firedome
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We may be looking at having to replace the 18" GE compact dishwasher at our summer camp. Like the 18" Frigidaire at home it's made in China, however with a mechanical timer, the one at home is processor controlled, otherwise construction seems to be the same. The problem seems to be with the timer, we're looking into it.
I've heard that most, if not all, compact dishwashers currently made are produced mainly by 1 company... (Danby?) Is this true, and does anyone know if there's any real choice in new ones from actual different makers? Appliance dealers seem to know nothing except for price and availability. It's really difficult to ascertain who actually makes them, and there's a ton of weird brand names: out there: Zline, Edgestar, Fotile, SPC, Galanz, Kucht, Hava, Danby &c, probably of Chinese origin. GE, Whirlpool and Frigidaire are still there, but who makes them? Bosch, Miele are there, but we don't prefer German brands for parts and service reasons here in Vermont. Prices for 18"s start around $500 and up to $1400... way expensive at the top for something that will be used maybe 40 days a year at most. Opinions? JohnL?
Did KA/Hobart ever make a compact (18" wide) dishwasher, did other legacy US makers like Whirlpool or Maytag?
I've heard that most, if not all, compact dishwashers currently made are produced mainly by 1 company... (Danby?) Is this true, and does anyone know if there's any real choice in new ones from actual different makers? Appliance dealers seem to know nothing except for price and availability. It's really difficult to ascertain who actually makes them, and there's a ton of weird brand names: out there: Zline, Edgestar, Fotile, SPC, Galanz, Kucht, Hava, Danby &c, probably of Chinese origin. GE, Whirlpool and Frigidaire are still there, but who makes them? Bosch, Miele are there, but we don't prefer German brands for parts and service reasons here in Vermont. Prices for 18"s start around $500 and up to $1400... way expensive at the top for something that will be used maybe 40 days a year at most. Opinions? JohnL?
Did KA/Hobart ever make a compact (18" wide) dishwasher, did other legacy US makers like Whirlpool or Maytag?