Danby 18" Built-In Dishwasher - Perfect for Compact Kitchen Spaces

Cheryl Noonan: Seemed a bit short for my standard height cupboard but we were able to make it work.
Been using it for a couple of months and I love it working great

Canada on Jul 06, 2023

Jessica: Product came very quick, install was easy but took awhile as the instructions are not the greatest.

The dishwasher is a nice size and does a good job cleaning however, we have been getting an E4 code which has happened twice in month of ownership.

I've been reading reviews on other sites and this appears to be a common issue with no clear solution. E4 code is apparently for water overflow but the manual does not explain the reason.

Followed every troubleshooting tip and reached out to Danby for assistance.

Update to follow. UPDATE: I reached out to Danby customer service and they were great in responding and providing assistance with troubleshooting. A contractor was sent out to look over the dishwasher under warranty and the E4 code was unrelated to any hardware/defect in the washer itself. There was a nice dent in the unit which broke the seal and caused it to leak (probably from shipping). Ended up reaching out to Amazon and they assisted me with a return/exchange. Thank you Saheed from Danby and Sherika from Amazon, you both were a pleasure to deal with and are examples of what customer service should be!

Canada on Feb 10, 2023

Amro Shadi: This was the least expensive of the 8 set dishwashers and does work well. However, the installation guide is generic and showed the inlet in the back while its at the front bottom. I have tried 4 different programs and it still does not dry well.

United States on Dec 09, 2022

Mo BHDIMo BHDI: Ce petit lave-vaisselle est parfait pour une personne vivant seule ou un couple. Ne convient pas à une famille nombreuse car sa taille est inférieure à la taille d'un lave-vaisselle standard. Mais pour ce prix, il fait l'affaire !

Canada on Nov 27, 2022

Just Jeff: The old Danby stopped working and I couldn't find a repair person to come out and take a look at it because they didn't think they'd be able to find the parts. This made me think long and hard about going with another Danby, but it's hard to find 18" dishwashers and the price made it worth it.

If you know what you are doing, installation is simple. Attach water supply, attach hose, and connect the electrical. I was SLIGHTLY annoyed that the water supply house was a different size compared to the old one, so I had to go out and buy a connector for it. Not a major issue but it did result in an extra trip to the hardware store.

Runs great. Very quiet and after 3 or 4 loads the dishes are coming out clean every time.

Canada on Aug 19, 2022

BrewCityMusicBrewCityMusic: Due to backorders galore and prices ranging from $650-1100 for most 18" dishwashers We looked at (Do NOT get Me started on why a smaller dishwasher costs far more than a standard-size as many have asked, the simple fact is that they are just not as popular and therefore have a much slower sales rate, hence the higher cost) I took the risk on this Danby and WOW - So far i am quite amazed.

The Dishwasher arrived in a box that looked like it had been through WW3 (the entire bottom was falling out including the foam but luckily the packing strap was holding it all intact) and I was heartbroken - until I opened it up and the machine itself was dead-on 100% perfect.

Installation was straightforward and all connections are standard (although you WILL need to purchase an Install Kit and Cord as with all dishwashers) - the leveling feet, although plastic, are easy to access and adjust and seem quite robust (not like the machine will be moved around once installed anyhow). A nice touch are soft rubber "wings" on the sides of the unit that will fill the extra gap if your opening is slightly over 17.75" - the entire install took under 20min and basic hand tools. If ANYTHING I...

United States on Jul 20, 2022

Marshall T SimmonsMarshall T Simmons: I purchased the Danby 18-inch dishwasher after a few months of planning. I bought an older home without a garbage disposal or dishwasher, so this was part of my DIY project. I chose an 18-inch dishwasher because it fit into an existing cabinet opening. I had to remove the upper drawer and lower cabinet floor, but there was no need to widen the cabinet. In my pictures you can see the dishwasher installed, as well as another cabinet in my kitchen that has the same dimensions. The cavity width is almost exactly 18 inches wide by 32.5 inches tall, and I feel like the Danby fits perfectly. In this price range I found that there were really only 2 options: Danby and Edgestar. Although I liked the more traditional controls on the Edgestar, the Danby was about $50 cheaper and had similar reviews. The controls on this Danby unit are fine, but you definitely need to read the manual; they aren't intuitive. If I was installing the dishwasher in a place where it would be used by a lot of different people, I would have probably gone with the Edgestar for that reason. Performance has been fantastic. I'd say the sound level is normal, and my wife said she's pleasantly surprised with the sound as...

United States on Feb 23, 2021

Nikolay: It is surprisingly quiet and works well. The tub is stainless steel, not plastic. All the parts are solid and well built. I only gave 4 stars because it pisses me off how expensive these are compared to more common 24” dishwashers. They use less materials to produce a smaller machine but price it at almost double the regular size. Here in Canada, you can easily find a 24” dishwasher for $350, and this one was $540. I wish I had checked the prices before designing my kitchen. The size is ok for a family of two.

Canada on Feb 12, 2020