Is the KitchenAid worth about $656 more than the Frigidaire?

Only if noise and drying matter to you. The KitchenAid is 10 dBA quieter, has a third rack and a heated fan dry. The Frigidaire cleans and sanitizes for a third of the price.

The KitchenAid at 44 dBA. The Frigidaire is 54 dBA, roughly four times the sound pressure, which is audible from the next room.

The KitchenAid. It lists 16 place settings across three racks; the Frigidaire lists 5 settings, though its real capacity is a standard 24-inch tub.

Which uses less energy?

The Frigidaire at 240 kWh/year versus 270 kWh/year for the KitchenAid. Both are ENERGY STAR certified, so the difference is small.

Do both fit a standard 24-inch cutout?

Yes. Both are 24 inches wide and about 33.5 to 34 inches tall. Check depth: the KitchenAid is 26.75 inches deep, deeper than many cabinets allow.

The KitchenAid's stainless tub and better build point to a longer life. The Frigidaire's plastic tub is the usual weak point, but at $393 replacing it is cheaper than one KitchenAid repair.

KitchenAid KDTM604KPS Dishwasher vs Frigidaire FDPC4314AS Dishwasher

Buy the KitchenAid KDTM604KPS if quiet operation, drying and a third rack matter to you; it is the better dishwasher and costs $1,048.99 at Universal Appliance Outlet as of November 7, 2026. Buy the Frigidaire FDPC4314AS if you want a working stainless dishwasher for under $400; it is $393.00 at Homery as of November 7, 2026. The gap is about $656, so the KitchenAid only pays off if you run it daily and care about noise.

Today the Frigidaire FDPC4314AS Dishwasher costs $655.99 less at its best price.

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