Thread Number: 27661
Keep old dishwasher or buy new? |
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Post# 424213 , Reply# 2   3/22/2010 at 19:47 (5,148 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)   |   | |
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Post# 424250 , Reply# 3   3/22/2010 at 22:57 (5,148 days old) by retropia ()   |   | |
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Here are some photos of the Kenmore. |
Post# 424251 , Reply# 4   3/22/2010 at 22:57 (5,148 days old) by retropia ()   |   | |
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Here is a lower rack photo. |
Post# 424252 , Reply# 5   3/22/2010 at 22:58 (5,148 days old) by retropia ()   |   | |
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Another lower rack photo. |
Post# 424254 , Reply# 6   3/22/2010 at 22:59 (5,148 days old) by retropia ()   |   | |
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Here is the upper rack. The long-utensil basket clips on to the front of the rack. |
Post# 424258 , Reply# 8   3/22/2010 at 23:07 (5,148 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 424279 , Reply# 10   3/23/2010 at 02:30 (5,148 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)   |   | |
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I'd vote for trying to keep the Kenmore going. Racks may be a problem, but with careful shopping, you might get a really good deal.
Electronic controls aren't the only thing that can cause problems on modern dishwashers. I remember replacing a door latch on a Maytag a few years ago. The old latch failed with (maybe) the equivalent of a typical family "one load a day for only one year" use. Not impressive. The rest of the dishwasher felt pretty flimsy, too. As for the mechanical timers in today's cheapest dishwashers, I have to wonder if they wouldn't be just as troublesome as electronic controls. There are things that could go wrong in the Kenmore, but I think it's a better gamble. Even if repairs are needed here and there, chances are it'll be less trouble and less of a pain in the neck than a modern flimsy piece of junk. |
Post# 424454 , Reply# 15   3/23/2010 at 18:40 (5,147 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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One of the reasons WP had so much trouble with rack rust is that the detergent dispensers were so large it encouraged people to use too much detergent. I WOULD NEVER FILL THE CUPS MORE THAN ONE HALF FULL EVEN LESS IF YOU PRE RINSE THE DISHES. I would keep this machine but if you must get a new one Sears is still selling the same design but with electronic controls.
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Post# 425045 , Reply# 19   3/26/2010 at 20:30 (5,144 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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