The best approach for buying a new dishwasher depends on your objective and the amount of time you have to spend. If you are primarily interested in the:

• Best Value (30 minutes – 3 hours)

1. Research dishwashers by reading online articles on the "How" page.
2. Read the offline or online versions of Consumer Reports and Consumer Digest that recommend specific models.
3. Compare new machines listed at top-rated retailers on the "Where" page.

• Lowest Price (30 minutes – 1 hour)

1. Check out new and used machines in Online Auctions,
2. Use one or two of the ShopBots to find machines offered by a variety of retailers,
3. Compare to new machines on sites listed on the "Where" page

• Most Convenient (10 – 30 minutes)

1. Compare new machines at top-rated retailers on the "Where" page.

Disclaimer: The above is intended for education purposes at the starting point of the dishwasher buying process. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive description of how to buy a dishwasher. eBuyingGuides does not assume responsibility for readers' purchase decisions.