5 Best Dishwashers With Adjustable Tines (Reviews and Buying Guide 2020)

If you’re looking for a dishwasher with adjustable tines, you might find it hard to sift through the numerous models where this feature isn’t clearly mentioned or outlined in any way.

Fortunately, we have gathered as much information as possible to present to you in a manner that will facilitate making a decision much easier. We will be counting them down in descending order depending on price, value, efficiency, and all the other important factors that such dishwashers need to have.

Best Dishwasher With Adjustable Tines (Updated List)

Before getting into the actual rankings, let’s first take a look at our top three picks for the best dishwasher with adjustable tines.

We chose these based on customer ratings, reliability, energy, and water efficiency, as well as the brands’ history of making great products, offering good customer service, and generally having great practices.

Name	Product	Noise level	Dimensions	Weight	Wash cycles	Place settings	Where to buy
Maytag MDB8989SHZ Top Control Dishwasher		48 dB	34 1/2 x 23 7/8 x 24 1/2 inches	65 pounds	5	15	Best Buy
Whirlpool WDTA50SAKT Built-In Dishwasher		47 dB	34.43 x 23.87 x 24.5 inches	89 pounds	5	13	Best Buy
KitchenAid KDTM354EBS Tall Tub Dishwasher		44 dB	34.5 x 23.87 x 24.75 inches	113 pounds	6	15	Best Buy

5. Bosch SHXM78W56N 800 Series Bar Handle Dishwasher With Adjustable Tines

Weight:	96 pounds
Dimensions:	33 7/8 x 23 9/16 x 23 3/4 inches
Standard cycles:	6
Place settings:	16
Noise rating:	42 dB

If you want a 24-inch full-fledged dishwasher with numerous key features and interesting design choices, then the Bosch SHXM78W56N 800 Series might be worth taking a look into.

For a start, it only consumes 2.9 gallons of water per cycle, which is extremely impressive given the fact that this is far from being a countertop dishwasher. That alone is well worth the investment since you’ll be saving a lot of money on water bills down the line. And speaking of savings, the estimated annual electricity use is rated at only 269 kilowatt-hours.

With all that said and done, the Bosch SHXM78W56N can be considered one of the best dishwashers with adjustable tines in any online and physical marketplace out there.

Verdict

The SHXM78W56N 800 Series from Bosch presents itself as a high-value dishwasher with adjustable tines and an excellent overall rating.

To put it simply, this machine comes at a decent price for what it offers and is backed up by the brand’s excellent history regarding appliances, customer service, and overall quality. Overall, we think that choosing this dishwasher is a great deal for many people.

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4. Bosch SHPM65W56N 500 Series Pocket Handle Dishwasher

Weight:	96 pounds
Dimensions:	33 7/8 x 23 9/16 x 23 3/4 inches
Standard cycles:	5
Place settings:	16
Noise rating:	44 dB

Coming from the quietest dishwasher brand in the US, the Bosch SHPM65W56N Pocket Handle Dishwasher has ball-bearing racks, a leak sensor, and many other things that make it great.

We like it because of its highly flexible third rack with fold-down tines, its quietness, and, most importantly, the InfoLight beam that alerts you when the dishwasher is running despite the control panel being on the inside when it’s running. Another great thing about the Bosch SHPM65W56N 500 Series is its detergent tray that optimizes how well the powder dissolves. Truly a fantastic piece of engineering!

Verdict

The Bosch SHPM65W56N 500 Series Pocket Handle Dishwasher With Adjustable Tines (wow, you can say that three times), is one of the best that Bosch has to offer.

We simply love Bosch’s patented technologies, and most of them can be found here. While not perfect, this dishwasher is proof that you can get foldable tines and other nice features at a price below $1000.

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3. KitchenAid KDTM354EBS Tall Tub Dishwasher

Weight:	113 pounds
Dimensions:	34.5 x 23.87 x 24.75 inches
Standard cycles:	6
Place settings:	15
Noise rating:	44 dB

At a slightly higher price but with excellent build quality and a great set of features lies the KitchenAid KDTM354EBS Dishwasher with Adjustable tines.

It comes in two variants: either regular stainless steel or black stainless steel. Whichever one you’ll choose, you get the same quality with just a different look. Anyway, as far as performance goes, the KitchenAid KDTM354EBS might just be able to propel the company up there alongside the best dishwasher brands ever. And to top it all off, the dishwasher also has an NSF-Certified Sanitization Cycle.

Verdict

The KitchenAid KDTM354EBS Tall Tub Dishwasher With Adjustable Tines makes for a great purchase if you’re looking for a high-quality appliance that takes advantage of its own numerous features.

Overall, we recommend this dishwasher for its excellent folding tines, great delay start option, intuitive controls with a locking mechanism, and the excellent build quality that KitchenAid have gotten us so used to.

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2. Whirlpool WDTA50SAKT Built-In Dishwasher With Adjustable Tines

Weight:	89 pounds
Dimensions:	34.43 x 23.87 x 24.5 inches
Standard cycles:	5
Place settings:	13
Noise rating:	47 dB

What makes the Whirlpool WDTA50SAKT desirable are its adjustable tines, that’s true, but there are also some other things that add up to a great price to value ratio.

First of all, the dishwasher has a 3rd rack and also comes with a highly adjustable middle rack as well as a delay start option that goes anywhere from one to 24 full hours. That way, you’ll have more than enough time to figure out when to schedule a cycle. Furthermore, the WDTA50SAKT comes with a full cycle status indicator that shows the time left as well as the cycle’s chapter.

Verdict

The Whirlpool WDTA50SAKT Built-In Dishwasher can proudly tout a large set of excellent features, not just its adjustable tines. On top of being able to dry dishes better than others, its slew of wash options is fantastic.

On top of that, with it being rated at a meager $35 estimated yearly operational cost, you will barely notice your bills increasing. Overall, we think that this dishwasher is well worth it for just about anyone who’s got a little over $600 to spare.

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1. Maytag MDB8989SHZ Top Control Dishwasher With Adjustable Tines

Weight:	65 pounds
Dimensions:	34 1/2 x 23 7/8 x 24 1/2 inches
Standard cycles:	5
Place settings:	15
Noise rating:	48 dB

When looking at the Maytag MDB8989SHZ Dishwasher’s feature set, you can’t deny that it comes loaded with an impressive amount of options, settings, and amenities – even when compared to more expensive models.

Out of all the things it does well, we like the stainless steel silverware basket – something that you won’t find anywhere else, at least not at the moment. Speaking of this, the nylon racks have a strong coating that seems to last for much longer than many other models. Finally, even though the Maytag MDB8989SHZ isn’t a smart dishwasher, it compensates with a ton of options that you won’t find on more expensive units.

Verdict

The Maytag MDB8989SHZ Top Control Dishwasher comes with adjustable tines and a plethora of other features that make it worthwhile for any serious shopper who wants a higher-end dishwasher.

Without a doubt, this is by far the best dishwasher with adjustable tines out of all the ones that specifically tout this feature. The tines are resistant and they’re a breeze to get into the position you want for that extra room.

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Final Thoughts

These are the best dishwashers with adjustable tines that we could currently find anywhere on the market right now.

We hope you’ve found at least one model that raised your interest and, if you purchase one, we hope you’ll have the best possible experience!