Competitor Challenge!!

[peteski50]

Dishwasher Competitor Challenge

Matt that space to the right of the sink looks perfect to install a DW!
John the Bosch seems to be #1 right now! The thing I hate about all these new machines is the time they take to run! That's why I prefer the more vintage models!

 

[mjg0619]

I would love to put one there, but storage space in the kitchen is at a premium. A portable would be much more practical for this place.

 

[johnrk]

to 'peteski50'

My first d/w was bought in 1977 when I was in college. It was a GE, one of those with the interchangeable front panels. I used to switch mine every month or so just because it gave a new look to the kitchen. No service calls ever, it was still in that house when I sold it in the early 80's.

The next two homes had Hobart/KA Superbas. I loved them. I'd love to have one now. Who knew the damn government wouldn't let us wash with water?

I'm still on the fence over the Bosch. I'd rather buy from a local dealer, but I don't have one locally. Just Lowe's. I've had awful luck with Lowe's local service contractor.

 

[toploader55]

According to John L. Maytag seems the way to go.

My Dad has one in his house in Florida and it leans great

 

[peteski50]

Dishwasher Competitor Challenge!

all these new dishwashers don't come near to the performance and cycle time saving of the older machines! as for the newer ones the Maytag is one of the best and I sell a lot of them at home depot! as for the Bosch I don't sell them but on these newer models that have been the running for the past 4 years I hear and read mostly good things about them! My friend Rayjay on the club has one now for nealy 2 years and always raves about it! I even saw him do Bob loads in it and it cleans beautifully and loads nice and the cycle time is somewhat shorter than some others!
If I had to buy a new DW now I would check the cycle times and pick the ones with the shortest time as well as the best performance! stay away from LG, samsung and Frigidaire!

 

[frigilux]

I'll put in a good word for the Whirlpool WDF130. $379.00 MSRP. It's a very basic machine with three cycles (Heavy, Normal, 1-Hr). The only options are Heated Wash (but only to 120 degrees), Heated Dry and 4-Hr. Delay Start. Cleans like a champ even on the 1-Hr cycle. Both racks are washed simultaneously. No fold-down tines or adjustable racks.

Eddie (ea56) has one and gives it high marks, as well. It probably isn't deserving of 'Hurricane In A Box' status, but it definitely falls within the designation of 'Severe Thunderstorm With High Winds.' BobLoad it to your heart's content. Everything will emerge clean.

Food For Thought:

1. I have the portable version and it is LOUD. Undercounter installation may dampen the racket. Naturally, it's a bit less raucous when fully loaded. If you run half-loads (as I do sometimes) sounds like the fire department is washing the sides of a pole barn. Fortunately, you'll rarely need to use anything but the 1-Hr. cycle. Note: Heated Wash option not available on this cycle.

2. Not great at drying, even when the brief Heated Dry option is selected.

3. Others have complained about tine placement on the upper rack (especially for glassware and cups). I've had no problem adapting to it.