Choose a standard dishwasher if you have a small family or average dish-washing needs. For example, a tall-tub dishwasher might take longer to fill up, forcing you to run half-empty loads just to clean the dishes you need. Because some tall-tub dishwashers are designed to accommodate larger pieces of dinnerware or cookware, the racks might have wide tines, causing small plates, bowls and cups to shift and rock during the wash cycle. Standard dishwashers are a practical and cost-efficient option if there's no reason you need tall-tub capabilities.