If you only want to wash plates in it I guess it would be great.  I would rather to be able to put in my storage bowls and canning jars.  No place to put them that they don't tip over or take up too much space.  Also 1/4 to 1/3 of the silverware basket is useless because I have wide handled silverware and some of the holes are made to small.  It does get the dishes clean...what few you can put in.