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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£420
  • Avg. price in US: ~$460
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: F
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Electrolux ESF5513LOW review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.5

Technical Score

20.0%

9.2

User score

Very good
7.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

6.7

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

7.9

Programmes

10.0%

5.8

Design

Very good
9.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(53)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 5.9
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    3.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    5.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 5.8
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    5.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    ?

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Electrolux ESF5513LOW is a full-size (60 cm), freestanding dishwasher designed for medium-sized households, offering a 13 place-setting capacity, an inverter motor, and a relatively quiet 46 dB noise level. Key performance features include 6 wash programs (such as the quick 30-minute QuickPlus), 4 temperature settings, an adjustable Flexilift upper basket, and smart sensor technology that automatically optimizes water and energy use. Its primary advantage is the AirDry technology, which automatically opens the door by 10 cm at the end of a cycle to maximize natural drying efficiency. However, a major disadvantage is its lengthy standard Eco cycle runtime of 227 minutes, alongside a modern energy efficiency rating of F on the updated A-to-G scale.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux ESF5513LOW

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

6.7

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

7.9

Programmes

10.0%

5.8

Design

7.5
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a technical score of 7.46 points, which is lower than 64% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(53)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.2
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than 87.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
10
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

8.0
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 56.5% of products in this category.
Energy efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: HIGH

F
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has energy efficiency class F, which is worse than that of 94.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.5% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has drying efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

C
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

Importance: HIGH

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No. of wash programs
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

6
Electrolux ESF5513LOW offers 6 wash programs, which is more than that of 22.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 30.3% of dishwashers.
Quick wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quick wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a quick wash program. This feature is present in 99.6% of dishwashers.
Quick wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

30 min
Electrolux ESF5513LOW completes its quick wash in 30 min, which is shorter than that of 33.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.6% of dishwashers.
Eco wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

237 min
Electrolux ESF5513LOW completes its Eco wash in 237 min, which is longer than that of 54.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.2% of dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% of dishwashers.
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Automatic door opening
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% of dishwashers.
Touch screen
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Touch screen.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
Electrolux ESF5513LOW does not have a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.2% of dishwashers.
Load sensor
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% of dishwashers.
Overflow protection
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% of dishwashers.
Adjustable water softener
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Adjustable water softener.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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Type of installation
What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: LOW

freestanding
No. of place settings
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

13
Electrolux ESF5513LOW holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% of dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% of dishwashers.
Height adjustable top basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Height adjustable top basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
Digital display
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Digital display.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Electrolux ESF5513LOW vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-cleaning filter system.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Program sequence indicator.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
  • 14.5% higher user score
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 vs 8).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
    When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 vs 8).9.16 vs 8
  • 10x more popular
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
    When it matters: When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 1% better value for money
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (7.95 vs 7.875).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.
    When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (7.95 vs 7.875).7.95 vs 7.88
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.

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Overall
Programmes
Features
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
  • 1.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (11 L vs 9.5 L).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 460 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3120 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • 2 min longer Eco wash time
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (237 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 6.5 cm deeper depth
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.5 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 5.7 kg heavier weight
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.8 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).F vs D
  • 1.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (11 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Electrolux ESF5513LOW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (11 L vs 9.5 L).11 L vs 9.5 L
  • Worse noise emission class
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quiet wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux ESF5513LOW does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • 460 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3120 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Electrolux ESF5513LOW uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3120 L/year vs 2660 L/year).3120 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Tab counter.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux ESF5513LOW does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Electrolux ESF5513LOW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Electrolux ESF5513LOW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Electrolux ESF5513LOW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
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Performance
Programmes
Features
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
53 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Electrolux ESF5513LOW?

  • Excellent drying performance due to the automatic AirDry door-opening feature
  • Consistently leaves dishes sparkling clean
  • Operates quietly at a low noise level
  • User-friendly and easy-to-navigate touch controls
  • Convenient 30-minute quick wash program for lightly soiled items
  • Flexible loading options with the adjustable Flexilift upper basket
  • Good overall value for money and affordable pricing

What customers dislike about Electrolux ESF5513LOW?

  • Standard/Eco cleaning cycles can take quite a long time to complete
  • Some long-term users report durability concerns with plastic interior components like cutlery basket pegs
  • Occasional real-world reports of inconsistent cleaning performance depending on loading arrangements
  • Customer service and repairs can sometimes be challenging to navigate if issues arise post-warranty

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