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12-29-2019, 08:24 PM | #1 |
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Dishwasher. What to get? (got one)
Looking for a new dishwasher. Overwhelmed at all the features!
I know we went a stainless steel tub. I don't use the dry cycle, doesn't work on plastic and the glass dishes dry just fine without it. Anything else to look for?
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12-29-2019, 08:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
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 Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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12-29-2019, 08:54 PM | #3 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
Looking at 50 decibels.
I wonder about the Smartwash feature. Will it be not enough water like an HE washing machine?
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12-29-2019, 09:35 PM | #4 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
I have no idea.
My mom bought a front loader when it brand new and had no end of teouble. And then she got a brand new ' half double oven' where there was a small oven on top instead of a warming draw beneath, and that thing neaver would heat up both oven as planed. I just know that I don't trust any. Totally new design because they tend to release it before they havethe bugs worked out. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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12-29-2019, 11:19 PM | #5 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
Bosch! they're SO QUIET! my husband bought me one for my birthday like 4 years ago I think and it works perfectly. Just in the last two months the drawer for the detergent stopped latching but that's an easy fix. seriously, the water draining from it is the loudest part, sometimes we forget it's running and are surprised by the water. mine has controls on top of the door so once it's closed, no little fingers can push buttons. I also really like the inside configuration, I don't have an issue with plates falling forward or odd spaces for things. I really love my dishwasher, genuinely. Buy a Bosch. haha I'm passionate!
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12-30-2019, 07:41 AM | #6 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
We got a Bosch a couple of years ago, too. It was a lower end Bosch on sale but it's still the quietest dishwasher I've ever had. The insulation for this thing is at least double of our previous dishwasher. Our kitchen and living are open plan, so it's nice to have the quiet feature. If your kitchen is separate from the rest of your living spaces, it might not be as important to you.
The only quibble I have is that it can be a little tricky to load pots and pans or odd-sized dishes because it's configured for plates, bowls, cups, and saucers. (I can't fit my sheet pans in it - they are just the tiniest bit too big and stop the water spinner unless I lay them flat, which means one pan takes up the entire rack, which is just inefficient. So those get hand washed. I use them at minimum 3-4 times a week, so it bugs me. I have sheet pans in my dish drainer all the time. They fit just fine in my last dishwasher.)
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12-30-2019, 08:03 AM | #7 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
My mom has a Bosch and it is very quiet. It also takes forever to run one cycle. Like two hours or more!! I would definitely ask about that. Maybe not all models are like that, but it is ridiculously long to run one cycle.
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12-30-2019, 08:41 AM | #8 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
A friend of mine loves her Bosch too. I found one for a good price that is stainless steel tub except I think bottom inside is plastic.
Used to get a decent dishwasher for $400, now more like $500-600. A better Bosch is closer to $1,000. I pretty much only put plates, utensils, bowls, and cups in the dishwasher. Hand wash all else. Maybe it's because I've not had really good ones? Never had one that would get egg off. I normally hand wash dishes once a day. With no dishwasher and ds home from college it's 2-3 times a day. I just want a black outside dishwasher with stainless steel tub and utensil holder not on the door. No fancy steam and delay wash, won't use any of it. I always just use normal wash and no heat dry. I hate spending so much money on a (to me) not totally necessary appliance.
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12-30-2019, 12:24 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
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My Bosch does have a 1 hour cycle option that uses a lot more water and heat. I run mine when I go to bed so the long cycle isn't an issue. If I'm in a pinch during the day I use the 1 hour cycle. |
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12-30-2019, 09:39 AM | #10 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
Are you look g at them in person? If so I would totally take your silverware and dishes and see how they fit!
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Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this. |
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12-30-2019, 09:47 AM | #11 | |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
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I have looked in person at Lowe's and The Home Depot. Looking online right now, our Sears is 45 minutes away.
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01-02-2020, 07:35 PM | #12 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
Trying to figure out this HE wash or "Smartwash". Hoping to get one that I can choose to not use that setting. Going to look at Sears tomorrow.
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01-02-2020, 08:09 PM | #13 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
We have a super quiet Bosch and I love the third drawer at the top which is for laying out the silverware
I do not love that it will stop mid cycle if it needs more Jet Dry. |
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01-02-2020, 11:39 PM | #14 |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
We got a new pump and a new control panel for the dishwasher. Didn't have to pre-rinse! Yea!
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01-03-2020, 03:14 PM | #15 | |
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Re: Dishwasher. What to get?
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The rinse aid dispenser stopped working on mine a few weeks ago. I fiddled with it as much as I could and nothing. I googled and it's likely the timer. Our amazing independent repair technician retried and the repair companies all charge $200 just to walk through the door. When my rinse aid dispenser worked, I was able to use "natural" dishwasher detergent and distilled vinegar as rinse aid. Now I have to use Cascade Premium. But, better than replacing a dishwasher that's only a few years old. Some day we'll get a water softener, maybe. Then I can possibly go back to natural detergent. Oh well. Throwing away a working dishwasher is bad for the environment, too. I just wish they'd make a fragrance free version of Cascade. |
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