Frigidaire FFBD2403LB

• One of the lowest price models on the Frigidaire dishwasher price scale is the FFBD2403LB, with a suggested cost of $299. It measures 24 inches wide, 33.5 inches high and 25 inches deep. The manufacturer says this black appliance can hold 12 place settings. It has a white plastic tub and three wash cycles: light, normal and heavy. The dishwasher's racks are coated in PVC, and it includes a food disposer. The government's Energy Star program estimates it will cost you $33 a year to operate this appliance with an electric water heater.
  
  

Frigidaire FGBD2432KW

• Frigidaire boasts that this white dishwasher offers the best drying performance and quietest operation in its class. The FGBD2432KW is 24 inches wide, 33.5 inches high and 25 inches deep. It has a gray plastic tub and stainless steel filter. Its four wash cycles include a setting to clean dishes on the upper rack only. Its nylon-coated racks include an area for stemware. This model has space for 14 place settings and an estimated annual operating cost of $34 with an electric water heater. Frigidaire suggested a retail price of $449 for this appliance in December 2010.
  
  

Frigidaire FMB330RGS

• Shoppers with limited kitchen space might consider this model, which is 17.625 inches wide, 32.5 inches high and 23 inches deep. This white dishwasher offers four cycles, a rinse-aid dispenser and a heated-dry option. The FMB330RGS has nylon racks and a stainless-steel interior. Expect to spend $23 a year to operate it with a gas water heater. This item has a suggested price of $599.
  
  

Frigidaire FPHD2481KF

• At the top of the Frigidaire price range, you'll find this stainless-steel dishwasher. It has a suggested price of $749. This appliance measures 24 inches wide, 33.5 inches high and 25 inches deep. Frigidaire brags that this model has the largest silverware basket and quietest operation in its class. Its seven wash cycles include Quick, Energy Saver and Heavy. The FPHD2481KF has a gray plastic tub and nylon-coated racks with room for 14 place settings. The government estimates its energy usage at $23 a year with a gas water heater.