New Dishwasher Recommendation Please

[mieleforever]

What about

a Miele, they really are super, or Siemens, they are a bit cheaper but you still get a decent machine. We currently own a Siemens and its been going strong for about four years without a hickup. Sometimes that machine runs four times a day when we entertain, it is really quiet and uses very little water. I dont have any experience with American machines, but it seem like they tend to use more water and electricity. I have never come across a dishwasher in South Africa with a food disposal. And never have I actually seen a regular one in a house here. So in my oppinion I dont think you really need a machine with a food disposal, scrape your plates beforehand.

Hope you make the right choice for you.

Regards

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Look into Bosch or Thermador in the US
I own a Neff (made in Germany) dishwasher, and have done for a long time now (over 8 years), it works well even today, cleaning everything well. Neff is owned by BSH, who own Bosch/Thermador. All Bosch in the US, far as I am aware, are made in Germany and as mieleforever said, built to similar reliable standard as Miele.
14 place settings on some machines too - perfect for a large household.

When we visited the US we had Hotpoint (GE) in both our Villa's - They too worked extremely well - but loud, and dry amazingly. Just a shame the main wash seems pretty short. But you can't go wrong with a Timer, and a wash tower.

 

[hunter]

Many Bosch are made in North Carolina

I have read of folks bashing Bosch dishwashers that are made in North Carolina, as many are.

As I understand it, only the high end Bosch are now made in Germany (and with the decline in US wages, maybe all are US made by now?)

I have a MOL Bosch, http://www.lowes.com/pd_371809-39047-SHE55RF5UC_0__?productId=3532030&Ntt=bosch+diswasher , which has performed flawlessly (and appears to be on sale at Lowes at the moment). Plus when I got it Lowes had free delivery, haul away, and 0% finance for six months.

Mine is made in North Carolina.

It does not have a water softener, but I have moderately soft water anyway.

It does have a sanitary cycle which I use religiously.

I understand that some don't like low water use diswashers. I also understand that if you have very fat dishes, such as fiesta ware, the Bosch racks might not work for you. I use Corelle dishes and have no issues.

I recently started using Finish dishwasher tabs (available at Sams Club for $13.50 for 120 tablets - quite a deal, I bought a 2 year supply of 6 cans) and they clean very well.

Your mileage may vary. This is merely my experience.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_371809-39047-SHE55RF5UC_0__?productId=3532030&Ntt=bosch+diswasher

 

[dishmobile01]

Thanks for all of your help!

I purchased the Maytag MDBH979SAW (TT - SS tub - steam - chopper blade - nylon coated racks) because it looked the best of similar MOL machines. It will be delivered before long and I will give you the "run down" after the Jet-Clean Sani-cycle. No it is not the real Newton Maytag (I remember Maytag's first DW) but hope it will take care of business (ANYTHING will be better than the Crapidaire it will replace). Thanks again!

 

[whirlykenmore78]

Recommendation

Almost all the new DW's are shit.  Best bet would be a late model WP/KM standard tub or early SS tub KitchenAid.  Or else you could go with a MT Intelliclean.  Any of the siad DW's will be much better than the new garbage out there.

WK78

 

[dj-gabriele]

Speaking of recommendations: I found my dream dishwasher!

I've just seen the new SMEG dishwashers presented at Eurocucina 2012!
With a 5,6 kW installed power it can finish a "pots&pan" cycle in 16 minutes from start to finish and at the same time have a A+ rating on all the cycles if used in "domestic mode" with standard cycle times! This is just LOVE!

 

[spookiness]

I ordered

I finally took the plunge and ordered MDBH949PAB. The price dipped down by $50. I was also watching MDB4709PAB, which had been the same price. The only discernable difference I can see is a "cup shelf" which I can't justify paying $45.90 more for now that the 949 price went down.

Dishmobile01's and I made similar selections, he/she went for the stainless tub, mine is plastic. I'm sure we'll both give ample feedback once they are delivered and installed.

 

[volsboy1]

That is a good choice but if you have granite counters they can't install it and I had to exchange it for a L.G. dishwasher which as been a great dishwasher for me,yes I know everybody trashes them in here but I use mine like a old Maytag Reverse rack.You will be happy with your Maytag though we some of those in our rentals..

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[spookiness]

Volsboy. No granite counters.
Interesting comment about you putting Maytags in rental properties.

One of the reasons I chose Maytag is that they still have hard food disposers. I may decide to rent my house in the near future. It seems a lot less potential for trouble to just have the disposers rather than trusting tenants to clean the filters consistently.

Me personally, I'd rather not have to clean a filter. Gross! I don't rinse dishes either. I just put them in the machine and run it. That's what I want a dishwasher for, and I don't want a machine that forces me to take extra steps or clean out crud! The less I have to do and the less I have to touch, the better.

 

[spookiness]

My DW was delivered

MDBH949PAB delivered yesterday. Will install this weekend then post some thoughts and pics. A couple initial comments:

- The date of mgfr is stamped on the back, 9/6/12 around 3pm. So it was made exactly one week before it arrived at my house (9/13/12).
- The design of the lower rack means I lose some space vs. the UltraWash.
- I like the silverware basket design better.