Worst *New* dishwasher available?

[michaelz08]

I found this forum because the dishwasher of ill repute series came up in a google search -somehow- and I was enthralled. I poured over those threads and read every comment. Learned a lot about the history of the DW market and about companies like D&M or WCI that I’d never heard of… or would’ve had a reason to.

Just for the sake of entertainment, what is in your opinion the worst dishwasher on sale today, brand new? Let’s limit it to models that are currently manufactured, not some new-open-box unit on sale in an obscure store that was made in 1971.

And… can this please not turn into another “ALL MODERN DISHWASHERS BECAUSE OFF SMALL PUMPS THAT ALTERNATE ARMS” calamity.

I’ll start off- the BOL builder grade GE is a miserable machine. It’s so loud for all the wrong reasons, the bottom rack angled-sideways tines seem to fit nothing properly (I really tried hard), and if the design goal was “make it feel as tangibly cheap as humanly possible” then they aced it. The filter gums up in a matter of a week, it sucks at staying clean. And it cleans… OK at best. Could be worse but I’d say below average these days.

 

[cfz2882]

i used to think Frigidaire was the worse-cheap little brushed dc motor and about 100% fail rate door switch,but i do not know if they wash ok.In all the bad FD dishwashers i have junked,the PMDC motor was in decent working order though. PM "wet rotor"dishwasher pump motors seen to only last about 5-8 years in typical service:the water lubed ceramic bearings wear out and pump grinds to a halt.Do not wash potatos fresh out of the soil in a wet rotor pump dishwasher! These wet rotor pumps are often cheap and easy to replace whe they wear out- if not deeply embedded in the machine...

 

[vacerator]

The wax motors that controlled some features like dispensers and wash one level only used to be some trouble. I don't know how many models still use that, or if it has been improved.
GE and Whirlpool still make several good performing machines. Newer model deficiencies can be thinner racks. I avoid racks that are not coated with nylon. Bosch, are very well rated. As for LG and Samsung I don't know much. Average life of a daily used machine is 8 to 10 years. That is before repair costs are too frequent and costly. Pump motors, control boards, etc.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

I found this forum because the dishwasher of ill repute series came up in a google search -somehow- and I was enthralled. I poured over those threads and read every comment. Learned a lot about the history of the DW market and about companies like D&M or WCI that I’d never heard of… or would’ve had a reason to.

Just for the sake of entertainment, what is in your opinion the worst dishwasher on sale today, brand new? Let’s limit it to models that are currently manufactured, not some new-open-box unit on sale in an obscure store that was made in 1971.

And… can this please not turn into another “ALL MODERN DISHWASHERS BECAUSE OFF SMALL PUMPS THAT ALTERNATE ARMS” calamity.

I’ll start off- the BOL builder grade GE is a miserable machine. It’s so loud for all the wrong reasons, the bottom rack angled-sideways tines seem to fit nothing properly (I really tried hard), and if the design goal was “make it feel as tangibly cheap as humanly possible” then they aced it. The filter gums up in a matter of a week, it sucks at staying clean. And it cleans… OK at best. Could be worse but I’d say below average these days.

My vote goes to... Whirlpool! Puny pumps that mist your dishes and take 2-3 hours, flimsy design, and don't get me started with the stupid alternating wash arms.

 

[panasonicvac]

I've been disappointed with LG, basically pre rinsing is required or it's not going to get the dishes clean.

 

[michaelz08]

My vote goes to... Whirlpool! Puny pumps that mist your dishes and take 2-3 hours, flimsy design, and don't get me started with the stupid alternating wash arms.

My same (former, it stayed in the house) whirlpool with puny pumps and alternating wash arms cleaned my dishes well and reliably for nearly 6 years… to each their own.