Energy Star 18" Built-In Dishwasher w Heated Drying - Stainless

Energy brings this dishwasher to market in 2026. The Energy Star 18" Built-In Dishwasher w Heated Drying - Stainless ships with 47 noise db, 14 capacity pl, 8 efficiency score. At a upper mid-range $500.49 starting price, it targets buyers who value a balance of capability and value. Our independent scoring rates the Energy Star 18" Built-In Dishwasher w Heated Drying - Stainless at 7.0/10 — a solid pick with few real compromises. Use the comparison matrix above to weigh the Energy Star 18" Built-In Dishwasher w Heated Drying - Stainless against rival dishwashers on the specs that matter for your workflow.

The Energy Star 18" Built-In Dishwasher w Heated Drying - Stainless is a mid-range dishwasher that earns a VersusMatrix overall score of 70/100, placing it in the strong tier of the dishwashers category for 2026. Priced around $500.49, it competes most directly with other mid-range dishwashers where buyers weigh raw specifications against everyday usability.

Where the Energy Star 18" Built-In Dishwasher w Heated Drying - Stainless stands out most clearly is value for money (84/100) and design and build (78/100). In daily use these strengths translate to a dishwasher that holds up well under the workloads buyers in this price band typically demand.

The trade-offs sit primarily in battery (36/100) and performance (75/100). Buyers for whom those dimensions are deal-breakers should compare against pricier alternatives in the leaderboard — but for the majority of buyers in this price band, the trade-off is acceptable given the strengths above.

The Energy Star 18" Built-In Dishwasher w Heated Drying - Stainless is a solid pick for buyers shopping the $425-$576 dishwasher market. For a head-to-head against the closest alternatives, browse the dishwashers leaderboard and use the on-site comparison tool — the Energy Star 18" Built-In Dishwasher w Heated Drying - Stainless is included in the default ranking when sorted by overall score.