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Best Dishwasher

purrmom — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:00:30 GMT

I need to replace my dishwasher. I only use it a couple of times a month but my old Amana had a lot of features I liked. I might only stay in my house 2-3 years. Do I go to another top of the line or the least expensive one I can find W here I live there are only 2 stores & not much of a selection. Would anyone tell me about a really good dishwasher. Name brand & features. Thanks!

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:25:25 GMT

We have a Bosch. We've had much trouble with dishwashers, including an early Bosch. But so far, so good.

Here are all the features on our model:

Heavy

Eco

Normal

Speed 60

Rinse

Delay

Half Load

Sanitize

Extra Dry

We use it every single day. We almost always use the auto function that supposedly senses what's needed to clean a particular load.

I always use the sanitize function and the extra dry. And I've used the Half load and Heavy on occasion.

But the bigger issue is with your only using a dishwasher a couple times a month and your probably move soon. I'm not sure it's worth spending a large amount. But only you can decide that.

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MamaWick — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:28:18 GMT

Kitchenaid...especially with the third rack.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:41:08 GMT

kitchenaid with hidden electronic panel, three racks and the middle rack is adjustable. stays clean and nice looking inside. very sleek and modern looking on the outside with a towel bar handle. pro dry, pro wash, light wash, hard food disposer so that any food pieces will be ground and will drain away, utensils on the bottom rack, super quiet. so good i purchased two in the past few years.

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purrmom — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:48:38 GMT

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Cheryl305 — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:51:36 GMT

I have had a Bosch since 2007. I only use it a few times a month--not every week. It is fine and I would recommend it.

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SharkE — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:59:02 GMT

Bosch, I wouldn't recommend to nobody. I have to clean the filter all the time. Have to be an engineer to set it up.

When this one dies I'm going back to Whirlpool or GE. Bosch, is one expensive piece of

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:14:55 GMT

We have not had to clean our Bosch filter since we've had it (we do lightly rinse our dishes). And I don't recall any setting up involved at all.

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retiredatlast — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:19:05 GMT

I've had Kitchenaids and GE and GE profile dishwashers in the past and when my last profile one went out, I checked Consumer Reports and found that the Bosch was considered the best buy. A friend of mine had put one in and also recommended it. I have been using it for several years now and am extremely pleased. It is so quiet, that I have to put my ear to the door sometimes to see if it is running. The configuration of the racks is wonderful. It holds so many more dishes then washers I had in the past. Would highly recommend the Bosch. Dishes come out spotless and glassware and dishes are spot free. Eliminates odors from pressure cooker rings and removes stains from plasticware.

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SharkE — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:23:37 GMT

Oh yeah, it does fine job of cleaning I don't have problem with that aspect, but, all those codes you have to do in succession to get it to operate.

Maybe every one has different models. I paid 1,000 for mine and maybe it has more bells and whistles then others and that's what makes it so hard to navigate.

I just set mine on one hr. cleaning and left it that way.

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ScrapHappy — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:25:49 GMT

Bosch

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peachesncream — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:32:02 GMT

We recently had to replace our very old Kitchen Aid dishwasher. I wanted to get another Kitchen Aid, but couldn't find one here (estimated deliveries were in May or June - or the models were backordered).

Right now, it's more a matter of what's available than what you want to buy.

We ended up buying Whirlpool Model WDF590SAJW. A local appliance store had one left in their warehouse.

It has a stainless steel tub (important to me), 3 racks, and it's very quiet.

Whirlpool and Kitchen Aid have common ownership, so I hope this one works as well and as long as our last one. So far, we're very happy with it.

Good luck with your shopping! I hope you find one you like.

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wismiss — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:30:25 GMT

I was in the same situation as you---the dishwasher quit and I'm not sure how long I will be in my house (due to health problems). I bought the cheapest Whirlpool I could find. However, I wish I would have looked at the racks better. I can't get as many dishes in this as in the old Maytag (the dishwasher that was here when I bought the house) because there aren't "levels" within the racks. They are just straight no nonesense racks. I did have a Bosch in the farmhouse I used to live in and if I was younger and going to stay in this house for several years, I would have bought another Bosch. They are designed by engineers in Germany but are made in the United States now.

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maximillian — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:47:43 GMT

BOSCH is my # 1 choice. My Bosch (10 years-old) just went to my son in his townhouse. There is a reason. We are doing a kitchen remodel. We bought appliances from a LOCAL dealer that we have a good relationship with. The package we got was Whilpool appliances. This is one doubt I have about my kitchen project. I loved the Bosch diswaher. I hope the Whirlpool does well for us.

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ECBG — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:28:25 GMT

We have an older, but top of the line Whirpool. From here on out, I will only get silverware in the door. Massive difference!

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Another new name Sue — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:57:41 GMT

I got a new KA "top of the line" about a year ago. I like it, and it works well. However, most of the special features I will never use. Actually, I just use the same feature all the time, just a regular wash,hot dry.

Unless there is a "top of the line" feature you will really love, I would suggest getting a step down or even 2 steps down. Especially since you'll be moving in a couple years.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 02:22:53 GMT

If you only use it occasionally, I'd get t h e most simple and inexpensive model I could find. I've had Kitchen Aids and Maytags and neither was anything exceptional. I only use mine now and then and just need something that will wash and dry, no fancy cycles. If the next owner of your home wants fancy, they can purchase it. I never heard of anyone buying a house based on the quality of t h e dishwasher.

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Venezia — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:33:21 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
We have not had to clean our Bosch filter since we've had it (we do lightly rinse our dishes). And I don't recall any setting up involved at all.

@suzyQ3 - Ditto! My Bosch dishwasher is over 10 years old and I've never had to clean the filter. In fact, I just had a look at it last week because of that, thinking it must need cleaning. Nope! (My previous Maytag was a piece of junk that died early on.)

I don't find my Bosch difficult to use (or "set up") either. In fact, it's running right now! Load the dishwasher, select the cycle I want and press the button. Everything comes out spotless.

Love my Bosch dishwasher and my Bosch washing machine.

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Lilysmom1 — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:36:29 GMT

Bosch. Whisper quiet, stainless steel interior, energy efficient, 15 years old and going strong.

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riley1 — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:52:58 GMT

Bosch, hands down. And, I will add so quiet.

Many years ago, I remember my neighbor having issues with her dishwasher. She ran it for holiday dinners and maybe a couple times a month. When the repairman came, he told her it had to be run more often.