At a Glance:
What is a Panel Ready Dishwasher?
Benefits of Panel Ready Dishwashers
6 Best Panel Ready Dishwasher Brands
Considerations for Choosing a Panel Ready Dishwasher
A dishwasher can be the heart of a kitchen. No dinner party is complete without piles of dirty dishes cleaned and dried at the end of a sleepy night, no quick fix for a busy kitchen littered with food-smattered plates. A dishwasher can be incorporated effortlessly into your kitchen setting, and there is no better way to do this than with panel ready dishwashers. But what is a panel ready dishwasher? And what are the best panel ready dishwashers out there? You will find all you need to know about these dishwashers and how they can create a holistic kitchen look while performing to the highest levels.
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Shop DishwashersWhat is a Panel Ready Dishwasher?
A panel ready dishwasher is a specialized type of dishwasher designed to seamlessly integrate with your kitchen cabinetry by allowing you to attach a custom front panel that matches the surrounding cabinets. Unlike traditional dishwashers with predefined front panels, panel ready models offer a discreet and cohesive appearance, making them virtually indistinguishable from the rest of your kitchen cabinetry.
The key feature of panel ready dishwashers is their interchangable door that allows for the attachment of a custom-made or pre-purchased front panel that matches your kitchen's style and color scheme. This custom panel covers the entire front of the dishwasher, concealing the appliance's control panel and handle. Nowadays, you can get a range of appliances with panel ready options. You can create a cohesive design across your kitchen cabinets, whether they are washing machines, dishwashers, or ovens beneath.
Panel ready dishwashers are highly popular in modern kitchen designs, especially in high-end or custom-built kitchens, as they provide a seamless, integrated look. They offer homeowners the flexibility to choose their preferred cabinetry and hardware, ensuring the dishwasher blends harmoniously with the overall kitchen aesthetics.
Benefits of Panel Ready Dishwashers
Beyond the obvious benefits of a streamlined, attractively designed kitchen, there are other perks of panel ready dishwashers. For example, even if you have appliances from various suppliers or manufacturers, panels can cover them all, enabling you to create a cohesive look in your kitchen regardless of materials. Let's discuss some of the benefits of panel ready dishwashers:
✅ Aesthetic Integration: Perhaps the most significant advantage of panel ready dishwashers is their ability to blend seamlessly with your kitchen cabinetry. By attaching a custom front panel that matches the surrounding cabinets, you achieve a cohesive and integrated look. This design approach allows the dishwasher to virtually disappear into the kitchen, maintaining the room's clean and unbroken lines.
✅ Customization: Panel ready dishwashers can be further customized with matching or coordinating hardware, handles, and knobs. This attention to detail allows you to fine-tune the dishwasher's appearance to fit precisely with your kitchen's overall design theme. If you decide the panel look isn't for you, you don't need to buy new appliances. You can instead order a new panel that matches your desired look. As machines are increasingly well made, you may likely want a new design for your kitchen. Hence, the ability to change panels is attractive to many at-home, budding interior designers.
✅ Timeless Elegance: While kitchen trends may come and go, the timeless elegance of a panel ready dishwasher ensures that your kitchen will remain stylish and up-to-date for years to come. The ability to change the front panel allows you to refresh the look of your dishwasher without replacing the entire appliance, saving you both money and hassle.
6 Best Panel Ready Dishwasher Brands
Now, let's take a look at the best panel ready dishwasher brands, and review their top panel ready dishwashers.
Bosch
Bosch is a well-known name when it comes to household appliances. From hairdryers to vacuum cleaners, Bosch knows how to make high-performing and attractive appliances. Your money is safe with Bosch, who make all their dishwashers pass a staggering 485 quality checks before they leave the factory.
Bosch® 300 Series 24" Custom Panel Built In Dishwasher
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This Bosch panel ready dishwasher isn't just a pretty face. It boasts a 24/7 overflow protection system, meaning you'll never have to worry about internal water levels, as it keeps track of this even when the unit is turned off. It runs quietly, too, with legendary sound reduction technologies that keep noise to a minimum while thoroughly washing your dishes, thanks to the precision wash setting that uses sensors to track the progress of your washing.
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Monogram
Monogram dishwashers, produced by GE Appliances, are renowned for their exceptional performance, innovative features, and luxurious design. They offer advanced cleaning technologies, customizable exteriors, and a range of convenient options, making them a preferred choice for discerning homeowners seeking both functionality and elegance in their kitchen appliances.
Monogram 24" Custom Panel Built In Dishwasher
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This Monogram panel ready dishwasher is slightly pricier than the Bosch model listed above. The 24-inch model uses 90 powerful jets to send food residue flying, all super quietly thanks to its sound-absorbing materials and smooth-running motor. Running at just 42 dBA, this quiet Monogram dishwasher is sure to impress.
Viking
Viking dishwashers are as formidable as they sound. With the ability to wash multiple levels at different water pressures, this machine can perform highly whilst fitting perfectly into your existing kitchen design. Viking dishwashers ensure spotless results through the use of three wash arms and a triple filtration system, with a temperature gauge that is adjusted according to load sizes and soil levels.
Viking® 24" Custom Panel Built in Dishwasher
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This Viking panel ready dishwasher is a versatile and high-performance appliance designed to meet your dishwashing needs with precision. Its Multi-Level Washing feature ensures thorough cleaning by adjusting water volume, pressure, and temperature according to the load size and soil levels. Additionally, the concealed flow-through water heater enhances safety by providing a secure alternative to exposed heaters, making it a reliable and efficient addition to your kitchen.
KitchenAid
KitchenAid dishwashers are renowned for their exceptional cleaning power, innovative features, and stylish design. They offer a range of models, including panel ready options, to suit various kitchen aesthetics and needs. With advanced technologies like ProWash™ and the Clean Water Wash System, KitchenAid dishwashers consistently deliver sparkling clean dishes while maintaining energy efficiency and quiet operation.
KitchenAid® 24" Panel Ready Built In Dishwasher
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This KitchenAid panel ready dishwasher has a FreeFlex third rack with a deep, angled design to fit a range of differently-sized mugs, bowls, and glasses. With an advanced clean water wash system that circulates clean water through all three levels, no dish will be left dirty.
Whirlpool
Whirlpool dishwashers are known for their reliable performance and innovative features. With a range of models to choose from, they cater to various needs and preferences, offering advanced cleaning technologies, adjustable racks, and energy-efficient options. Whirlpool's commitment to user convenience and sustainability has made their dishwashers a popular choice among homeowners seeking efficient and effective dishwashing solutions for their kitchens.
Whirlpool® 18" Panel Ready Built In Compact Dishwasher
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This compact Whirlpool panel ready dishwasher is the cheapest and smallest of the panel ready dishwashers we have listed, but this little machine still packs a punch. It's a clever little thing that remembers the last cycle you used, so you don't need to reset your usual cycle.
ASKO
ASKO dishwashers are known for their Scandinavian design, advanced engineering, and eco-friendly features. These dishwashers offer quiet operation, efficient cleaning, and a range of convenient functions. With their sleek aesthetics and commitment to sustainability, ASKO dishwashers are a popular choice among those seeking both style and performance in their kitchen appliances.
ASKO Logic Series 24" Panel Ready Custom Panel Built In Dishwasher
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This ASKO panel ready dishwasher is a multitasker. Able to fit up to 16 place settings, its super cleaning system ensures plates come out shining after every wash. The ASKO dishwasher is sensitively made, with not only design but sustainability in mind. Eight of the most important dishwasher components in this model are made of long-lasting steel rather than plastic (including the inner door, loading racks, and filters), ensuring your machine's high performance and longevity.
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Considerations for Choosing a Panel Ready Dishwasher
There are a few things to consider when purchasing a panel ready dishwasher. One of your main incentives for buying a panel ready appliance is design, so make sure that the dishwasher you believe is the right size for your kitchen - there is little point in designing a seamless kitchen if your appliances don't fit the room.
The U.S. standard counter depth is 24-25.5 inches, so use this as a guide when selecting your dishwasher, but remember to consider the gradient of your rear wall and cabinetry panel (typically 3/4 inches thick). If incorporating your dishwasher into a counter-topped kitchen, it is advised to choose one with a maximum depth of between 21 5/8 inches and 23 1/6 inches.
Once these have been decided, selecting your next dishwasher is much the same as choosing a standard dishwasher. Think cycle length, how big you want your dishwasher, what level of wash quality you are happy with, how energy efficient your machine will be, and how loud you mind it running.
Once the dishwasher has been selected comes the fun part. Will you choose wood panels for your dishwasher look, or keep it simple with a stainless steel dishwasher? Either way, with such a wide variety of dishwasher types and looks, you will find the perfect one for your kitchen.
FAQs
Are panel ready dishwashers more expensive?
Panel ready dishwashers can cost more than standard models, sometimes listed as almost double, and occasionally, this cost does not include the cost of the panels.
However, the purchase of a panel ready dishwasher is not only a high-performing dishwasher but one that blends into the overall design of your existing kitchen and accompanying appliances - you may even end up with a dishwasher that looks like a cabinet or one that blends seamlessly with your other custom cabinets. Many people, therefore, see this as a reasonable investment.
Can you put a panel over any dishwasher?
Panel ready dishwashers are designed to accommodate panels, whereas other standard dishwashers cannot host such panels. Sometimes, it is possible to add panels onto existing dishwashers, but this can be tricky and may damage your dishwasher. Always consult the dishwasher manual before attempting these kinds of changes.
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