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Originally Posted by knitlove

Noise level - mainly an issue if you run it during the day.

Look at reviews some apliences that are new with amazing features don't actually function as well as more simple ones

Originally Posted by kiloyd

I hate spending so much money on a (to me) not totally necessary appliance.

We look at reviews and always get the baseline type. Because I feel the more features the more things to break. And I too hate spending money on appliances because I feel they just need to be replaced eventually, so just get the base and someday Ill have a different one.



2 things I don't care about - 1. noise level. Our dishwasher is by no means noisy but it's not 100% silent like my sisters. We generally run the dishwasher overnight or in the am after breakfast so don't notice the any noise. Since it's after we eat we aren't at the dishwasher to notice the noise.
2. Run time - our newest one is also water efficient and I can't believe how long it takes to run. Longer than our old one. Like 2 hours if I had to guess. But again, we generally eat, fill it and run it - so it's not a problem and I wouldn't factor in run time in the future.



So basically all we cared about was cost and long lasting. Oh and to match our other appliances. With only 4 people and handwashing water bottles, pots, pans, etc we do about 1 dishwasher load a day. We have a Fridgedaire.



I HATE appliance shopping so good luck on your journey.