Vintage Kitchenaids on eBay

[superwash]

Hello Everyone!

I'm just curious about the posts that I've seen on eBay, for the vintage Kitchenaid dishwashers. Does anyone know anything about them?

The reason I ask is because my 13 year old Kenmore Elite has started making noises, and I REALLY don't want to go out and buy one of the new pieces of junk that's out there. I'd rather repair the KM, or look for a vintage Kitchenaid.

Thanks!
Mike

 

[washdaddy]

If you post a pic or two of your current DW and describe the type of noise that the machine is making it may be a very easy repair for you. It could be something as simple as something getting caught up down in the sump that's not suppose to be there and removing it.

 

[toploader55]

I've noticed

Those "refurbished machines" have been there for quite some time. I'll venture to say years.

They are a pretty penny and I think there is no "warranty" or returns.

I don't think any of the members here have ever bought one. I don't have time right now but I'm pretty sure the seller has about 6-8 of these machines.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[appnut]

Eddie's comments (toploader55) are right on valid. I imagine some have stopped by to kick the tires so to speak but I don't think anything else.

 

[superwash]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I bought the KM in 2000, and it's been a really good machine. It's quiet, and cleans everything 99.9% of the time (even baked on foods). I'm hesitant to part with it (I've only had to replace a couple of minor things on the wash arm). It's my daily driver. Okay...I just talked myself into keeping it. LOL.

Thanks guys!

Mike

 

[chachp]

A friend of mine lives close to this place...

..he went over to look at them and the condition of them varies widely. He does offer a 90 day warranty on them. My friend wanted to purchase more than one of them and the salesman would not budge at all on price that I recall.

At those prices he didn't feel they were worth it.