Whirlpool Gold WDT790SAYW

The Whirlpool WDT790SAYW is a simple, slow, energy-efficient dishwasher with middle-of-the-road performance.

The Fagor LFA65ITX is a highly efficient dishwasher that offers poor performance, few extra features, a bloated price, and silly little symbols on the control panel.

The Electrolux EIDW5905JS is a high-capacity, elegantly designed dishwasher that requires a lot of water for a passable clean.

For a mid-range dishwasher the GE GLDT696TSS offers a surprisingly thorough clean—and it's efficient, too.

A nifty design and cool interface can't make up for a hefty price and weak performance.

For a heavy price tag, the Maytag MDB8959SAS offers sturdy design, a host of features, top notch performance—and a plague to your utility bill.

If price isn't an issue you'll probably be happy with it.

With decent but inconsistent performance, the Haier DWL2825SDSS is a good option for homeowners looking to save some money on a plain-old dishwasher.

The Whirlpool WDF750SAYM offers one of the strongest cleans for the price, despite its overall "average" feel.

The Whirlpool Gold WDT790SAYW: so average we hardly noticed it.