KitchenAid

Full Size Dish Rack

Name: Full Size Dish Rack
Brand: KitchenAid

Wirecutter's top mainstream rack: grippy feet and a wide wire chassis held Serious Eats' four-plate, glassware-and-tumbler load without tipping, at half simplehuman's price.

$47 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-273 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.1/ 10

design7.0/ 10

value7.7/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

Repeated independent tests support the spending: it carries an unusually large, awkward cookware load without tipping and provides a functional angled drainboard, rather than selling a decorative finish.

MATERIALS

RackSatin-coated steel wire

Heavy-duty structure resists rust better than bare wire, though damaged coating remains a long-term risk.

Drainboard and caddyPlastic

Removable, wipeable parts simplify cleaning and guide water toward the sink.

CRITERIA

8/10

Drainage Geometry

Independent tests found the board effectively angled, but it drains only from short sides and can leak slightly at low edges.

9/10

Stability & Load

ATK cites grippy feet and solid weight distribution; Bob Vila safely loaded heavy awkward cookware.

7/10

Rust Resistance

Satin-coated wire is rust-resistant, not solid stainless; preserve the coating and hand-wash.

8/10

Cleanability

Drainboard and caddy remove for washing; Wirecutter says it separates into three low-crevice pieces.

10/10

Capacity Fit

Serious Eats fit four plates, bowls, tumblers and wine glasses with room to spare.

5/10

Layout Flexibility

Fixed short-side drain limits orientation compared with swivel-spout designs.

IDEAL FOR

·Families
·Pots, pans and bakeware
·Value-focused buyers with adequate counter space

NOT FOR

·Very narrow counters
·Sinks needing a reversible drain direction

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Wide straight slots, tall sides, rigid cup perches and grippy feet make loading intuitive. The drainboard is fixed-direction, so measure your sink orientation before buying.