
"For a small, countertop dishwasher, the hOmeLabs Compact Countertop has some really impressive features."
The hOmeLabs Compact Countertop dishwasher is one of the best portable dishwashers on the market, due to its small size and light weight. This device could transform your dish-washing routine; making it quick and easy, without taking up a lot of room. It may be small, but hOmeLabs certainly haven’t cut down on special features with this great-value dishwasher. At the cost of between $240 and $260, you get everything from an impressive 6 place setting capacity, to 6 different wash cycles.
Design
The hOmeLabs Compact Countertop has been designed to fit easily on your kitchen countertop, at a width of just 21.6 inches and a height of just 17.2 inches. This is ideal if you don’t have much room available in your home for more appliances. hOmeLabs have had to make sure this is an affordable dishwasher, however they have included some design features to upgrade the appearance of the Compact Countertop. For example, it has a seamless digital display, just 4 small, white in-keeping buttons, and an integrated handle. These features really help to give the Compact Countertop a more sleek, contemporary look.
Internally, the most has been made of the space. The hOmeLabs Compact Countertop has a capacity which holds an impressive 6 place settings worth of dishes, which, although being less than larger dishwashers, means that you can still clean up quickly and easily after a family meal. This is more than can be said for a lot of countertop dishwashers. As one of the best dishwashers in this category, the hOmeLabs Compact Countertop even has a silverware basket included in the price so that you can give cutlery and utensils a thorough wash too. This top-quality dishwasher even has a cup rack, which doesn’t leave very much to desire at all.
Performance
Despite its compact size, this great-value dishwasher has an impressive variety of different functions. To start with, hOmeLabs have included a total of 6 different wash cycles. These cycles have been tailored to suit all of your needs for example, there is a heavy wash for dishes with tougher dirt, such as oven trays. There is also a more gentle wash for delicate dishes like glasses and ornamental pieces. If you’re a bit short on time, there is even a speed cycle. Unfortunately, there is no drying element to the Compact Countertop, but this is a rare feature for all smaller dishwashers.
If you’re environmentally conscious, hOmeLabs is the brand to go for as they are famous for their efficient appliances. There is an eco-cycle on the environmentally-friendly Compact Countertop, and it’s nice to know that you can use a time and labor-saving device without the guilt. It is also a plus that the eco-cycle helps you to save a bit of money with its energy efficiency.
Ease of use and other features
In terms of build quality, this top-quality dishwasher has a stainless-steel interior tub. This is the most durable interior material you can use, which shows just how great-value the Compact Countertop is. It also means you won’t be needing to replace your dishwasher anytime soon. There is a filter included which is great for making sure your dishwasher stays clean and functional. The filter itself is even easy to clean, which is useful. The Compact Countertop also has a Rinse Aid dispenser. Rinse Aid is a brilliant product as it leaves your dishes streak-free and quick to dry. This helps to counteract the lack of drying option with this dishwasher.
The Compact Countertop is very easy to operate. To start a cycle, simply load the dishwasher, press the power button, select your cycle, then press start. hOmeLabs have included a lot of features designed to make life easy for the user. For example, there are light indicators to give you warnings such as when the Rinse Aid is low. There is also a delay start feature which is pretty high-tech for a countertop dishwasher. This is a really handy feature as it allows you to schedule the start time of cycles to suit what you’re doing. Another handy feature that helps you to save time, is the buzzer that sounds once a cycle has completed. This way, you don’t have to keep checking the dishwasher to see if it’s still running.
hOmeLabs have even made sure this great-value dishwasher is easy to install. They have used Quick Connect assembly technology to make installation easy even for the least experienced home owner. All the parts you need to be able to assemble and install the Compact Countertop have been included, so there are no extra parts that you would need to purchase. The Compact Countertop is even portable, so you can take it with you to another home if you need to.
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Final Thoughts
For a small, countertop dishwasher, the hOmeLabs Compact Countertop has some really impressive features. To start with, the build quality is brilliant. It has a stainless-steel tub which are known for their ultimate durability, plus there are loads of features that make this is a very user-friendly dishwasher. For example, a delay start function helps you to schedule cycles and light indicators warn you when additional action is required. All in all, this great-value dishwasher would be an excellent choice if you’re looking for an appliance that offers all the features of a regular size dishwasher yet doesn’t take up too much room in a smaller home.