--- title: "Dishwasher Drawers: The Future of Dishwashers in Kitchen Remodeling" description: Dishwasher drawers, or “dishdrawers,” are quickly becoming a popular new solution for automatically washing dishes. Traditional dishwashers use a goo image: https://www.kitchensbathsunlimited.com/hs-fs/file-33483871-jpg/images/12__320x240_dishwasher-drawers-pic.jpg --- [![KBU-brighter-blue](https://www.kitchensbathsunlimited.com/hubfs/KBU_May2019/logos/KBU-brighter-blue.png "KBU-brighter-blue")](https://www.kitchensbathsunlimited.com) [![CONTACT US](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/265052/7bd3552a-d2ef-4ec1-bf75-cd56b7181b8f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/265052/7bd3552a-d2ef-4ec1-bf75-cd56b7181b8f) ![Portfolio](https://www.kitchensbathsunlimited.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Portfolio.png?width=1920&name=Portfolio.png "Portfolio") Blog # Dishwasher Drawers: The Future of Dishwashers in Kitchen Remodeling [Ron Nanberg](https://www.kitchensbathsunlimited.com/blog/author/ron-nanberg) | Tue, Aug 21, 2012 | [Bathroom Remodeling](https://www.kitchensbathsunlimited.com/blog/topic/bathroom-remodeling) Dishwasher drawers, or “dishdrawers,” are quickly becoming a popular new solution for automatically washing dishes. Traditional dishwashers use a good deal of water and energy to run every load no matter what size, meaning that smaller wash loads are often very wasteful. [![dishwasher-drawers-](https://www.kitchensbathsunlimited.com/hs-fs/file-33483871-jpg/images/12__320x240_dishwasher-drawers-pic.jpg "dishwasher-drawers-") ](https://www.kitchensbathsunlimited.com/hs-fs/file-33483673-jpg/images/dishwasher-drawers-pic.jpg) Dishdrawers are typically smaller than full-size dishwashers, and often feature two separate, independent drawers. If you have a small dishwashing load, you can simply use one drawer that uses a fraction of the water and energy a full-sized dishwasher might use. Homeowners love the smaller size, higher energy and water efficiency, and specialized compartments for all of their delicate kitchenwares. **Are Dishwasher Drawers Worth Buying? ** Absolutely! Dishdrawers are technologically-advanced, even more so than newer full-sized dishwashers, and any additional costs on the price tag are worth the savings and convenience dishdrawers provide. Instead of throwing open a huge full-size dishwasher door and potentially hurting yourself or others on its edges, dishdrawers pull out easily, and only need to be opened a few inches to put dishes into them. Smaller dishwashing loads are a definite plus as well: you’ll use less energy, conserve water, and the wash takes less time. That doesn’t mean you can’t wash the same amount: many dishwasher drawers come with two drawers that can run simultaneously to handle the same capacity of a full-size dishwasher. The smaller form factor, newer technology and smaller load size means that dishdrawers are ultra-quiet as well. **Consider a Dishwasher Drawer for Your Kitchen Remodeling Project ** Our customers ask us all the time: “who even needs a dishwasher drawer?” If you are concerned that older appliances in your outdated kitchen are using too much energy or water, a dishwasher drawer would be perfect for you. If you want to open up more floor space in your kitchen, a dishwasher drawer system is perfect. If you don’t produce very many dirty dishes, you can clean them efficiently and easily with a dishwasher drawer. When you consider all the savings you’ll enjoy from a high-efficiency, low-impact, super-convenient dishwasher drawer unit, the added expense for new amenities suddenly gets a lot cheaper. 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