Danby DDW1805W Designer Series Portable Dishwasher

I did some extensive research before I bought the Danby model DDW1805W and relied on the reviews here on Epinions.com. Well, now it is my turn to return the favor.

I've had the dishwasher for about a month now and after carefully unpacking it and reading the directions thoroughly I ran a single test wash to check for any leaks. To my great satisfaction, it worked flawlessly.

When I filled the dishwasher to capacity for its first real test I was confident that the Danby would live up to the glowing reviews. Again, I wasn't disappointed. All the dishes came out perfectly clean and I didn't find any leftover food bits or excessive glass spotting. Believe me, every item that I put into the Danby had dried on food bits and it handled it with aplomb.

Now, I would put big chunks of food in to the unit but you also don't have to "pre-wash" most items either. I think the "common sense" rule applies here.

The wash cycle is on the long side and it is a bit noisy but neither of these issues has caused any problems. As others have noted in their review, the bottom tray isn't the easiest to move in and out of the unit with the wheels sometimes becoming misaligned. If you don't attempt to force the tray back in then this really doesn't cause any problem other than a minor inconvenience.

As for the exterior, it looks nice (i.e., not cheap) and the top adds much needed counter space in my smallish apartment. It comes in a variety of colors, all of them white. :-)

The interior is stainless steel and easy to clean. As for the overflow issues some have mentioned in other reviews, I have yet to experience it but the advice given should be noted.

To sum up, this is a good dishwasher that can be had for a good price. Though it isn't perfect, it is a great dishwasher where space is at a premium, your family is small, and your budget is tight.