The short version
- Typical range: £70 – £280
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Kitchen & Appliances
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used dishwasher is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for dishwashers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £280 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £238 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £182 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £126 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £70 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a dishwasher
- Recent models with quieter operation ratings
- Clean filters, spray arms and door seal
- All racks, cutlery baskets and clips present
- Working salt and rinse aid dispensers
What lowers it
- Blocked spray arms leaving dishes dirty
- Rusted or broken rack tines and missing clips
- Leaks from the door seal or base
- Persistent error codes mid-cycle
How to work out what yours is worth
- Run a full cycle with a load and check the results honestly
- Remove and clean the filter, then check the spray arm holes are clear
- Look under the machine for any sign of past leaks
Once you have those three answers you can place your own dishwasher on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a second-hand dishwasher worth buying?
Yes, and prices are low relative to new. Most poor performance is a blocked filter or spray arm rather than a failing machine.
What should I check before selling a dishwasher?
Run a full cycle with a real load. Clean the filter and spray arms first, since that fixes most cleaning complaints.
Do missing racks matter?
Yes. Racks and cutlery baskets are model-specific and expensive to source, so their absence noticeably lowers the price.
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