Innovative Dishwasher Features & Trends in 2025
Dishwashers are a staple of modern living, and today’s models make post-meal cleanup easier than ever. Current dishwashers pack powerful cleaning and drying cycles, flexible layouts and advanced filtration into sleek, minimalist packages. Read on to learn more about 2025 dishwasher trends and what to consider when you buy a new dishwasher.
Modern Dishwasher Styles & Designs
Dishwashers that seamlessly blend into your kitchen are on the rise. These models often feature hidden controls—like the top controls on these Maytag brand dishwashers—and integrate built-in designs and stainless steel finishes for both style and functionality. Though most often available in silver, some models combine a stainless steel finish with popular dishwasher colors like black or slate gray.
Trending Dishwasher Features
Today’s dishwashers may sport a sleek, minimal design, but they don't skimp on cleaning options. The top models of 2025 come with customizable cycles and settings, a flexible layout and quality construction to give you the convenience and thorough cleaning you need. Learn more about popular features below.
1. Third Rack
Third rack dishwashers have an extra rack at the top, adding versatility to your loading options. While most third racks handle flatware and small utensils, some models offer even more space and flexibility for your needs.
For instance, select Maytag® dishwashers offer a third level rack with a specialized wash zone and enough room for mugs and bowls to help you get the most out of every cycle.
2. Pet Pro Sanitization Cycle
Pets make great companions, but pet grime doesn’t have to linger. The Maytag® Pet Pro Dishwasher features the Pet Pro Sanitization cycle that kills 99.99% of bacteria in pet bowls.1 It uses high temperatures to wash and sanitize twice as fast as the Normal cycle.2
3. Dual Power Filtration
Most dishwashers feature a hard food disposer or a filtration system to clear away food particles. Each system has its own unique benefits, but some models on the market combine the best elements of both.
You can forget the elbow grease when you clean with a Maytag® dishwasher with Dual Power Filtration. This feature lets you skip soaking, scrubbing and pre-rinsing by combining 100% microfiltration and a 4-blade stainless steel chopper to filter out and then dispose of any food in its path.
4. Powerful Cleaning Cycles
Modern dishwashers include settings that take on tough, caked-on foods so you don’t have to spend forever scrubbing at the sink, even if you forgot to soak your morning oatmeal bowl. The PowerBlast® cycle on select Maytag® dishwashers tackles stubborn foods like egg yolk and peanut butter with high-pressure jets, increased water temperatures and hot steam.
5. Innovative Rack Design
Trending dishwashers offer the rack flexibility you need to fit every dish. Some dishwashers feature an adjustable rack that you can raise or lower to accommodate a variety of cookware. Or, you can clean with select Maytag® dishwashers that feature increased upper rack height so you can fit large dishes on the top and bottom racks.
6. Dish Dry Options
Unloading dishes that are dripping wet creates extra mess, but dishwashers with flexible drying cycles ensure your dishes are ready to be put away when the cycle ends. For instance, select Maytag® dishwashers feature the PowerDry option that gives 60% better drying by combining a heated dry with a powerful fan to remove humid air so dishes come out cabinet-ready.
7. Durable Components
You need a dishwasher that stands up to grime and grit year after year. Features like a full stainless steel tub or a stainless steel silverware basket—included on select Maytag® dishwashers—can handle whatever you toss in, load after load.
What to Consider When Buying a New Dishwasher
First, make sure that the dishwasher models you’re considering fit your existing cabinet cutout. Decide if a built-in, panel-ready, portable or countertop dishwasher best suits your space, then choose between top- and front-control configurations.
Consider which finish and type of handle (pocket or towel bar) best integrates with your kitchen’s aesthetic, along with which capacity makes the most sense for your family’s habits. You can also think through which cycles and settings you’ll use most, the kind of filter you prefer and what dBA rating (noise level) you’re comfortable with. Explore these top-rated Maytag® dishwashers to learn more.
Explore Maytag® Dishwashers
Maytag® dishwashers tackle messes from everyone in the family. Select models feature the Pet Pro Sanitization cycle that uses high temperatures to kill 99.99% of bacteria in pet bowls,1 all while getting the job done two times faster than the Normal cycle.2 Plus, Maytag® dishwashers with the third level rack offer a specialized wash zone with room for even more dishes.
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1. See UL Verify for specific organisms.
2. When compared to Normal Wash cycle plus Sani Rinse option and Heated Dry.
