Dishwashers: Are they worth the investment?

In an average Filipino home, we are used to doing chores by hand — especially when it comes to washing dishes. This is one of the first things that parents teach their children since it helps build a sense of responsibility. With this kind of culture, it’s understandable why people are hesitant to try out appliances that do the job for us. A great example is the dishwasher; though it is deemed unnecessary by some, a dishwasher provides benefits more than just cleaning our dishware. Here are some of the reasons why they are worth the investment for your home:

Proper Sanitization: When we wash dishes on the sink, the water temperature is often lukewarm or cold.  Besides leaving behind water streaks and some leftover grease, there’s also not enough heat to kill bacteria on the surface. With a dishwasher’s built-in heater, we are able to reach the appropriate temperature for sanitization.  

Less Time: Hand washing can take a while, especially when you recently ate food that’s oily or hardens quickly. Dishwashers are created with separate compartments that allow you to sort your plates, bowls, utensils, glasses, and other things inside. This allows you to fit everything in one cycle and save time.

Eco-friendly: If you worry about a dishwasher’s impact on your bills, fear not. Research shows that a dishwasher actually uses less water compared to hand washing. This is because dishwashers are designed to exert less energy and water as possible; models are checked first to ensure that they follow these requirements before entering the market. 

Whirlpool recognizes the need for our homes for extra protection, so they released their new WFC 3C26 Freestanding Dishwasher in the Philippine market. Due to its freestanding nature, there are fewer concerns about installation since it can be placed almost anywhere as long as there’s a faucet and drain nearby. Whirlpool’s unique 6th Sense Technology allows it to detect the soil level and adjust the water cycle accordingly for optimum performance. 

Its overall design is to give you flexible washing options; the fourteen placement settings allow you to fit as many dishes, utensils, and glasses that you possibly can. You also have the option of removing racks and folding tines to give space for bigger items like pots and pans. In addition to this, each cycle is set to have a 9-liter water consumption which is lower compared to the water we spend when we hand wash our dishes. However, the main feature is the Hot Wash cycle that douses your dishware in hot water up to 60°C to remove not only stubborn stains but also germs and bacteria. The WFC 3C26 Freestanding Dishwasher is available with the price starting at P32,998. A countertop version, the WCTD104PH model, is also available with the price starting at P23,998.

Having a dishwasher at home can be a huge adjustment to your normal routine, but it’s a step in the right direction as we face the new normal.

Whirlpool’s Freestanding Dishwasher and other home appliances are available in their showrooms at Quezon City, Bacolod, Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo as well as in all leading appliance stores nationwide. For more details and online orders, visit their website at www.whirlpool.com.ph

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