The Loch Capsule Dishwasher fits on your countertop and runs off your kitchen faucet. No installation required. No landlord approval needed. No permanent plumbing changes.
This is a portable dishwasher built for people who can’t install a traditional unit—renters, RV owners, and anyone living in tight quarters where a full-size dishwasher doesn’t fit.
Built for Small Spaces
The Loch Capsule measures smaller than most microwaves and sits next to your sink without blocking counter workspace. You fill the internal reservoir with water, load your dishes into the drawer-style basket, and start a wash cycle. The machine handles the rest while you do something else.
The capsule design isn’t just aesthetic—it maximizes interior capacity while minimizing the footprint on your counter. You get enough room for a 2-place setting, which means dinner plates, bowls, cups, and utensils for two people in a single load.
How It Works
Connect the quick-attach adapter to your faucet, and the machine pulls water as needed. Most cycles run between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on which setting you choose. The unit uses 1.3 gallons per cycle, which is less water than hand-washing the same number of dishes in your sink.
Multiple wash cycles handle different levels of grime. Light wash for glasses and lightly soiled plates. Normal wash for everyday meals. Heavy wash for pots and pans with baked-on food. The Capsule also has a UV-C sanitizing feature that runs during the drying cycle to eliminate bacteria, which matters if you’re washing baby bottles or cutting boards that handled raw meat.
RV and Mobile Living
RV owners face unique dishwashing challenges—limited water capacity, no space for a built-in dishwasher, and the need to keep everything secure while driving. The Loch Capsule addresses all three problems with a compact form factor that doesn’t require permanent installation and can be stored when you’re on the road.
Or on the high seas, because the Loch is also an excellent choice if you’re on a boat. Seabits noted that the Loch Capsule uses a lot less water and power than other countertop dishwashers and fits full-size plates without compromises. The latter is convenient, but the former is a necessity. You might be floating on water, but it doesn’t mean you have unlimited amounts of it.
The machine operates on standard 120V power, which means it runs off your RV’s electrical system or a generator without needing special hookups. For boondocking or dry camping situations where water conservation matters most, that 1.3-gallon cycle beats hand-washing by a significant margin.
Rental-Friendly Design
Renters can’t modify their kitchens with permanent appliances, and most leases explicitly prohibit installing dishwashers. The Loch Capsule solves this by requiring zero installation beyond screwing on a faucet adapter that removes in seconds when you move out. One customer from Trustpilot, Julian, noted: “We had been looking for a compact dishwasher for a long time, but none of the ones we tried worked properly because our plates were too large.”
When your lease ends, you disconnect the adapter, pack up the machine, and take it with you to the next place. No holes drilled. No plumbing modified. No security deposit lost.
What It Handles Well
Daily dish loads for one or two people work perfectly. Breakfast dishes before work. Lunch cleanup. Dinner plates and wine glasses. The 2-place setting capacity means you run it once per day or once every other day, depending on your cooking habits. According to Tech Advisor, the Loch Capsule was effective at saving time and delivering clean dishes when it’s running smoothly, though it occasionally needs restarting mid-cycle.
The UV-C sanitizing addresses a real concern for people in small spaces where bacterial growth happens faster. The light exposure during the drying cycle kills 99.9% of bacteria according to the manufacturer’s testing, which gives you confidence that dishes are actually clean and not just rinsed.
Energy efficiency keeps operating costs low. The machine uses approximately 0.4 kWh per cycle, which translates to about 5 cents worth of electricity at average US rates. Over a month of daily use, you’re looking at around $1.50 in added electricity costs.
Limitations to Consider
Two place settings won’t cut it if you cook for a family or entertain regularly. You’ll find yourself running multiple cycles or still hand-washing larger items like mixing bowls and sheet pans that don’t fit in the compact interior. It is roomy, though; TrustedReviews found it powerful enough to handle tall wine glasses despite its small size.
Heavily soiled dishes need pre-rinsing, which reduces some of the time-saving benefits. Dried pasta sauce, baked-on cheese, or crusty rice won’t come completely clean without help. You’re still scraping and rinsing before loading, just not scrubbing with a sponge.
The countertop placement means you’re dedicating permanent space to the machine. It’s not large, but it’s also not something you’ll want to move in and out of a cabinet every time you need to wash dishes. Make sure you have the counter real estate to spare before buying.
Who Should Buy This
Renters who are tired of hand-washing every dish but can’t install a traditional dishwasher will find this solves their problem. The portability and non-permanent installation make it ideal for apartment living, where lease restrictions prevent modifications. If you’re strapped for cash, the Capsule Solo has fewer features, but still retains the all-important dishwashing functionality and has the same footprint.
RV owners and van-lifers get a legitimate dishwasher without sacrificing precious storage space or requiring extensive plumbing work. Water efficiency matters when you’re working with a limited tank capacity. Peteris on Trustpilot, say Space is extremely limited, especially in our tiny kitchenette…Honestly, it has made everyday life so much easier,” while others note it fits more dishes than expected, which counts for a lot when space is at a premium.
People living in tiny homes, studios, or older apartments without dishwasher hookups can finally stop choosing between clean dishes and spending 20 minutes at the sink every night.
Who Should Skip This
Families or anyone regularly cooking for more than two people will outgrow the capacity immediately. You need something larger that can handle bigger loads.
People who already have a full-size dishwasher don’t need this unless they’re buying it specifically for an RV or second property.
Anyone who rarely cooks at home or genuinely doesn’t mind hand-washing their few dishes won’t get enough value from the purchase to justify the cost.
The Bottom Line
The Loch Capsule and Capsule Solo Dishwasher deliver on their core promise—clean dishes in small spaces without permanent installation. It’s not trying to replace full-size dishwashers for families in traditional homes. It’s solving a specific problem for renters, RV owners, and small-space dwellers who need a compact, portable solution that actually works.
At $349.99 for the Solo and $459.99 for the standard Capsule, it costs less than a year’s worth of dishwashing time if you value your time at minimum wage. The water and energy savings are real but modest. The convenience factor is what sells this machine—not having to hand-wash dishes every single day adds up to a better quality of life in a small space.
