EdgeStar BIDW1802SS 18-Inch Dishwasher

In this edgestar bidw1802ss 18-inch dishwasher review, the EdgeStar BIDW1802SS earns our best value pick because it costs $539.00 and holds a 4.2-star rating from 844 Amazon ratings. It ranks second of eight built-in dishwashers in our 2026 guide and it is the cheapest model in that lineup. This unit is built for a 17.75 inch wide cabinet opening, so it fits apartments, small condos and kitchens where a standard 24 inch cutout does not exist. EdgeStar lists room for 8 place settings across two racks, plus a silverware basket and a cup tray. Buyers who live alone, cook for two, or need to replace an old trash compactor should start here. Households of four or more should look at a wider model instead.

Six wash cycles handle most kitchen jobs: Heavy for baked-on pans, Normal for daily loads, ECO for low energy runs, Glass for delicate stemware, Rapid for a fast turnaround, and Rinse for pre-soaking. Meanwhile, three options add Sanitize, Hi Temp and Heated Dry when you need stronger results. In practice, the 52 dB rating keeps this dishwasher near the level of a normal conversation, though it is not the quietest unit in this lineup. A leakage sensor automatically shuts off the water flow when it detects a leak, which protects floors in upstairs units and condos. The tub, racks and basket are stainless steel, and push-button controls with an LED display keep settings simple. Energy use is listed at 234 kWh, and the cutout measures 32.5 inches high, 17.75 inches wide and 23 inches deep.

Value is where this EdgeStar pulls ahead: at $539.00 with 844 Amazon ratings and 4.2 stars, it has more buyer evidence than any other model in the guide. By contrast, the Sharp SDW6726MS costs more and needs a 24 inch opening, so it only makes sense if your cabinets are already that wide. That said, the trade-offs are real. Eight place settings and a 17.6 inch body mean a family of four will run it more often, and the warranty runs just 1 year. Even so, no other dishwasher here combines an 18 inch cutout fit, a leak sensor and six cycles at this price. If your opening is 18 inches and your budget is tight, this is the one to buy.