I'm shopping for a new dishwasher and am curious: What's the benefit of a stainless steel dishwasher interior over a plastic interior?
I’m shopping for a new dishwasher and am curious: What’s the benefit of a stainless steel dishwasher interior over a plastic interior?
Tammy
I have been in my house for 36 years. My first dishwasher lasted only 6 years it was a stainless steel inside, before in rusted out and started leaking. Replaced it with a Kitchen Aid plastic inside it is now 30 years old still running good the inside is a little stained but no leaks. It is getting time to replace, maybe. Will probably go with a plastic.
Sheetal Werneke
The main benefits are noise reduction, durability and the ability of the stainless steel to withstand higher temperatures. Plastic tub dishwashers can only withstand water that reaches 140 degrees, whereas a stainless tub can handle water up to 160 degrees. The other benefit is that because the stainless steel can hold the heat, it will cut down the energy used in the drying cycle, making them a little more energy efficient. Hope this helps!