For meals prepared regularly, start by choosing a capacity suited to the plates, glasses, saucepans, containers and dishes that build up between cycles. Then compare the energy-label data for the Eco programme — place settings, kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle, duration and noise — and choose the format that works with your kitchen: compact for smaller spaces, integrated for a seamless fit with your cabinetry, or freestanding when no matching door panel is required.
When several sets of dishes, utensils and serving dishes build up between washes, start by checking the capacity you will actually use. Then compare water consumption, energy use and Eco programme duration. ADEME and UFC-Que Choisir highlight the value of considering these criteria separately.
A compact or 45 cm model can solve space constraints if its interior can accommodate your usual plates, saucepans and containers. Check the usable dimensions, not just the advertised number of place settings.
If the dishwasher runs close to a living area, its noise level and noise class should matter just as much as its consumption figures. ADEME recommends comparing these details between models of a similar format.
Start with the amount of washing-up and the space available, then use the label indicators to compare appliances on a like-for-like basis.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Usable capacity | Compare the number of place settings with the washing-up your household actually produces. Check the basket layout, their height adjustment and the space available for dishes, saucepans, serving bowls and containers. Also measure the width available in your kitchen. | I want to avoid running cycles for just a few items, while also avoiding a build-up of washing-up from meals. The right capacity depends on the items I use every day, not just a place-setting figure. |
| Water and energy | Note the kWh per 100 cycles and litres per cycle on the label. These figures are measured using the Eco programme under the European framework, allowing consistent comparisons between models. | I am looking for comparable benchmarks rather than a general promise of savings. I compare the Eco figures for appliances with a similar capacity and format. |
| Eco programme duration | Check the duration shown in hours and minutes. Look separately at the rapid and intensive programmes if you need them: they do not replace the Eco data when comparing labels. | I want to organise the cycle around mealtimes and when the dishes need to be available. A long cycle can work well if it can run during a quieter period. |
| Noise | Compare the noise level in dB and the noise class between similar models. ADEME states that a difference of 3 dB corresponds approximately to an almost doubling of the noise. | In an open-plan kitchen, I want to minimise disruption during meals, working from home or in the evening. A small difference in dB can be significant in a living space. |
| Repairability | In France, check the repairability index for the exact model. The French Ministry of the Economy states that it is compulsory for dishwashers and takes documentation, ease of dismantling and spare parts into account, among other factors. | I want to consider the appliance’s useful life beyond the initial purchase. The score should be compared for the models I am genuinely considering, together with the available information on spare parts and documentation. |
An appliance that is too small for your household’s meals and utensils can mean running more cycles. Water and energy figures are shown per reference cycle; they do not tell you how many cycles your household will need to run.
Observe the washing-up that builds up over a few days, then check that your plates, glasses, cutlery, saucepans and containers genuinely fit the format you are considering before opting for a compact model.
The Eco duration is a published figure, and regulated consumption is measured using this programme. Comparing it mentally with the rapid programme of another appliance does not provide a consistent basis.
Work out whether the Eco cycle can run when you do not need clean dishes, then consider the rapid or intensive programmes separately for occasional use.
Some integrated dishwashers are supplied without a door panel, and their documentation distinguishes between the waste outlet, water inlet and electrical connection. If compatibility is not checked, the appliance may not fit correctly.
Measure the housing unit and door panel, then consult the instructions for the exact model before buying. Have the installation confirmed if you cannot assess the existing connections yourself.
These Joybuy options cover 60 cm integrated and freestanding dishwashers designed for everyday meal washing-up.
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An option for a fitted kitchen and meals that generate several sets of dishes and utensils.
14 place settings, 10.5 L and 0.75 kWh per Eco cycle, an Eco duration of 240 min and an advertised noise level of 44 dB. Check the instructions, housing unit and door-panel compatibility before buying.
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It suits a household looking for generous capacity without an integrated door panel.
14 place settings, a third cutlery drawer, adjustable basket, half-load option, 9.5 L per Eco cycle, 75 kWh per 100 cycles and an advertised noise level of 41 dB. Check the Eco duration, installation space and route for the connections.
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A generous-capacity option for handling a household’s everyday washing-up.
14 place settings, a height-adjustable upper basket even when loaded, six programmes and an advertised noise level of 46 dB. The Push&Go programme is advertised at 85 min and 50 °C; check the energy label for the Eco data before comparing.
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This integrated format is designed for fitted kitchens handling a regular load of dishes from meals.
13 place settings, a three-level adjustable basket, folding tines and an advertised noise level of 44 dB. An Extra Silence programme is advertised at 42 dBA; check the housing unit, fixed-hinge door panel and the model’s energy label.
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A high-capacity freestanding option for households that accumulate a large amount of washing-up from meals.
14 place settings, Eco, Auto, Intensive and Rapid programmes, an advertised noise level of 41 dB and automatic door opening. Water consumption is listed as approximately 9.5 L on Eco; confirm the label figures and installation dimensions.
Compare the information on the same label: capacity in place settings, kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle, Eco cycle duration, noise level and noise class. ADEME and the European regulation link these measurements to the Eco programme, so do not compare an Eco figure directly with the rapid or intensive programme of another model.
The Eco programme provides the reference for the label and should be directly selectable or set by default where possible under European rules. It is suitable when its duration fits your routine. For an urgent or unusual load, consider the model’s other programmes separately rather than using them to replace the label’s Eco data.
Check the exact dimensions of the housing unit, the required door or panel system and its compatibility with your cabinetry. Then consult the model’s instructions: the waste outlet, water inlet and electrical connections must suit the kitchen concerned before you place your order.
Yes, if your actual load fits its capacity and its cycle frequency suits you. Compact models available in France are often advertised for 6 to 7 place settings, while observed 60 cm models are offered with 12 to 14 place settings. Use these figures as a guide and check the interior dimensions, as well as the items you usually wash.
Yes. The French Ministry of the Economy states that the repairability index, scored out of 10, is compulsory for dishwashers and applies to the model concerned. It takes documentation, ease of dismantling, the availability of spare parts and their price into account, among other factors. Compare it between the models you are genuinely considering.