8,252,121 Customer Reviews

Entire Site

Entire Site
Electronics
Computers
Toys
Sports
Home & Garden
Shoes
Clothing
Health & Beauty
Baby
Pets
Books
Office
Fan Shop
Musical Instr
Motor Sports
Tickets
Weddings
Autos & Trucks
Activities

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS)

#38

★★★★☆

3.8

based on 20 reviews

from $303.84 - $499.00

Ratings Distribution

5 star		6
4 star		7
3 star		5
2 star		0
1 star		2

Category Average

★★★★☆

3.5

Low Price:

$303.84 at Appliance Best Buys

Trusted:

$499.00 at Home Everything

$329.00 at AJ Madison

see all stores

Compare Prices
Read Reviews
Add to List

Share this page:

Bookmark This Page Link to this Page Post to Facebook Post to Twitter Add to Delicious

Product Features

Color: Stainless Steel
8 Place Settings
7 Automatic Cycles
Stainless Steel Interior and Exterior
Nylon Coated Upper and Lower Racks
One Piece Silverware Basket
3 Stage Filtering System
Rinse Aid Dispenser
Power Indicator Light
Full Length Flat Door with Recessed Handle
Extra Long Leveling Legs for Easy Adjustment
Designed for Built-in Applications
Stain and Corrosion Resistant

Specification	Description
Model	DW181SS
Amps	15
Built-In/Portable	Built-in
Capacity	8 place settings
China/Crystal Setting	Yes
Color	Stainless Steel
Control Style	Full Console
Control Type	Digital
Controls	Manual
Cycles	7
Depth	22"
Drain Pump	Y
Dry Type	Vented
Energy Star	N
Heavy Duty Wash	Yes
Height	33"
High Temperature Wash	Yes
Labor Warranty	1 Year
Max. Water Temp.	N/A
Maximum Diameter of Place Settings	11"
Number of Place Settings	8
Number of Spray Arms	2
Parts Warranty	1 Year
Product Dimensions	Height: 32.75"Width: 17 3/4"Depth: 22"
Quick Wash Setting	Yes
Rack Material	Nylon
Rinse Aid Dispenser	Yes
Spray Arms	2
Stainless Interior	Y
Stainless Steel Interior	Yes
Temperature Settings	3
Type	Built In
Voltage	115 Volts
Water Filtration	Yes
Weight	75 lbs.
Width	17 3/4"
Window	N

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) Questions

Have a question about this product? Get answers from the Buzzillions.com community.
Ask a question.

Questions and Answers

Where to Buy

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS)

	$399.60	Code 5AFF - 5% off purchase	BizRate Rating Good 8.6
AJ Madison	$329.00		BizRate Rating Good 8.1
Appliance Best Buys	$303.84

Show all 6 stores

...More ${productName}

Bizrate Rating
out of 10

${merchantName}

$${price} Go

Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 8, 2009

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) Reviews

Most helpful positive review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

★★★★☆

4.0

So far so good

"I re-did my mother-in-laws 1959 kitchen. She's 94 and has never had a dishwasher. the kitchen is VERY TINY and the size of this DW fit the bill. It was easy to install, and MUCH quieter than expected. Has several good cycles and we ran dishware through most of them as we re-stocked the cabinets. It holds a suprising amount if there are no pots or large bowls. The inside racks have a flimsy feel to them but the..." Read Full Review »

Oct 24, 2007 by son-in-law

See more positive Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) reviews

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

Not worth the hassle

"I purchased this to fit in my compact kitchen in August 2007. Upon initial installation, it would not complete a regular cycle. I had to contact the warranty department to arrange a repairman to come service it. Upon assessing the problem, he said the wiring for the motor was loose. He pushed it in, but said that it will come loose again. He also told me that I shouldn't have purchased this brand because they co..." Read Full Review »

Jul 02, 2009 by Dissatisfied

See more negative Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) reviews

Displaying 1 - 5 of 20 Reviews

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) Review

So far so good

★★★★☆

4.0

Dishwasher Installation

Picture of Product

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Was this Dishwasher review on the Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) helpful to you?

Report Abuse (1) (0) 0 comments

Oct 24 2007

son-in-law

DeLand, FL

Reviewed at:

AJ Madison

Price: $329.00

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) Review

Not worth the hassle

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Was this Dishwasher review on the Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) helpful to you?

Report Abuse (0) (0) 0 comments

Jul 2 2009

Dissatisfied

Maryland

I am:

Casual Cook

Reviewed at:

Price: $399.60

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) Review

Appreciate this model

★★★★☆

4.0

"We bought this dishwasher for our "Remodeled" Basement Apartment. Initially, the dishwasher was quite noisy. Then my husband added extra insulation around the dishwasher while installing it under the counter. Noise level is much diminished! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Was this Dishwasher review on the Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) helpful to you?

Report Abuse (0) (0) 0 comments

Nov 8 2009

Martie

Grand Ronde, OR

I am:

Casual Cook

Reviewed at:

Price: $399.60

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) Review

looks good

★★★★☆

4.0

"i have 3 one in my boat one in my house and one in a rental. it is very quiet and cleans excellent, only thing is that the placement of dishes is difficult with the plastic guides that are in place. you have to figure out your own pattern that works good "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Was this Dishwasher review on the Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) helpful to you?

Report Abuse (4) (0) 0 comments

Aug 17 2008

capt ron

florida palm beach

I am:

Avid Cook

Reviewed at:

Price: $399.60

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) Review

Everything isn't always as it appears

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"Disappointed from the start. From the picture of the product on the website you would think it was already built into a small cabinet so you could just plug it in, hook up to the plumbing and go....had to rewire the thing and buy an entire new countertop and build around it to install it. A normal …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Was this Dishwasher review on the Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS) helpful to you?

Report Abuse (0) (0) 0 comments

Jun 26 2009

Disappointed Diane

Newport News, VA

I am:

Casual Cook

Displaying 1 - 5 of 20 Reviews

pages: 1 2 3 4 Next »

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

Profanity
Wrong product
Spam
Duplicate
Copyright violation
Not a product review
Other

Email Address: (required)

We will never publish your email — see our privacy policy

Comments:

or Cancel

Bookmark This Page Link to this Page Post to Facebook Post to Twitter Add to Delicious

See Top 10 Dishwashers

Similar Products

<span class="bz-model-rank">Ranked #<span class="bz-model-rank-integer"></span></span>

<div class="bz-model-thumbnail">
            <a href="${uri}" bzeventclick="{_handler:'carouselClick', clickType:'Product Thumbnail'}"><img src="http://images.buzzillions.com/portal/images/logo_buzzillions_wht.png" alt="${Name}" imageUri="http://images.buzzillions.com${image_uri_50}" class="bz-model-thumbnail-img"></a>
        </div>
        <div class="bz-model-meta">
            <div class="bz-rating">
                <div class="bz-rating-small">
                    <div class="stars"> </div>
                    <span class="rating">${pr_rating_average}</span>
                </div>
            </div>

<div class="bz-model-name">
                <a href="${uri}" bzeventclick="{_handler:'carouselClick', clickType:'Product Name'}">${pr_brand} ${Name}</a>
            </div>

<div class="bz-model-price">${results_page_min_price}</div>

</div>
        <div class="bz-clearfix"> </div>

</div>

Where to Buy

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS)

Search Amazon.com for Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS)

Find It

	$399.60	Code 5AFF - 5% off purchase	BizRate Rating Good 8.6
AJ Madison	$329.00		BizRate Rating Good 8.1
Appliance Best Buys	$303.84
	$399.00
	$399.60		BizRate Rating Good 8.5
	$499.00		BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

Need Holiday Gift Ideas? Gifts for Him | Gifts for Her | Gifts for Kids

ads from Shopzilla,Inc

BizRate

Most Popular Dishwasher Products

Selling products online?

Get the customer reviews solution that powers Buzzillions.

Engage, Connect, and Sell.

www.powerreviews.com

<div class="bz-gafs-right-1colWhite">
                <a class="bz-gafs-ad_header_link" style="text-decoration:none" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/online_hws_feedback">
                    <p class="bz-gafs-ad_header" style="text-align:left">Ads by Google</p>
                </a>
                {for ad in ads}
                <div id="bz-gafs-wide-right-${ad_index}" class="bz-gafs-wide-right-inner">
                    <a class="bz-gafs-ad_line1"
                       onmouseover="javascript:window.status='${ad.url}';return true;"
                       onmouseout="javascript:window.status='';return true;"
                       href="${ad.url}" class="bz-underline">
                        ${ad.line1}
                    </a>
                    <p class="bz-gafs-ad_text">${ad.line2}</p>
                    <a class="bz-gafs-ad_url"
                       onmouseover="javascript:window.status='${ad.visible_url}';return true;"
                       onmouseout="javascript:window.status='';return true;"
                       href="${ad.url}">
                        ${ad.visible_url}
                    </a>
                    <div class="bz-clearfix"> </div>
                </div>
                {/for}
            </div>

ads from Shopzilla

Prices, inventory, and product information are provided by the merchants and may include any promotional discounts that are not available to all customers. We assume no responsibility for accuracy of price information provided by merchants, but please price_alerts|snabela|powerreviews.com to any pricing discrepancies so we can notify the merchant. Additionally, sales taxes and shipping costs are not included in listed prices, so please check with the merchant for total costs.

Product specifications and information are obtained from third parties, and while we make every effort to assure the accuracy of product information, we do not assume any liability for inaccuracies. Product reviews are written and submitted by online shoppers to assist you as you shop. They do not reflect our opinions. We take no responsibility for the content of ratings and reviews submitted by users.

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS)

Avanti 18" Built-In Stainless Steel Dishwasher (Model #DW181SS)