Choosing a Dishwasher — Countertop vs. Built-In, 6- vs. 12-Place
A 6-place dishwasher washes one load of 6 place settings — divide by 3 for the right household size. This post covers dimensions and install conditions for countertop, freestanding, and built-in types, spray arm count as a washing-power indicator, and per-cycle electricity and water costs.