11 best KitchenAid® dishwashers for you in 2026

Dishwashers help you clean up the aftermath of creating your favorite recipes. Finding the best dishwasher for you can help you spend less time worrying about kitchen cleanup and more time cooking. Use this guide to find the best KitchenAid^® dishwasher for your kitchen and explore KitchenAid^® dishwasher features to consider on your shopping journey.

Best KitchenAid® top control dishwashers for you

Top control or integrated dishwashers tuck the controls out of sight by placing the control panel on the top of the dishwasher door. Explore top-rated KitchenAid^® top control dishwashers to see if this configuration is right for you.

Best KitchenAid^® front control dishwashers for you

Front control dishwashers keep the control panel front and center for easy access and typically feature a pocket handle that helps keep the appliance flush with your surrounding cabinetry. Explore some of the best-rated front control dishwashers from KitchenAid brand below.

Best KitchenAid^® panel-ready dishwashers for you

Panel-ready dishwashers are a type of built-in dishwasher that allows you to attach a cabinet front to the dishwasher (not included). This style blends your appliance with the surrounding cabinetry for a sleek, custom look. Discover panel-ready dishwasher options from KitchenAid brand and get inspired.

Best KitchenAid^® third rack dishwashers for you

Third rack dishwashers feature an extra rack at the very top of the dishwasher. This rack is often shallow and ideal for smaller items like utensils, though some versions can fit mugs and bowls. Explore top-rated third rack dishwashers from KitchenAid brand to find the right capacity dishwasher for you.

Shop KitchenAid^® large capacity dishwashers with third rack

Take your dishwashing experience to the next level with large capacity dishwashers from KitchenAid brand. Browse Third Rack options designed to fit extra utensils, mugs and bowls to help you spend less time cleaning and more time creating.

KitchenAid^® dishwasher features

Modern dishwashers offer features that give you the freedom to create without the stress of cleaning up. Get to know some of the powerful features on select KitchenAid^® dishwashers to help you make the right decision when upgrading your appliance.

• 360° Max Jets^™ Third Rack: 360° wash jets clean pint glasses, coffee mugs and cereal bowls inside and out. Models with this feature also have a removable utensil caddy for cooking tools and feature moisture-wicking tines for table-ready dishes.

• Advanced ProDry^™ System: This setting on select models gets dishes table-ready by combining heating elements, fans and natural ventilation at the end of the cycle for KitchenAid brand's driest dry.⁶

• True Self-Cleaning Filtration: This feature eliminates the need for manual filter cleaning by continuously capturing food particles, so only clean water circulates through the wash jets.

• Automatic Door-Open Dry System: Select models open the dishwasher door 4 inches after the dry cycle ends to release water vapor and provide natural ventilation for an exceptional dry. 
• ProWash^™ Cycle: Models with this setting use a sensor to measure soil levels and adapt wash time and water temperature as needed for tough messes or lighter loads.

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Why buy a KitchenAid^® dishwasher?

KitchenAid^® dishwashers combine style and substance, so you don’t have to choose between an appliance that looks good and one that offers the cleaning power you need after a day in the kitchen. Find out why KitchenAid brand may be right for you below.

• Performance: KitchenAid^® dishwashers are designed with features made to keep your pots, pans and cooking utensils fresh and clean.

• Warranties: Life happens. That’s why you should consider appliances with warranties that offer you peace of mind. 
• Sales and Discounts: KitchenAid brand offers appliance sales to get the appliances you need at a price you’ll love.

Shop all KitchenAid^® dishwashers

Whether you choose front or top control, panel-ready or large capacity, KitchenAid brand has the dishwasher options to keep your cooking tools fresh and ready for your next recipe. Browse the entire collection of KitchenAid^® dishwashers to find the right fit to match the way you create.