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Post# 57369 2/16/2005 at 07:29 (7,001 days old) by RE563  (Fort Worth, Texas) |
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My partner has finally agreed to let me replace our 1998 Whirlpool dishwasher. Since we may only be here another 3-5 years, I was thinking of either a Frigidaire or GE, because of their pricing points. I want something quiet since in the main living areas there are no real floor to ceiling walls (very open floor plan), and low cost. I just can't take silverware in the door anymore, And for something that was built in the late 90's, it sure is noisy. So, what would u all recommend--Thanks Robert | ||
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| Post# 57370 , Reply# 1 2/16/2005 at 08:04 (7,001 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
quiet dishwashers
I recomend the GE gsd6200.It retails for $399 at Home Depot and has great features including very quiet operation!!!I have this Triton model at home and am impressed with its performance as well as its quiet operation.The Frigidaires wash system works intermediately.both spray arms don't operate at the same time.I have already heard of the upper spray arms falling off during operation.The GE Tritons do a full set of dishes for 16 people!!They also do a great job on casseroles and pots and pans.Of course,I use the Electrosol tablets too.
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Post# 57375 , Reply# 3 2/16/2005 at 08:40 (7,001 days old) by RE563 (Fort Worth, Texas) |
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Thanks for the info and insight Retromom--however, the Bosch is what i'm getting when the new house is finished. My "sister-n-law" has and intergrated Bosch and I love it. I'm gonna wait to spend the money for that then. This is just and "stop gap" for now. Yesterday while out shopping I had a salesman at a local store (not a big box store) say to me "well,,,,,u better do a little more research as GE motors burn up--that's why we don't sell them". That the first time I heard any ever say that. I thought I knew what I wanted but, like a fool, I asked my partner what he would put up with and he said "that's your department--just don't get black". and with the kitchen being all almond (which i personally hate)I thought I would get something in black with SS. That's why I had narrowed it down to the Frigidaire, around $300 or the GE for around $350.
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| Post# 57377 , Reply# 4 2/16/2005 at 08:48 (7,001 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!) | ||
I've been disgusted with two GE dishwashers so far. One of them was in my condo when I moved it. Didn't take long for me to get rid of it! I bought a BOL Roper (if that's not redundant!) for $157.00 at Lowes and am very happy with it. Gets the dishes nice and clean, is quieter than the GE (though I pulled the insulation mat off the GE and stuck it to the Roper when I installed it) and doesn't leave crud all over the dishes. Only real problem is that the silverware basket is a little too small. veg | ||
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Post# 57381 , Reply# 5 2/16/2005 at 09:38 (7,001 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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Dishwasher
I have the Bosch and couldn't agree with Retromom more. That would also be my first choice again. However, have you considered a Sears Ultra Wash? They are in your price range and not a bad machine for the price. My niece has one (about 4 years old now) and loves it. I have loaded it and really liked the rack configuration.
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| Post# 57382 , Reply# 6 2/16/2005 at 10:09 (7,001 days old) by lightedcontrols () | ||
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If I were you, I would hit all of the used appliance stores and see if you couldn't pick up a used Hobart KitchenAid or rebuilt Maytag belt drive for about $100 or so. Might be worth a try, and they are MUCH better than ANYTHING found today. Mark | ||
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Post# 57391 , Reply# 7 2/16/2005 at 13:16 (7,001 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Boy, I really want to steer you toward the new TOL Frigidaire (3450 or 3460 (this one is has a stainless door and it's the one I have). HOWEVER, I did have two problems with my machine, which have since been repaired at no cost to me: The START pad quit working (I could still use the machine by utilizing the DELAY START pad) and the upper spray arm would suction itself to the back of the machine and then fall off when you pulled out the top rack if you didn't unload the dishes within about an hour of the cycle's end. I love the SPEED CLEAN cycle as well as the option to wash either the top or bottom rack alone (for only 3-1/2 gallons of water.) It cleans very well and is relatively quiet. The upper rack is adjustable and loading is very flexible in both the top and bottom racks. The silverware holder can be separated into three smaller pods, which I've found to be very handy, much to my surprise. Note that the new washing system is only available in the TOL models. My previous (2002 TOL) Frigidaire cleaned well, but the upper rack, especially, gets a better cleaning in the new model. | ||
| Post# 57394 , Reply# 8 2/16/2005 at 13:31 (7,001 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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GE,we bring bad things to life the Frigidaire, for the money is the better machine,trust me | ||
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Post# 57397 , Reply# 9 2/16/2005 at 13:39 (7,001 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 57476 , Reply# 11 2/17/2005 at 07:13 (7,000 days old) by RE563 (Fort Worth, Texas) |
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Partycycle: LOL--Love to have a good laugh with my morning coffee. And your subject text. If there's not vodka in the house----i'm going home!!!!!(LOL)ANYWHO..........Aftersome sleepless nites, and yes I know you all are going to say I need therophy, but what can i say--APPLIANCES ARE MY LIFE. I have decided to go with the Frigidaire. Bestbuy currently has the 950 model on sale (close out price) for $377. I'm an gonna call them today and order it for store pick up. | ||
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Post# 57667 , Reply# 13 2/19/2005 at 07:22 (6,998 days old) by RE563 (Fort Worth, Texas) |
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Post# 58045 , Reply# 14 2/23/2005 at 08:03 (6,994 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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