Dishwasher Supplier: Two Tiers for One Apartment Portfolio

A dishwasher supplier is normally asked for one model per kitchen. For an apartment operator that is the wrong unit of measure. This case follows an operator that had to fit one portfolio of flats with two dishwasher tiers. It also shows why dimensions decide the order before any feature list does.

AurumDine builds both tiers on our own lines and supplies appliance retailers, property operators and importers.

Key takeaways

• One portfolio split into two tiers: a countertop unit and a built-in unit.
• Dimensions, not wash programmes, decided which flat took which model.
• The countertop tier needed no plumbing work, which is what made studios viable.
• Spare parts covered both tiers, so a service visit is a parcel rather than a swap.

Case Details

• Buyer type: a serviced and long-let apartment operator with three unit types.
• Scope: a countertop dishwasher for studios, a 24 in built-in unit for larger flats.
• Constraint: no plumbing work in the studios, and a standard 60 cm cabinet run elsewhere.
• Outcome: two tiers from one supplier, one spare parts list, one door-panel standard.

The Starting Point

The operator had inherited one dishwasher model across the whole portfolio. It worked in the larger flats and failed in the studios. A studio has a worktop, a sink and no cabinet run, so an under counter dishwasher cannot fit.

The usual answer is to skip the studio and accept the complaint. That answer becomes a review problem, because a flat marketed as serviced is compared against one with a dishwasher. Therefore the operator looked for a dishwasher supplier that could read a floor plan.

The Brief: Three Rules Before Any Model

• One tier per unit type, not one model for the portfolio.
• No plumbing work in the studios, because those units stay occupied.
• One door-panel standard across the built-in tier, so renovated and older flats match.

Two numbers came out of the brief. The apartment dishwasher for a studio had to fit a worktop with no cabinet change. The built-in unit had to sit in a standard 60 cm cabinet run, because a wider aperture costs more than the appliance.

The Solution

The compact dishwasher tier is a freestanding countertop unit at 450 x 400 x 450 mm / 17.7 x 15.7 x 17.7 in. It fills from a top-fill internal water tank and drains through a hose to the sink. A studio install therefore needs no plumber and no cabinet cut. The body is white gloss with a black or grey control panel.

Inside, a rotary spray arm runs a high-temperature wash, and warm-air dry storage follows the cycle. Two programmes cover the daily needs: a tableware cycle and a cavity clean cycle. A drop-down front door with a clear viewing window lets an operator or a tenant check progress. The racks are a plate rack, a cutlery basket and a bottle and glass rack.

The integrated dishwasher tier covers the larger flats. It is a 24 in / 60 cm front-loading unit that fits a standard cabinet base, with the front level with the cabinet doors. The control panel is a top-edge touch panel with an LED display, and six presets cover the wash range. Upper and lower spray arms handle a full load, and the tub and racks are stainless steel.

Two details mattered more than the programme count. The first was drying. Hot-air circulation drying needs no external vent, so the unit drops into an existing cabinet run without duct work. The second was the dishwasher door panel. Two finishes ship as standard: black tempered glass with a stainless handle, and white with a wood-grain handle. That choice let one order cover a renovated block and an older one.

Testing and Compliance

Dishwasher dimensions came first, and they stayed first. The brief asked for dishwasher dimensions before any feature list. The 60 cm width sets the aperture, and the countertop unit's 450 mm cube sets the worktop footprint. One dishwasher spare parts list was agreed before the order.

Compliance followed the destination. The countertop unit is built to CE, RoHS and EMC requirements, and third-party test reports and technical files are supplied for the market. The built-in unit's certification documents are confirmed against the destination market before the order.

Two limits went into the file. The countertop tier is a compact dishwasher, so it suits a studio rather than a family kitchen. And the built-in tier's lead time is quoted per order, because it moves with the finish and the customisation.

Packaging and Container Loading

The two tiers ship together. That let the operator place one booking for a whole block instead of splitting the order by unit type. Splitting is the part that usually delays a handover.

Door finishes were packed as separate lines. A fitter could then take the white units to the older block and the black glass units to the renovated one. A dishwasher door panel that matches the existing kitchen is what makes a retrofit invisible. For the countertop tier, custom runs start at 100 to 300 pieces, and trial orders are welcome. An operator can therefore test one unit in a single flat first.

The Result: What a Dishwasher Supplier Changed in the Portfolio

Two tiers now cover the portfolio. The studios took the countertop tier with no plumbing cost, and the larger flats took the built-in tier with no duct work. One dishwasher spare parts list covers both tiers, and the parts are held in stock. For the operator, a dishwasher supplier became a specification partner rather than a box supplier.

The Method Other Buyers Can Reuse

• Split the portfolio by floor plan before you pick a model.
• Fix dimensions first: aperture for the built-in tier, worktop footprint for the countertop tier.
• Check whether drying needs a vent, because it decides the installation cost.
• Hold spare parts for both tiers, or the service cost doubles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a studio take a dishwasher with no plumbing?

Yes. The countertop tier fills from an internal tank and drains to the sink. It needs a socket and a sink rather than a plumbed supply. That is what makes it an apartment dishwasher for a studio.

Which tier suits a family flat?

The integrated dishwasher tier, at 24 in / 60 cm. It carries six programmes, two spray arms and stainless racks, and it sits level with the cabinet doors.

What is the minimum order?

Trial orders are welcome on the countertop tier, with custom runs starting at 100 to 300 pieces. The built-in tier's minimum depends on the model, the finish and the customisation, so we confirm it with your specification.

Final Thoughts

A dishwasher supplier wins a portfolio account on dimensions and spares, not on programme count. Split the units by floor plan, fix the aperture, and check the drying method. Then an under counter dishwasher and a compact unit stop competing and start covering.

See both tiers in the dishwasher range. The 60 cm unit is listed as a built-in dishwasher. For the countertop tier, read our countertop dishwasher supplier guide. This line also sits inside an annual framework program.