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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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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.

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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...

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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.
 
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).
 
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.
 
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?
 
In my Miele LaPerla the water softener adjusts automatically to the water hardness. Our water runs about between 9 and 11 grains and the dishwasher adjusts at every fill. The salt reservoir in mine is in the door. Very easy to refill. And it will also tell me when its getting low. I also let the dishwasher know what kind of detergent I am using. The settings are Powder,Gel, 2 in 1 tabs, and 3 in 1 tabs. Since I am using the Cascade All in 1 Tabs I have it set to 3 in 1 tabs. It will adjust the softener and the rinse aid dispenser accordingly.
Also this dishwasher uses Vario Pressure washing. Each cycle has its own water pressure. Pots and Pans cycle has an intense wash action Normal is a notch down but still does a fantastic job washing and Heavy Wash aka Intensive is very powerful. I also have a Large Items cycle and it will only run the top and bottom arms. That cycle has the most pressure and thats because it has to reach deep into tall items.
The Sensor Cycle will adjust according to the size of the washload and type. Also adjusts for how dirty the load is. It will add time if it needs it or subtract time as well. There are also cycles for Starch so lets say you have a pasta partty and the dishes and pots and pans have that starch ring that gets on them ...this cycle will banish it. Also a cheese cycle...I have not tried that one yet since I have not made lasagna in awhile. This dishwasher does switch wash arms during the cycle. Middle is used first for 10 seconds then the top and bottom run for 10 seconds and it goes on like that. During the main wash the cycling between arms is longer since the inline water heater is connected to the upper arm feed. Water heating is very fast and its not like a regular machine with an exposed heater element in the bottom. It can raise the water temp rather fast. And it can be connected to cold water if one had to.
 
GE

My son's dishwasher at the old house. Moments after the picture, the dog got his collar caught and acted like he was being electrocuted.

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Miele DW

I was reading a while ago on the Miele website that you can plug your laptop to the DW and you can create your own cycles or customize the cycles that came with the machine. That's cool!!! I also just read on the Viking wbsite that their DW has a 1/2 HP motor and a hard food disposer. I wonder if Asko still makes their dishwashers? I do love my Bosch Evolution DW, but it melts a lot of plastics.....Bill in Az....
 
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I am impressed with the GE pictured above. It is almost virtually silent, and seems to be as strong as an ox. My sister installed one about 2 years ago, and has had no problems with service, or washing ability. Me I am pretty happy with my GE naughtylust machine. Not very quiet, but not horrible either, if it only didn't have a tower and cutout in the lower rack to load around, otherwise not too shabby.
 
Don't get one of these...

This Kenmore with "quiet guard" is very noisy. It has a feature were you can have only the top rack wash. It's stupid. When using normal cycles it first washes the bottom rack,then switches and washes the top rack. Back and forth it goes. I prefer a dishwash that can wash both the top and bottom rack at the same time.

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Jim, that dishwasher is made by Frigidaire--a Precision Wash mechanically designed product. it's supposed to walternate wash levels. top rack only wash cycle is not stupid. That's for washing small loads--your top rack holds most dinner plates. Have a cousin with a similar Frigidaire model--although I can't make out all of your control panel--but hers has buttons for heated/cool dry as well as high-temp wash. And yeah it is noisy--I'd always thought the Precion Wash design with two small pumps was supposed to be quiet. Uhh, ya do realize the silverware baskets are supposed to go along the right side of the bottom rack, not in the front--you arrangement wasts a lot of front-to-back space--it's not a KitchenAid.
 

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