Which brands make the best integrated 45 cm dishwashers?
The best integrated 45 cm dishwasher brands are ranked below:
- Bauknecht (Average overall score: 8.5)
- Siemens (Average overall score: 8.2)
- Bosch (Average overall score: 7.8)
The chart below ranks integrated 45 cm dishwasher brands by average overall score.
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How many place settings fit in an integrated 45 cm dishwasher?
An integrated 45 cm dishwasher normally holds 9–10 place settings, with some models reaching 11. That capacity suits many one- to three-person households or kitchens that run smaller loads frequently, but it provides less room for pans, baking dishes, and tall glassware than a 60 cm machine.
The narrow basket makes layout more important than the headline capacity. Check the maximum plate diameter, upper-rack height adjustment, folding tines, cutlery tray or basket, and clearance below the spray arms. A well-designed 10-setting interior can be more practical than an 11-setting model with fixed supports or poor access for cookware.
If normal loads regularly include large pots or several days of dishes, a full-width integrated machine will usually be easier to load and may need fewer cycles. Choose 45 cm when cabinet width is the real constraint and the reduced basket still matches everyday tableware.
The chart below shows the place-setting capacities of integrated 45 cm dishwashers.
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How much do integrated 45 cm dishwashers cost?
Integrated 45 cm dishwashers generally cost about £300-£600, before adding a furniture panel or installation work. Prices vary with capacity, basket flexibility, noise, efficiency, drying, and the hinge system required by the kitchen.
Below £340, expect mostly 9–10 place settings, basic rack adjustment, conventional drying, and simpler cycle-status feedback. From £300-£500, better upper-rack adjustment, folding supports, automatic programs, quieter operation, stronger leak protection, and automatic door opening are more common.
Above £520, models may provide premium cutlery trays, very low noise, advanced drying, time projection, interior lighting, smarter controls, and more adaptable furniture-door hinges. Confirm that these features solve real loading or installation needs because the narrow basket remains the main limitation.
The chart below shows the price distribution of integrated 45 cm dishwashers.
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What should you consider when choosing an integrated 45 cm dishwasher?
Before buying an integrated 45 cm dishwasher, consider the following factors:
- Niche and furniture-door fit: Confirm the exact opening width, adjustable height, body depth, panel dimensions and weight, hinge type, plinth clearance, ventilation, and hose space. A nominal 45 cm width does not guarantee that the door or service connections will clear the cabinetry.
- Required capacity: Most full-height models hold 9–10 place settings, which suits lighter one- to three-person loads. Check whether ordinary pans and serving dishes would force a second cycle, because repeated loads remove much of the space and efficiency benefit.
- Rack flexibility: Priority should go to upper-basket height adjustment, folding tines, efficient cutlery storage, glass supports, maximum plate diameter, and spray-arm clearance. Narrow interiors are much less forgiving of fixed supports and awkward basket geometry.
- Energy and water consumption: For a slim integrated machine, about 0.60–0.80 kWh and 9–10 L per Eco cycle is good; 10–11 L is acceptable, while more than 0.90 kWh or 11 L is relatively high. Quick, intensive, hygiene, and extra-dry modes should be compared separately.
- Noise level: Aim for roughly 44–46 dB or less when the kitchen opens into a living area. Hidden controls also require a clear floor light, time projection, audible signal, or app alert so the door is not opened mid-cycle.
- Wash performance and programs: Eco, automatic, intensive, quick, and glass cycles are normally sufficient, provided spray coverage and sensor control are effective. Check filter access, detergent dispensing, water-softener adjustment, and performance on crowded or heavily soiled loads.
- Drying performance: Compare plastic drying, extra-dry settings, heat-exchanger or fan assistance, and automatic door opening. Verify that released steam and the open furniture door will not conflict with the worktop, plinth, or walkway.
