Name: Electrolux ESF5545LOW
Brand: Electrolux

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Verdict

The Electrolux ESF5545LOW is a full-size (60 cm), freestanding dishwasher designed with a 13-place-setting capacity, operating quietly at 44 dB and utilizing 6 wash programs alongside 4 temperature settings. Main characteristics include its sensor-driven AutoFlex system, a built-in LED display with a 24-hour delay timer, and an efficient AirDry mechanism that automatically opens the door post-cycle. Key pros are its flexible, height-adjustable upper basket with SoftSpikes for glass protection, an optimized 30-minute quick wash program, and strong resource efficiency consuming 9.9 liters of water per cycle. On the downside, the standard Eco cycle time can feel quite long at 240 minutes, the noise level lands it in a modest class C rating, and it lacks a dedicated top cutlery drawer, relying instead on a traditional bottom basket.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux ESF5545LOW

Overall score

8.0

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Popularity

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Performance

7.4

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Energy efficiency class

What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.

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Importance: HIGH

Washing efficiency class

What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.

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Importance: MEDIUM

Drying efficiency class

What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.

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Importance: MEDIUM

Noise emission class

What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.

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Importance: MEDIUM

Energy consumption per cycle

What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.

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Importance: HIGH

Programmes

7.9

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No. of wash programs

What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.

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Importance: MEDIUM

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

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

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

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

Features

8.6

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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

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

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

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

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

Design

5.9

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Type of installation

What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.

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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

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

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

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

Electrolux ESF5545LOW vs the average dishwasher

Why is Electrolux ESF5545LOW better than the average dishwasher?

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Has a self-cleaning filter system
Electrolux ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 vs 8).9.16 vs 8
10x more popular
Electrolux ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
3.5% better value for money
Electrolux ESF5545LOW offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.15 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 ESF5545LOW offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.15 vs 7.875).8.15 vs 7.88
10.5% cheaper
Electrolux ESF5545LOW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).
Electrolux ESF5545LOW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).£380 vs £420
Has a program sequence indicator
Electrolux ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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.

Why is Electrolux ESF5545LOW worse than the average dishwasher?

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Worse noise emission class
Electrolux ESF5545LOW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
2 dB higher noise level
Electrolux ESF5545LOW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
0.08 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
Electrolux ESF5545LOW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
115 L/year higher annual water consumption
Electrolux ESF5545LOW uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2775 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
Does not have a quiet wash program
Electrolux ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
Does not have a child lock
Electrolux ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.5 cm vs 56 cm).
3 cm taller height
Electrolux ESF5545LOW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
0.05 m shorter supply hose length
Electrolux ESF5545LOW has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
0.2 cm wider width
Electrolux ESF5545LOW is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
1.1 kg heavier weight
Electrolux ESF5545LOW is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.2 kg vs 39.1 kg).
Worse noise emission class
Electrolux ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
Does not have a quiet wash program
Electrolux ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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 detergent tablet counter in the app
Electrolux ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
1 fewer place settings
Electrolux ESF5545LOW 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 ESF5545LOW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
Does not have a child lock
Electrolux ESF5545LOW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.
Importance: LOW
Electrolux ESF5545LOW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
Does not have a favorite cycle
Electrolux ESF5545LOW does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Favorite cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.
Importance: LOW
Electrolux ESF5545LOW does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
0.08 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
Electrolux ESF5545LOW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
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
Electrolux ESF5545LOW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.83 kWh vs 0.75 kWh

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom

4.4

63 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Electrolux ESF5545LOW?

Efficient AirDry technology automatically opens the door 10cm at the end of the cycle for excellent drying results
Operates quietly at a low noise level of 44 dB
TimeManager feature allows users to cut the washing cycle duration by half without losing cleaning quality
Spacious and flexible layout with an adjustable upper basket height accommodating up to 13 place settings
SoftSpikes safety rubber inserts keep delicate glassware stable and secure from vibrations
Economical water and energy consumption helped by the AutoFlex sensor and inverter technology

What customers dislike about Electrolux ESF5545LOW?

Long regular and eco cycles can take up to 240 minutes to finish
The cutlery basket quality is subpar with pegs prone to breaking over extended use
Occasional reports of unreliable long-term customer service and parts warranty handling after breakdowns

Expert reviews

taenk.dk

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Test: Electrolux ESF5545LOW - Forbrugerrådet Tænk

The Forbrugerrådet Tænk review characterizes the Electrolux ESF5545LOW as a highly capable under-counter dishwasher featuring energy-efficient AirDry technology that automatically opens the door, along with useful QuickPlus and Time Manager settings. While offering strong drying and wash performance, limitations include a 44 dB noise level, the sudden nature of the automatic door opening, and a "D" energy rating under newer scaling.

quechoisir.org

28/04/2022

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Test Electrolux ESF5545LOW - Lave-vaisselle - Que Choisir

The Electrolux ESF5545LOW is a 13-place setting, freestanding dishwasher praised by Que Choisir for its AirDry technology, which optimizes drying by opening the door, as well as its quiet 44 dB inverter motor and flexible loading with SoftSpike stabilizers. However, the unit is restricted by a lack of a child safety lock, a Class D energy rating, and reported, though unverified in the test, potential interface issues. Detailed technical specifications and evaluation results are available on Que Choisir.

taenk.dk

12/03/2020

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Test: Electrolux ESF5545LOW - Forbrugerrådet Tænk. You can read the full analysis at Forbrugerrådet Tænk.

The Electrolux ESF5545LOW, tested by Forbrugerrådet Tænk, offers excellent drying performance, boosted by AirDry technology, and quiet 44 dB operation with a 13-place capacity. Key pros include the AutoFlex sensor program (45–70°C) and SoftSpike rubber supports for glassware, though the machine is limited by long eco-programs (up to 240 minutes) and average cleaning performance on stubborn, baked-on stains in standard modes.

taenk.dk

26/10/2017

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Review: Electrolux ESF5545LOW - Forbrugerrådet Tænk

Forbrugerrådet Tænk serves as Denmark’s independent consumer council, offering trusted, rigorous product testing and chemical safety evaluations with its "Bedst i Test" label. A significant pro is the provision of free, actionable tools like the "Kemiluppen" app to identify hazardous materials, alongside strong legal advocacy for consumers. Conversely, cons include that in-depth reviews and comprehensive test databases require a paid subscription, and the vast majority of detailed content is published exclusively in Danish.

quechoisir.org

28/04/2022

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Electrolux ESF5545LOW Dishwasher Review - Que Choisir

The Electrolux ESF5545LOW is a 13-place setting freestanding dishwasher recognized for its quiet 44 dB operation, user-friendly interface, and effective AirDry technology that opens the door automatically for improved drying, according to specifications and user feedback. Key advantages include the 30-minute rapid wash, SoftSpike rubber supports for delicate items, and an adjustable Flexilift basket for loading flexibility. However, the unit is rated as energy efficiency class D under newer standards and features lower basket racks that are, according to some users, poorly optimized for larger dishes.

ricondizionati.mediaworld.it

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ELECTROLUX ESF5545LOW Dishwasher, 60 cm Class D | MediaWorld Refurbished

The Electrolux ESF5545LOW, available refurbished, is a 60 cm, 13-place-setting dishwasher featuring an Inverter motor and AirDry technology, which automatically opens the door 10 cm for efficient, natural drying. Notable pros include flexible loading with a height-adjustable upper basket, specialized SoftSpikes, and a quiet 44 dB noise level, alongside Pure Crystal protection for glassware. Cons include a Class D energy rating (84 kWh/100 cycles) and, as a refurbished item, potential, variable cosmetic imperfections.

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