5 of the best double drawer dishwashers

Best for: Sanitisation

Designed to be installed under your benchtop, with recessed handles for a seamless look, this double dishwasher is a great option for those wanting a sleek, hidden dishwasher design. It has six wash programs, as well as additional Quick wash, Sanitise and Dry+ modifiers. The flexible racking allows you to customise internal shelves to suit your needs and it has Wi-Fi and works with the SmartHQ™ app for remote control and notifications.

Key features:

• Anti-Bacterial
• Delay Timer
• Half Load
• Quiet Operation
• Time Remaining Display

Best for: Seamless look

Exclusive to Fisher & Paykel, the DishDrawer is a useful addition to any kitchen thanks to its economic washing of small loads and ergonomic design. This Double DishDrawer is designed to be integrated into your cabinetry for a seamless kitchen aesthetic.

Key features:

• Cutlery basket
• Water Inlets – Cold Only
• Heavy Cycle
• Child lock

Best for: Ease of use

Six wash programs, as well as additional Quick wash, Sanitise and Extra Dry modifiers. Installed flush under the benchtop with an option of a custom kickstrip to ensure minimal gaps. Flexible racking allows you to customise internal shelves to suit your needs. Wi-Fi enabled and works with the SmartHQ™ app for remote control and notifications

Key features:

• Anti-Bacterial
• Delay Timer
• Extra Dry
• Half Load
• Quiet Operation

Best for: Quick washing

Six wash programs, as well as additional Quick wash, Sanitise and Extra Dry options. Flexible racking allows you to customise internal shelves to suit your needs.

Key features:

• Ease of use
• Independent wash
• True half load
• Seamless integration
• Quick, Sanitise and Extra Dry options
• Quiet

Best for: Cycle options

This dishwasher has 7 cycles to chose from including auto, intensive, heavy, wash & dry, eco, delicate and super fast. It has dual blowers, one blows out dry air while the other one removes the humid air. It comes in a black stainless steel finish for a sleek design and has electronic controls with an LED screen on the dishwasher to manage the programs and features. It is recommended to use a cold water connection in the dishwasher.

Key features:

• 7 wash programs
• Dual blowers
• Delay start finish
• Electronic control with LED screen
• Easy to use basket

Are double drawer dishwashers worth it?

There are a range of benefits of using double drawer dishwashers. They are easy to stack, can run small loads or large loads, are the perfect space saving solutions in small kitchens and each drawer can be run independently so you can wash different dishes with different settings.

What are the disadvantages of a dishwasher drawer?

The disadvantages of a dishwasher drawer is they can’t accommodate large items, such as large chopping boards or pots and pans. You could only fit a couple of large items at a time.

Can I use both drawers in a Fisher and Paykel dishwasher?

You can use both drawers in a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher independently.

What is the point of a double dishwasher?

It provides the benefit of running separate loads, so you can have a heavy duty cycle running at the same time as a crystal cycle.