New dishwasher Kenmore or Maytag?

[maytaga806]

I have a 20 year old Hotpoint Potwasher Dishwasher as you all know. It is on its last legs. But yet it still works great but it makes odd sounds sometimes.

I am thinking if i got a new dishwasher should it be a older Kenmore Ultra Wash or a 2008 Maytag Steam Clean dishwasher?

 

[dustin92]

Kenmore Ultra wash! Ours is absolutely amazing!

 

[whirlykenmore78]

Ultra Wash for the win.

It has the WP powerclean module=outstanding performance. If you do want a MT go for a late 90's-early 2000's Intelliclean before they switched to the TT. Those also would work quite well.
WK78

 

[super32]

Intellisense

If your going for mid to late 90's maytag, go top of the line and fine an intellisense.

 

[maytaga806]

I dont know, im really thinking about a Kenmore!!!! I want a kenmore with the watet ower on the bottom rack that controlls the top wash arm. I like those kinds of Kenmore's

 

[labboy]

Maytag Intellisense

We had one of these from 2000 and loved it. Great machine...quiet, washes great, nice loading ability.

 

[maytaga806]

Yea. I like Kenmore's

 

[rinso]

I have to agree with the Kenmore Ultra Wash recommendation. We puchased one after battling GE over our flaming Profile. The Ultra Wash is whisper quiet, does a great job (though it does take a long time) and has very well-designed racks.

 

[super32]

Sounds like you have your mind made up. Kenmore it is.

 

[maytaga806]

Yep. What kind of Kenmore though? NOT A NEW ONE, THOSE ARE CRAP!

 

[rinso]

Well, the rating of "CRAP" is relative. On a scale of 1-10, our GE profile was an 8.5 on the crap scale. So far the Kenmore Pro has rated a low 1 on the crap scale, which is good. The only thing it could do better is dry.

But, we'll see what the future will bring. In 3 years, our new GE caught fire twice, had the control panel replaced twice and the main motor once after a bearing failed. But, you are right, we may end up lemon as well, but at least it does a better job with the dishes.

 

[maytaga806]

I heared new dishwashers by whirlpool are catching on fire. Thats why i dont want a new Kenmore. I want one from the 90's

 

[super32]

Was the 90's ultra wash 2 or 3? Or was ultra wash the whirlpool term? I can't remember as I'm not a fan of whirlpools dishwashers.

 

[maytaga806]

I am a GIANT fan of Whirlpool. Just in the dishwasher catogory. And it was 2.

 

[superwash]

We have a 12 year old KM Ultra Wash, still going strong. It's quiet, dependable, and gets everything CLEAN, even with "Bob Loads".

 

[maytaga806]

to: Superwash

What year Ultra Wash is yours^^^^^?

 

[superwash]

It's either 1999 or 2000. I know it probably doesnt belong in the Imperial section, but though I would mention it.