Here’s what our testers found in each category. When a dishwasher enters Consumer Reports’ labs, we put it through at least 28 hours of tough trials. More than 100 dishwasher models have gone ...

They also test a dishwasher’s drying capabilities, judge noise levels, record cycle time, and calculate water and energy use.

In fact, when Consumer Reports asked more than 4,000 readers if they would shell out more for the best time-saving appliances and electronics—such as speedier dishwashers, washers, and dryers ...

By Liam McCabe, Molly Bradley You don’t need a pricey dishwasher ... in Consumer Reports’ tough lab tests. But plenty of store-brand detergents, which often cost much less per use, also ...

Lemi Shine offers the best value. Finish costs 40 cents per ounce; Glisten, 87 cents per ounce. Choosing the right dishwasher detergent could also help. In recent tests, we found that Cascade ...