Hi this is John with Designer Appliances.
At the end of this video, you’ll know exactly what a dishwasher drawer is and how
it could make your life easier.
Everyday we help customers pick the right appliance for their kitchen and
lifestyle.
Today, we are going to talk about Dishwasher drawers and why you
should consider getting one for your kitchen.
If you have no idea what a dishwasher drawer is, we don't blame you.
Dishwasher Drawers are relatively new to the appliance market.
Fisher and Paykel invented the “DishDrawer" with its
first consumer release in 1998.
After a few hiccups with quality and service, Fisher
and Paykel dish drawers are now incredibly reliable and efficient, and boast
some really great benefits.
So, why should you consider a dishwasher drawer?
Number one, if saving space is a must.
One of the most popular reasons why people choose a dishwasher drawer is
because they want to efficiently save space or they don’t have enough space.
When you open the door on a traditional dishwasher, it sticks out about 21
inches.
If you have a small galley kitchen, these 21 inches inhibit your
functionality by blocking pathways and other cabinets, especially if you are
emptying the bottom rack.
When you open a Dishwasher Drawer, you can control how far out it goes and
still have access to loading and unloading your dishes comfortably.
Number two, if you value versatility.
With Fisher and Paykel you have a few design and installations options.
You can get a full size 2 drawer unit, a single drawer
or place 2 drawers next to each other.
Besides installation options, Dishwasher Drawers also give you the capability of
two dishwashers in one.
For example, if you entertain a lot, we have seen
customers serve appetizers and drinks and fill one drawer, and then fill the other
drawer with pots and pans after dinner has been served.
Then after dinner, unload the appetizer drawer and fill with
dinner plates.
Gone are the days of hand washing dishes after everyone has left
because there is not enough room in the dishwasher.
Number three, if energy efficiency is important to you.
If you feel guilty about wasting water and energy running a half empty
dishwasher, that is no longer a problem with Dishwasher Drawers.
Even though a lot of modern dishwashers have energy efficient
cycle options, the ability to run a “true” half load with maximum cleaning
power may put your mind at ease.
On to Number four, you appreciate low noise.
Fisher and Paykel has designed their dishwasher drawers to be extremely quiet
(at or below 45 dB) which, if you have watched our quietest dishwasher video is the ideal
and most consumer-accepted decibel level for standard dishwashers.
With Dishwasher drawers, you are not sacrificing a quiet
noise level because the water pump and drain pump, usually the loudest parts of
a dishwasher, are engineered to run very quiet, if not quieter than regular
dishwashers.
Also, Fisher and Paykel chose to make their Dishwasher drawer
interior out of custom molded plastic instead of stainless steel.
The reason for this is they found that water bouncing off
of stainless steel is louder than water bouncing off of plastic in a drawer setting.
And lastly, number five, you like great service and warranties
In the last 10 years, Fisher and Paykel have totally revamped the way their
dishwashers are engineered and eliminated the quality issues that plagued their
brand when it first launched.
They also offer a free 5 year extended warranty on
all their dish drawers.
So what type of unit should you choose, Double Drawer or Single Drawer?
Both come in standard Height, Tall Tub, Tall Tub with Water Softener, Panel
Ready and in some regions, Wide.
In general, single drawers will allow you to
have cabinet space under the Dishwasher drawer.
Double drawers will allow you to run each drawer independently to save valuable
sink and counter-top space.
If you think the Fisher and Paykel DishDrawer is right for you, head over to our
website where we give in depth measurements and model
recommendations.
We hope this video was helpful.
At Designer Appliances we think Dishwasher Drawers are extremely versatile and offer
functionality you just can't get with a traditional dishwasher but as always, it comes
down to your personal preference and lifestyle needs.
If you have any questions about purchasing the perfect
dishwasher drawer for your home, comment below, give us a call, browse our
website or visit one of our showrooms in Bedminster or Montclair NJ.
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