Cheap Portable Dishwashers for Sale

While most people think of dishwashers as convenient appliances that save them time and energy, few people realize how they actually cut down significantly on water usage. Since most hand washing is done by rinsing and scrubbing, a huge amount of excess water is wasted, on top of the water that simply goes to waste when reaching for the next dish to wash.

Although water is not particularly expensive, the good news about buying a dishwasher is that you don't have to feel bad about purchasing an appliance that will allow you to be lazy, too. You'll be saving a bit of money on your water bills, reducing your impact on the Earth and the utility grid, and have the time to do something else. Plus, your dishes will be cleaner.

Most portable dishwashers work with an existing sink, connecting to the faucet with a hose, which fills up the dishwasher, then the water drains through another hose into the sink, where it washes away.

Some models may work slightly differently than others, but this sort of operation allows you to install a portable dishwasher without worrying about the unit needing its own separate plumbing connection, as is the case with ordinary models.

Depending on how your kitchen is set up, a countertop dishwasher might be the best choice. Some of these models are about the size of a large microwave, and can handle 4 to 8 place settings at a time, enough for a small family if done after each meal, or enough for a single person to use maybe once or twice a week. Countertop models tend to be cheaper, and could be mistaken for a toaster oven until you show your friends how cool it actually is.

Since these units are horizontal, they also might work perfectly well in a cabinet, if you have one large enough to accommodate the unit. You'll save some countertop space, and the dishwasher will hide away when not in use. Or instead, you could put the unit on top of a storage box of some kind, and create even more counter space.

Below are some of the best portable dishwashers for sale at Amazon, with consistently positive reviews, each under $300.

If counter space is at a premium, free-standing floor units will work quite nicely, doubling as an extra countertop as well.

Upright portable dishwashers are usually larger, generally handling up to 8 place settings, and will probably be large enough to accommodate certain pots and pans, as well. They're not as cheap as some of the countertop models, but they still work great, and you'll be able to take them with you when you move, or leave them behind to add value to a home.

The Danby models tend to receive the best reviews from their fans, who consistently place it higher than more expensive models from larger brands.