KitchenAid Dishwashers Compared: Noise, Racks, Drying and Panel-Ready Models
How four KitchenAid 24-inch dishwashers differ on noise, drying, wash features and panel-ready design, compared side by side.
KitchenAid's 24-inch dishwashers look similar from the front, but they differ on noise level, drying, wash features and whether the door takes a custom panel. Those details decide how the dishwasher fits your kitchen and your routine.
This guide compares four KitchenAid dishwashers we carry, using the specs listed on each product page.
- Quietest: KDTF924PPA at 39 dBA, a panel-ready model with a FreeFlex Fit third rack.
- KDTS324SPS: 41 dBA with ProDry, ProWash and a Sani-Rinse option.
- KDTS424SPS: 44 dBA with ProDry Max, 360 Max Jets and a leak identification system.
- KDTS224SPS: 47 dBA, 13 place settings, 30+ wash jets and leak detection.
Our top picks at a glance
Compare them side by sideSimplest Pick: KitchenAid KDTS224SPS 24-Inch Dishwasher
Kitchen KDTS224SPS 24 Inch Fully IntegratedKDTS224SPS Dishwasher with 30+ Wash Jets, Triple Filtration System, 47 dBA Noise Levels, Leak Detection System, 13 Place Settings in PrintShield Stainless Steel
The KDTS224SPS is a fully integrated 24-inch dishwasher with 13 place settings, 30+ wash jets, triple filtration and a leak detection system. It lists a noise level of 47 dBA, the highest of the four here, and has a third rack and a stainless steel tub. It comes in PrintShield stainless steel, which resists fingerprints, and it is Energy Star certified.
- 13 place settings
- Leak detection system
- Third rack and stainless steel tub
- PrintShield fingerprint-resistant finish
- 47 dBA, the loudest model here
- No Wi-Fi listed
Quiet Stainless Pick: KitchenAid KDTS324SPS 24-Inch Dishwasher
KitchenAid KDTS324SPS 24 inch Fully Integrated Dishwasher with 3rd Level Rack, 41 dBA, ProDry System, Sani-Rinse Option, ProWash Cycle (Stainless Steel)
The KDTS324SPS is a fully integrated dishwasher rated at 41 dBA. It has KitchenAid's ProDry system, a ProWash cycle and a Sani-Rinse option, plus a third level rack and a stainless steel tub. It lists Sanitize and Energy Star certification, with a stainless steel finish.
- 41 dBA listed noise level
- ProDry system
- ProWash cycle and Sani-Rinse
- Third level rack
- No Wi-Fi listed
- Not panel ready
Max Jets Pick: KitchenAid KDTS424SPS 24-Inch Dishwasher
KitchenAid KDTS424SPS 24 inch Fully Integrated Dishwasher with 3rd Rack, 44 dBA, 360 Max Jets, ProDry Max Option, ProWash Cycle, Leak Identification System (Stainless Steel)
The KDTS424SPS is a fully integrated dishwasher with 360 Max Jets, a ProDry Max option, a ProWash cycle and a leak identification system. It lists Sanitize, a third rack, a stainless steel tub and Energy Star certification. Its listed noise level is 44 dBA, so it is not as quiet as the KDTS324SPS, but it adds the Max Jets and ProDry Max options.
- 360 Max Jets
- ProDry Max option
- Leak identification system
- Sanitize and Energy Star
- 44 dBA, louder than the KDTS324SPS
- No Wi-Fi listed
Panel-Ready Pick: KitchenAid KDTF924PPA 24-Inch Panel-Ready Dishwasher
KitchenAid KDTF924PPA 24 inch Built-In Fully Integrated Dishwasher with 14 Place Settings, Door-Open Dry System and FreeFlex Fit Third Level Rack (Panel Ready)
The KDTF924PPA is a fully integrated panel-ready dishwasher, so it takes a custom cabinet panel and blends into the kitchen. At 39 dBA it is the quietest model in this guide. It has 14 place settings, a FreeFlex Fit third level rack, a door-open dry system, Sanitize, a stainless steel tub and Energy Star certification.
- 39 dBA, the quietest here
- Panel ready for a custom front
- FreeFlex Fit third rack
- 14 place settings
- Custom panel sold separately
- No Wi-Fi listed
KitchenAid Dishwashers Compared
KDTS224SPS | KDTS324SPS | KDTS424SPS | KDTF924PPA | |
| Model | KDTS224SPS | KDTS324SPS | KDTS424SPS | KDTF924PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $698 | $848 | $898 | $1,798 |
| Noise Level | 47 dBA | 41 dBA | 44 dBA | 39 dBA |
| Racks | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sanitize | Not listed |  | | |
| Energy Star | | | | |
| Finish | PrintShield Stainless | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Panel Ready |
| View | View | View | View |
Noise Levels Explained
Dishwasher noise is measured in decibels (dBA), and lower is quieter. In this guide, the KDTF924PPA is quietest at 39 dBA, followed by the KDTS324SPS at 41 dBA, the KDTS424SPS at 44 dBA and the KDTS224SPS at 47 dBA. In an open-plan kitchen, a few decibels is easy to notice.
Drying and Wash Features
Two of these models list a version of KitchenAid's ProDry system: ProDry on the KDTS324SPS and ProDry Max on the KDTS424SPS. The panel-ready KDTF924PPA uses a door-open dry system. The KDTS424SPS adds 360 Max Jets for heavily soiled dishes.
All four have three racks, and the KDTF924PPA lists KitchenAid's FreeFlex Fit third level rack.
- Quietest: KDTF924PPA (39 dBA)
- ProDry: KDTS324SPS; ProDry Max: KDTS424SPS
- Leak detection: KDTS224SPS and KDTS424SPS
How to Choose a KitchenAid Dishwasher
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Confirm the openingAll four models are 24-inch dishwashers for a standard opening.
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Decide on noiseIf the kitchen is open to living space, look at the 39 dBA KDTF924PPA or the 41 dBA KDTS324SPS.
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Pick a finishChoose stainless steel, PrintShield stainless, or a panel-ready model that takes a custom cabinet panel.
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Compare dryingLook for ProDry, ProDry Max or a door-open dry system if you want dishes to come out drier.
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Shop DishwashersFrequently Asked Questions
Which KitchenAid dishwasher is the quietest?
Of the four models in this guide, the panel-ready KDTF924PPA is quietest at 39 dBA. The KDTS324SPS is next at 41 dBA.
What is KitchenAid ProDry?
ProDry is KitchenAid's drying system. In this guide, the KDTS324SPS lists ProDry and the KDTS424SPS lists a ProDry Max option.
What is a FreeFlex Fit third rack?
It is KitchenAid's flexible third level rack. The KDTF924PPA in this guide lists a FreeFlex Fit third level rack.
Do KitchenAid dishwashers have a third rack?
All four models in this guide list three racks.
Is there a panel-ready KitchenAid dishwasher?
Yes. The KDTF924PPA is panel ready, so it can take a custom cabinet panel. The panel is sold separately.
