It may be hard for many to justify spending a premium on appliances, but Consumer Reports has got ... to track whether the priciest dishwashers are, in fact, the best dishwashers.

They also test a dishwasher’s drying capabilities, judge noise levels, record cycle time, and calculate water and energy use. We also incorporate feedback from Consumer Reports members who have ...

“New dishwashers are usually quieter than ones made even five years ago,” says Larry Ciufo, the test engineer who oversees Consumer Reports ... t necessarily the best indicator of noise ...