Kenmore 2214625 24-Inch Dishwasher

In this kenmore 2214625 24-inch dishwasher review, the Kenmore 2214625 24-inch built-in dishwasher earns our Best for TurboDry drying label and finishes 8th of 8 in this guide. It sells for $944.99 and holds up to 15 place settings, which suits a household that runs one big load a day and wants plastics to come out dry without towel work. However, its 3.0-star average from 54 Amazon ratings is the weakest score in the guide, and its price is the highest. TurboDry uses a built-in fan to pull moisture and warm air out of the tub while a heating element boosts drying power.

Day to day, the Kenmore 2214625 leans on three pressurized spray arms that wash with fresh, filtered water, and the Accela Wash option speeds up a heavy load when you are in a hurry. SmartWash sensors read soil levels and adjust water temperature, pressure and cycle time automatically, which means you can skip soaking and scraping. In practice, seven cycles and seven options cover Normal, Heavy Duty, Pots/Pans, Delicate, Sani Rinse, Express and Quick Rinse, plus Half Load and Extra Dry. The MoreSpace upper rack raises or lowers for tall pots and stemware, and leak detection drains excess water before it can cause damage. On top of that, the unit is ENERGY STAR certified, runs on 115 volts, and rates 49 dB.

As a result, the Kenmore 2214625 is hard to justify at $944.99. The white Kenmore 2214632 in this guide matches the 15 place settings, 49 dB and TurboDry drying for $599.99, so you pay roughly $345 extra for the fingerprint-resistant stainless front and little else. That said, this model does include lifetime coverage on the stainless tub and inner door panel plus one year on the appliance, and the touch controls with the LED display are simple to live with. Even so, a 3.0-star average from 54 ratings is a warning sign worth respecting. If you want a smudge-resistant stainless front and spot it on sale, it can work; otherwise, put the savings toward a quieter machine.