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I just got mine yesterday!! Ive done 3 loads already. I sometimes wash dishes at my hotel job. Sometimes for 600 folks . Last thing i want to do is come home and wash dishes!!!! Im a subscriber!!!!!
I live in a one bedroom apartment in the city and I like most people loathe doing dishes. I came across this beauty and I like it more than I like most people! Lol, it's my new BFF. It cut my time down in the kitchen of washing dishes to just a few minutes instead of ten minutes. I may have to still wash a pan or two by hand. But that's nothing compared to a sink full of dishes. Thanks so much Hava!
I have this machine. It is an absolute gem. I bought it when my full-size dishwasher died on me and I just didn't feel like spending $1,000 to replace it. It actually cleans better than my old Bosch. It's worth every penny and I can't live without it.
I bought a HAVA from the company. It was around $300. I've had it for two years and it is STILL wonderful. Money well spent. I really like that I can fill it instead of hooking it to the faucet.
I know right? I fell in love with it too. It's really cool for cleaning supplies (and dishes...and fruit..and toys.) Hey what else can I wash in this? LOL.
NOW you tell me🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 A few years ago, I put a scrubby sponge in our microwave: started a fire out the BACK of the microwave and burned my wallpaper! Sometimes, it’s hard to believe I’ve lived this long🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😘
Oh no! That's horrible. I mention it because the individually wrapped Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges now say on each individual package wrapper "Do not sanitize in the microwave." For this very reason. LOL. I'm sorry about your fire and wallpaper.
I have a portable Farberware and it is a dream! It has a standerd plug so no problem and holds a 4 place setting, and 4 cups and at least 12 silverware., I even jam more in mine lol😅. It works like a fullsize and the quickwash setting is 45 minutes. lt has fruit and glasses only setting and a longer regular wash if needed. (I have never needed the regular cycle) it cleans perfectly and it has never let me down. It is quiet and easy to load as I can load and start in 5 minutes. With ongoing use its easy to load after a while. Mine does have a air cycle but that is to slightly dry and air out the unside but it is left open for air dry with never any spots. It loads water at the top and gives a beep when full and drains in a bucket on the floor. It can be hooked up at the sink or be placed on a small cart like mine in my kitchen. I love the unit and it only uses a small amount water of detergent. If i have more dishes to wash I simply reload. The only thing I've done differently is I got a larger Tupperware to fill it like the cereal container size and it fills easier with only 2 containers full. The pitcher it came with takes at least 4 fills . If you want one buy one you wont regret it.
@@AskAngelaBrowngot it - only took 3 days - and I'm loving it...👏💜👏 Now testing and figuring out, how to stack the dishes to fit the most...🤔🤷♀️🤭 But what an epic buy...😳👏💜
@@glynette6570 thanks! Did you order it through havalab.com? Sorry to be such a nervous nelly about this but when I paid through PayPal it listed a recipient account with a bunch of Chinese characters so I’m a little worried I signed up for a product coming on a boat from there. I’ve had some bad experiences with that in the past. Thanks for the reply.
@@bustedpresents did you get tracking info? I just ordered mine and I’m also super nervous as well even though I got a tracking number. 4px has been rated badly for not delivering.
I have the same unit, different brand but it's one of those things that sold under a half-dozen different names. I swear this thing is the only reason I'm not in a mental hospital. Sure I still have to do most larger things by hand but it's really the small things that are the worst anyway.
You put the basket in backwards, that bump up part is a handle I saw it in another one of these videos (it's why your door is hitting the basket) Thank you very much for the example of how to load one of these baskets with a realistic load of dishes and then cleaning supplies. So many of the videos I've seen are either computer generated cartoons or somebody puts a couple pieces of dishes in and runs a cycle.
This is a great idea for a work space or shared kitchen - Our co-op art gallery has a studio and classroom with small kitchenette - sink, fridge, electric tea kettle and microwave. This unit is about the size of the dish drainer, and would be a great option! We just found out the city requires a dishwasher in my Grannie Flat which seems crazy - if it doesn't HAVE to be built in, this seems a great option!
Great question. It weights 28lbs, which is about as heavy as carrying a two or three year old kid. I moved it with no problem, the secret is to drain the hose before moving it. Otherwise, you'll have water on the floor. LOL.
LOL. It was my first shown blooper. I was going to reshoot - but Kristin has been begging me for a blooper and this was an organic one. Hark! I do make mistakes from time to time - this was one of them. It cracked me up. How did I forget the soap?
We have alot of dirty dishes with just 2 of us daily lol😅 so I simply run another load. The quick cycle is 45 min and dishes come out sparkling clean and smell very fresh. 😊😊
When I went to their website to add the links to the show notes I saw they are having a sale right now with $100 off. (I don't make anything off it but if you're interested, this is as inexpensive as I've ever seen it.)
You have provided Hava with the best review of their product that i have ran into. I even contacted your company to see if they had a discount code. Its $399 right now. A code for your viewers would be helpful.
Yes, they do. Here is one that is only 17.6 pounds amzn.to/38HokRp, has 8K reviews and 1,000 questions answered. (I haven't used this one personally, but wanted to let you see this.) Amazon has lots more along the same line.
Sure, this is called the HAVA and I'll give you an insider secret - under every video there are two words: SHOW MORE and when you click that link it gives you the inside scoop of where to buy all the stuff we show here, along with more resources on the show topic. Woot Woot! HAVA Compact Countertop Dishwasher - havalab.com/ HAVA FAQ - havalab.com/pages/faq HAVA PROMOTIONS: havalab.com/products/dishwash... HAVA SUPPORT: havalab.com/pages/service HAVA MANUALS: havalab.com/pages/download
Windows and glass yes, mirrors no. You don't want to ruin the filament behind the mirror. This is the steamer I'm using now amzn.to/3rPBaEV and the hand held part has an attachment with a small bonet, great for glass and shower doors.
I have this and it leaked from the bottom. I emailed Hava and they sent me a new one (after they had me tear the first one apart). The second one also leaks. They won't respond to my emails. Also, I was using gel detergent and it was not cleaning my dishes completely. I switched to the little tablet things (currently using Finish Quantum) and it cleans much better.
Sorry to hear that. I wonder if it's a connector issue. It shouldn't be leaking. Dumb question but is the door sealing properly? I remember when I got mine the door frame has magnets and the magnets are coated with some shipping protective tape or plastic that was preventing the door from closing all the way and the magnets from fully engaging to keep the door closed. Could it be something weird like that?
@@AskAngelaBrown if you look at the bottom of the machine, each little foot has a hole beside it. That is where the water comes from. Sometimes it's the left, sometimes the right, and sometimes both. They had me tear the entire thing apart to make sure the drain hose was connected on the inside. I run the machine the same exact way every time. Sometimes it's fine, other times it leaks. I think the replacement machine they sent is even worse.
@@jennbinkley8809 It should not leak just be sure to never top off the water if loading by hand or make sure if sink filling that it is not overfilling. When the fill sensor beeps stop filling. The other thing I suggest is make sure all dishes like glasses and bowls are facing downward and remove an dreconnect the hoses. That should fix the leak. If the unit was malfunctioning ot would stop and give an error code which troubleshoots in the manual. Your not getting an error code so I am.pretty sure it's a filling issue or displacement issue causing residual water to stay in the bottom of it. I cut Cascade Platinum dishwasher pods in half and use it in my portable dishwasher and have never had dirty or spotty dishes. (I am sure to scrape all chunks of food off also even a piece of corn left behind can jam a unit) Good luck hope this helps you.
@@doloresleyva8810 the way I fixed it from leaking was to take silicone caulk and run a bead on the inside of the glass door. That's where it was leaking from. There was no seal.
I just got one and love it. I have been curious though, there are two ledges on the sides near the top that look like tracks as if something would slide onto it and hang from it, but I can't find any additional accessories or any mention of it in the manual. Do you know what they are for?
I’m not sure what those are but Hava should be able to answer that question. Here is their support email: service@havalab.com Their website is: havalab.com
@ brandon reburn Hi, if you look up another countertop dishwasher called KAPAS, that may answer your question. It looks like the exact same model as this HAVA but the KAPAS comes with the actual accesory for that section you are wondering about. Its like a little rack that you slide in and out to put utensils as well. The Hava just has the lines there but no rack with it. Not sure if you could find it sold separately.
From all the comments i got the fact that HAVA and NOVETE are the same machine with different name. Though some reviews show a little bit of plates which does not convince me to buy. But Angela filled it up with plates…. Now we are talking. But what size is your largest dinner plate? Also there is another one “like” these called KAPAS. And its cheaper- but does it compare?
The dinner plates are regular size dinner plates. I do believe in this video we also used small salad plates as well. This little dishwasher does have a few different names - and they all work the same. The big difference is the cutlery tray is different (I guess to differentiate them.)
The one I have looks exactly like those two, but the brand on mine is called Kapas. I got it last November for $269 from Walmart and I love it. Some things you should know: 1) It says that it is 17.5 inches high so it will fit under the upper cabinets in your kitchen. It actually is 18.2 inches tall so it probably will not fit under upper cabinets. I happened to already have a kitchen cart that it fit on perfectly. I also put a rimmed cookie sheet underneath it, just in case it leaks. (It hasn't)
2) You may see people complain that it will not fit regular size dinner plates. It does if you remove the upper silverware basket. I already had a small stainless steel silverware caddy that I bought off of Amazon and it fits perfectly in the back, so you can remove the top one and fit your plates in. 3) Don't use gel diswashing liquid. I bought a bottle of the "store brand" gel and it did not work at all. I thought it was the dishwasher and I was really upset because I thought I had wasted $269. A couple months later I happened to see an article written by Consumer Reports that said that almost ALL gels don't work and that Cascade pods are the top rated dishwashing soaps. I bought some Cascade pods off of Amazon and I am now going nuts washing everything in sight because they defintely work. Buy this dishwasher - you will not regret it.
@@luxurycardstore I agree that the gel detergent does not do a good job in this machine at all. I was using Cascade gel, then I changed to Finish Quantum and the dishes are clean. With the gel, I basically had to wash them before I ran the dishwasher.
This was a great comment. Very helpful. I been thinking of getting this for a while and was wondering if getting a KAPAS would be a bad idea since i was not sure if it was the same as Novete and Hava. I can’t believe the dishwashing gel doesn’t work, i was thinking of getting exactly that for it. Because isn’t a pod too much for this small dishwasher? Which brand poda did you get? Thank you in advance
I live in an apartment building that doesn’t allow portable dishwashers because they could cause drainage backups. Would the water tank function to this fix that problem? I am not very informed on what causes drainage backups
Does this heat the water? If so does it heat it on the fruit setting too? OR do you have to make sure you put the temperature of water in before washing?
There is a fruit setting which doesn't heat the water as hot as it does when you sterilize the dishes. And you don't use dish soap for fruit. Other than that it is a regular dishwasher that does everything a dishwasher is supposed to do.
I'm not understanding the following point...and I know I can be a little slow sometimes lol...but you add water (and soap in the dishwasher) and it washes the dishes. Do you have to go back at some point to add more water in the top of the dishwasher for the rinse cycle then?, because it seems like if you don't, then it would still have soap on the dishes when finished washing. Don't laugh too hard...it's just something that I am not getting for some reason. lol
LOL. I don't know how it works. You put 3 pitchers of water 1.3 gallons in and turn it on and washes and dries them beautifully. No soap or residue and no adding more water after it starts.
I’ve had this for a few months, and I can answer that question. When the washing cycle is done, it drains about half of the 1.3 gallons of water, and uses the other half for a rinse cycle.
Any small kitchen cart on wheels may work. It's not very heavy and not very big. amzn.to/3oxGVGC You could wheel it close to the sink (so it can drain properly) and then wheel it away when not in use. Or, you could put a small bucket under it with the hose inside the bucket and empty the bucket after each use. Either way, make sure the cart you get has a flat top on it (not a lip or a ridge) you need to be able to open the door to get the dishes in and out.
I personally recommend using liquid/gel dishwasher detergent. Pods shouldn't be used, they're designed for much larger dishwashers and I've seen videos of people who clogged these small units using them. The powder, what I find is when you shut the door the powder gets pinched between the gasket and door and I don't think that's good for the long haul/life of the gasket and watching others that jammed their units using the pods (which were powder) I'm guessing it may leave residue and build up. But, liquid detergent won't hurt the gasket if it gets pinched and I don't think will build up residue as much as powder. Why I personally think liquid dishwasher detergent makes the most sense. Though, once you get a handle of how much to use there isn't anything stopping you from pouring the powder into the unit instead of the door. Good video, mine came with the rack in backwards so my coffee cups on the small top tray were hitting the light dome but turning it around so it's on the right as you did will fix that. Though, because the rack has a handle and that handle now is towards the back I think it was a mistake in design... they didn't account for the light dome so we have to put the rack in backwards if using that top tray.
The liquid dish detergent made my dishes cloudy and I hated it. Through trial and error , I simply cut the pod in half because a whole pod was too much soap and I remove the pod gel outer part. It's not hard to just snip in half and get the detergent into the reservoir. My dishes clean beautifully with Cascade Platinum dishwasher pods. They sparkle and are clean with no spots. My units filter is cleaned regularly and I do a vinegar only wash every month to keep it clean so no odor comes about.
Does a Finish Powerball Tab work ok in this unit? I ask because I know the red ball of the Powerball Tab seems to work in later cycles of full-sized dishwashers. Thank you!
Here is a paid link to the website: havalab.com I don’t know what size pot you are referring to but I suggest you review the specifications before purchasing.
I was so excited about this until I realized that the cabinets near my sink are too low for it to fit under, and the closest open countertop is more than 61 inches away. The only solutions I can think of are to find a way to extend the drain hose or set up a little table near the sink for it to rest on. Does the unit need to be level with or higher than the sink it drains into? I'm starting to think this might be more hassle than it's worth for me, especially since I'd have to keep it on the floor in the hallway when not in use - I've got less than 4'x2' of counter space for food prep in my tiny kitchen!
It's 18 inches tall and fits under my standard cabinets just fine. It's a close fit, but it is designed to be a countertop unit that sits under standard cabinets.
@@erinharrington4232 I have seen people drain the used water into a bucket. It might be a bit of a hassle to haul the bucket to a drainage point, but it would probably solve your problem!
It doesn't fit under my countertops either because I only have 16-17" clearance and you need a minimum of 18". So, it sits on a table and the drain hose is connected to a 10 gallon bucket because the drain hose cannot be higher than the machine. I have to dump the bucket out into the sink every time I use it. But, to save me the hassle of doing dishes my hand I will do it. My kitchen is too small to have even the smaller size portable dishwasher (on wheels that hooks up to your sink).
@@jennbinkley8809 my unit is too big at 20 in squared to fit on my counter so I have it on a small cart and it drains into a regular mopbucket. It only uses about a little more than a half bucket per full cycle so no biggie to throw that down the sink. My kitchen is small but since it's on a cart and fills manually at the top no and drains to the bucket no problem. 😊
This seems to be a carbon copy of the Novete on Amazon. Does anyone have experience ordering through HAVA? I am interested but the lack of information about the company seems sketchy.
It looks like the exact same product to me as well - except the cutlery tray has a different lid on the Novete. Order either. They are both excellent products and I've truly fallen in love with it. NOTE: There is a link below the video (I don't make any money from it) but they had $100 off the dishwasher a few weeks ago. They offer a satisfaction guarantee in the event that you are not satisfied.
Do you know if this can be run without the water tank cover? I just got one for christmas and it only just fits under my cabinets without the tank cover. Thanks!
??? The water tank cover is flat - it should fit just fine. That said, yes it will still run but not recommended. Do you have a flexible silicone cutting board that would slide between the top of the dishwasher and your cabinet to prevent any moisture or water from escaping? I'm thinking of something like this amzn.to/33dSAUg
@@AskAngelaBrown the tank cover is raised just enough that it doesn't fit with the cover on, but we have been using it with the cover off and it seems to work just fine. I was worried steam/moisture would come out of the top but that's not the case since the steam comes out of the side of the machine. Thanks!
The unit is very durable and holds it's own. I'm sure the answer is different depending on usage and care of the product but for size it's awesome if you don't want to wash dishes by hand.
It is possible they are similar if not the same. There is another brand on the market that seemed identical to the HAVA except the lid for the cutlery container was different. All the other specs seemed to work and operate the same way. If you are buying one, check the mfg. warranty to make sure you are covered and that it meets your needs.
@@AskAngelaBrown FYI. I've been shopping around for a countertop dishwasher lately (actually just purchased the HAVA before I came across this video - much happier with that decision now that I've seen this, so thank you for the content!) and I found some disturbing similarities among the negative reviews of the Farberware countertop model w/reservoir. Pretty much every negative review I found mentioned *extreme* customer service issues, and a manual-provided customer service number that took consumers to a company called Edge Consumer Brands as opposed to speaking with Farberware directly. These reviewers said that their complaints had not been acknowledged and that weeks to months after seeking services covered under warranty, they'd yet to receive any kind of acceptable response. I did some more digging and found that Farberware acknowledges Edge's association with their company on their dedicated site for microwaves, where it describes Edge as "a global sourcing and development company." So that at least confirms the countertop dishwashers these reviewers purchased were not counterfeit. Farberware does license their name to other companies and I doubt they genuinely produce anything on their own anymore; their official customer service page, for example, directs consumers to contact Walmart for issues with Farberware-branded portable kitchen appliances and to contact Senior Brands, LLC for issues with Farberware-branded food storage products. So while reviews of Farberware's countertop dishwasher w/reservoir are overall very high, it seems the warranty will not be honored in the event there is a problem with the machine or a part that needs replacing. Overall it seems like it would be a very risky purchase.
@@Pr0fessorScience That's exactly why I didn't buy the Farberware - because of the bad reveiws and the fact that the Kapas brand had great reviews and costs less than the Farberware. I bought the Kapas brand and I am very happy with it.
@@AskAngelaBrown Yeah I see that, I figured I'd comment as I see very few videos of actual reviews of the Novete version and figured it would be good to put the name here too as it might help someone else looking for a table top machine to see something useful. I got the Novete version and have been loving it for a single person residence instead of buying a full size machine and having to pay for installation too.
Once you read instructions and do as they say the unit does not spew out water ever. It closes tight with magnets and the unit will beep if there's any error.
Most of these countertop Dishwashers can only fit 10in dishes. to fit larger dishes requires the dishes to go in slanted but that wastes a lot of space. You have to shop carefully for a size that can take your dishes. The bigger ones can fit 11in dishes but do not have a built in water tank so you have to hook up a hose to the faucet. I wish someone makes a unit about 20inx20inx20in with a built in water tank.
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I just got mine yesterday!! Ive done 3 loads already. I sometimes wash dishes at my hotel job. Sometimes for 600 folks .
Last thing i want to do is come home and wash dishes!!!! Im a subscriber!!!!!
That's awesome! Hope it saves you time!
I am definitely convinced that this is a great product now. Your videos are great!
Thank you!
"I know this isn't fruit. Don't let me fool you." LOL! High marks for awesome sense of humor. : )
Well I was talking about fruit, but holding a fruit basket full of drill bit brushes. I know, I'm a nerd. :-)
I live in a one bedroom apartment in the city and I like most people loathe doing dishes. I came across this beauty and I like it more than I like most people! Lol, it's my new BFF. It cut my time down in the kitchen of washing dishes to just a few minutes instead of ten minutes. I may have to still wash a pan or two by hand. But that's nothing compared to a sink full of dishes. Thanks so much Hava!
Yippee for you and your Hava : ) I appreciate you reaching out to share this.
I have this machine. It is an absolute gem. I bought it when my full-size dishwasher died on me and I just didn't feel like spending $1,000 to replace it.
It actually cleans better than my old Bosch. It's worth every penny and I can't live without it.
That is great! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Yvonne Kleine for your comment. Which brand did you get? And how much was it? I been monitoring them for a while to see if the price comes down
I know and same here. I couldn’t believe how much the price of the regular sized units have gone up in price.
I bought a HAVA from the company. It was around $300. I've had it for two years and it is STILL wonderful. Money well spent. I really like that I can fill it instead of hooking it to the faucet.
I never thought that I'd think a dishwasher was adorable.
I know right? I fell in love with it too. It's really cool for cleaning supplies (and dishes...and fruit..and toys.) Hey what else can I wash in this? LOL.
NOW you tell me🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 A few years ago, I put a scrubby sponge in our microwave: started a fire out the BACK of the microwave and burned my wallpaper! Sometimes, it’s hard to believe I’ve lived this long🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😘
Oh no! That's horrible. I mention it because the individually wrapped Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges now say on each individual package wrapper "Do not sanitize in the microwave." For this very reason. LOL. I'm sorry about your fire and wallpaper.
I have a portable Farberware and it is a dream! It has a standerd plug so no problem and holds a 4 place setting, and 4 cups and at least 12 silverware., I even jam more in mine lol😅. It works like a fullsize and the quickwash setting is 45 minutes. lt has fruit and glasses only setting and a longer regular wash if needed. (I have never needed the regular cycle) it cleans perfectly and it has never let me down. It is quiet and easy to load as I can load and start in 5 minutes. With ongoing use its easy to load after a while. Mine does have a air cycle but that is to slightly dry and air out the unside but it is left open for air dry with never any spots. It loads water at the top and gives a beep when full and drains in a bucket on the floor. It can be hooked up at the sink or be placed on a small cart like mine in my kitchen. I love the unit and it only uses a small amount water of detergent. If i have more dishes to wash I simply reload. The only thing I've done differently is I got a larger Tupperware to fill it like the cereal container size and it fills easier with only 2 containers full. The pitcher it came with takes at least 4 fills .
If you want one buy one you wont regret it.
I love your review of yours. Thanks for sharing and explaining the differences with your creative Tupperware adaptation. :-)
Your excitement is infectious. And, you are so funny. Love this.
😊 thank you. You just made my day. :-)
Great, and informative video - thanks...👏💜 Bought mine yesterday and can't wait to get it...😵💫🤭
Keep me posted and let me know how you like it.
@@AskAngelaBrowngot it - only took 3 days - and I'm loving it...👏💜👏 Now testing and figuring out, how to stack the dishes to fit the most...🤔🤷♀️🤭 But what an epic buy...😳👏💜
Thank you for this review. I just bought one for my husband’s work place, and he loves it.
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your product experience.
How long did the shipping take?
@@bustedpresents -just a few days...I think 3-5.
@@glynette6570 thanks! Did you order it through havalab.com? Sorry to be such a nervous nelly about this but when I paid through PayPal it listed a recipient account with a bunch of Chinese characters so I’m a little worried I signed up for a product coming on a boat from there. I’ve had some bad experiences with that in the past. Thanks for the reply.
@@bustedpresents did you get tracking info? I just ordered mine and I’m also super nervous as well even though I got a tracking number. 4px has been rated badly for not delivering.
WOW ! Great countertop dishwasher! Beautiful design
So powerful and clean!
Thank you :)
Glad you like it! Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂
I love your alarm sound effect, “Arrng! Arrng! Arrng!” I may also have to find one of these for the old ranch house. 🥳
LOL. Don't tell anybody but sometimes I make noises like that just to entertain myself. LOL. 😜
I love this! It would be perfect for a tiny house Airbnb. It would also be great to take on an RV trip! 👏🏻 Thank you for reviewing this! 👍🏻👍🏻
Yes, this is perfect for lots of Airbnb's or studio apartments. Thanks for the tip about the RV's too. :-)
I just purchased one. It's everything you say it is!
John, I am so glad you like it too! 😊
🤣 cracked me up when you had to specify to not use soap for fruit. Thanks a lot for the review
Lol...glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
I have the same unit, different brand but it's one of those things that sold under a half-dozen different names.
I swear this thing is the only reason I'm not in a mental hospital. Sure I still have to do most larger things by hand but it's really the small things that are the worst anyway.
It is a really fun unit and great for so many things. Thanks for sharing your experience.
You put the basket in backwards, that bump up part is a handle I saw it in another one of these videos (it's why your door is hitting the basket)
Thank you very much for the example of how to load one of these baskets with a realistic load of dishes and then cleaning supplies. So many of the videos I've seen are either computer generated cartoons or somebody puts a couple pieces of dishes in and runs a cycle.
Thanks for the tip. :-)
@@AskAngelaBrown thank you for the extremely well done video and example :-)
Hi Angela, thanks for telling us about this versatile dishwasher 😀! I have the perfect spot for one in my kitchen 🤩. Have a wonderful day 🌞
Awesome. Let me know how you like it.
This is a great idea for a work space or shared kitchen -
Our co-op art gallery has a studio and classroom with small kitchenette - sink, fridge, electric tea kettle and microwave. This unit is about the size of the dish drainer, and would be a great option!
We just found out the city requires a dishwasher in my Grannie Flat which seems crazy - if it doesn't HAVE to be built in, this seems a great option!
That’s great! Let me know if you get one and how you like it.
Got mine today! Love it!
Great to hear that!👍
Thanks for introducing the HAVA.
My question, is it easily moved if you don’t want it on the countertop? And how much does it weigh? Thanks again
Great question. It weights 28lbs, which is about as heavy as carrying a two or three year old kid. I moved it with no problem, the secret is to drain the hose before moving it. Otherwise, you'll have water on the floor. LOL.
you can use an extension cord with this no problem, it just needs to be a grounded extension cord with a nice thick cable.
Thanks for sharing this info!
Just bought one !
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it.
😂🤣 love the end- wait...
LOL. It was my first shown blooper. I was going to reshoot - but Kristin has been begging me for a blooper and this was an organic one. Hark! I do make mistakes from time to time - this was one of them. It cracked me up. How did I forget the soap?
@@AskAngelaBrown your videos are alway so professionally- great to see a blooper
do you have a guide or a tips n tricks for using a steam cleaner?
Yes, it depends on the item you are cleaning. The tutorials we've done are appliance specific.
I don't love that the only door retention mechanism is a couple magnets. I want a solid latch that I can hear click when solidly shut.
I conpletely get that. Maybe they'll do a product revision and fix that. Thank you for sharing your honest feedback!
Mine has 2 very strong magnetic to close it tight. Never an issue.
everyone talks about it being good for small places, but also don't need a full size for a small family or a single person
Good point! Thanks for watching and commenting.
We have alot of dirty dishes with just 2 of us daily lol😅 so I simply run another load. The quick cycle is 45 min and dishes come out sparkling clean and smell very fresh. 😊😊
Cool! I have been looking for a portable dishwasher and this video is very helpful!
When I went to their website to add the links to the show notes I saw they are having a sale right now with $100 off. (I don't make anything off it but if you're interested, this is as inexpensive as I've ever seen it.)
You have provided Hava with the best review of their product that i have ran into. I even contacted your company to see if they had a discount code. Its $399 right now.
A code for your viewers would be helpful.
Well correction… $348 if you apply the 13OFF discount code :-/
Great information Angela! Do they make portable washer machines?
Yes, they do. Here is one that is only 17.6 pounds amzn.to/38HokRp, has 8K reviews and 1,000 questions answered. (I haven't used this one personally, but wanted to let you see this.) Amazon has lots more along the same line.
Very cool review.
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to drop me a line. :-)
Loved your presentation and this would be perfect for my farmhouse. Can you tell me where I can purchase this brand?
Sure, this is called the HAVA and I'll give you an insider secret - under every video there are two words: SHOW MORE and when you click that link it gives you the inside scoop of where to buy all the stuff we show here, along with more resources on the show topic. Woot Woot!
HAVA Compact Countertop Dishwasher - havalab.com/
HAVA FAQ - havalab.com/pages/faq
HAVA PROMOTIONS: havalab.com/products/dishwash...
HAVA SUPPORT: havalab.com/pages/service
HAVA MANUALS: havalab.com/pages/download
I've seen a trend to 'steam' clean glass surfaces like windows or glass showers. Recommend? Scared to try!
Windows and glass yes, mirrors no. You don't want to ruin the filament behind the mirror. This is the steamer I'm using now amzn.to/3rPBaEV and the hand held part has an attachment with a small bonet, great for glass and shower doors.
I have this and it leaked from the bottom. I emailed Hava and they sent me a new one (after they had me tear the first one apart). The second one also leaks. They won't respond to my emails. Also, I was using gel detergent and it was not cleaning my dishes completely. I switched to the little tablet things (currently using Finish Quantum) and it cleans much better.
Sorry to hear that. I wonder if it's a connector issue. It shouldn't be leaking. Dumb question but is the door sealing properly? I remember when I got mine the door frame has magnets and the magnets are coated with some shipping protective tape or plastic that was preventing the door from closing all the way and the magnets from fully engaging to keep the door closed. Could it be something weird like that?
@@AskAngelaBrown if you look at the bottom of the machine, each little foot has a hole beside it. That is where the water comes from. Sometimes it's the left, sometimes the right, and sometimes both. They had me tear the entire thing apart to make sure the drain hose was connected on the inside. I run the machine the same exact way every time. Sometimes it's fine, other times it leaks. I think the replacement machine they sent is even worse.
@@jennbinkley8809 It should not leak just be sure to never top off the water if loading by hand or make sure if sink filling that it is not overfilling. When the fill sensor beeps stop filling. The other thing I suggest is make sure all dishes like glasses and bowls are facing downward and remove an dreconnect the hoses.
That should fix the leak. If the unit was malfunctioning ot would stop and give an error code which troubleshoots in the manual. Your not getting an error code so I am.pretty sure it's a filling issue or displacement issue causing residual water to stay in the bottom of it. I cut Cascade Platinum dishwasher pods in half and use it in my portable dishwasher and have never had dirty or spotty dishes. (I am sure to scrape all chunks of food off also even a piece of corn left behind can jam a unit)
Good luck hope this helps you.
@@doloresleyva8810 the way I fixed it from leaking was to take silicone caulk and run a bead on the inside of the glass door. That's where it was leaking from. There was no seal.
The coolest!!
Isn't it?! Thanks for watching!
I just got one and love it. I have been curious though, there are two ledges on the sides near the top that look like tracks as if something would slide onto it and hang from it, but I can't find any additional accessories or any mention of it in the manual. Do you know what they are for?
I’m not sure what those are but Hava should be able to answer that question. Here is their support email: service@havalab.com
Their website is: havalab.com
@ brandon reburn
Hi, if you look up another countertop dishwasher called KAPAS, that may answer your question.
It looks like the exact same model as this HAVA but the KAPAS comes with the actual accesory for that section you are wondering about. Its like a little rack that you slide in and out to put utensils as well. The Hava just has the lines there but no rack with it. Not sure if you could find it sold separately.
From all the comments i got the fact that HAVA and NOVETE are the same machine with different name.
Though some reviews show a little bit of plates which does not convince me to buy.
But Angela filled it up with plates…. Now we are talking. But what size is your largest dinner plate?
Also there is another one “like” these called KAPAS.
And its cheaper- but does it compare?
The dinner plates are regular size dinner plates. I do believe in this video we also used small salad plates as well. This little dishwasher does have a few different names - and they all work the same. The big difference is the cutlery tray is different (I guess to differentiate them.)
The one I have looks exactly like those two, but the brand on mine is called Kapas. I got it last November for $269 from Walmart and I love it. Some things you should know:
1) It says that it is 17.5 inches high so it will fit under the upper cabinets in your kitchen. It actually is 18.2 inches tall so it probably will not fit under upper cabinets. I happened to already have a kitchen cart that it fit on perfectly. I also put a rimmed cookie sheet underneath it, just in case it leaks. (It hasn't)
2) You may see people complain that it will not fit regular size dinner plates. It does if you remove the upper silverware basket. I already had a small stainless steel silverware caddy that I bought off of Amazon and it fits perfectly in the back, so you can remove the top one and fit your plates in.
3) Don't use gel diswashing liquid. I bought a bottle of the "store brand" gel and it did not work at all. I thought it was the dishwasher and I was really upset because I thought I had wasted $269. A couple months later I happened to see an article written by Consumer Reports that said that almost ALL gels don't work and that Cascade pods are the top rated dishwashing soaps. I bought some Cascade pods off of Amazon and I am now going nuts washing everything in sight because they defintely work. Buy this dishwasher - you will not regret it.
@@luxurycardstore I agree that the gel detergent does not do a good job in this machine at all. I was using Cascade gel, then I changed to Finish Quantum and the dishes are clean. With the gel, I basically had to wash them before I ran the dishwasher.
This was a great comment. Very helpful. I been thinking of getting this for a while and was wondering if getting a KAPAS would be a bad idea since i was not sure if it was the same as Novete and Hava.
I can’t believe the dishwashing gel doesn’t work, i was thinking of getting exactly that for it. Because isn’t a pod too much for this small dishwasher? Which brand poda did you get?
Thank you in advance
Hi,
Do you know at what temperature it washes the fruits ??
Good question! Here is a link to the Hava contact page so you can reach out and ask: havalab.com/pages/contact-us
@@AskAngelaBrown
Thank you for your answer
I live in an apartment building that doesn’t allow portable dishwashers because they could cause drainage backups. Would the water tank function to this fix that problem? I am not very informed on what causes drainage backups
It holds 1.3 gallons of water that drains through a hose into a regular drain. There is no drainage backup.
Does this heat the water? If so does it heat it on the fruit setting too? OR do you have to make sure you put the temperature of water in before washing?
There is a fruit setting which doesn't heat the water as hot as it does when you sterilize the dishes. And you don't use dish soap for fruit. Other than that it is a regular dishwasher that does everything a dishwasher is supposed to do.
I'm not understanding the following point...and I know I can be a little slow sometimes lol...but you add water (and soap in the dishwasher) and it washes the dishes. Do you have to go back at some point to add more water in the top of the dishwasher for the rinse cycle then?, because it seems like if you don't, then it would still have soap on the dishes when finished washing. Don't laugh too hard...it's just something that I am not getting for some reason. lol
LOL. I don't know how it works. You put 3 pitchers of water 1.3 gallons in and turn it on and washes and dries them beautifully. No soap or residue and no adding more water after it starts.
@@AskAngelaBrown Ok thanks 😊
I’ve had this for a few months, and I can answer that question. When the washing cycle is done, it drains about half of the 1.3 gallons of water, and uses the other half for a rinse cycle.
@@SageFireJ Thank you! 😊
it uses only some of the water to wash, then it uses the remaining water to rinse twice
is there some kind of rolling tray I can use with this so I can move it around on the counter?
Any small kitchen cart on wheels may work. It's not very heavy and not very big. amzn.to/3oxGVGC You could wheel it close to the sink (so it can drain properly) and then wheel it away when not in use. Or, you could put a small bucket under it with the hose inside the bucket and empty the bucket after each use. Either way, make sure the cart you get has a flat top on it (not a lip or a ridge) you need to be able to open the door to get the dishes in and out.
I personally recommend using liquid/gel dishwasher detergent. Pods shouldn't be used, they're designed for much larger dishwashers and I've seen videos of people who clogged these small units using them. The powder, what I find is when you shut the door the powder gets pinched between the gasket and door and I don't think that's good for the long haul/life of the gasket and watching others that jammed their units using the pods (which were powder) I'm guessing it may leave residue and build up. But, liquid detergent won't hurt the gasket if it gets pinched and I don't think will build up residue as much as powder. Why I personally think liquid dishwasher detergent makes the most sense. Though, once you get a handle of how much to use there isn't anything stopping you from pouring the powder into the unit instead of the door. Good video, mine came with the rack in backwards so my coffee cups on the small top tray were hitting the light dome but turning it around so it's on the right as you did will fix that. Though, because the rack has a handle and that handle now is towards the back I think it was a mistake in design... they didn't account for the light dome so we have to put the rack in backwards if using that top tray.
Good points about the powder getting pinched in the gaskets and thanks for your suggestions and for joining the conversation.
The liquid dish detergent made my dishes cloudy and I hated it. Through trial and error , I simply cut the pod in half because a whole pod was too much soap and I remove the pod gel outer part. It's not hard to just snip in half and get the detergent into the reservoir. My dishes clean beautifully with Cascade Platinum dishwasher pods. They sparkle and are clean with no spots. My units filter is cleaned regularly and I do a vinegar only wash every month to keep it clean so no odor comes about.
Does a Finish Powerball Tab work ok in this unit? I ask because I know the red ball of the Powerball Tab seems to work in later cycles of full-sized dishwashers. Thank you!
I don't know specifically, but most dishwasher tabs, pods, nuggets work in this machine.
@@AskAngelaBrown, thank you!
Will it fit a pot or pan?
Here is a paid link to the website: havalab.com
I don’t know what size pot you are referring to but I suggest you review the specifications before purchasing.
I was so excited about this until I realized that the cabinets near my sink are too low for it to fit under, and the closest open countertop is more than 61 inches away.
The only solutions I can think of are to find a way to extend the drain hose or set up a little table near the sink for it to rest on. Does the unit need to be level with or higher than the sink it drains into?
I'm starting to think this might be more hassle than it's worth for me, especially since I'd have to keep it on the floor in the hallway when not in use - I've got less than 4'x2' of counter space for food prep in my tiny kitchen!
It's 18 inches tall and fits under my standard cabinets just fine. It's a close fit, but it is designed to be a countertop unit that sits under standard cabinets.
Yep, I don't have standard cabinets - there's only 14" of clearance. 😑
Oh well, thanks for the reply!
@@erinharrington4232 I have seen people drain the used water into a bucket. It might be a bit of a hassle to haul the bucket to a drainage point, but it would probably solve your problem!
It doesn't fit under my countertops either because I only have 16-17" clearance and you need a minimum of 18". So, it sits on a table and the drain hose is connected to a 10 gallon bucket because the drain hose cannot be higher than the machine. I have to dump the bucket out into the sink every time I use it. But, to save me the hassle of doing dishes my hand I will do it. My kitchen is too small to have even the smaller size portable dishwasher (on wheels that hooks up to your sink).
@@jennbinkley8809 my unit is too big at 20 in squared to fit on my counter so I have it on a small cart and it drains into a regular mopbucket. It only uses about a little more than a half bucket per full cycle so no biggie to throw that down the sink. My kitchen is small but since it's on a cart and fills manually at the top no and drains to the bucket no problem. 😊
This seems to be a carbon copy of the Novete on Amazon. Does anyone have experience ordering through HAVA? I am interested but the lack of information about the company seems sketchy.
It looks like the exact same product to me as well - except the cutlery tray has a different lid on the Novete. Order either. They are both excellent products and I've truly fallen in love with it. NOTE: There is a link below the video (I don't make any money from it) but they had $100 off the dishwasher a few weeks ago. They offer a satisfaction guarantee in the event that you are not satisfied.
Do you know if this can be run without the water tank cover? I just got one for christmas and it only just fits under my cabinets without the tank cover. Thanks!
??? The water tank cover is flat - it should fit just fine. That said, yes it will still run but not recommended. Do you have a flexible silicone cutting board that would slide between the top of the dishwasher and your cabinet to prevent any moisture or water from escaping? I'm thinking of something like this amzn.to/33dSAUg
@@AskAngelaBrown the tank cover is raised just enough that it doesn't fit with the cover on, but we have been using it with the cover off and it seems to work just fine. I was worried steam/moisture would come out of the top but that's not the case since the steam comes out of the side of the machine. Thanks!
How do I fix code E6 PLEASE 🙏
Hi A Rod, that sounds like a customer service question for HAVA. Here is their contact info: havalab.com/pages/contact-us
@@AskAngelaBrown tyvm!
How is the unit holding up after several months of usage?
The unit is very durable and holds it's own. I'm sure the answer is different depending on usage and care of the product but for size it's awesome if you don't want to wash dishes by hand.
Can a rice cooker pan be washed by using this?
Anything that is dishwasher safe (and will fit) can be washed in this.
what do you think this machine compares with Farberware professional countertop washer?
It is possible they are similar if not the same. There is another brand on the market that seemed identical to the HAVA except the lid for the cutlery container was different. All the other specs seemed to work and operate the same way. If you are buying one, check the mfg. warranty to make sure you are covered and that it meets your needs.
@@AskAngelaBrown FYI. I've been shopping around for a countertop dishwasher lately (actually just purchased the HAVA before I came across this video - much happier with that decision now that I've seen this, so thank you for the content!) and I found some disturbing similarities among the negative reviews of the Farberware countertop model w/reservoir.
Pretty much every negative review I found mentioned *extreme* customer service issues, and a manual-provided customer service number that took consumers to a company called Edge Consumer Brands as opposed to speaking with Farberware directly. These reviewers said that their complaints had not been acknowledged and that weeks to months after seeking services covered under warranty, they'd yet to receive any kind of acceptable response.
I did some more digging and found that Farberware acknowledges Edge's association with their company on their dedicated site for microwaves, where it describes Edge as "a global sourcing and development company." So that at least confirms the countertop dishwashers these reviewers purchased were not counterfeit. Farberware does license their name to other companies and I doubt they genuinely produce anything on their own anymore; their official customer service page, for example, directs consumers to contact Walmart for issues with Farberware-branded portable kitchen appliances and to contact Senior Brands, LLC for issues with Farberware-branded food storage products.
So while reviews of Farberware's countertop dishwasher w/reservoir are overall very high, it seems the warranty will not be honored in the event there is a problem with the machine or a part that needs replacing. Overall it seems like it would be a very risky purchase.
@@Pr0fessorScience That's exactly why I didn't buy the Farberware - because of the bad reveiws and the fact that the Kapas brand had great reviews and costs less than the Farberware. I bought the Kapas brand and I am very happy with it.
My Farberware portable dishwasher work great. No regrets.
Cool!!
I am really enjoying it. LOL. Is it weird that I get excited about stuff like this?
@@AskAngelaBrown not at all!
Hi! How does this dry the dishes?
It has a 60 minute drying cycle. The drying cycle is NOT recommended for the fruit washing setting. ;-)
Awesome product. I would have to have an entirely separate one though to exclusively clean my cleaning tools and cat toys! 🤢
LOL. I hear ya!
I WANT ONE!!!! I REALLY DO LOVE THIS!!! #HELLLPP
I NEED THAT ASAP @ANGELA
IM ANGELA ALSO🤗
LOL. It's one of those things you don't know you need one till you see it and then you can't live without it. :-)
Can Yolanda from HAVA send me one as well?
Reach out to them and maybe see if you get lucky.
This machine also goes by the name Novete
It's true. The same manufacturer creates them both and the biggest difference between them is the cutlery holder. They work exactly the same way.
@@AskAngelaBrown Yeah I see that, I figured I'd comment as I see very few videos of actual reviews of the Novete version and figured it would be good to put the name here too as it might help someone else looking for a table top machine to see something useful. I got the Novete version and have been loving it for a single person residence instead of buying a full size machine and having to pay for installation too.
💥 Nowhere in the instructions or in any of the videos I’ve seen does anybody say whether to put in hot or cold water.
It doesn't matter. The dishwasher will heat the water.
@@AskAngelaBrown I agree. I have used cold water, warm water and hot water and it still cam out the same - great!
You sold me
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching. :-)
Hava and novette is the same model lol
Yes, the only difference is in the cutlery tray. I think they had to have something different so they could bill is as a different brand. LOL.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? You LIKE a machine that will flood the place if you dont have the door shut perfectly?
Thanks for watching the show.
Once you read instructions and do as they say the unit does not spew out water ever. It closes tight with magnets and the unit will beep if there's any error.
Most of these countertop Dishwashers can only fit 10in dishes. to fit larger dishes requires the dishes to go in slanted but that wastes a lot of space. You have to shop carefully for a size that can take your dishes. The bigger ones can fit 11in dishes but do not have a built in water tank so you have to hook up a hose to the faucet. I wish someone makes a unit about 20inx20inx20in with a built in water tank.
Wow - thanks so much for sharing your experience with countertop dishwashers, good tips to know!