Haier HDT18PA 17 in. Built-in Dishwasher

Pros: It did wash good the 30 or 40 times it was used
Cons: Fire Hazard

THIS MODEL JUST ABOUT CAUGHT MY HOUSE ON FIRE. I'VE CONTACT HAIER AND THEY SAID THEY WILL CONTACT ME TOMORROW.

The flames were coming from the back of the dishwasher not the inside. Thank god I was home other wise my 2 dogs and 2 cats would have been casualties from this appliance.

I actually had to turn the appliance around and spray water into the back where the electrical wire goes into the machine to PUT OUT THE FIRE!

I will update with Haier response!

Pros: All around great product in a small package.
Cons: It's smaller, a portable. Understand that when you buy. "Haier" is hard to spell.

I have had one of these for over two years - it works perfectly and well. In a small 1930 kitchen I shoehorned it in an available 19" space and permanently installed it.

The only problem was my fault for having plugged it into a outlet on the same circuit as a GFCI outlet; it kept tripping the circuit breaker. A free service call by an authorized repair tech helped me solve the problem. It did take me going to Haier's website and calling to find a repairman as they are not as common in the US - yet.

Pros: Low cost and will fit into an old house with limited space
Cons: lasted less then 3 years

I have some concerns with this product. We have had ours for less than 3 years and it has already broken down. We have an old house built in the 40’s, so very limited space to install a dishwasher. The dishwasher should have lasted more than 3 years, but I am buying another one, the same model, only because of the price, and the area that I have devoted to the dishwasher will only fit this model. I figured that trying to have it repaired may cost me as much as a new one, and would still be stuck with 3 years old parts that could fail at any time. If you notice the other review has owned their dishwasher of less than 3 years. I hope that this new one will hold up longer than the first one. I would read the other review and then make an intelligent choice it this is the dishwasher you want to buy.

Pros: Very quiet; washes dishes very well (even without soap) on the normal cycle.
Cons: No release for faucet hook-up. Put hand over connection and you're good to go.

I highly recommend this dishwasher for smaller, counter sparse kitchens. It's reasonably stylish, even though it is white. If it came in different colors (red, green, blue) it would be absolutely perfect.

Pros: Compact size. Does a fantastic job cleaning dishes.
Cons: Drainage problems and problems with fitting it on the counter.

My husband and I purchased this dishwasher a few months ago because we have a fairly small kitchen and we thought it would fit nicely. Unfortunately we quickly discovered that it doesn't fit between our countertop and our cupboards. From what I've heard this is a fairly common problem. That's fine, we plopped it onto a microwave cart and hooked it up.


It ran great the first four times we ran it, then it decided not to drain out anymore. Going through the owner's manual, all I could find about that problem was that it wasn't high enough. It has a gravity fed drainage system. Well, we put it up as high as we could and it still wouldn't drain. We ran vinegar through it and everything else and finally we decided to bring it back to the store.


I must say though, those four successful loads cleaned the dishes better than any full sized dishwasher I've seen.

Pros: Perfect size, Quiet running, No professional installation required, Easy connection to sink
Cons: Smaller than most dishwashers, but thats what we requested, so you fit less in it.

This product has done well by us. We have had our dishwasher for almost a year and no problems. Yes, sometimes there is an occasional dish that does not come out clean, however, this is usually the case with all dishwashers. We have no problems with the wheels, no problems with the service and solved the hose storage problem by screwing metal clips to the lip on the top-back of the machine. It is not as large as other machines, but isn't that the point? The machine is so convenient due to it's size, we can't say anything bad about it. This is our first dishwasher and we did have to call customer service for help during set-up, but they were very helpful and we got it up and running right away. There's plenty of room in this machine though you can't wash more than 3 standard size dinner plates at once due to the height of the bottom shelf... but don't plan to have a large dinner party and cram it in this apartment size machine, and you'll be o.k.

Pros: Good price and cleans dishes well.
Cons: Wheels not adequate for the weight of the machine.

I bought this product for the obvious reasons. After receiving the product, I assembled it, and proceeded to connect it to the sink. The unit proceeded to spray water all over the place. As I tried to examine what was wrong with it, the wheels fell off. I phoned Best Buy, which was where I purchased the unit and they promptly got me a replacement dishwasher. The water leak which occurred in the first unit was due to a missing O-ring, which was not really a big deal. However, I was not able to use it at all.

The replacement was usable, and continues to serve my family very well. I am very happy with how well it works as a dishwasher. However, after a few months, the wheels did fall off again. I'm happy with the way the unit functions, so I haven't bothered to fix the wheels, but it is my opinion that the wheels are not adequate for the weight of the machine. The only other complaint I have is that the top rack sprayer hits the top of plates on the bottom rack when I load the dishwasher.

Pros: Works great when it actually works.
Cons: Broke after 3 weeks, doesn't work at all.

I bought mine from Best Buy. After 3 weeks, it would run the drain at the beginning and then beep non-stop (error message). I figured out that if I put water in it before starting, the drain would run and empty the water and then it would start up fine. Then, after the 30 days were up (where I could return it), the thing kept doing the same thing and nothing I did could get it to work. I called Haier and have to pay $15 bucks to ship it in for a replacement. This seems like the beginning of a nightmare.

Pros: Washes dishes. Good price and relatively trouble-free. It's a good size for my needs.
Cons: It doesn't clean really dirty dishes and it is noisy.

I've had this dishwasher for over 3 years. The first unit I purchased from Menards was defective and broke within a week. I returned that one and the replacement has been no trouble at all. It washes the dishes so I don't have to! I have a small kitchen and a regular unit would take up too much of my cabinet space.

Pros: Small, great to put in small places.
Cons: Cheap workmanship.

Usually when we buy something, it lasts long past the warranty, making us feel like we got our monies worth. Not with this one. It burned out just after the warranty. Since we couldn't find a Haier repairman, we called our own. He found that the mother board burned up, burning the plastic casing. He told me it would cost more to replace/fix than the thing was worth. We had him take it with him on the way out the door. So for the price, we are left with the 30 screws it took to take it apart to look at it, plus the hose out of the back in case we need one for our washer.

Pros: small
Cons: doesn't work

We bought this for our apartment, thinking it would be small and handy. It's small alright: does nowhere near the "8 place settings at once" that it advertises...more like 3 plates and 4 cups AT MOST can be in at one time. In order to just do all the dishes that are in our sink, it takes at LEAST 3 complete loads. !!!

On top of this, the casters although correctly installed per the manual, are at odd angles and clearly do not work. On Day 1, dishes are not coming out clean (some did but some did not). I can't believe they can sell this piece of crap. I am returning mine to the store and getting a GE or Kenmore (Kenmore in particular I know to be great quality). Don't waste your money!!!!

Pros: Good size for Small kitchen
Cons: everything else....

This thing is a piece of junk and no customer service to speak of. So much for in home service...The wheel broke off because the weld was so cheap. I emailed customer service and they gave me a list of 4 dealers to call. Two said they do not work on Haier anymore (imagine that...) and 2 were unavailable because I was out of their service area. So, I called customer service. They called back and said they found someone to come out and fix the wheel. They said they would be calling me to set up an appt. 3 weeks later, still no call. I think I will be reversing the charges on my credit card. The dry cycle also sucks.
If you really want one of these, take a ride past my house...it will be out on the curb.

Pros: Great machine for the cost.
Cons: Dry cycle is so so when machine is filled to capacity.

I received my dishwasher a couple of weeks ago from Best Buy (free delivery). I was a little worried when I started reading the reviews of this dishwasher. But my worries were soon put to rest. The directions were easy to understand and I had it up and running within a half hour. The only problem I encountered was when the dishwasher was in the draining cycle the hose that dumps the water into the sink drain popped out of the sink. It was a quick fix by anchoring the hose. This is a budget model dishwasher and you don't get the bells and whistles with this machine such as a chopping board counter on top. The dry cycle does a soso job - but its probably cause I pack it to the max.

I'm happy so far - It gets the job done.

Pros: Easier than doing dishes by hand
Cons: Only worked for 4 months before breaking

I bought this dishwasher only 3 1/2 months ago. I purchased it because I have a small kitchen and was sick of doing dishes by hand. It worked okay when I first received it. It often had little glitches and would stop working in the middle of the cycle.
I walked into my kitchen last week to find a huge puddle of water, less than 4 monthes after purchasing this item!!! What a piece of junk!!! I only used it once or twice a week and now it is useless! I called Haier and they wont even stand behind their products. So I would save your money!!

Pros: Location, location, location! Very small, for the tightest kitchens. Cleans well. Affordable.
Cons: No hose storage. Creative thinking required for setup and running.

I like it. Sure does what I want for the money.Annoying not having a place to secure hoses after it's done, but my kitchen is so small that the size allows me to park in front of one side of the sink without being in the way & I just hang the hoses over the edge of that side of the sink. Washes the dishes quite well, but after a dinner party it takes 2-3 loads. Setup does require some "creative" thinking to fit the alloted area. And it helps if one is mechanically adept. Directions are rather skimpy, but understandable if you have a feel for an adjustable wrench.
I am still amazed at the quietness of the machine. I have had 3 portable dishwashers over 20 years, & this is by far the quietest. And it really does get the dishes clean. Stainless steel interior a bonus.