Which dishwasher would you pick?

In regards to BOL machines, I'd vouch for the Kenmore. They're Whirlpool built, all their lowest end models have a lower and upper wash arm, and despite these new models having small pumps and manual filters, they don't do a terrible job so long as you don't expect it to clean off baked on soil or dispose of bits and pieces of food.

On the other hand, the BOL GE dishwashers still have the spray tower that pops up in the middle, and the silverware basket that takes up the entire front middle section of the rack, meaning there's about a five inch wide area from the middle of the rack to the front that has to be loaded around. The silverware basket is another story; load any tall spatulas or silverware, and you're blocking nearly all spray to the front middle of the upper rack. In the last few years the upper rack on these is atrocious, no tines that actually stand up. Instead, there are simply humps and curves to roughly guide where dishes can be placed, so there's no way to support a bowl or plate, and cups and glasses have to lean on one another.

Cleaning and noise have always been my biggest complaints with these machines. There are numerous "dead" spots around the top of the tub, especially right along the top of the door seal, where grit and grime collect because the spray can barely reach it. There is next to no sound insulation as well, and you can hear the spray from the tower revolving around the tub from a mile away.

I do agree 100% with the above recommendation. If it is an option, spend a little more and get a Maytag. Even the "BOL" Maytag models are far from being bottom end. Stainless interior and wash arms are standard, full body sound insulation, plenty of cycles and options, and you still get a full sized 1/3 HP motor with a self cleaning filtration system.


Forum Topics & Rules Manuals & Literature	New users Click-here to sign-up

Post# 796468 11/29/2014 at 12:45 (3,428 days old) by washerdude (Canada )
Checkrate/Likes Which one would you pick, The basic kenmore, or the basic GE? Which one do you think would get dishes cleaner and which one is built better in your opinion? Reason I ask is because i came across the GE when i was hunting for a new dishwasher 3 months ago. GSD3360DSS OR 15113 (Kenmore model that I have)

Post# 796517 , Reply# 1 11/29/2014 at 20:19 (3,428 days old) by jakeseacrest (Massachusetts)
Checkrate/Likes I'd go with a Maytag

Post# 796521 , Reply# 2 11/29/2014 at 20:58 (3,428 days old) by murando531 (Augusta, Georgia - US)
Checkrate/Likes In regards to BOL machines, I'd vouch for the Kenmore. They're Whirlpool built, all their lowest end models have a lower and upper wash arm, and despite these new models having small pumps and manual filters, they don't do a terrible job so long as you don't expect it to clean off baked on soil or dispose of bits and pieces of food. On the other hand, the BOL GE dishwashers still have the spray tower that pops up in the middle, and the silverware basket that takes up the entire front middle section of the rack, meaning there's about a five inch wide area from the middle of the rack to the front that has to be loaded around. The silverware basket is another story; load any tall spatulas or silverware, and you're blocking nearly all spray to the front middle of the upper rack. In the last few years the upper rack on these is atrocious, no tines that actually stand up. Instead, there are simply humps and curves to roughly guide where dishes can be placed, so there's no way to support a bowl or plate, and cups and glasses have to lean on one another. Cleaning and noise have always been my biggest complaints with these machines. There are numerous "dead" spots around the top of the tub, especially right along the top of the door seal, where grit and grime collect because the spray can barely reach it. There is next to no sound insulation as well, and you can hear the spray from the tower revolving around the tub from a mile away. I do agree 100% with the above recommendation. If it is an option, spend a little more and get a Maytag. Even the "BOL" Maytag models are far from being bottom end. Stainless interior and wash arms are standard, full body sound insulation, plenty of cycles and options, and you still get a full sized 1/3 HP motor with a self cleaning filtration system.

Post# 796736 , Reply# 3 11/30/2014 at 21:14 (3,427 days old) by joeypete (Concord, NH)
Checkrate/Likes I love the basic GE's�the design has been used for at least a decade or more and the ones I've had cleaned very well. The Kenmore's are probably more "modern" so def look at the features to see what you like better. I just bought a mid level Frigidaire and it's an amazing machine. Cleans very very well. Took a while for me to break away from GE though�I've had their appliances for years. lol

Post# 796766 , Reply# 4 12/1/2014 at 03:41 (3,426 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)
Checkrate/Likes This house was built with an absolute BOL Kenmore dishwasher. The single control only read "Start" and "End". There was a single rocker switch for heated dry on/off. Supplied with the proper amount of hot water (preheat water line) it cleaned pretty well.But it was louder than anything I ever heard. We like to run our DW at night and we could hear this one completely across the house like it was in the same room with us. But the dishes came out clean. It lasted 8 years before the motor gave up the ghost. But I had seen another model just like it at Sears on sale for $179.96. We replaced this Kenmore with a Maytag MOL model and have been happy. Cleans magnificently with almost no noise at all. And it even heats the water like a KitchenAid does if the incoming water isn't hot enough. Useful for homes that have the hot water tank far away from the kitchen.