New Dishwasher Recommendation Please

[whirlcool]

Before we bought our current Maytag we had a Kenmore branded GE BOL model. It cleaned well but it would wake the dead it was so loud. But it did clean well.
It was 14 years old when the pump went out on it. At that time we just replaced
all of our kitchen appliances.

I have found that most dishwashers will clean well provided that they have access to very hot water. We keep our water tank at 140F and always use the Hi Temp Wash option on our Maytag. Dishes always come out spotless.

 

[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.

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[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.