What Makes The Bosch CrystalDry Dishwasher Superior?

When your dishwasher isn't drying your dishes properly, it can be extremely frustrating. If this is happening, some people might think twice about using the heated dry cycle on the dishwasher because it slightly increases the cost of operation and could shorten the overall lifespan of the appliance. Still, there's nothing quite like being able to take dishes out of the appliance and move them straight into the cabinet, spot-free, dry, and completely sanitized. If your current dishwasher is struggling to dry primarily plastic items, you may want a different solution. Moisture on the plastic inside the dishwasher doesn't evaporate like it does on glasses and dishes because the plastic doesn't have a high thermal mass to retain heat and facilitate evaporation.

Dishwasher manufacturer Bosch attempts to remedy this situation with its CrystalDry technology, which it claims provides 60% better drying results than other models. You can find CrystalDry on the Bosch 800 Series dishwasher models, like the 24-inch model ($1,299 at Home Depot). Bosch patented the CrystalDry technology, which uses fans to pull moisture from the interior of the appliance into a chamber that contains natural minerals in the form of beads. (The appliance doesn't use a traditional heating element.) These mineral beads use a chemical reaction to pull water from the moist air and heat the air to a temperature of 176 degrees Fahrenheit. A vent releases the heated air back into the dishwater, making complete evaporation easier. Does this system actually work, though? Learn more about whether Bosch's CrystalDry technology is worth the extra cost.

Most reviewers on the internet and social media like the drying performance they receive from the Bosch CrystalDry technology. Online reviewers recommend CrystalDry for people who have young children and routinely need to wash and effectively dry and sanitize plastic sippy cups, plates, and cutlery. During hands-on testing from one online reviewer, the technology completely dried everything being washed. YouTube reviewer Appliances Explained says the CrystalDry technology works exceptionally well for people who have soft water or moderately hard water and use a rinse agent, as it prevents the moisture inside the dishwasher from reforming on the plastics without having to open the dishwasher door to let the moisture out.

Home Depot reviewers give the Bosch Series 800 dishwasher 4.6 stars out of 5, and 89% of customers recommend buying it. According to Home Depot reviews, one purchaser shared that they love the way the appliance dries all the dishes while running quietly. Another reviewer said the glassware comes out of the Bosch dishwasher with no streaks or spots, thanks to the excellent drying capabilities.

Bosch is a strong dishwasher brand, one that provides good quality and reliability compared to the dishwasher brands you should avoid buying. The Bosch 800 Series models not only excel at completely drying your plastics and other dishes, but they also run extremely quiet, with only 42 decibels of noise. If you really want an appliance that can dry the plastics you place inside the dishwasher, it appears you can count on the Bosch models with CrystalDry technology.