What is a Countertop Dishwasher?
A countertop dishwasher is a dishwasher that sits on top of the counter and can be easily relocated as needed. This should not be confused with a portable dishwasher, which holds more dishes but is not quite as compact — i.e., not small enough to sit on a countertop. The typical countertop dishwasher is approximately the size of a large microwave and usually has enough space to wash about four place settings at once, while a portable dishwasher is larger and usually has space for about twice the number of dishes. While built-in dishwashers are an expected part of any kitchen these days, this was not always the case. Many older homes that were built before dishwashers came into common usage have not been updated, or their kitchens are designed in such a way as to make adding a built-in dishwasher too difficult or costly. Likewise, many small apartments such as studio or efficiency apartments do not have a kitchen with a dishwasher, either because they don’t have the space or because the
Simply, a countertop dishwasher (sometimes called a portable countertop dishwasher) is a dishwasher that sits on your countertop. Generally, these units are substantially smaller than “normal” dishwashers, both in exterior dimensions and interior capacity. They have a drain hose that can drain to your sink drain and a quick connect adapter to accept water from standard sink faucets.
