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Thread Number: 15155
New dishwasher : Maytag or Bosch |
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| Post# 256062 , Reply# 1 12/24/2007 at 08:08 (5,960 days old) by lavamat78800 () | ||
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BOSCH BOSCH BOSCH I recommend Bosch to you. I have a new Bosch since 2 weeks, and it´s terrific! CLICK HERE TO GO TO lavamat78800's LINK | ||
Post# 256070 , Reply# 4 12/24/2007 at 09:52 (5,960 days old) by peteski50  (New York) |
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GE Profile | ||
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Post# 256079 , Reply# 6 12/24/2007 at 11:26 (5,960 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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I've had the TOL Maytag with stainless steel interior for over 2 years and I love it! It cleans amazingly well, handles all sorts of very large/oddly-shaped pots & pans. The top rack pulls out completely if you have something really big to wash in the lower rack (like my 5-gallon beverage dispensers). There isn't a more versatile machine when it comes to loading. It isn't as quiet as a Bosch, but it isn't noisy by any stretch of the imagination. And you can put wine glasses in the top rack without leaning them sideways. | ||
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Post# 256095 , Reply# 7 12/24/2007 at 14:39 (5,960 days old) by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia) |
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I Vote A Miele Tall tub. Plenty of room top and bottom. Mike, the bottom spray arm is plastic, it just has a SS cover over the top. Pull it out and have a look. | ||
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Post# 256157 , Reply# 9 12/24/2007 at 22:22 (5,960 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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If the Sears works well,
don't replace it, repair it. If you have to replace it, either a Miele or a Bosch. Modern American dishwashers are, sadly, just nowhere as good as US built units from the 1990's. Bosch, in Europe, is considered to be a very good workhorse dishwasher, but not at all the noble brand it is marketed as in the US. Miele, on the other hand, is worth every single penny. My two (one got dropped down the stairs during a move) have, together, put in 24 years of service without a single problem. No pre-rinsing needed and pots and pans are actually cleaned. Of course, a lot has to do with the detergent you use. A really good enzyme detergent and hot enough water make all the difference in the world. The BOL Amana I bought my folks (have to go American in their household, sigh) will clean even potatoes, grits, egg and baked on ickyness without pre-rinsing when I use my Somat tabs from Germany. With Great Value (A damn good detergent from Walmart, go figure) it does nearly as well. LG has a very good reputation in Europe, but I wouldn't wish their customer service in the US on my worst enemy. Pity the drawer dishwashers are such crap. | ||
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Post# 256161 , Reply# 10 12/24/2007 at 22:50 (5,960 days old) by super32 (Blackstone Massachusetts) |
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Of course i have to say bosch. They have served me well, in more ways than one. Im currently washing with a SHV99a13uc. (discontinued)This was one of the models with the sens-o-touch contols that will accept a wood door panel or accessory black/stainless panel. I purchesed the optional "2005" stainless door/handle because of its "towel bar" handle. It was the best i could do to match my cabinet handles. I posted a pic. You will notice the stainless door/handle, The SHX99a15 is the equivelint model that comes stainless out of the box but the handle is different. You may still be able to find this model of one simular to it. (not sure what color you want) It has the alternating spray simular to Frigidaire/Electrolux. Its quiet and does the job. P.S. This is one of the models with the "info light" Mine is rated @ 46db. There are a select few models quieter than mine. Hope you are happy with what brand/model you chose. :) Scott 
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Post# 256182 , Reply# 12 12/25/2007 at 03:14 (5,959 days old) by re563 (Fort Worth, Texas) |
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BOSCH!!!!!!!!! I've had many dishwashers over the years and most did a very good job at cleaning. But, since I got my Bosch 2 yrs ago, I wouldn't own anything else. True, there is no disposial unit in it, but I clean out the filters every 3 mos and when I do there is next to nothing in them and I don't rinse before loading. At first I thought the racks were smaller too, and maybe they are, but I sure can get alot into mine. When family is over they are always amazed how much goes in and how clean and shiny everything is when it comes out. | ||
| Post# 256189 , Reply# 14 12/25/2007 at 06:46 (5,959 days old) by lavamat78800 () | ||
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Even handy´s manufactured by LG are shit! Broken after one year, not replaced and repaired by LG. Have to look for a new one, even that there is still warranty on it! | ||
| Post# 256197 , Reply# 15 12/25/2007 at 07:53 (5,959 days old) by nmaineman36 () | ||
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Yeah I know that the bottom arm underside is plastic but for effect the stainless is nice. | ||
| Post# 256255 , Reply# 16 12/25/2007 at 17:02 (5,959 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago) | ||
I too must recommend GE. I seriously think (despite what some of you may think of GE as a brand) that GE dishwashers are still some of the more robust on the market today. The tall tub models use a mere 1.2gallons per fill, yet they're able to use a beefy pump and still have pretty strong spray for today's machines. They have an excellent active "ExtraFine" filter system and yes, a very beefy Calrod(r) heater. Their electronic boards are hit or miss, but we've always had excellent service from GE repair...so, I give MY GE endorsement. My parents have had the GSD6660 Triton XL since 2003 and it's been a great workhorse. I would also like to endorse Maytag's tall tub machines. I've heard great things about them (as well as weaknesses with their control panels and door latches). I myself WANT to get their 3 rack machine for my house someday. But I cannot recommend Maytag since I have no experience with them. | ||
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Post# 256278 , Reply# 17 12/25/2007 at 21:14 (5,959 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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Here is my wish-list for an ideal DW- Good racking. SS inner tub. Mechanical timer. Forced-air drying Interior light. Double final rinses. AND THE WORST POSSIBLE WATER EFFICENCY STCIKER THERE IS. Water is recyclable / renewable. Machines that use very little of it waste huge quantites of time and electricity (which are not renewable) to boost performance. | ||
| Post# 256285 , Reply# 18 12/25/2007 at 21:43 (5,959 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
GE Profile tall tub models are absolutely fabulous!No pre rinsing,heavy duty nylon coated racks,a detegent dispenser that holds a month's worth of liquid detergent,one of the lowest if not the lowest decibles in sound.NO PRE RINSING!,adjustable upper rack for taller glassware,and a very powerfull wash system that filters 100% of the water 100% of the time no need (as in all imported dishwashers excluding the L.G.)to clean any type of filters because of the stainless steel built in disposall.I had their middle of the line(GSD8880)Triton model with a polly tub for over a year and boy do I miss that machine!I never prerinse anything.I just scrape the bulk off.My roommates at that time hated seeing me do that but then again,they also hated seeing me let my dog lick my plate.I always used the sani-cycle.Not because I thought my dog would contaminate my dishes but because the hotter the water,the cleaner the dishes get because hot water cuts the grease and loosens the hard to get off foods like lasagnia and melted cheese.Great dishwashers!
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Post# 256290 , Reply# 19 12/25/2007 at 21:56 (5,959 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Here's a dishwasher that'll drive you over the bend, Togs; This Asko uses only THREE GALLONS of water in its normal cycle. Highly rated by CR for cleaning ability, too.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO frigilux's LINK | ||
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Post# 256291 , Reply# 20 12/25/2007 at 22:01 (5,959 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Post# 256293 , Reply# 21 12/25/2007 at 22:13 (5,959 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 256294 , Reply# 22 12/25/2007 at 22:47 (5,959 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
The Bosch experience
I have a lower end Bosch dishwasher that came with the house. It only has 2 cycles. Regular wash and rinse hold. The racks are basic and are terrible for loading. Not enough tines on the upper rack. No wine glass holder. No large utensil holder. For table silverware I prefer a long silverware rack in the front of the lower rack. I'm not fond of the box kind. The biggest downside is it take 2 hours for the regular cycle. Yes,2 hours. The water temp at the kitchen sink is 140 degrees and I always run hot water at the kitchensink first before starting the dishwasher. You have to be a patient person to own this dishwasher. On the upside it does clean the dishes well and is very quiet. I liked my Kitchenaid and Kenmore much better. The Kitchenaid was just as quiet,cleaned just as good,and was much more versitile in loading.
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Post# 256400 , Reply# 26 12/26/2007 at 20:11 (5,958 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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That's a pretty pathetic reason to get rid of a very good dishwasher. If you do get rid of this dishwasher, I bet there's gotta be a few people on this site who would love your old dishwasher. It's based on Whirlpool's tried & true PowerClean system--something that's not marketed much anymore and it was a winner of a design. I can tell you, just about naything you buy today won't be as reliable as your old machine. the GE machines are very good performers and hold a holt. I love my new Kenmore Elite (next to top of the line) which I got last May.
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| Post# 256404 , Reply# 27 12/26/2007 at 20:37 (5,958 days old) by funguy10 () | ||
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Is said Kenmore Elite the same one I've linked to above? | ||
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Post# 256412 , Reply# 28 12/26/2007 at 22:26 (5,958 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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Post# 256419 , Reply# 29 12/26/2007 at 23:33 (5,958 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 256443 , Reply# 30 12/27/2007 at 07:03 (5,957 days old) by funguy10 () | ||
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Well then which Kenmore Elite do you have? Is it an Ultra Wash like mine? | ||
| Post# 256689 , Reply# 31 12/29/2007 at 00:29 (5,955 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago) | ||
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GE | ||
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Post# 256699 , Reply# 32 12/29/2007 at 01:48 (5,955 days old) by mattl (Flushing, MI) |
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GE speed cycle MY GE TT has a "Speed Cycle", get average dirty dishes clean in about 35 minutes. I'm not quite sure how it differs from the "China " cycle that runs about the same length of time. | ||
| Post# 256708 , Reply# 33 12/29/2007 at 04:08 (5,955 days old) by robm (Buxted) | ||
Intensive Programmes and High temperatures
Hi all, I hope you are enjoying the season. I'm in the same position as Serge and want a new dishwasher. I was looking at the Bosch as their trays are very well organised, however, they seem to concentrate all their programmes on Quick and Economy which I don't use, unless you want to buy the very expensive machines, which we can't afford at present. Do very Hot and Intensive programmes really make a difference, or do you think the standard normal wash is enough? Many thanks Rob | ||
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Post# 256734 , Reply# 34 12/29/2007 at 09:20 (5,955 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 256735 , Reply# 35 12/29/2007 at 09:35 (5,955 days old) by funguy10 () | ||
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Picture? | ||
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Post# 256767 , Reply# 38 12/29/2007 at 13:46 (5,955 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 257936 , Reply# 40 1/5/2008 at 17:53 (5,948 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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If the Bosch has RackMatic then...
"To accommodate large or oddly shaped dishes, RACKMATIC® allows you to raise or lower the premium upper rack at the touch of a lever (even when full), giving you up to 14" of space on the bottom or 10" on top." (from boschappliances.com) RackMatic lifts/lowers the upper rack by about 2 inches so that's 12/14 inches in the lower and 10/8 inches in the upper rack. 
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