Today's Dishwashers

[cny4]

How about a fun little thread? What in each of your opionions is the best built/and or best cleaning dishwasher models currently for sale? I have heard great things about Bosch; are they the best, or Whirlpool,or Kitchenaid.....what would you buy if you had to go and buy a dishwasher tomorrow? Within the brands is there a specific model that is the best?

 

[washmeup]

Go with!!

Miele!

 

[autowasherfreak]

I would probably get a Whirltag/Maypool. I have been wondering what to get if my Whirlpool kicks the bucket, it has to be a portable. Maytag, Whirlpool, Kenmore and GE I believe are the only ones that make portables still.

 

[pierreandreply4]

me right now i have a kenmore elite dishwasher made by kitchenaid if i had to change my dishwasher tommorow i would buy the same model here is a picture of the model i have at the moment.

Pierre

 

[rinso]

We finally scrapped a 2 year old TOL Frigidaire. If it had performed as well as it looked instead of leaving a gritty film on everything and constantly losing it's roof spray arm, and vent mechanism, it might have been different.

We got a great deal on a BOL Asko, and love it so far. It's ease of use and cleaning ability are far superior to the Frigidaire. Not sure about the reliability, but it has a 3 year warranty. Here's hoping we won't need it.

 

[andrewinorlando]

For sheer value for the dollar and cleaning ability, probably the non-tall tub Whirlpool/Kenmore dishwashers with the power clean modules. Direct feed, of course!

 

[brisnat81]

I would say the tall tub Miele with the cuttlery Tray.

Fits a large amount of dishes, can be as quick as 1:40 on a normal cycle, has a 30min fast wash and always gets everything clean.

 

[mixfinder]

GE Tall Tub with Sensor

I have never used a dishwasher this quiet, that holds as much, is as versatile or does such a stupendous job. May it never stop.

 

[nmassman44]

Oh wow that GE is nice but this dishwasher is almost silent in operation. Is very versatile to load and does an incredible job washing stuff that other dishwashers cant touch and I have it. Can i say I love my dishwasher? Yes I can! And here it is...

 

[whirlcool]

We have a Maytag Quiet Clean 300 model and it cleans very well, it's one of the last original Maytag Jet Clean designs instead of being a rebadged WP. It'll even removed burnt on food off of stainless pans with no prescrubbing or soaking. And it too is almost silent.
It also heats the water so you don't have to run the faucet in the sink before using it.

 

[maytagbear]

I am very happy

with my GE Nautilus portable. Cleans well, not silent-but far from noisy....

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[neptuneguy27]

Miele

I just purchased the new Miele La Perla II to replace my Kenmore Elite. It's to be installed on the 18th so I'll have to let everyone know. But my money is on the Miele.

Christopher

 

[frigilux]

My vote goes to my TOL LG with the upper silverware/cutlery tray. It cleans superbly using very little water; it has an active steam production option which helps strip gunk from pots/pans; it's extremely quiet (45 db); loading is amazingly flexible; the capacity is enormous; and it has a food disposer (no filters to clean).

The sensor (which is automatically engaged in every cycle) actually shortens cycles and uses less water on a significant number of loads. A lot of my medium-sized loads use only 3.6 gallons of water and are done in about 90 minutes, which is reasonable.

It has the panache of a Lexus---the solid sound of the door closing; the mirror-like stainless steel finish (which hasn't dulled a bit in over a year of very heavy use); the way the racks glide quietly and effortlessly; the not really useful but hyper-stylish blue LED interior lighting; oh, and it plays a little melody at the end of cycles.

No mechanical/service issues thus far (knock, knock).

 

[logixx]

I'd vote for Bosch/Siemens, too.

Their newest dishwashers are among the fastest and most energy efficient Euro-style dishwashers. At 2.9 gallons for a full load, they are actually more efficient than the TOL Mieles, which don't do a pre-rinse on the ECO cycle and also wash and rinse with slightly cooler water. And take 20 minutes longer. The pricey TOL models also have heated-dry.

I'm super happy with our Siemens dishwasher. Cleans great and is quiet. And, kinda like vintage dishwashers, that lower spray arm is powerful enough to wash both baskets simultaneously.

 

[peteski50]

GE Profile!

I have a GE Profile like the one above and I like it a lot.
Peter

 

[mysteryclock]

Built-in softener

I've always heard good things about the Miele DWs and I'm keeping my eye on them in case my KA ever gives up the ghost too expensively. One particularly interesting feature for me is the built-in water softener because our water here in TN is quite hard and I have to really work to keep film from building up on the dishes & glasses.

Can anyone who has one comment on how well it works in a very hard water situation? Is it effective or just gimmicky?

 

[parunner58]

My vote is definitly for a Bosch. We love ours, it out cleans better than my TOL Frigidair Gallery and our KA Superba did and virtualy silent.

 

[washmeup]

Miele-with water softner

Mysteryclock! I have a Miele and it works very well and the water softner feature is awsome! I have had it for five years and it still looks brand new inside! It even has a pug prewash cycle!

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[washmeup]

Pug prewash

My Miele