89 MJ Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 What does everybody use/recommend for a dishwasher? Ours is on its way out. There are 4 of us in the house. And before you get any funny ideas, no, my mother does not want to be the dishwasher, nor does she want my brother or I to do it, she wants a legit dishwasher. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I bought the cheapest one in Sears about 10 years ago. Still kicking.89 ComancheEliminator2wd4.0L5 speed PukeGoatFactory Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 These work great But I can say knock on wood our maytag has been good, I believe the brand to stay away from is lg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, tugboat95 said: I bought the cheapest one in Sears about 10 years ago. Still kicking. 89 Comanche Eliminator 2wd 4.0L 5 speed PukeGoat Factory Original Thank you! Do you know the brand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, jdog said: These work great But I can say knock on wood our maytag has been good, I believe the brand to stay away from is lg Thanks. Good to know. It appears that one has a strong door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/dishwasher-reviews/ https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm 11 minutes ago, jdog said: How much is that doggie in the dishwasher? Awesome lab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 dunno just googled labs, mines a pug dish washer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 18 minutes ago, Manche757 said: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/dishwasher-reviews/ https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm How much is that doggie in the dishwasher? Awesome lab Thanks for the links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 We installed a GE one with stainless interior a couple years ago (along with matching fridge, stove and microwave/exhaust). It was a middle-of-the-road unit pricewise, and we haven't had a single problem with it so far. Darn thing is so quiet you have to actually look at the digital display to make sure it's running. The tradeoff to the quietness, regardless of brand, is excessive run times. Even the "quickest" wash setting, which we use and pop the door open to air dry (when we remember to LOL) is like 90 minutes. Not a problem for us since there's only 2 of us, but those extended run cycles could be an issue for a household with a larger volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEmptyEveryPocket Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 For me there are two roads of thought. Buy super cheap, replace as needed. I actually went this route three times in a row, over the course of 7 years. Finally got tired of R&R the borked one for a new cheap one. Not to mention it wouldn't CLEAN the dishes. If my wife and I didn't rinse off each plate/ glass/ fork/ etc, and arrange them in the trays carefully, they would leave all kinds of messes behind. Pay out the nose upfront, but be satisfied in it lasting. Last one we put in was a Bosch. Works great. Quiet. Actually washes the dishes, so we can just scrape off the big chunks and load it up. Large capacity. Feels of quality. Going on two years now and very happy with it. The older I get, the more likely I am to drop big bucks on quality upfront to avoid the headache and frustration of crappy tools/ components down the road. And by and large (generalizing here) if a company offers a product for $$$ compared to other companies they usually stand behind it if you have problems. And the warranties tend to extend much further into the future. YMMV. Oh, last comment from me. For big purchases (like a dishwasher) if the product is sold at box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, etc . . . .run. Run far away and hide. Find a local store where the owner both sells units AND REPAIRS THEM. He will get you the good quality ones if you ask. And he knows which ones are most likely to break because he has to go fix them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I have a GE. It sucks but it is old... Tries to murder me everytime I open it as the door spring is worn out. It does still work though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatCJ Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I'm similar to mjeff87, replaced all of our appliances with matching GE appliances about 4 years ago. Our dishwasher will run shorter than that, maybe down to 75 minutes? We never use the heated dry cycle. We are extremely happy, but I am fairly meticulous in rinsing, loading and rearranging what is loaded incorrectly. We moved into this house in 2011, and it had a cheap dishwasher put in. It worked OK, but it was LOUD! We got matching Slate Appliances, my wife refused to get stainless because she had seen too many with fingerprints all over the front. With grandkids living in the house, it was the right choice for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 we have a stainless Bosch. it's so quiet that it has a little light that shines on the floor to tell you it's running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Thank you! Do you know the brand? Kenmore89 ComancheEliminator2wd4.0L5 speed PukeGoatFactory Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Fyi a Kenmore Elite is the exact same thing as a Bosch. Built on the same assembly in the plant in my home town. Only difference is the badging.89 ComancheEliminator2wd4.0L5 speed PukeGoatFactory Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Fyi a Kenmore Elite is the exact same thing as a Bosch. Built on the same assembly line in the Bosch plant in my home town. Only difference is the badging.89 ComancheEliminator2wd4.0L5 speed PukeGoatFactory Original 89 ComancheEliminator2wd4.0L5 speed PukeGoatFactory Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodemonk Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Loving the maytag that we got a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 We like it Maytag had it a couple years. Keeps up with a family if 4 quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 4 hours ago, mjeff87 said: We installed a GE one with stainless interior a couple years ago (along with matching fridge, stove and microwave/exhaust). It was a middle-of-the-road unit pricewise, and we haven't had a single problem with it so far. Darn thing is so quiet you have to actually look at the digital display to make sure it's running. The tradeoff to the quietness, regardless of brand, is excessive run times. Even the "quickest" wash setting, which we use and pop the door open to air dry (when we remember to LOL) is like 90 minutes. Not a problem for us since there's only 2 of us, but those extended run cycles could be an issue for a household with a larger volume. 4 hours ago, BeatCJ said: I'm similar to mjeff87, replaced all of our appliances with matching GE appliances about 4 years ago. Our dishwasher will run shorter than that, maybe down to 75 minutes? We never use the heated dry cycle. We are extremely happy, but I am fairly meticulous in rinsing, loading and rearranging what is loaded incorrectly. We moved into this house in 2011, and it had a cheap dishwasher put in. It worked OK, but it was LOUD! We got matching Slate Appliances, my wife refused to get stainless because she had seen too many with fingerprints all over the front. With grandkids living in the house, it was the right choice for us. Thanks for the input. It will be considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 3 hours ago, tugboat95 said: Fyi a Kenmore Elite is the exact same thing as a Bosch. Built on the same assembly in the plant in my home town. Only difference is the badging. 89 Comanche Eliminator 2wd 4.0L 5 speed PukeGoat Factory Original Interesting. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 4 hours ago, JustEmptyEveryPocket said: For me there are two roads of thought. Buy super cheap, replace as needed. I actually went this route three times in a row, over the course of 7 years. Finally got tired of R&R the borked one for a new cheap one. Not to mention it wouldn't CLEAN the dishes. If my wife and I didn't rinse off each plate/ glass/ fork/ etc, and arrange them in the trays carefully, they would leave all kinds of messes behind. Pay out the nose upfront, but be satisfied in it lasting. Last one we put in was a Bosch. Works great. Quiet. Actually washes the dishes, so we can just scrape off the big chunks and load it up. Large capacity. Feels of quality. Going on two years now and very happy with it. The older I get, the more likely I am to drop big bucks on quality upfront to avoid the headache and frustration of crappy tools/ components down the road. And by and large (generalizing here) if a company offers a product for $$$ compared to other companies they usually stand behind it if you have problems. And the warranties tend to extend much further into the future. YMMV. Oh, last comment from me. For big purchases (like a dishwasher) if the product is sold at box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, etc . . . .run. Run far away and hide. Find a local store where the owner both sells units AND REPAIRS THEM. He will get you the good quality ones if you ask. And he knows which ones are most likely to break because he has to go fix them. That’s great advice! I didn’t think about getting one from a smaller store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Pete M said: we have a stainless Bosch. it's so quiet that it has a little light that shines on the floor to tell you it's running. Sounds fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strictlyxjs Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Ask me about my NOS whirlpool unit from the 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I forgot to mention, like JEEP says...all of our white goods purchases have been from a local Indy appliance store, not a big box place. Yeah, you might pay a couple but more, but it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 hour ago, strictlyxjs said: Ask me about my NOS whirlpool unit from the 90s. Please, tell me more. You have peaked my curiosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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