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Hot fill option: some dishwashers can be connected to the hot water supply instead of cold. This may or may not be something that you are aware of as a possibility. Dishwashers are normally plumbed in with only a cold water supply, so if you wanted to use hot water instead you would need to have extra plumbing fitted. Andy Trigg, director of whitegoodshelp.co.uk with 44 years in the white goods and domestic appliance industry, shares his recommendations of features to look out for when buying a new dishwasher.

Quiet Mark symbol: if a dishwasher is advertised and promoted as being quiet, then it should be fairly safe to rely on that.Sensor wash: Found on dishwashers with built-in sensors, the program time, temperature and amount of water will adjust according to how dirty the dishes are. Design features to look for Eco: Best for lightly soiled plates and cutlery, economy cycles take longer to complete but uses less water than other ones. The water is still hot too, at between 50 and 55C.

Now you know what cycles you’d like access to, it’s time to decide which additional features you want. Here are the ones we’d consider: After a particularly busy day, the last thing you want to do is wash plate after plate. But leaving dirty dishes sitting on the kitchen worktop can make matters worse; not only does it look messy, but any residual food will also harden and become more difficult to clean. Likewise, if you have a large family (particularly one with hungry teenagers), then there’s no doubt that you go through a lot of washing up. In these cases, it often means investing in a lot of washing-up liquid. But why waste your precious time slaving away with a scrubbing brush, when you could invest in a dishwasher that will do all the hard work for you? Auto wash: sensors that can detect how clean or dirty the water is and adjust the wash cycle accordingly. If you want a dishwasher that fits the design of your kitchen, go for an integrated model. This will be installed within a kitchen unit and have a door that matches your cupboards. Generally, the control panel is hidden on the top lip of the door. Energy efficiencyFold-down tines: Tines are the prongs that keep your dishes upright and spaced out. Look for ones that fold down flat if you often need room for larger items.