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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£420
  • Avg. price in US: ~$400
  • No. of place settings: 9
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Electrolux ESS42220SW review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

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%

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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%

7.3

Performance

30.0%

8.0

Features

25.0%

8.1

Programmes

10.0%

5.3

Design

Very good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.0
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.2

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    7.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    1.0

    No. of place settings

  • 5.1
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.2

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    1.0

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £420

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Electrolux ESS42220SW is a freestanding, slimline 45 cm dishwasher designed for smaller households, offering a 9-place-setting capacity across an adjustable QuickLift upper basket and a standard cutlery basket. Key technical specifications include an E-class energy rating, a noise level of 46 dB, a water consumption rate of 9.9 liters per cycle, and a power usage of 70 kWh per 100 cycles across its 8 washing programs and 4 temperature settings. Main performance advantages feature a dual-spray SatelliteClean arm for comprehensive coverage, an ExtraHygiene option that heats to 69°C to eliminate bacteria, and AirDry technology which automatically opens the door by 10 cm at the end of a cycle to optimize natural drying. On the downside, the appliance has a relatively lower energy efficiency grade, lacks a dedicated third-level cutlery tray or upper top sprinkler, and is missing a child safety lock.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux ESS42220SW

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.5
Electrolux ESS42220SW has a technical score of 7.52 points, which is lower than 60.9% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Electrolux ESS42220SW has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

7.8
Electrolux ESS42220SW has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is lower than 51.5% 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

E
Electrolux ESS42220SW has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% 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 ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW 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

0.704 kWh
Electrolux ESS42220SW uses 0.704 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 65.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.5% of dishwashers.
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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

8
Electrolux ESS42220SW offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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 ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW 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

240 min
Electrolux ESS42220SW completes its Eco wash in 240 min, which is longer than that of 59.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.8% 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

no
Electrolux ESS42220SW does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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 ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW 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

9
Electrolux ESS42220SW holds 9 place settings, which is fewer than that of 91.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.3% 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 ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Electrolux ESS42220SW vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    Electrolux ESS42220SW has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Electrolux ESS42220SW has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 15.2 cm narrower width
    Electrolux ESS42220SW is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux ESS42220SW is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).44.6 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 2 more wash programs
    Electrolux ESS42220SW offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    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

    Electrolux ESS42220SW offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • 0.05 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux ESS42220SW uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 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 ESS42220SW uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.704 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3.1 kg lighter weight
    Electrolux ESS42220SW is lighter than the average dishwasher (36 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux ESS42220SW is lighter than the average dishwasher (36 kg vs 39.1 kg).36 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 0.05 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux ESS42220SW uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Electrolux ESS42220SW has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 more wash programs
    Electrolux ESS42220SW offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • 15.2 cm narrower width
    Electrolux ESS42220SW is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 3.1 kg lighter weight
    Electrolux ESS42220SW is lighter than the average dishwasher (36 kg vs 39.1 kg).

Total
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Electrolux ESS42220SW uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Electrolux ESS42220SW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Electrolux ESS42220SW has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Electrolux ESS42220SW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux ESS42220SW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 1 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Electrolux ESS42220SW reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (69 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 112 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Electrolux ESS42220SW uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2772 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Electrolux ESS42220SW does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Electrolux ESS42220SW does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    Electrolux ESS42220SW takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • 5 fewer place settings
    Electrolux ESS42220SW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (9 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux ESS42220SW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Electrolux ESS42220SW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 5.5 cm deeper depth
    Electrolux ESS42220SW is deeper than the average dishwasher (61.5 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Electrolux ESS42220SW has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 5 fewer place settings
    Electrolux ESS42220SW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (9 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 ESS42220SW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (9 vs 14).9 vs 14
  • Uses a different motor type
    Electrolux ESS42220SW uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Electrolux ESS42220SW uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Electrolux ESS42220SW does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Electrolux ESS42220SW does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Electrolux ESS42220SW does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    Electrolux ESS42220SW does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Electrolux ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Electrolux ESS42220SW has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E 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 ESS42220SW has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Electrolux ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux ESS42220SW 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 ESS42220SW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
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What customers like about Electrolux ESS42220SW?

  • SatelliteClean double rotation spray arm ensures thorough washing without pre-rinsing.
  • AirDry function automatically opens the door for efficient, spotless natural drying.
  • ExtraHygiene cycle sanitizes dishes at high temperatures to eliminate bacteria and viruses.
  • Quiet operation with a low noise level of 46 dB(A).
  • QuickLift adjustable upper basket makes it easy to accommodate taller items.
  • Convenient 30-minute quick wash program for rapid cycles.

What customers dislike about Electrolux ESS42220SW?

  • Relatively low energy efficiency rating (Class E).
  • Smaller capacity limits load size to 9 place settings due to the 45 cm slim design.
  • Lacks advanced smart connectivity or Wi-Fi control features found on premium models.

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