Danby DDW396 22 in. Portable Dishwasher

Pros: GREAT LITTLE DISHWASHER
Cons: A little hard to set up; larger than expected

I got the Danby countertop dishwasher last week and so far it has worked great! I am very happy b/c I live in a very old style apartment and I was afraid something would not work, water pressure, sink adapter, whatever. However, it all works great so ...

Pros: Small, sanitizes, good sink fitings.
Cons: Fire hazard, not reliable, customer service is snooty, costly to repair.

I got this little dishwasher because I had a high risk baby who had to have everything sanitized. It worked great for about 2 months & then started smoking out the back with the smell of burning electrical wire. We took it back & exchanged it for a new ...

Pros: NOT HAVING TO DO THE DISHES. Inexpensive. Easy to use.
Cons: Nothing really. IT DOES THE DISHES VERY WELL, SO THAT I DON'T HAVE TO!

I did a lot of research on portable dishwashers. I didn't even know countertop models existed - what a great idea! Anyhow, long story short I decided upon this model, bought it at walmart.com for $168 including shipping, and it's been wonderful ever ...

Pros: Small, powerful as a full-size unit, stainless steel interior, low water consumption
Cons: Noisy compared to installed full-size models; hose doesn't really store easily when not in use.

That's the question I would always get when I had guests over at my home. I lived in a very small space and desperately wanted a dishwasher, but I couldn't afford to lose any cabinet space and my countertop space was limited, so I started looking into ...

Pros: when it works it works great...but not for long!!!
Cons: Pumps go bad...CS hung up on me. the pump goes out again and ...

Did you know I left at least 4 messages at your 1-800 numbers for Mr. Root, also Brent and more? Brent was the only one to call me back. I called Mr. Root yesterday at 3:45 pm my time and Mr. Root actually HUNG UP ON ME...it does not look good for your ...

Pros: Saves water, convenient for one person.
Cons: Doesn't rinse very well, especially silverware. Noisy after about a year's use.

I bought the dishwasher in Oct. 2002. In May of 2003 had to have the pump/motor replaced, still under warranty. January 04 the motor is making more noise and one day wouldn't work at all. Waited a couple days and tried it again. It works, still makes noise, and I'm wondering when it will go out again. Good idea, but not reliable.

Pros: In expensive, space saver.
Cons: Plastic parts not built to last.,

I bought this Danby countertop dish washer about a year ago. It meets my need and dishes come out pretty clean.

The only complaint I have is that the machine is not built to last. The plastic window on the front panel came off recently. Upon investigation, it reveals that the design to hold the plastic window water tight is rather minimal. No wonder they only offer warranty on plastic parts for 30 days.

I wouldn't have bought the unit if I knew the design was so bad.

Pros: gives you an excuse to mop the floor when water leaks out
Cons: leakage, noisy, gets stuck on rinse cycle, anti-spotting system is worthless

Due to budget and space constraints, I purchased this Danby counter top dishwasher. It was a terrible mistake. The worse aspect of this washer is water leakage. It seems during a heavy load of dishes, water would stream out the bottom of the front door causing a huge mess. You literally have to pre-wash the dirty dishes before placing them into the unit, otherwise you'll have a lot of mopping to do. The second flaw with this model is that the dial setting that is used to select wash cycle is always getting stuck on the final rinse cycle. On one occasion, I waited over 45 minutes for the washer to complete the final cycle. When nothing happened, I manually switched it off.
The 3rd irritating problem of this model is the anti-waterspot system. It doesn't work. I've ran over 20 sets of dishes in the washer and the waterspot agent reservior level has not changed and I always get spotting on my glasses. Overall, I would not recommend anyone from purchasing this useless product.

Pros: Small, cheaper than a maid, saves water!
Cons: Dishes very hot at end of cycle, soap scum on dishes, lasts 1.5 yrs

In a NYC kitchen-in-the-living room, the DW is perched on a counter near the sink. Two working adults find it a blessing, because it actually freed precious counterspace from unwashed dishes.

It does dishes and glass well for one year. We stopped doing pots. Some prewash is required, but it doesn't defeat the point. Everything is burning hot at end of cycle.

The price is great, considering time saved for the couch or cooking.

3/2006 Update: Washbox bid "Adieu!" after only 1.5 years service. Couple of months ago the ON/OFF button went, requiring a toothpick to keep it in operating position. At that point I spoke to a repairman who said: "Oh, those dishwashers are not worth fixing." True.

This morning, it sprang a leak from underneath and I declared time of death. While I still think it is worth $200 its not a better value than a larger freestanding model that is twice the money but lasts 3-4 times longer. I will look elsewhere, but if I cant find anything I'll replace this less than perfectly designed and made product, because it still beats standing over the sink for 40 minutes.

Pros: This dishwasher is the perfect size to fit under cupboards.
Cons: The biggest problem seems to be getting a unit that works and is not damaged.

The verdict is still out, but I'm not very happy right now. I thought the Danby countertop dishwasher was the solution to my dishwashing woes. I don't have room for a built in or full size portable. The countertop would be perfect. Well maybe it will be if I ever get one that works. The first one I received didn't work right off the bat. The cycle dial would get stuck in two different places and run, and run, and run until you manually turned the dial a notch or two. Even after all that running, the dishes were not very clean. Today I received the replacement model. It is still in the box. When I opened the box I noticed a large paint chip on the top of the dishwasher in the corner. There is actually a large dent in the top corner on the side that caused the top to buckle and the paint to chip. It is obvious the dishwasher was damaged BEFORE it was packed as there is no damage to the carton or the interior styrafoam that protects the corners.

Pros: Size of a large microwave so easy to fit on the counter.
Cons: Size of a large microwave so you can only do so much.

I've had this for a year so far and I love it. I'm an awful housekeeper and things sit in the sink a week before I touch them, but this is a wonderful thing to have if you're a single apt dweller. I've found I get the best cleaning out of it when I use the Sani feature (makes the water extra hot) and when I use gelpacs or tabs instead of regular dishwasher detergent. It also helps to pack things right and clean out the trap occasionally. Sometimes you'll get a load that doesn't seem to get clean the first time round, but that happens with most dishwashers anyway, every once in a while. For the money, I think it's a great deal.

Pros: Easy to use. Light weight (under 50 lbs).
Cons: Must clean metal filter after each load. Several other cleaning maintenance routines.

I came across this dishwasher at Target on clearance for $105 and snatched it right up. I recently moved from an apartment with a built in dishwasher to an apartment with no dishwasher, and how did I miss having one!

A big thing you have to be careful about (in my opinion anyway) is the output (dirty water) hose. I tightened both hoses (input & output) by hand (to the back of the unit) and they seemed tight. I ran a load and checked it when it was done and found a puddle of water on the counter under the unit. It seems the output hose wasn't on tight enough and needed to be tightened with a wrench. But you must be careful since it's just plastic parts. The input hose was tight enough by hand thanks to the type of nut they put on it, but output was a slight problem.

So far I've only run one load on it, but so far I'm happy with it. A nice appliance for the price.

Pros: WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL
Cons: NONE

I have been meaning for months to write this. We ordered a Danby from WalMart (cheapest price) about 8 months ago. First one that came had a huge dent in it; sent it back, 2nd one was fine. I LOVE IT! I use it 1-3 times a day; it gets dishes SUPER clean, and I have NO dishes on the countertop anymore. I couldn't live without it now; HIGHLY recommended for a small area (my cottage is about 450 sq. ft.).

Pros: Small, portable, affordable, easy to hook up to a sink.
Cons: Cleaning power has a lot to be desired. Must clean filter every time.

I hate doing the dishes more than any other housechore, and that's why I got my Danby portable dishwasher. However, i found out that the dishes have to be almost clean for it to clean them properly. Basically, I end up cleaning the dishes myself before putting them into the washer.

It's alright when I have visits and I get a lot of dirty dishes. Otherwise, it's not good for personal use.

I also found that it heats the water way too much, even when it's not in sanitize mode. I guess it uses too much electricity for that.

Pros: Saves time and space. Low cost.
Cons: A little noisy and uses custom hose so replacements are hard to find.

I have been using my danby almost daily for a little over a year. Overall, its a nice time saving machine. If you have a small kitchen and need to save space I would recommend getting one. I have never had a full sized machine so I can't the danby is better or worse but the danby most definitely gets the dishes clean. The two issues I have had is that sometimes the drain hose clogs with food particles. The other is the element that heats the water will crust over and stop heating. Both are easily overcome with weekly cleaning.