In the modern world, the pace of life is very high, and sometimes people do not have enough time for household chores. In such circumstances, they think about buying equipment that will make life easier and simplify housework. Such equipment, among other things, is a dishwasher. This article provides an overview of IKEA dishwashers, which will help you choose equipment that is suitable in terms of functionality and properties with minimal time investment.
Features of Ikea dishwashers
IKEA is known to many as a brand of high-quality budget furniture. However, in addition to furniture, IKEA can also offer kitchen appliances, including dishwashers.
In total, the manufacturer's catalog contains 7 variants of dishwashers. All of them comply with European standards, are fully built-in, multifunctional and were produced jointly with Electrolux, Whirlpool, which guarantees the quality and reliability of the products. The differences lie in functionality, capacity and price, which varies from 20 to 50 thousand rubles and depends on the technical characteristics of the device.
IKEA dishwashers have many advantages, which will be discussed further.
Advantages and disadvantages of Ikea dishwashers
The main advantage of IKEA dishwashers is full integration.
The equipment can be easily integrated into kitchen units from the same manufacturer. It can also be closed with a door that is stylistically unified with the facade to preserve the stylish look of the entire kitchen.
The second advantage is low water consumption. Instead of the approximately 30 liters it takes to wash dishes by hand, a dishwasher uses a maximum of 15 liters of water.
Every IKEA dishwasher contains a water softener, which increases the service life of the device, protects against scale and improves the quality of cleaning, leaving dishes streak-free.
Another advantage is the vertical arrangement of the dishes inside, which ensures better cleaning and the presence of special soft stands and holders that will help keep even the most fragile items intact.
In addition, we can highlight exact compliance with the declared parameters, convenient and understandable instructions, absence of noise during operation, and the presence of only usable and useful functionality. A long warranty period of 5 years eliminates the need to look for replacement parts yourself.
Also, unfortunately, it was not without several drawbacks. More than one third of people using this technique report insufficient cleaning of pans and pots, as well as stains from an incorrectly selected detergent.
For a family of four, there may be a problem with insufficient dishwasher capacity. Some models have weak and easily broken door latches, and regular sensor breakdowns occur. It is also worth considering that facades, countertops and handles will have to be purchased separately.
Now each of the dishwasher models will be examined in more detail. Among the 7 models presented by IKEA: 5 full-size and 2 narrow options. Based on customer reviews, you can create a top list.
Top IKEA dishwashers
MEDELSTOR/Medelstor
This model has the best rating among users. Among the technical characteristics, the dimensions deserve special attention - the machine is a narrow type, and its dimensions are only 45 * 55.5 * 82 cm, which makes the model ideal for small kitchens; Availability of automatic opening, Aquastop function and delayed start up to 24 hours.
Weight is 32 kg. Water consumption is 10.3 liters per standard cycle, and electricity consumption is 0.79 kW/h, improved electricity consumption class is A+. The functionality consists of 6 different modes.
There is virtually no noise during operation. The machine holds up to 9 sets of dishes. The advantages also include condensation drying, complete protection against leaks and the presence of a beam on the floor, which serves as an indicator of the end of the process.
The downside is the lack of internal LED backlighting, which makes use less convenient. Users also highlight the poor quality of cleaning pans and pots, which forces them to soak particularly dirty kitchen utensils before putting them in the dishwasher.
The price for this model is RUB 24,999. The higher price compared to some others is due to the advanced functionality.
The standard warranty is 5 years, but the service life is significantly longer.
HÄLPSAM/Elpsam
Second place in the top is also occupied by a narrow dishwasher. The similarity with the previous one lies in the loading - up to 9 sets of dishes, the presence of automatic door opening and the Aquastop function.
The difference lies in the smaller number of modes - in addition to the 3 basic ones, there is also a quick wash and additional rinsing, and, unlike Medelstor, there is no beam on the floor and a delayed start. Energy consumption type - A, instead of A+, like the previous model.
Water consumption - 13 liters per cycle, electricity - 1-1.2 kW/h. The dimensions of this model are 45*55.5*82 cm, which makes it also an ideal option for a small room. Weight, like the previous model, is 32 kg.
The disadvantages of this dishwasher include the absence of an indicator beam, which makes using the device less comfortable, the need to wash heavily soiled dishes again after using the dishwasher, poor drying quality, and the presence of background noise that appears during operation.
The price is 22,999 rubles, which is lower than the previous model due to reduced functionality.
The warranty period is 5 years, like most IKEA dishwashers, but the service life is 1.5-2 times longer.
LAGAN/Lagan
Third place in the top is occupied by the most budget dishwasher produced by IKEA. It is distinguished from the last two positions by its full size and increased capacity - up to 13 sets.
The dimensions of this model are 60 * 55.5 * 82 cm, weight is 39 kg, water consumption is 15 liters with a standard program, electricity consumption is 1.4-1.6 kW/h. The functionality of the machine is less than that of its predecessors, which determines its low cost.This dishwasher has 3 different programs, automatic door opening, and a beep.
Unlike previous options, it does not have “Auto-stop”, like the Elpsam - there is no floor-mounted indicator-beam, and there is also no internal lighting.
Among the disadvantages, users highlight the high noise level when the machine is operating, the inability to start it when it is partially full, which forces them to accumulate dirty dishes; just like previous models, there are problems with cleaning in case of complex contamination, lack of a delayed start function, which is inconvenient for busy people.
The price is 19,999 rubles, despite being full-size, which makes this model the most budget-friendly among all dishwashers from the brand presented in this article. The low price is due to the minimal functionality of this equipment.
The warranty period is 2 years, instead of 5 years for other models, which is a consequence of the budget build, as well as the cost.
HYGIENISK
The next position in the top is occupied by the most expensive and least popular model among users due to its price from the entire line of IKEA dishwashers.
The device is also full-size, its dimensions are 60 * 55.5 * 82 cm, weight - 39 kg, 11 liters of water and 0.85 kW / h of electricity are consumed per standard cycle, consumption type - A according to European standards, capacity is 15 sets dishes that can be placed on 3 tiers, the height of the baskets is adjustable.
The functionality fully justifies the high price - 7 different programs, an indicator light beam, delayed start, the Aquastop function, an automatic door opening function, and there is also internal LED lighting, which previous models did not have.
Users also noted the very quiet operation.
Thanks to the extended functionality, this model is considered the most advanced among all the others.
However, there are also disadvantages. Buyers complain about too long programs, budget assembly of guide baskets for dishes, uneven color of the indicator light, the lack of a separate basket for cutlery.
The price is 49,999 rubles, which is due to the large capacity and functionality.
The warranty is 5 years, but the service life is much longer.
RENODLAD / Renodlad
The next place in the top is also occupied by one of the expensive dishwashers from IKEA. Renodlad is a full-size dishwasher, the dimensions of which are standard for the brand in question: 60 * 55.5 * 82 cm, weight - 38.6 kg. 
Capacity - 13 sets, water consumption - 12 liters per cycle, electricity - 0.83 kW / h. Energy consumption type − A, according to European standards. Unlike the position discussed above, this one has less economical water consumption, as well as a smaller capacity.
This dishwasher has 7 different programs built in, all functions are present, such as "Aquastop", delayed start, automatic door opening, light beam indicator on the floor, sound signal, internal LED backlight. It works quietly, with proper operation it lasts quite a long time.
Among the disadvantages, users noted the inconvenience of washing the bottom shelf of the dishwasher, low quality of cleaning complex dirt in the "ECO" mode and not the best quality in the standard mode, also not the best drying of pots and pans.
The price is 44,999 rubles, which is lower than the previous model, and is due to less economical consumption of resources and a smaller capacity.
The warranty period is 5 years.
SKINANDE/Skinande
This model has standard dimensions: 60 * 55.5 * 82 cm, weight - 37 kg, capacity - 13 sets of dishes, water consumption - 10 liters per typical cycle, electricity - 0.9 kW/h, electricity use class - A, according to European standards. The upper basket is adjustable, allowing you to use it for different dishes.
There are also plastic holders to ensure the safety of fragile items. Features include a quick half-hour program. In total, the device has 5 different modes, such features as delayed start of work up to 24 hours, an indicator light beam on the floor, the Aquastop function, automatic door opening, and a muted sound signal.
Skinande has received a lot of negative reviews. Buyers note such shortcomings as the rapid blowing of fuses on a tubular electric heater (TEH) due to improper connection to the drain, which is the main problem, as well as the poor quality of cleaning particularly dirty dishes, which is also noticed in other models.
The frequent need for an extra rinse to completely remove the detergent doesn't help this model's reputation either.
However, there are also advantages. Users noted the economical energy consumption and quiet operation of this dishwasher.
The price is 32,999 rubles, which many users consider unjustified for equipment with such quality.
The warranty period is 5 years.
RENGÖRA
This model has standard dimensions for this brand: 60 * 55.5 * 82 cm, weight - 37 kg, water consumption - 12 liters per basic program, electricity consumption - 1.4-1.6 kW/h, energy consumption type - A+ , according to European standards, capacity - 13 sets of dishes.The machine has 5 different modes, among its functions there is automatic door opening, delayed start for 3, 6 or 9 hours, the “Aquastop” function that protects against leaks, and a muted sound indicator. There is no indicator light, as is the internal LED backlight.
Like the previous model, this one has received a lot of negative reviews. More than half of the buyers noted the rapid failure of the heating element, which leads to washing dishes in cold water and negatively affects the quality of cleaning; they also noted the inconvenience and insufficient capacity of the cutlery basket, which impairs ease of use.
Among the advantages, the presence of plastic stands that keep fragile dishes intact and economical water consumption are highlighted.
The price is 26,999 rubles, which makes this model one of the most budget-friendly in the series of full-size dishwashers.
The warranty, unlike the cheaper Lagan, lasts 5 years.
Basic malfunctions of Ikea dishwashers
Based on the entire top, you can make a list of problems that are most common among IKEA dishwashers.
The main problem noticed on all models is poor cleaning of particularly heavy soiling. This leaves the user with the need to soak the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, or to wash them themselves afterwards.
Also, many users notice inconvenience when using cutlery baskets and lower-than-expected assembly of the upper basket on expensive dishwashers.
The unreliable fuse sensors of the thermal electric heater deserve special attention, which also reduces the quality of cleaning.
Some users noted the unreliability of the door and the poor performance of the water softener installed in all models, which significantly reduces the service life of the device.
Conclusion
IKEA dishwashers are one of the best budget options. However, despite the affordability, these kitchen appliances have decent build quality and wide functionality, which includes only the essentials.
There is no overpayment for features that are unlikely to be used or are completely unnecessary. But even despite this, when choosing a device for yourself, you should take into account those functions and properties that are really needed: a small family of three people does not need a large full-size dishwasher, and people who use one or two cleaning modes do not need seven programs.
Even despite the indicated shortcomings, the equipment discussed in this article is one of the best in its price category and not only, and when choosing a kitchen set for your kitchen, you should definitely pay attention to IKEA products.
