michaelz08
Well-known member
@mattl when I was looking at models in 2023, I was seeing a lot of complaints over the new PowerControl system in the 800 models. Plus the mandatory use of the app to do some things that used to be controlled on the DW were major turn offs. Prior I had been seriously deciding between a Bosch 509 or KitchenAid 200 series.
I’m glad to see them giving recognition to the Whirlpool and the WDT*50 series. For what it retails for it looks like a superb machine. And I’ve had good experiences with Whirlpool’s filter based models doing a good job of keeping their own filters clean. On my recommendation in my friend’s kitchen remodel that we are undertaking, he got a WDT750SAKZ open box for less than $500 (warrantied and basically brand new- that’s quite a deal. The KitchenAid 200 series was less than $700 as well. And I have seen echoed on Reddit from appliance repair techs that Whirlpool things generally tend to be more repairable and/or have better parts availability.Even though it has a polymer base it’s reasonably well constructed and assembled for that price.
When we were looking for gas cooktops, there was a very good deal on a new LG that was missing a burner cap. We passed on it because for the life of me, I could not find any parts diagrams/list for that unit even though it’s a current model.
I’m glad to see them giving recognition to the Whirlpool and the WDT*50 series. For what it retails for it looks like a superb machine. And I’ve had good experiences with Whirlpool’s filter based models doing a good job of keeping their own filters clean. On my recommendation in my friend’s kitchen remodel that we are undertaking, he got a WDT750SAKZ open box for less than $500 (warrantied and basically brand new- that’s quite a deal. The KitchenAid 200 series was less than $700 as well. And I have seen echoed on Reddit from appliance repair techs that Whirlpool things generally tend to be more repairable and/or have better parts availability.Even though it has a polymer base it’s reasonably well constructed and assembled for that price.
When we were looking for gas cooktops, there was a very good deal on a new LG that was missing a burner cap. We passed on it because for the life of me, I could not find any parts diagrams/list for that unit even though it’s a current model.