Is there a question you wanted to ask?

(I doubt anyone here can give you a satisfactory answer to "Why don't manufacturers make some models that are 'shorter', for those who can't or don't want to bend so low? " other than that most DW purchasers want lots of interior space in their DW.)

Look at doing a single dish drawer then. You'll lose about half the capacity though. So, you might consider reconfiguring the cabinets to do a raised DW if you have any other alterations in the future.

Have you looked at ADA-compliant models? They're slightly shorter (usually 31-32") so they can be installed on a raised toekick and still fit under a 36" counter. That would raise the bottom rack by a few inches!

ASKO has some- ADA compliant
ASKO ADA Dishwashers

I know what you're describing! When I replaced my diswasher (it's been more than a few years), they were still selling the older versions . . . but the "tall boys" were just coming out. I understand that now the "tall boys" ARE the standard, and the older, higher versions are no longer available.

Personally, I LOVE my "tall boy" because my larger pots fit into the lower level, and my tall iced tea glasses fit into the top rack. I do agree that reaching down farther took some getting used to. Also, it's worth noting that I am very short, so I'm already a little closer to the ground than most people; chances are you're taller than I am, and you would feel differently.

Since you don't want to reach down, I think you have some good suggestions already:

- Investigate the drawer concept.
- Look into ADA versions.

And here's another one:

- I've seen islands that have a plain old storage drawer UNDER the dishwasher, raising it up 6" or so. This means you'd have a "tall end" to your island, so you have to decide whether that appeals to you or not. I suppose it doesn't have to be an island -- it could fit into the end of a counter.

I have the same problem with a new Miele dishwasher. At 67 years old my back has issues and I’m not happy that the bottom rack of this machine is so low to the ground that after I finish loading it I end up with a backache. Last thing I need - ugh!!

you will accomodate. Lower area is usually for plates....inserting a plate in a slot is straightforward and I do not have to bend and labor over this maneuver. You can also lower the top rack down, so plates will fit and run "top rack only" cycle or "eco" cycle if you fill the top primarily..... and it will not be costly..... OKAY to NOT fill the lower rack because you avoid it, then run the dishwasher and don't worry about a major empty lower rack. But you will adjust and learn to like a" good or better "than mid range new dishwasher better than an old model. My older was 30 yrs, plus....yes I have the tall tub, I am middle aged and taller height, and it is one of the best things in the kitchen.