Thread Number: 57743
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Time for a new (not vintage) dishwasher |
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Post# 801707   12/31/2014 at 12:36 (3,375 days old) by philcobendixduo (San Jose)   |   | |
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My 20 year-old Maytag DWU9921AAX dishwasher's lower rack is rusting away and some tines are actually about ready to fall off now. I've done the "liquid rack coating" etc. but it's beyond that now. A new one is around $165 and that doesn't include the movable tines which are no longer available or the fold down shelf also no longer available. Since those parts are rusting away as well, I can't reuse them on the new rack. The machine also has a small leak showing up as a white streak on the black kick panel. As much as I love this dishwasher, I think it's time to consider getting a new one. Before this, I had a KDS18A which worked great but was VERY noisy compared to the Maytag. What NEW dishwashers would you recommend me considering? I like the "front face" electronic controls/display (not hidden) and black front panels. It is used "lightly" - only 2-3 wash cycles per week and no running rinse/hold cycle anymore due to water shortage here in CA. Your expert opinions will be highly valued by me! THANKS!
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Post# 801714 , Reply# 1   12/31/2014 at 13:43 (3,375 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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I wouldn't worry too much about using rinse/hold with a new machine. They use less water than vintage ones.
A little over a year ago I was lucky enough to find a good deal on a Miele that was just a few years old at one of the ReStores here in town. Silicon Valley, it turns out, is a great place for perfectly good late model discards. The Miele far out-cleans the ISE Classic Supreme it replaced, and doesn't require phosphates to get the job done. In fact, it does a better job without the phosphates. I've tried both types of detergents in it. I also don't feel guilty running it when it's not absolutely full because it uses less water. I've been spoiled by this machine.
I was recently exposed to a late model Bosch in a vacation rental and absolutely hated it. Horrible results, very flimsy, and an inefficient design on the lower rack. I wouldn't even consider a Bosch after that experience.
The only drawback on Miele and Bosch is their filter assemblies that require occasional cleaning, but I've learned I don't need to perform that task as often as I thought.
I can't speak about late model American brands, but don't recall seeing many rave reviews here.
I know you said you want new, but I see Maytags of similar vintage to yours on CL quite often. You might be able to find one cheap to switch out with the one you have and avoid the shopping and decision making process altogether.
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Post# 801728 , Reply# 2   12/31/2014 at 14:46 (3,375 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))   |   | |
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Post# 801733 , Reply# 3   12/31/2014 at 15:01 (3,375 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 801737 , Reply# 4   12/31/2014 at 15:34 (3,375 days old) by d-jones (Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Area))   |   | |
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Post# 801740 , Reply# 5   12/31/2014 at 15:56 (3,375 days old) by jkbff (Happy Rock, ND)   |   | |
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If you can still get one, I love my Maytag MDB8959SBS! I'm not sure about the current gen of the machine, it uses the smaller pump but the model I have has the full size pump and aside from my putting things in it I shouldn't be putting in it, I've yet to have a problem with it.
www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/T... I will say that I want to give my Maytag to my mom so I have a reason to try a Miele, but her regular tub Whirlpool (With wash tower) is still running... She just can't wash the large items in hers like I can mine. I'd swap hers out for a matter of convenience, not necessity. |
Post# 801751 , Reply# 6   12/31/2014 at 18:14 (3,375 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )   |   | |
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Everyone's heard my woe is me'ing on our latest KitchenAid. Twice burned I won't purchase another one. That being said since the control box was replaced I haven't had any more problems with it knock on wood (and did buy an extended warranty soon after it first crapped out). I'll either get another Miele or try a Bosch next time. As far as performance the KitchenAid does work well and it's quiet. We use the 1 Hour wash cycle probably 98% of the time. It's a model with a filter and the S spray arm, not the traditional 4 arm.
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Post# 801755 , Reply# 7   12/31/2014 at 19:24 (3,375 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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The Maytag MDB7949. It's next to top of the line (that one has hidden controls which I cannot stand either). It doesn't have a filter. CLICK HERE TO GO TO appnut's LINK |
Post# 801768 , Reply# 8   12/31/2014 at 20:50 (3,375 days old) by philcobendixduo (San Jose)   |   | |
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I chose to post this to this forum as my CURRENT Maytag dishwasher is 20 years old. I was hoping maybe someone on AW would say "hey - I've got a new lower rack complete with all the movable tines etc. that I can let you have for a song! No such luck so far!
Does the Maytag MDB7949 have a blower for drying or just the heating element? That is another feature I value highly in a dishwasher as it really gets the dishes thoroughly dry. Keep the ideas coming! Thanks! |
Post# 801772 , Reply# 9   12/31/2014 at 20:58 (3,375 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 801792 , Reply# 10   1/1/2015 at 00:43 (3,374 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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Post# 802100 , Reply# 13   1/3/2015 at 12:44 (3,372 days old) by mysteryclock (Franklin, TN)   |   | |
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...consider a DW with a built-in softener. We installed the SS version of the black Bosch model linked below several years ago and even with our rock-hard water here in TN everything comes out perfectly shiny and film-free with just a single Quantum Powerball tab and Somat rinse aid. We've never had any scale build up in the DW and you'd think it was brand new looking inside.
I've never felt like the occasional filter cleaning was any big deal. I pop it out whenever the "add rinse aid" light comes on and blast it with a little hot water from the sprayer and it is clean in seconds. And I only average a couple of boxes of Somat salt a year - it seems to last a long time. Reasonably quiet running too. Only gotchas for me are the long non-Express cycles (2-3 hours) and the fact that plastic items come out pretty wet since there's no huge coil heater in the bottom. On the other hand, there ISN'T a huge coil heater in the bottom so I've never had anything melted and burnt on it unlike the KA we had before. So I can certainly live with a little light drying of tupperware. This model includes a sanitize option, which I've always felt is important... CLICK HERE TO GO TO mysteryclock's LINK |