machine, taking it out and unpacking and installing the machine, "upgrading" electrical and plumbing took FORTY (40) MINUTES. For this Best Buy charged me $249.99 installation (plus an installation kit for $37.99) plus 49.99 for Haul away plus $39.99 for delivery. Then add $400 for the "upgrades" (perhaps 15 minutes work plus parts were needed--but that bill was NOT itemized). So a $649.99 machine had a total cost of $1473.45 including tax. Best Buy should be ashamed of themselves charging $290 for delivery and installation and letting the installer charge an additional $400 on top of that. They DID warn me there could be an additional cost; they said they didn't know how much. Given I paid them $250 for installation they needed to limit the rest--$400 for very little work. I estimate the parts were under $100 (from the Home Depot site). Summary: Best Buy is not a "best buy"; they were a party to the consumer paying more for installation than the cost of the machine. To add insult to injury it took Best Buy about two weeks to install--only after I was not happy about three weeks
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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- Pros mentioned:Cleaning performance, Noise level, Third rack
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice machine - Cleans great
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this Oct 3 2020 with no reviews on it . My previous dishwasher was a whirlpool and it worked great and took an everyday beating. Lets hope this one is as reliable as my old one . The hook ups were pretty straight forward if you have some mechanical aptitude with some everyday tools . The washer is very quiet and cleans great . The 3rd rack ( which is why I settled on this ) is an added bonus and great for the long utensils . So far this is a 2 thumbs up . The stainless steel outside and inside tub hopefully will last a long time .
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Cleaning performance, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Whirlpool Dishwasher
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This unit was a great purchase. It runs really quietly and cleans and dries the dishes very thoroughly. It has a quick cycle that runs in an hour. There are two drying settings on this unit, and it does a great job. You can use Gel or Tabs for the cleaning. We are very happy with this purchase.
This review is from Whirlpool - 24" Top Control Built-In Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, AI Intelligent Wash, 47 dBA - Stainless Steel
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