I purchased this dishwasher online from Trade Depot and overall I’m happy with both the product and very happy with the service. The Trade Depot team were excellent. I needed to change my delivery timing after ordering and they were friendly, helpful and easy to deal with. The installer was also prompt, professional and did a great job.

The biggest thing I’d like future buyers to know isn’t actually about the dishwasher itself—it’s about the delivery and installation process. If you pay for installation and removal of your old dishwasher, the installation is not done on the delivery day. I hadn’t realised this when ordering. I think it could be made clearer when you select the install and removal item in the online checkout. Also, the delivery driver will leave the dishwasher at your property but won’t bring it inside the house. I understand this reduces the risk of damage, but if you’re not a tradie or don’t have someone to help, make sure you have somewhere safe (like a garage) to store it until installation. That was probably the biggest surprise for me.

As for the entry level Midea dishwasher, it represents good value for the price, but there are some compromises compared with more expensive models. The lower basket has quite short tines, which work well for dinner plates but aren’t ideal for deeper pasta bowls I use a lot. I can only fit 3 bowls where my very old previous dishwasher took 7. The upper rack also doesn’t accommodate many standard-sized mugs and taller drinking glasses unless you lower it, but doing that does not leave room for the spray arm to move above standard Briscoes dinner plates underneath. I’m gradually finding a loading routine that works, but it doesn’t have the flexibility of higher-end machines.

One other thing worth mentioning is the drying. I’d read another review saying there was quite a lot of moisture left inside after the cycle and thought I could live with it. There is actually more water than I expected. The grey plastic ends of your and lower racks two a lot of water. And the cutlery tray traps even more! This totals a surprising amount of water retained. Wiping them dry can leave a tea towel soaking wet. The dishes themselves are very clean and dry. I thought the app was gimmicky and didn't expect I'd use it but it's actually very cool. Once loaded I put the further tablet in and walk away. I can set the timer or start it from my phone without having to come back to the room. Great for taking advantage of off peak power.

Overall, I’d recommend both Trade Depot and entry level Midea dishwashers if you’re shopping on a budget. The customer service was excellent, the installation process was smooth once arranged, and the dishwasher offers good value for the money. Just go into the purchase understanding the delivery process and that this is an entry-level machine with a few practical compromises. Would definitely buy from Trade Depot again!