24 in. PrintShield Stainless Steel Top Control Built-In Tall Tub Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub, 44 dBA

The KitchenAid KDTM404KPS looks great with a nice clean minimalistic front and no visible controls, and it has a fantastic internal design with a highly useful 3rd rack. However the KitchenAid 2020 dishwasher line has a fatal flaw which may be a may or break for some people, and it's the amount of noise it makes. After several months and many washes, I unfortunately have to report that the dishwasher is great in all aspects except for the noise level. It looks great, it cleans very well and dries fantastically. The 3rd rack is extremely useful for cups and small items, freeing up a ton of room on the bottom 2 racks. The washing and drying does take a while, on average 3+ hours, however you'll find that pretty much all new dishwashers take an extended amount of time due to the water saving functions. However for all of the great things about this dishwasher, the noise is what almost caused me to return. It's simply loud. While rated at a very quiet 44dB, there is a constant motor noise during the entire wash cycle. It sounds like a very small lawn mower running near the bottom of the unit. The noise reverberates through the room and other rooms in the house. When the washing is taking place, you can hear it on 3 levels of our house. I've spent a great deal of time trying to determine if the noise is intentional or a defect, and from everything I've learned it's simply how the 2020 KitchenAid dishwashers are designed. This is from speaking from others online with the same model and confirming the issue, as well as contacting KitchenAid to be told that they believe it's just how the new models are. I've spoken to several people who have had service technicians come check out the sound, and even replace parts in an effort to make it quieter but it never gets resolved. Since we were so satisfied with the design and the cleaning and drying performance, we took matters into our own hands to try and make it better. I installed a good deal of additional insultation around the bottoms of the sides, all underneath the unit as well as behind the kick panel. I added small carpet feet underneath the dishwasher legs to reduce motor vibration on the floor. Essentially I tried to deaden the sound as much as possible. This has made the unit somewhat quieter however not as quiet as many older, louder dishwashers. The photos attached are of the additional insulation. Any reviews that you may read on here or other sites that claim the dishwasher cannot be heard, or is silent, are not true. If your kitchen and house are quiet without the TV and kids making noise, I promise that you will hear the dishwasher running for the hours it takes to wash. Trust what I'm saying as I've invested too many hours into this new, expensive dishwasher and I feel that I owe it to others to warn them of what they are getting themselves into. I even ordered a replacement of the same model as I felt the first one was simply defective, and it was exactly the same. I've recorded a video of the sound if you'd like to experience it: https://youtu.be/1ltKwHtqQws If the sound level isn't the most important to you, then I can recommend this dishwasher. If you are looking for a very quiet upgrade to your current old, loud dishwasher, then I cannot recommend this and would suggest you look into the Bosch brand instead.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s a dream come true! It’s so quiet my husband asked me how to tell if it’s running so I told him the blue light means it’s running, red means it’s drying and hot, white means it’s done. Most of the time I use the express wash with heat dry, it’s absolutely wonderful. It cleans and drys with no water spots. I love having 3 racks. We knew our new appliances had to be KitchenAid. Love their products! A KitchenAid frig will be next.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been married 40 years and have gone thru a few dishwashers in my time. This is my all time favorite. It hits all the components that are important to me. First and foremost, it cleans well! I like the arrangement as it is spacious and I can get a lot in there. The third shelf is a game changer and I wonder how I’ve lived without it?! The flatware basket is the bomb! I love how it separates so well and each piece gets clean. I don’t usually get this excited about an appliance but I really am crazy about this dishwasher!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The top shelf is able to hold so much that we can do less wash loads because of the increased capacity. I have already bought one for my daughter and son-in-law at their house. I almost bought a different brand, I am sure glad I bought the Kitchen Aid.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This dishwasher has so much room. The third rack is phenomenal for measuring spoons, measuring cups, small items, spatulas, etc. The dishes are sparkling and very dry when we use the heat dry. It is so quiet and easy to use at night. The smooth control panel is so easy to keep clean with a quick wipe. We definitely recommend this dishwasher for everyone!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've been fans of KitchenAid products since 1989 and it is our go-to brand for anything kitchen-related. It was time to replace the dishwasher that came with our home and so we looked to KitchenAid first, of course. We spent a fair amount of time evaluating and researching brands of dishwashers on the market - including some other very high-end brands and models. As usual, KitchenAid stood out among the pack. We settled on this model primarily because of the KitchenAid reputation but also because it was very quiet, had the bar handle, the third rack, and the stainless tub. All of the other features were plusses. We aren't disappointed with our decision. This unit is super quiet, packed with features, and cleans dishes insanely well. The sani rinse option is a wonderful feature and gives us peace of mind. The third rack is the most versatile third rack with the most features and capabilities of any other high-end model we looked at. We're so incredibly pleased with this dishwasher and are proud to have it in our kitchen!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Kitchen Aid is a breeze to run and cleans the dishes thoroughly. We replaced a GE that was constantly broken, I cant believe the difference this washer has made. Close to silent running cycles makes it easy to live and work around. The third rack is a huge plus with plenty of overflow space for all those random lids, cups, or utensils.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This dishwasher is phenomenal. It cleans really well, it has a great capacity level, having an adjustable height middle shelf is also awesome. It's beyond quiet too which lets us enjoy our remodeled home on the couch without interruption.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Designers and engineers have done a fantastic job. It has a pristine look, works like a charm and a quiet experience that it doesn’t bother when I sit next to it and meditate.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I picked this dishwasher due to the 3rd rack and how quiet it was rated. It has not disappointed. I have two friends building new homes and I have recommended this model to them based on how much I love ir