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[mongo_jones]

our house in colorado has a bosch dishwasher (purchased by the previous owner). it is indeed very quiet, and does the best job of any dishwasher we've ever had. but we did also have to repair it for the tenants a couple of months ago--it was a minor problem, and barely cost anything.

our current dishwasher is a kenmore--makes far more noise, and doesn't do as good a job.

[ghostrider]

We got a new Kenmore dishwasher for upstate about six months ago. Not sure if this is an option for you, but we didn't even go into the store - did the whole thing on line and had it delivered and installed. So far so good. We also have a Kenmore fridge and disposal and chest freezer up there....pleased with them all.

Ah, but you can't haggle that way. Of course I don't haggle well & prefer to avoid it.

This house was full of Kenmore stuff when we bought it 17 yrs ago & it's all lasted very well. We've switched to Whirlpool over the years, since that's what the local guy has, as various things have bit the dust. The first clothes washer we bought was a Maytag & it self-destructed after 5 years. That was a surprise. Our replacement Whirlpool is closing in on 10 years now, no problems at all.

I guess I'll do a little comparison shopping on line & then go to the guy in town & see what I can work out. In the past he's always beat or matched Best Buy's prices. I always try to buy at the hometown businesses as long as they're offering a reasonable value, which they generally do, they know their competition. It's tough to keep any small "downtown" area thriving out here in mall-land.

[Rail Paul]

I don't have access to Consumer Reports online at home, but I'll check on Monday to see if they have anything recent for dishwashers.

We've been delighted with our GE XL Triton. It's very quiet, has many different specialized cycles, and has the EnergyStar label. Bought it at Karl's Appliances, they have stores in various NJ towns. Karl's is very precise on delivery (one hour window, deliver until 8 at night, etc) and installation (guy followed the delivery by an hour or so).

[StephanieL]

I'm pretty happy with the Whirlpool I got at Sears last year. I had been thinking about getting a Kenmore, but I wasn't pleased with how the handles felt.

[Suzanne F]

What about speed? I'm less concerned with noise than I am with getting the dishes done faster. (I always turn off the heat for the dry cycle, so make up the time air-drying.)

[StephanieL]

Mine takes about 90 minutes to complete a normal cycle.

[Sneakeater]

My 20+-year-old Kitchenaide went postal a few nights ago. When I came home, I found (a) my doorman telling me about water streaming through the ceiling into the apartment below, (b) my sink filled to overflowing with black gunky water, © my dishwasher with its lights flashing and smoke pouring out of the opening at the top of the door, and (d) the entire area of my apartment around my kitchen flooded with gunky black water, including the Priceless Antique Persian Rug in my living room.

So, time for a new dishwasher. And while it's no doubt an unfair prejudice, I'm not excited about bringing another Kitchenaide into my house (especially since in another 20+ years, I'll be even lamer than I am now).

Other than what's upthread, any new thoughts or leads?

[Sneakeater]

(It's very tempting to put my wine cellar where my dishwasher was and abandon the charade, but I'm not ready to take that step yet.)

[mongo_jones]

nothing new to add to my endorsement of bosch upthread except a suggestion: no matter what you get, don't leave the dishwasher on when you're not at home.

[hollywood]

nothing new to add to my endorsement of bosch upthread except a suggestion: no matter what you get, don't leave the dishwasher on when you're not at home.

hmmm. I do that all the time.

[Sneakeater]

nothing new to add to my endorsement of bosch upthread except a suggestion: no matter what you get, don't leave the dishwasher on when you're not at home.

I should be clear: I didn't leave the dishwasher on when I was not at home. It turned itself on and self-destructed.

[mongo_jones]

we used to as well--we've just developed a healthy respect for the unpredictability of pipes. it doesn't take much to adjust to turning it on before or after dinner on a working day. much better that than the expense and hassle of sneakeater's story, or worse.

[mongo_jones]

nothing new to add to my endorsement of bosch upthread except a suggestion: no matter what you get, don't leave the dishwasher on when you're not at home.

I should be clear: I didn't leave the dishwasher on when I was not at home. It turned itself on and self-destructed.

don't buy the hal 2000 model again.

[Miguel Gierbolini]

Am I the only one concerned about the Priceless Antique Persian Rug?

[splinky]

Am I the only one concerned about the Priceless Antique Persian Rug?

he has to say that for insurance purposes. don't worry