Great size for a family of 4
Brandi B
11/25/2022
We only had room for an 18" dishwasher, we run it once a day, it's so quiet and notifies me on my app that the cycle it complete!!! It is a game changer in my kitchen
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Yes, I recommend this product
Bosch Dishwasher
Barbara
11/21/2022
I love my dishwasher. So very quiet and the dishes are sparkling clean and dry when I remove them. I highly recommend this dishwasher.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Can you hear me now?
jsa69
10/22/2022
Yes! Because this machine is super qiuet, unbelievebly so. So far it's been a dream at cleaning the dishes.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Fantastic Small Space Dishwasher
Kristen
10/13/2022
Perfect for my apartment kitchen redo. Good use of space, especially the silverware rack. Cleans very well.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Very good but not perfect
Mike
9/28/2022
If I could give a 4.5/5 that would probably be closer to how good this dishwasher is.
What it does well is get dishes clean which in the end is what you want. On that front the bottom and top racks are great and offer enough space. Despite not being a full size machine it works well for our family of 4 and we end up washing a few larger dishes by hand which maybe would have fit into a 24 inch unit. That's a really only a minor inconvenience.
The regular program takes around 2.5 hours and I haven't seen any need to use other programs such as the automatic or heavy settings. Even for heavily soiled dishes, the regular program cleans pretty much perfectly.
The machine is also virtually silent which is pretty nice.
The only issues I have noticed are that the 3rd rack is not really 100% effective at cleaning cutlery. It's not really a surprise being right at the top of the machine and having no sprayer arms directly beneath it. The water has to bypass whatever is on the 2nd rack and sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn't. The result is that occasionally a fork, spoon or knife won't come out clean but it's not a big deal. About 95% of what you put in the 3rd rack does come out clean and it buys you space in the bottom rack so you don't need to deal with a cutlery/utensil basket and have more room which is good, especially in an 18 inch machine.
The other thing which isn't perfect is that tupperware and plastic lids don't really come out dry. It's pretty good at drying overall, especially if you arrange the dishes at an angle. I'd say 90% are dry but for tupperware it's less. I don't know of many machines where things come out bone dry so this doesn't really count against it and is a minor inconvenience.
Overall, this is a great machine and we're super happy to have it.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Dishwasher
Judd
9/26/2022
I don't like the way everything has to sit at an angle. Jars and glasses don't rinse well
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No, I do not recommend this product
So far pretty good, with some small headaches
Dave
9/19/2022
So far the dishwasher is working fine. The dishes and cutlery coming out very clean, no spotting. This replaced another Bosch dishwasher that also performed well for 9+ years. But I was disappointed with the Bosch customer service when I was trying to repair that one. I'm not a big fan of the upper cutlery tray. It slightly reduces the height of the two main trays, and as a result the upper tray is not deep enough to hold some of my taller cups. And I have to load full size plates carefully on the lower tray to avoid interfering with the spinning spray arm.
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Yes, I recommend this product
The excellent little dishwasher that could!
korps
9/6/2022
Top-of-the-line Bosch appliances never dissapoint. Installation was as easy as any other dishwasher, clear instructions and all hardware was provided. The unit really does a fantastic job at cleaning even the toughest and stickiest food remains. Even for a small 18" dishwasher, this thing packs 3 (yes, THREE) rack drawers! You can even adjust the middle one higher or lower to fit taller items. By having a top drawer only for silverware, you can use more space on the bottom drawers for plates, bowls and cooking ware. The unit is very quiet, and can be fully controlled from the Home Connect app. The resistor-less drying feature is amazing (meaning, there is no heating element on this unit) and works really good. Some plastic topaware might still drip a little bit, particularly lids with lots of undulations, but my electric bill hasn't even noticed I run this thing every night. I much rather have more useable space inside the dishwasher than having heating elements for drying. I have 0 complaints on the functionally and dishwashing results of this unit, and very impressived with the performance of this little guy. It is a premum product with a premium price tag, but if within your budget, this unit will NOT dissapoint anyone. One of my favorite features is the Delay Start. I will set it to the cleaning cycle starts after 11pm, during electric off-peak rates, so the impact on my bill is literally negligible.
In my personal opinion, there are only 3 silly things where this unit lags a little bit:
1. The front panel interface has a lot of buttons, but there is no actual "cancel" button. There is only a "Pause" button. If you accidentically start the wrong program, you have to force RESET and restart the unit (a simple restart wont do). Seems a bit excessive having to press and hold the "STOP" button for 5seconds (force RESET) just to cancel a cycle. For what its worth, this was only an issue the first few hours I used the unit, as I was just trying to get familiar with the interface. Now, I just go to "Auto", "Heavy" or "Half Load" and then "Start".
2. When a cleaning cycle is complete, there is no message or LED or notification whatsoever on the front panel. The unit simply shuts off. This can be somewhat confusing at times. With mulitple people in the house, you cant really know for sure if the current dishes are clean or dirty without having to open the dishwasher and checking for yourself.
3. There are quite a few more settings and options available if you use the app. You can select hot water temperature, water cleaning pressure, how much rinse aid to use and a few other things, but only through the app. The app also gives you a notification when the cycle is complete. I guess this could be to incentivize the use of the app, but honestly, this is just a dishwasher. You put dirty dishes on it, detergent, and then Start. Doesnt have to be more complicated than that.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Great little machine
Flame
8/27/2022
I downsized this year and wanted small appliances. This dishwasher is so quiet, you need to check the lights on the settings to see if it is running. I love the short cycle, especially for one person. Glad I selected the Bosch with up front settings.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Great dishwasher
Drew
8/15/2022
This is my first dishwasher, and after a lot of research, I chose Bosch for its reputation. I have been using it daily for weeks now, and you can barely hear it when it's on. The dishes come out clean and dry. Due to space constraints I had to go for the 18" option, but it's a great machine!
My wife and I are so happy with the purchase
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Yes, I recommend this product
Very satisfied with our new Bosch Dishwasher
Mike in Seattle
8/9/2022
We tried in 2021 to buy a Bosch dishwasher to replace an older one that we were not using any longer. The product was not available so we postponed the installation to this year (2022). After installing the model 800 Bosch we very amazed how quiet the washing cycle is. We like the third tray and how much we can load for and 18" model.
It is using very little water which is also remarkable.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Great!
Washy
7/20/2022
So quiet and looks great!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Amazing Little Thing
Emily
7/12/2022
We love this dishwasher. We neeeed an 18 inch due to size constraints at our new house. We love that Bosch had the size we needed since we wanted something efficient and quiet. This one is perfect.
We've had a little problems with it flipping our breaker, but with the warranty we are currently getting it repaired and hoping for the best. If it keeps happening after the repairs, then we'll have to reconsider. But as of right now we are still in love and plan to keep our Bosch
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Yes, I recommend this product
Best investment ever made
Barbara B
7/5/2022
This is the quietest dishwasher ever! I can run it at night and never hear it. Dishes are squeaky clean and spotless in the morning. Love it!
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Yes, I recommend this product
This is a great little dishwasher
rmcdow
6/28/2022
This dishwasher is as good as it gets when it comes to an 18" dishwasher. I've had another 18" dishwasher for seven years, but an electrical spike in our home blew out all the electronics here, and we were cautious about getting another brand, as the one we had was a real trooper. We got the Bosch, after reading many reviews, and couldn't be happier with its performance. It is really quiet, sometimes we are not even sure it is running. The remote start and monitoring can be useful at times, but most of the time we just fill it and start it up. We run it a couple of times a day, so we always have sparkling clean dishes ready to use.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Terrific dishwasher!
Shellie LA
6/28/2022
We ordered this Bosch dishwasher for our guesthouse. It is an apartment size and works perfectly in the space. We have owned Bosch dishwashers for years and truly appreciate the quality of the product.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Do not go by its size, cleans everything!!
Teresa
6/25/2022
I am totally amazed at this small but mighty dishwasher. It cleaned even the stained coffee mugs to a sparkling white!! So happy I spend a few dollars more but well worth it!! Brilliantly Bold Bosch!!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Unexpectedly Great
Jeremy R.
6/23/2022
We recently moved into a significantly smaller home and slowly grew irritated at the lack of a dishwasher in the new space--the water quality was making handwashing incredbily frustrating as things generally would require multiple washes.
I started researching dishwashers, but was becoming disheartened because we didn't have the counter space to install one and I wasn't too keen on using what little space we did have on a counter-top model. Luckily, I came across this model (SPE68B55UC) and saw that it would fit into the same space as an old trash compactor that hadn't been used in years.
We've now had it for ~6 months and it's done an absolutely amazing job of cleaning our dishes quickly, quietly, and in a much smaller physical footprint than I thought would be possible. Care and maintenance has also been very easy and I hope to be giving it the same praise for years to come.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Tiny powerhouse
EMMB
6/11/2022
With limited space and power, adding this efficient unit was a great decision. Sometimes challenging to fit larger items, but if it fits, it gets super clean!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Great Unit
DKVT
6/1/2022
Awesome dishwasher, quiet, easy to use, great for 1-2 person household!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Beautiful low profile!
CCmur
5/27/2022
Slim and quiet. This machine is perfect in my small, open concept kitchen. Hardly notice when it's running. And it's easy to clean, with versatile racks. (Third rack is nice to have too!)
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Yes, I recommend this product
Best 21" dishwasher
Corps
5/20/2022
I've been using this dishwasher for over 2 months now. I've used it on dishes, plasticware, silverware, pots, pans, just about everything that I can fit in. I always get sparkling clean dishes, every time.
Its quite amazing how this small dishwasher can work so well. It also features a narrow top drawer for silverware, so you can use more of your rack space for larger items. This is a great feature. It also includes quite a few accesories that you can use if you like. There a bunch of built-in features to help hold as much items as possible. Even the middle rack has adjustable height, so you can raise it or lower it if you need more space for the bottom rack. Also, no heating element means it is VERY efficient. Some plastic pieces have a bit of a struggle to fully dry, but a few minutes on a drying rack and they're good to go. Absolutely worth the money. Super quiet too!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Best Addition to our Kitchen
Lukiee
5/7/2022
A great dishwasher. Love using the app and controlling everything from my phone. Ultra quiet east to adjust for different types of pots/dishes. Love the top rack for utensils save space for more plates.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Nice Washer
StevieD
4/15/2022
We bought this small unit to fit better in our kitchen Remod as it helped give us more cabinet drawer space. It's nice & quiet and does its job well.
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Yes, I recommend this product
We love our Bosch
Gman
4/13/2022
We've had our dishwasher about 6 months and we love it. It cleans very well and is super quiet. When I see the contortions that some people go through to "get the dishes ready for their dishwasher" I realize how great ours is. I also love the half load option which allows you to run a shorter cycle for a small load. Since we have been using our dishwasher, our water bill has gone down. I was a bit of a skeptic regarding water usage, but now I'm convinced. The only thing that I find a bit confusing with the instructions is the proper product and procedure for for cleaning the machine. The instructions are a bit vague on this.
You might pay a bit more for a Bosch, but it is well worth it!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Very Happy
Erika
3/10/2022
This was purchased as a replacement for an 18" portable during a kitchen remodel. The flatware tier is AMAZING - I removed the regular basket, since it's just me & I didn't need it. The size is also perfect for me & I run it about every 2-3 days. Large dinner plates do fit, the glassware rack is adjustable, so you can raise it or lower it, as needed - Love that feature.
Installation was straightforward, the controls are very easy to operate, and it gets my dishes spotless! It's also super quiet compared to my portable & the only time you hear it is when it's emptying.
The only small drawback, for me, is the layout of the glassware tier. I don't care for all of the extra tines for bowls & small plates. I use more cups and glasses & would have preferred to have it set up for those. I usually end up with a few cups in the bottom tier, which works fine too.
Overall, love it & would buy it again in a heartbeat.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Love it!
J Lundeen
3/6/2022
I was worried about moving from a 24" to an 18" dishwasher, but I didn't have a choice. I love this dishwasher more than my 24" of another brand. It cleans so well, it's extremely quiet and holds a lot. It exceeded my expectations. We are a family of 4 and run it about every-other day. It even cleaned cheesy, Mac and cheese pots. The silverware drawer is amazing. Stop looking at other dishwashers and buy this one!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Overall great dishwasher!
Dawn
3/1/2022
I purchased this dishwasher through HomeDepot. Overall it's fantastic. It's extrememly quiet, I love the express and half load options. The extra dry option is nice, but lacking a little as the dishes are still left slightly wet. There is a little dent in the top of the door, hopefully this won't cause any issues down the road. One this is it didn't come with the front kickplate. I am having trouble getting in touch with Bosch to have them send it to me as it's an eyesore looking at the base plate and dishwasher legs.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Product is great
Tswz
2/25/2022
It's like there is no sound when it runs. So very quiet.
We had some issues with the soap tablet dissolving but it resolves itself
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Yes, I recommend this product
Just the facts.
Facts
2/18/2022
Great small dishwasher, smart design is surprising everyone with how much it holds. Unbelievably quiet. Love the top rack silverware tray. Clean dishes too!!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Small but powerful
Monique G
1/28/2022
I had to buy the 18 inch dishwasher as opposed to full size due to space constraints. My friends told me, "it's not worth it. It's too small". Boy were they wrong. This powerhouse is amazing and so helpful, efficient, quiet......words fail me. Do not hesitate to buy the 18" dishwasher if that's all you have space for. You will not regret it
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Yes, I recommend this product
Washes great but hard to load
Dishwasher
1/17/2022
I love the dishwasher. It's quiet and cleans well. Two issues though, it doesn't dry my plastic dishes well. Also, half the time my bowls flip over and fill with dirty water. Wish there were more teeth on the shelves to prevent this. I feel like I have to be an engineer scientist to fill the dishwasher do dishes don't flip mid cycle.
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No, I do not recommend this product
Love this quiet, little dishwasher!
PianoZan
1/6/2022
Have had other regular-size Bosch dishwashers before, but downsized when remodeling this little condo. It does everything the larger one did and is quiet, which is the trademark of Bosch. Perfect for a couple.
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Yes, I recommend this product
Perfect for my small space!
Happy Camper
10/23/2021
This is the second Bosch dishwasher that I have owned and I am very pleased with this smaller model that fits in my galley kitchen. I am amazed at how many items I can fit into each load. It is VERY quiet and a typical load is complete in 2 hours. I have to do minimal touch up drying on more oddly shaped pieces. Very hapy with this purchase and would highly recommend!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Terrific!
JJJR
9/28/2021
Gets everything clean and good for wine glasses. Operates quietly. Looks chic.
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Yes, I recommend this product
We love our new dishwasher!
Seaside in California
8/29/2021
We are very happy with our new Bosch dishwasher. Our kitchen in our older home is very small and does not have space for a full-sized dishwasher, so this smaller appliance is perfect. We are especially impressed by the amazingly quiet operation of this dishwasher. The only time we notice its presence is when the appliance is draining water, and that is just a quiet gurgling sound. Also, this dishwasher doesn't use much water, which is very important to us because our city is suffering from a drought and we have a limited monthly water allotment. And, the dishes are so much cleaner than they were when we washed them by hand -- less water and cleaner dishes! The controls are easy to use. The racks are nicely designed. The stainless steel is easy to clean. Overall, we are very happy!
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Yes, I recommend this product
dishwasher
charlie
8/19/2021
love it , very quiet , cleans beautifully
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Yes, I recommend this product
18 inch Bosch
Billbie
8/15/2021
The machine works perfectly. Drying could be a little better. Installation was normal except for the kick plate. That was poorly over engineered. Otherwise l love the machine.
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Yes, I recommend this product
The BEST
Kjyegge
8/10/2021
We own two dishwashers and we wouldn't consider another brand. The stainless steel interior retains the heat and gets the dirtiest dishes clean and helps to dry them faster. The controls and settings are easy to master. Installation was a snap, even for an inexperienced DIY handyman/woman. We expected it to be quiet because it's a Bosch, but we didn't know it would be THIS quiet! Simply put, couldn't be happier. Superior product worth every penny!
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Yes, I recommend this product
Love my Bosch
mrgdry
7/5/2021
I purchased my dishwasher in Feb. and waited 4 months for it to come in. I does a wonderful job cleaning everything I put in it. It is so quiet if I am inches away from it, I can barely hear it running. I was disappointed when it arrived with a dented door. I purchased it at Lowe's Home Improvement which is the only thing I am disappointed about. They gave me a $100 gift card to cover the 3 very noticeable dents on the door of the dishwasher. Not nearly enough, but that's on their poor customer service. I'll purchase a magnet to cover it up.
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Yes, I recommend this product
