Dishwasher Advice

[Winterrider]

Just fyi, consumer reports has Bosch in 13 of the top 15 dishwashers. After that there is a couple LG thrown in there.
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[shotsky]

After my old dishwasher that worked great for many years was replaced I bought a Whirlpool a few years ago. That thing been nothing but a pain! Time to replace it. Trying to stay around $500 if possible. BestBuy has some pretty good sales right now but not sure what to get? Would like to get a Bosch bit they just to $$.

I recommend one that has a food grinder instead of a filter. Changing those filters is a pain, and if you don't clean them often enough, they don't drain totally. I've bought used before with no problems - usually when someone is moving in and replaces the installed one.

 

[mike243]

Son bought a Bosch and it broke down 2 times in 2 years, was cheap fix first time and replaced the 2nd time, I bought a Maytag this time without a Food grinder, works great. I worked at sears for 21 years, our DW guys all said stick with whirlpool/KitchenAid. Maytag is also owned by whirlpool.

 

[seenred]

Not direct knowledge here - just hearsay, so take it as it's given...

A little over a year ago Mrs. Red and I were in the market for a new refrigerator. I had a guy who works for a major appliance manufacturer tell me that, when considering the mass-market, consumer-grade products, don't sweat one brand over another, because - according to him - all those manufacturers have made the same conscious decision to produce products with an expected life of no more than 5-7 years. They don't want 'em to last longer than that...cuz they want you go buy another one when it breaks. He said this wouldn't really apply to the luxury, or high end brands like Viking, JennAir, SubZero, etc...because they're in a different class (and also with a different price tag lol).

Don't know much about dishwashers...but wouldn't be surprised if the same were true for them. If it's true, it might not make much difference which brand you chose, unless you're gonna give $2K for a new Viking.

Red

 

[ajbert]

Just get a couple of dogs and name one Soap and the other Water. That way if any one asks if the plate they are about to use is clean, just tell them it is as clean as Soap and Water can get it. Bonus is you never have to clean any scraps off the plate into the trash/garbage disposal.

 

[crclass]

I assume the old one will be built into a smoker! Keep us informed on the build.

 

[radioguy]

First Bosche lasted 23 years. Bought a second model 800. Best Buy scratch and dent Just no box or manual. Saved like $500.

RG