Honeywell HDS18B Dishwasher Review

The HDS18B earns its place in a small kitchen on three fronts: it runs quietly, it takes up little room, and it still packs a real stainless tub and a useful set of programs.

Quiet running at 42 dB

The noise level is 42 dB, and buyers on Amazon most often praise how quiet it is. In an open kitchen or a small apartment, that is the difference between running a load during dinner and waiting until bedtime.

A footprint built for tight cabinets

The machine is 18 inches wide, 22.6 inches deep and 32.4 inches high, and it installs under the counter. Buyers on Amazon repeatedly cite the size as the reason they chose it, and the summary of their reviews calls the size perfect for tiny kitchens.

Real capacity for its width

Inside there are two plastic racks plus a nylon cutlery basket, and the tub and interior are stainless steel. The machine is rated for 14 place settings.

Six programs and a delay start

The push-button panel gives you pots and pans, normal wash, china, quick wash, rinse only and energy saver. A 24-hour delay start lets you set a load to run later, and quick wash handles a small batch of lightly soiled dishes.

Efficiency credentials

The HDS18B is UL and ENERGY STAR certified, and its energy consumption meets ENERGY STAR standards. The glossy black finish and metal body keep the look sleek and functional.

Cleaning results are the sticking point. The summary of Amazon reviews reports mixed feedback on cleaning performance, with some buyers very pleased and others dissatisfied, and it is the topic buyers raise most. The machine suits everyday dishware, glassware and lightly soiled items better than a full family load of pots and pans.

Modest capacity in practice

This is an 18-inch, two-rack dishwasher. It handles a day of dishes for a small household, but a sink full of stock pots and baking sheets will not fit in one go.

Installation is not plug-and-play

The HDS18B is an under-counter built-in unit that weighs 70 lb. It needs a proper water supply and drain setup, so plan the install.

A one-year warranty

The warranty runs one year. That is the term to weigh against how long you expect to keep the appliance.

A plain look

Glossy black with push-button controls: the HDS18B is a functional appliance, not a design statement for a show kitchen.

The 18-inch width is the headline number: it is what lets the machine into a cabinet run where a wider dishwasher will not go. The 22.6-inch depth and 32.4-inch height are the figures to compare with your counter and cabinet. The 42 dB rating is quiet for a dishwasher, and the 115 V supply is standard household current.