Built-in dishwashers differ from free-standing dishwashers in that they can be fully integrated into kitchen sets. To do this, manufacturers endow them with unified sizes. The dimensions of dishwashers, built-in and freestanding, today almost completely coincide. Differences, if any, are small, no more than a few millimeters. Thanks to this, the equipment stands exactly in the place intended for it.
Let's see what questions we may face when installing a dishwasher:
- What are the dimensions of the narrow dishwasher?
- What are the dimensions of the large machine?
- What depends on the size of the dishwasher?
- What are the dimensions of the stand-alone models?
If at least one of these questions puzzles you, then this review is for you.
Dimensions of built-in dishwashers
Built-in dishwashers are completely hidden behind the doors of kitchen sets. Some models provide for the output of controls on the front wall, but in most cases they are located in the upper end. By hiding the dishwasher behind the headset door, we will provide it with complete invisibility - when you enter the kitchen, it is difficult to guess that a dishwasher is installed here (unless you start climbing cabinets).
Once there were GOSTs for dishwashers, which provided for certain dimensions of machines and hose sizes. Today it is pointless to talk about them, as manufacturers adhere to completely different standards. Fortunately, these standards are approximately equal, thanks to which all narrow machines have approximately the same width, depth and height. The same applies to all other machines.
Let's try to figure out the sizes of certain types of dishwashers and find out if this or that model will fit in the place allocated for it. In this review, we will consider the dimensions of standard dishwashers with a width of 45 and 60 cm, the dimensions of compact (read, desktop) machines, as well as the dimensions of large dishwashers, the width of which is over 60 cm.
Standard dishwasher sizes
When disassembling the dimensions of the built-in dishwasher, you need to know that there are two main standards for household dishwashers - these are narrow dishwashers 45 cm wide and full-sized dishwashers with a width of 60 cm. The first are smaller in capacity, but they are well suited for installation in small-sized kitchens where kitchen sets are installed with the possibility of embedding narrow dishwashers. As for the latter, they are more convenient in terms of loading and more spacious.
45 cm wide narrow dishwashers are actually a little narrower than they really areliterally a few millimetres. If we make a comparison table of the width of individual models, we will find that the passport width varies from 44 to 45 cm. As for the depth, it varies from 51 to 65 cm.Moreover, the average floats in the range of 56-60 cm. If we talk about height, then it ranges from 81 to 85 cm.
Narrow dishwashers are in great demand among owners of small apartments and corresponding kitchen sets. But there are those in the world who are more fortunate - these are the owners of apartments and houses with large spacious kitchens and normal kitchen sets. Especially for those who do not need to save every centimeter of their living space, dishwashers with a width of 60 cm are produced.They are more convenient to use and more spacious.
The dimensions for embedding a dishwasher with a width of 60 cm are:
- width - from 59 to 60 cm;
- depth - from 54 to 68 cm;
- height - from 80 to 91 cm.
The depth variation is between 54 and 68 cm, but the sales are dominated by models with a depth of approximately 57-61 cm. The same applies to the height of the machines, which is approximately 83-85 cm.
Knowing the standard dimensions of dishwashers, you can say with the maximum degree of certainty which machine will fit in a kitchen set and which one will not. We will define two so-called standards - these are narrow cars with dimensions of 45x60x85 cm (WxDxH) and 60x60x86 cm (WxDxH). If the machine is a little smaller, there is nothing to worry about. If its dimensions turn out to be slightly larger than necessary, then here you should look at the situation.
Compact dishwashers
Compact dishwashers are characterized by a small width and a small height. In depth, they easily fit into 60 cm. As for the width, the average for most models is 55 cm (this is considered the minimum), and the maximum width is 60 cm. The height varies from 44 to 60 cm (in most cases 45 cm) . That is the minimum dimensions of a compact type dishwasher are 45x55x45 cm.
Large dishwashers
It is customary to include 60 cm dishwashers in this segment. But few people know that this is far from the limit. The thing is that there are dishwashers up to 86 cm wide on sale. They have wide, but low chambers and are household dishwashers, not professional ones. Their approximate height is 58 cm, depth - 55 cm.Such dishwashers are rarely found on sale.
What affects the size of the dishwasher
The dimensions of the dishwasher affect a lot. For example, for its capacity - compact machines hold 6-8 place settings, 45 cm narrow machines hold 12-14 place settings, and 60 cm wide machines hold up to 16-17 place settings. For a family of 3-6 people, any narrow or standard dishwasher is enough, but the most compact models are focused on a maximum of 1-2 people.
When choosing a dishwasher, you need to make sure that it will fit in the space allocated for it.For example, in a headset for cars 45 cm wide, it will not be possible to push a machine of a different width. The same applies to machines with a width of 60 cm or more. It must be remembered that with equal capacity, more dishes can fit in a wide machine - frying pans, bowls, bowls and pots fit well in wide machines, and you will have to suffer a little with a narrow dishwasher.
How to correctly calculate the dimensions for embedding
Knowing the dimensions of the dishwasher for installation in furniture, you can safely go to the store. If you accurately calculated that your kitchen set has a 45 cm compartment for a car, feel free to take any narrow dishwasher. Owners of large kitchens and sets with compartments 60 cm wide should look at full-fledged dishwashers 60 cm wide. Can there be errors in size? Of course they can, it happens often.
Because of what the dishwasher may not fit in the compartment allocated for it? We can identify two main reasons:
- the manufacturer of household appliances has manufactured a model with non-standard dimensions (for example, in depth or height);
- the furniture manufacturer forgot about the existence of dishwashers and made a set with non-standard sizes.
In an age of no clear standards, anything can happen, so before going to the store, you should measure the depth, width and height of the dishwasher compartment - with these data, you can safely go to the store and buy a dishwasher. Remember that the machine may be smaller than the headset compartment, but not more.
Dimensions of freestanding dishwashers
Planning to buy a freestanding dishwasher? This does not mean that you do not need to determine its size. You always need to know the dimensions of the appliance - for example, you plan to install it in the space between the wall and the kitchen set and find that it is less than 60 cm. Looking for a narrower machine or trying to move the furniture? Always measure the size of the allocated space for household appliancesto avoid incidents when installing it.
What are the dimensions of full size (60cm) freestanding dishwashers?
- Width - from 59.8 to 60 cm.
- Depth - from 55 to 68 cm.
- Height - from 80 to 89 cm.
As for narrow free-standing dishwashers, their dimensions are as follows:
- Width - from 44.8 to 45 cm.
- Depth - from 54 to 64 cm.
- Height - from 82 to 85 cm.
Dimensions of compact freestanding machines:
- Width - from 55 to 55.1 cm.
- Depth - from 50 to 53 cm
- Height - from 43.8 to 60 cm.
Now you know about the approximate dimensions Samsung dishwashers, Bosch, etc. - you can safely go to the hardware store for shopping. But before that, do not forget to measure the dimensions of the dishwasher compartment or the dimensions of the free space for free-standing appliances. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to make the right purchase and get at your disposal equipment that will definitely fit into the place allocated for it.
