Dishwashers losing popularity in US Homes???

[qsd-dan]

Do you have pics or model # of the 10 series onward? I am going to look into them.

My knowledge is only on TOL models through 1993 so:

A810 Allowed the user to advance from the "Timed Soak" cycle into the "Regular" cycle or not via 2 buttons.

A712 Same as above but no longer able to stop the machine after the "Time Soak" cycle. It banged right into the "Regular" wash cycle.

LAT9800 Same as the 712.

A9900/LAT9900/LAT9904 I forget how this machine handles the "Timed Soak" cycles. Maybe Ben (Swestoys) will remember.

I'm pretty sure I have the cycle charts for the 810 and 712. Pretty sure I don't them for the 9800 and definitly not the 9900 series. I should have the schematics inside the console on my A9900 but not the cycle charts.

 

[Chetlaham]

Thank you, I will start to research those model numbers.

I have been thinking about machines with auto soak cycles before the wash, or machines which incorporate soaking into the normal part of the wash as a means to increase detergent effectiveness as shown below.






Agitation and Soak time determines Heavy, Normal and Delicate Cycles. In this concept the machine would probably have a ramp agitator similar to a GE filter flo.

 

[agiflow]

Perhaps the avoidance of dishwashers is related to a trend in "downsizing" of kitchenwares such that people don't have enough dishware for once-a-day machine washing. Or something ridiculous like that.

I recall long-time family friends of whom the wife made a remark to mom upon their retirement that "all you need is two plates, two glasses, two sets of flatware."

I've been told because I'm only one person household that I don't need all the pots and pans that I have or silverware and whatever else...... What I say though is that when I cook I also bring food to others when I can or I share it. I noticed those comments come from people who don't like to cook much.

 

[phillymatt53]

I've been told because I'm only one person household that I don't need all the pots and pans that I have or silverware and whatever else...... What I say though is that when I cook I also bring food to others when I can or I share it. I noticed those comments come from people who don't like to cook much.

Since I live alone now, I've learned how to do relatively simple "One Pot" dinners, along with microwaving additional things like side dishes.
I just like to keep things simple, with less to clean up later.
That's one reason that I hardly use my dishwasher.

 

[rich1953]

https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/north-america-dishwasher-market-report

The U.S. dishwasher market is projected to continue to grow through 2030.

I have no idea where they got this idea from.

 

[phillymatt53]

https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/north-america-dishwasher-market-report

The U.S. dishwasher market is projected to continue to grow through 2030.

I have no idea where they got this idea from.

I read that article, and conclude that it's just propoganda, spiced up with a decent helping of bullcrap.
If anything is going to increase sales of any appliance made these days, it's because they need replacing much more frequently because the stuff is made like a teenager's high school project - AKA junk.

That article also glamorizes "Smart" appliances, which many this is just another hunk of bait for the consumer to bite on.

Ya gotta love marketing these days... full of bullcrap.