Hermitlux Countertop Dishwasher, 5 Washing Programs Portable Dishwasher With 5-Liter Built-in Water Tank For Glass Door

I’ve had a good experience with this dishwasher so far. It cleans very efficiently in terms of water usage, and you can hook it up to your sink for a water source and drainage point. Or if your kitchen isn’t set up well for that, you can use the included pitcher to pour the water in (about 3 pitchers full) and drain into a bucket. I use the pitcher and the only annoying part is that there’s quite a bit of splash back. I have to pour very carefully and slowly, keep a kitchen towel on top to clean up the spilled water.

I wish I had waited to buy mine so it would’ve come with a funnel to solve that issue

I was honestly apprehensive about this device. It seemed too good to be true. I honestly had low expectations -- after all, how good could it be?

Well, the answer is apparently "really frickin good."

I have genuinely saved a ton of my personal time with this device. I come home exhausted from work, and see a mostly empty sink because all the dishes are clean and waiting in the dishwasher. It's great.

The device does do a great job, which also sort of came as a surprise. I do take the time to scrape food and bits off the plates and such, but out of all the times I've crammed dishes into this thing, there have been maybe one or two times it's failed to render everything spotless.

I ended up plumbing this into my sink, which was really simple for anyone with a degree of handyman experience. Just a few hoses and fittings from the hardware store, and you can have this ready to go with water directly from the wall, instead of having to attach it to your faucet.

All in all, if you have the cash, and you're a single person strapped for time, this device will free up a lot of your precious downtime. I just wish I had gotten one of these sooner.

There are a number of reviews that state that the dishwasher comes out of the box with fill issues. It will never start because it can never detect water in the tank. If this happens, remove the round water filter on the top of the washer (it screws in/off). Then look at the back right side of the opening to locate the float. The float is a white plastic donut shaped short comulmn (see picture). Jiggle the float slightly to loosen it. Mine was stuck in place the first time I used it and rendered the washer unable to detect water in the tank. After it is loose and starts to float, you should be able to start the washer.

This wonderful, little machine is awesome!!! I HATE doing dishes (it's that "impossible task" that everyone has that they loathe doing but must for... reasons). I know I should do them daily but I used to let them pile up until I HAD to do the dishes so I could eat my meal.
I'd been looking at countertop machines for a while, trying to see if Consumer Reports would do an article/review about countertop dishwashers, but to no avail. So I went to some other websites and this one was highly rated, AND fit into my budget! (that's important) Amazon gave me a really good deal and it came home.
It just barely fits where I wanted it to go in my small kitchen (small storage/cabinet and counter space) next to the sink. I fill the tank, put in the dishwashing soap (powder form), close the machine and press go for the appropriate setting. I've mostly gone between the normal/regular setting and quick setting. Items do come out sparkling clean.
The one caveat is that, for some, it could be considered "noisy" with the water swishing vigorously around inside. I personally like the sound because it's telling me that it's doing all the hard work of washing the dishes, which I don't have to do by hand any more!! Yay for modern technology!

I purchased this for my 5th wheel and it is the perfect size to set on top of my counter! I was washing dishes by hand and I just felt like my silverware and other items needed to be cleaned better in HOT water so I purchased this. It has been very easy to use, convenient, quick to fill. I have it draining into a bucket that I discard when done since the hose doesn’t quite reach my sink currently. I am eventually going to remove my oven and put this in place of it to open up counter space. I am able to get several plates, cups and silverware and utensils inside! You can tell it’s running but it’s not loud. There has been no leaking, washing my dishes great and a good value for the money!

Oh, how I needed this dishwasher! I live in an apartment that has no dishwasher, and only a tiny single-tub kitchen sink. Doing dishes the last 4 years has been an absolute pain. I loathed dishes. Hated dishes. I got to the point I was using only paper plates and plastic utensils so I could just throw them away instead of hand washing every utensil and plate and dish. If I had a double-tub sink, I wouldn't mind dishes so much since you have a wash and rinse side. I love to cook, but over the years, I stopped cooking very much, simply because I hated my dish washing situation.

Due to health problems, I had to change my diet up substantially, which meant a ton of cooking at home. One night, I stumbled on these compact countertop dishwashers. Huh, that could work... But at $300, I was a little leery about dropping so much on a tiny dishwasher. Do I go 2 or 4 place? Can I fit a 6 place? After some measurements, I decided I had no counter space to put a 6-place dishwasher. But I did have a spot, away from my kitchen sink, that I could fit this 4-place dishwasher. The problem with that spot is it's so far away from the sink. No hoses or tubing would realistically reach that far. That's where this Hermitlux Countertop Dishwasher with built-in water tank came in handy. I could just fill it with the included jug. And as for the dirty water, I simply run the tubing into a 5-gallon bucket that I dump out after a cycle or two have run.

The dishwasher has more room in it than I thought it would. While I can't wash any of my medium to large pots and pans, the small ones fit just fine. It holds plenty of silverware, as well as several plates, bowls, and cups. I can easily fit 1-3 sets of dishes from my meals depending on what I make. For things that don't fit, I still just handwash them. My 8x8 baking pans and bread pans also fit just fine.

Another reason I wanted this dishwasher is for sanitation. Hand washing only gets you so far. There will always be nooks and crannies that you can't scrub, or you might miss a spot. There is zero guarantee you're handwash job sanitized those dishes: it's more likely there's still billions of germs all over it. 167 degrees F is hot enough to sanitize and kill pretty much everything except for rare exotic strains that wouldn't be around your food anyways. Some of these dishwashers go up to 190F which I wouldn't have minded, but those temperatures are more likely to warp your plasticware.

The dishwasher is very quiet, I just hear the gentle trickle of water splashing around. And I love the glass door. It's weirdly fun to watch your soiled dishes magically become clean. I use Finish All-in-one Ultra Powerball tablets and they work great. My dishes are left extraordinarily clean, and glassware has a beautiful crystal-clear shine to it.

Overall, I highly recommend this dishwasher if you have limited space in your home. It was an absolute lifesaver. It turned me from a dishes-hater to a dishes-lover!!

Bought this a couple months ago and it has been run every day (sometimes twice). This little machine has really impressed me. Here are my observations:

Gets the dishes clean. I've only ever had to re wash an item once and, to be fair, it was encrusted with baked on cheese and probably wouldn't have come completely clean in a full sized machine either. I use store brand dishwasher packs, no need for the expensive brand. I used the vegetable setting once (no soap) to wash a bunch of russet potatoes and they were the cleanest potatoes I've ever seen when it was done.

It's bigger on the outside. Duh. But it surprised me how much of a difference it was. All the same, I am still able to fit a surprising amount of dishes in it. I really pack them in too but they still come clean. I still have to wash my pots and pans by hand, they're too big to fit, but I really don't mind having to wash a couple things and my sink is clear of dishes!

Speaking of size, my kitchen is small with limited counter space. Even if it would fit under my cabinets (which it won't), I didn't want to give up precious food prep space so I purchased a small cart on casters. I just wheel the dishwasher over to the sink when I'm ready to run it. I feel like it would not fit under most cabinets in the kitchens I've seen. Measure carefully!

I love that it has the option to fill it with water or to hook it up to the faucet. I always use the reservoir because my faucet has an odd shape that wouldn't work with the direct hookup. It's a bit of a hassle to fill, takes three of the pitcher that it comes with to run. All the same, glad to have the option since it wouldn't work for me otherwise. It fills at the top and comes with a tray/funnel which helps keep the water from running all over.

It's not overly loud, neither is it silent. The noise doesn't bother me anywhere near as much as washing endless dishes day after day after day did. Or worse, not washing them and having a depressing mess to look at until I finally just do it knowing I'll have to do it all over again soon. The loudest part of the cycle is when it drains. It drains out of a hose attached at the back of the machine. I just put the end of hose in the sink and the dirty dish water goes down the drain. I'm very careful to empty that hose when it's done but I still always manage to drip some water on the floor somehow.

I've had no real issues so far except that occasionally the top sprayer arm does not want to spin. It's like it trys to but there's not enough water pressure or something? So it spins for a bit, stops, spins some more. I don't know, it's not obstructed and it spins freely when I give it a twirl manually. The dishes still come clean so I'm not overly concerned.

The window on the door at the front allows me to view my dishes being cleaned for me; which is a small, but real, delight. I love watching the sudsy water spraying all over my bowls, cups, plates and utensils. The chiming song it plays when it needs water or is all done always makes me smile. And, did I mention, my sink is clear of dirty dishes! Hands down the best present I've ever bought myself. It's not perfect, but I really love it.

Living in an apartment with poor water pressure led to the untimely demise of my main dishwasher's impeller, a situation my complex manager has unfortunately chosen not to address. Which led me to searching out for another solution that didn't involve me purchasing and installing another full size dishwasher and letting my rental agency line their pockets. This compact dishwasher has not only solved this issue but also brought a great deal of relief to my family, especially to my wife, who is on dialysis and thus appreciates the reduced physical strain of not having to wash dishes by hand.

Here are my thoughts on it so far, after 3 week of use:

Installation & Setup:
Simple and straightforward, the setup was a breeze. This aspect was crucial for me, considering the need to find an immediate solution to my broken main dishwasher, and as I work 6 days a week as the sole income - didn't need or have the energy to get into yet another fight with yet another kitchen appliance.

Design & Capacity:
Despite its modest size, this little powerhouse holds a surprising amount of dishes. It's stylish too. It fits right beneath our cupboards on the counter. We do need to pull it out to fill it, but that's a mild inconvenienc.e

Cleaning Performance:
The dishes come out impeccably clean every time, which I was pleasantly surprised by, I was not so keen as to the machine's effective cleaning capabilities. I usually opt for the ‘Eco’ mode, which is both energy-efficient and thorough. For tougher stuff, I put it on "strong" and toss in an extra pod. I would recommend using pods against powder, despite the manufacture recommendation, as the powders seem to leave a residue. Haven't tried jet dry or anything yet, but maybe I will in the future if finances make me be a bit less bougie and I have to go back to powder.

Noise Level: Its whisper-quiet operation is also impressive. Being almost silent, it doesn't add any noise stress, which is particularly beneficial in our living situation, as we have a rather finicky two year old.

Heat & Drying:
The internal heating mechanism not only cleans the dishes effectively (seen it get all the way up to 149 degrees inside; if you open the door during the cycle, it shows the temp inside on the screen, which is a nice safety feature) but also dries them quickly due to the residual heat, bypassing the need for an additional drying cycle, which I thought was pretty neat. It does have some kind of drying cycle, but you don't need to wait for it. The instructions say something about circulating air through it for 72 hours, but as of yet I haven't noticed any kind of whirring, maybe that's select models?

Water & Energy Efficiency:
Considering the water pressure issues in my apartment, I was again pleasantly surprised at how little water this unit consumes – about 1.2 gallons per cycle – without compromising on performance. I've noticed virtually no change to my water bill, despite running it daily.

Ease of Use:
The user-friendly interface, with its clear LED display, makes operating this dishwasher effortless. This feature has been particularly helpful for my wife, allowing her to manage the dishwashing process without any issues whastoever.

Maintenance:
Easy-to-clean filters are super easy to snap out, wash and put right back in with minimal trouble.

Areas for Improvement:
While the dishwasher is nearly perfect for our needs, fitting larger plates can be a bit challenging. Nonetheless, this is a minor inconvenience compared to the overall benefits it provides. I wish it came with a faucet adapter.

Conclusion:
The Hermitluxe Countertop Dishwasher has been a game-changer in our household. It has effectively addressed the unique challenges we face in our apartment, making life easier for my wife and me. It's been a significant improvement to our daily lives. I highly recommend it to anyone facing similar challenges or simply looking for a reliable, compact dishwashing solution.

Okay. So I intentionally waited a whole year before writing a review on this portable dishwasher. I did this to make sure that I was able to accurately assess durability over time, as well as effectiveness. SPOILER ALERT--it still works just as great now as it did on Day 1. In fact, I'm using it right now, as I write this review....

Now I grew up during a time when parents would give their children something called "chores" to do. If you don't know what "chores" are, you're very lucky. Somehow, my daily chore was washing dishes. By hand. No dishwasher. I once asked my folks at the dinner table if we could get a dishwasher installed. What did I say that for?!? The reaction to my apparent blasphemy was immediate: My mom stopped, mid-chew, and gave me a look that could have turned Medusa herself into stone. My dad, seeing this, laughed out loud and answered [tongue-in-cheek] "Your mother and I already have 4 dishwashers--and we don't need to plug y'all in! Now. Go do the dishes. I'm sure your brothers thank you for volunteering, don't you boys..." That pretty-much settled the matter.

Anyway, fast-forward about 30 years and I live in a rental apartment that-most unfortunately-did not come with a built-in dishwasher. To this day, hand-washing dishes is still my most hated house chore. So much so, that I would let dirty dishes sit in the sink for days at a time until there's no more room in the sink. Then, instead of washing the dishes, I would just stop cooking and get take-out everyday. All, to avoid hand-washing dishes, as though the dirty dishes would suddenly disappear, or get up and wash themselves, or something.

And then, one day, my whole life changed! I know that sounds a little hyperbolic, but that's the only way I can describe what happened....I was browsing on Amazon [having totally abandoned that sink full of dishes, of course] and this wonderous invention appeared in my You-May-Also-Like thread. I was actually browsing for something completely unrelated, by the way. As soon as I saw it, my jaw fell to the floor. Phrases like "Why didn't I know about this?" and "Where has this been all my life?" came to mind. A portable dishwasher--who knew!!! The company that makes this just got a little bit richer, because that day, I hit Add-To-Cart immediately.

But I consider myself a savvy shopper, so I made sure to read the reviews, the good ones and the bad ones, before I took that proverbial leap-of-faith. When it was delivered and I unwrapped it, it had condensation inside. DO NOT PANIC about that; it's supposed to come that way, as the manufacturer runs each machine through a full cycle for quality assurance just before shipping it out. I make a point to mention this, because some of the negative reviews were complaining about this, as though it were some kind of problem. In fact, the manufacturer has a video of this very process posted right here on Amazon. So, give it a watch.

Now you can set it up to operate in one of two configurations. You can connect the dishwasher directly to your kitchen plumbing, or you can simply fill it with water manually by pouring water into it's top opening. Personally, I do it manually, since I live in a rental and I don't want to tamper with the plumbing, and I am definitely NOT a plumber, either. It uses only about 1.5 to 2 gallons of water for a complete load wash and rinse, as opposed to the nearly 10 gallons of water needed to hand-wash dishes in the sink. [Yes, I did compare water usage.] The dishwasher has several speed settings as well. I won't go too deep into that; it's in the user manual.

But I will say this. I can confirm and attest that the dishwasher does also clean small pots and pans and skillets, as well as dishware and utensils. I mention this specifically, because I did not see anything about whether or not pots and pans and skillets could be cleaned. If it will fit inside the machine [even at an angle] the dishwasher will function.

Then, I kinda went on a crazy cleaning blitz, and washed all sorts of things in there: All of those reusable plastic take-out containers I had accumulated; I took down the glass enclosure from the ceiling fan lights; the light bulb covers from the kitchen, bathroom, front and back porch; I even disassembled the chandelier and washed the glass pieces in this dishwasher. All came out bright and sparkly like brand new! Even the grease catchers from my electric stove burners came out clean!

As for which type of soap to use, DO NOT use regular dish soap for hand-washing dishes, under any circumstances, as the resulting bubble-action will cause a malfunction. I cannot emphasize this more strongly [I learned this the hard way]. You MUST use dishwasher gel designed for use in dishwashers. I know that there are powders and even pods designed for dishwashers, but I have found out [from my year-long experience] that dishwasher gel is the most effective by far. So, think "Cascade" not "Dawn".

When in use, the dishwasher itself is totally silent. All you will hear is the gentle sloshing sound of the water as the dishes are being washed. Personally, the sloshing sound is quite soothing to me; I have actually fallen to sleep listening to it several times. Imagine the sound that water makes when you are slowly rowing a boat on a calm lake.

OMG! I didn't realize that I had written a book here; maybe it was the soothing sounds of my dishes now being washed for me that has allowed the words to come flowing!

Well, my dishes are done.

Oh, PS and by the way, It dries the dishes spotless, too!

Enjoy!

I have been using this for almost two months and have had ZERO issues. I would definitely recommend this countertop dishwasher. (I am VERY frugal/low income and was afraid to spend so much on a tiny machine, but it's worth it!!!)
FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: The brand new machines are testes in the factory so you will most likely receive one that has some water in it. DO NOT WORRY. The paperwork in the box explains that this is normal. Everytime you run the machine there will be a little standing water under the filter. I take out the filter to clean and absorb the excess water with a towel or sponge and it's fine. (See pics)
I absolutely hate doing dishes but it's almost fun with this little machine. The way I've used this by filling the reservoir with water because my faucet doesn't have the right connector and I want to be able to use the sink while the dishwasher is running. It takes about three pitchers worth of water to fill up. Be careful when pouring or it might splash! Also, the drain spout attaches on the right back of the machine and it is pretty long, about 4 feet, so it can reach the other side of my sink no problem. I do think the suction cup could be stronger but you can easy tuck the hose down the drain or put something against it so it doesn't budge. ALSO, make sure the hose is not going UP or coiled around so it can drain properly via gravity. Some reviews mentioned putting the hose into a large bucket underneath to drain the machine so that's a good solution.
Dishes come out super clean and I haven't noticed any soap residue (I've used a big name brand one before that always left white film on my glassware and silicone tools with the same soap used). Be mindful when loading though, because the sprayers can only reach so much. I've only had trouble when putting utensils on top of other dishes, otherwise everything gets clean when loaded according to the instructions. (See photo)
This WILL NOT fit bigger plates, but my appetizer plates fit great. I can fit about as many dushes as my dish drainer rack holds, so it's a good size for one or two people's dishes from one day (other than larger bows or pans). It CAN fit the bowl from my standard sized InstantPot with a little room.
The filter is easy to remove and clean. The soap goes in a little indent in the door so no worrying about the little trays like a bigger washer. I've been using the Finish Gelpacs and have no complaints, but I want to try classic liquid detergent so I can compare (I will update this review if I do).
There is an LED screen that shows what temperature the water is and a countdown timer so you know when the load will be done. It also shows if you need to add water or if the sink connection isn't connected. (Little red symbols in photo)
To cycle through the options, you press "selection" instead of the name of the cycle, which was a little confusing at first. I always run it with the heat dry setting on, which you have to click the touch-button that says DRY to do. There is also a pause button and a power button (hold power for two seconds to turn on/off, every other button just needs a quick tap).
The vent is on the RIGHT side of the machine, so make sure it's not blocked so the steam can escape. I always leave the door cracked when it's empty to make sure it doesn't get musty, but I'm guessing the vent would be good enough on its own (I'm just extra cautious).
I love the glass window so I can make sure everything is getting clean so I definitely recommend spending the extra instead of getting the option with no glass.

The only complaints I have are pretty minor:
Some of the areas of the rack are strangely laid out so fitting dishes in can be a bit of a magic trick. Once you figure it out, it's not so bad though.
This sits to the right of my sink but the taller part of the rack is on the left, so I have to reach around that to load stuff. (see pics). If your counter is different so you can put the matching to the left of your sink, this should not be an issue.
The silverware basket doesn't have consistently sized holes, so I can only fit small spoons or chopsticks in one of the sections. Also, the back of the machine where the basket sits has a little indent so all knives will have to push forward to fit so you need to load those in the frontal section of the basket. (See photos)
This machine is pretty tall but luckily my cabinets are hung high so it fits on my counter. .

I'm pretty sure I covered everything. Happy shopping!