Kenmore 2214785 24-Inch Hybrid Tub Dishwasher

This kenmore 2214785 24-inch hybrid tub dishwasher review covers the highest rated full size model in our guide, sitting at number four of eight picks. The Kenmore 2214785 is a 24 inch built-in dishwasher with a hybrid plastic and stainless steel tub, a fingerprint resistant stainless finish and a $649.99 price. It holds 12 place settings, runs at 54 dB and carries a 3.8 star average from 42 Amazon ratings. That mix tells you who this machine suits: shoppers who want a soil sensor, a Sani Rinse option and ENERGY STAR numbers at a mid range price, and who do not mind a dishwasher that makes itself heard.

Inside, the SmartWash sensor reads how soiled the load is and adjusts water temperature, pressure and cycle time, which means you rarely need to guess at settings before pressing start. Two pressurized UltraWash spray arms and a 3-stage filter push filtered clean water across the dishes, so pre-rinsing becomes optional. In practice, the MoreSpace upper rack offers two height positions and can be lifted, lowered or removed when stockpots need the top slot. Five cycles cover Normal, Heavy Duty, Eco Wash, Express Wash and Sani Rinse, plus Heated Dry, High Temp and Delay Start. The 240 kilowatt hours per year figure and the ENERGY STAR certification keep running costs modest, and the UL certified Sani Rinse option handles baby bottles and cutting boards.

By contrast with the quieter picks in this guide, the 54 dB rating is the Kenmore 2214785's clearest weakness, close to a normal conversation at arm's length. That said, the $649.99 price undercuts most built-in dishwashers with a soil sensor and a hybrid tub, and the one year appliance warranty is standard for the category. Even so, if your kitchen opens into a living room, a quieter model such as the Sharp SDW6726MS in this ranking makes more sense. Meanwhile, buyers who run a load a day and value cleaning power over silence get a 12 place setting layout, a cutlery basket in the box and a 22.6 by 23.6 by 33.7 inch cabinet footprint. For a fair price and a sensor driven wash, this is a solid, honest pick.