New dishwashers

[cny4]

I am in the midst of having to repair my 2011 Kitchen Aid for the umteenth time. This time it is a clogged sump and motor. I have an extended warranty so the repair is covered. My question is; your opinions what is the best NEW dishwasher out there. Lets say for less than $1000 street price. I am not talking about one that just cleans good, but also reliability. I have been told the Kitchen Aid is still the best out there and others tell me Bosch, I had an appliance dealer tell me Electrolux.What do each of you say?

 

[brucelucenta]

I have a Kenmore that is the same as a Kitchenaid which is about 4+ years old. It has always worked quite well and cleans quite well too. I have had a Bosch before too, it too cleaned quite well and was about 2 years old when I sold my home.

 

[iheartmaytag]

Electrolux- good cleaning, reliable.

That made me giggle. I think you can do better.

A clogged sump? Clogged with what? May not be machines fault. Was it installed with drain hose not crimped? Have you checked incoming water temp? What type of detergent is used?

 

[gredmondson]

I helped a friend recently pick out a Bosch 800 Series SHEM78W55N Stainless steel. This model has the controls where you can see them, which I like. For myself, I would have wanted to look at a Miele, but I have to say that this Bosch is the best dishwasher I have ever used! Maybe it is improved dishwasher detergent (He buys Costco's Kirkland Signature). Those dishes sparkle when the cycle is finished. And it is soon quiet!

 

[cny4]

I use Finish Powerball tabs. I was told by the repair person this was a common problem on Kitchen Aid with the food chopper in the sump. He said they can get a build up over time. I never heard of this, but again it is being paid for under the extended warranty. I wonder if the Clean Wash system has eliminated this?

The last time I had this machine repaired the repair guy said that what I had was the best choice out there but I just got a bad one.

The racks in this thing are horrible I have replaced the rollers on the bottom twice and the top rollers once.

 

[iheartmaytag]

If you have extended warranty, and it has had multiple replacements.  Ask to see if the lemon clause can be enacted. 

 

I have had a KA for five years now , nada issues.   I use Cascade Platinum, in insure the water is hot 140, going into machine, I scrape but don't pre-rinse. 

 

[lorainfurniture]

If your dishwasher is the washer older generation of wp you should plan on keeping it forever. The new style (global wash system) is terrible , as are just about all new dishwashers.

I'm not really in to 1970's kitchenaids but the ones made in the mid 2000's are quiet , powerful and look good.

I just brought home a new LG dw about a month ago and what a turd it is. According to most reviews it's one of the better ones out there.

 

[cny4]

with the lemon clause the repair has to be for the same issue. One more control panel failure and i am there.

I really do think that I just got a bad machine, everything I read puts KA and Bosch at the top of the game.

 

[super32]

I will put my vote in for a Bosch. We have one and it is great. Cleaning is excellent! And very quiet.