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Thread Number: 50181
Vintage Stainless steel KitchenAid Superba by Hobart Dishwasher - $200 (bloomfield hills) |
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Post# 724053 12/31/2013 at 08:57 (4,091 days old) by ovrphil  (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Was this posted in another area? Will delete if dup...
Ad mentions owners are giving it away...at $200 (?!) CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Detroit Craigslist 
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Post# 724115 , Reply# 1 12/31/2013 at 15:52 (4,091 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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He's full of S#it on the price. | ||
| Post# 724448 , Reply# 2 1/2/2014 at 04:23 (4,089 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) | ||
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The seller is acting like it's still brand new, unused. It'll sit and sit until he comes down on the price. Isn't this a TOL model? | ||
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Post# 732930 , Reply# 3 2/4/2014 at 22:24 (4,056 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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PRICE Drop - KDS-16 now $150
Lowered by $50. Not sure if it's a TOL; very nice unit
CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Detroit Craigslist | ||
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Post# 732953 , Reply# 4 2/5/2014 at 00:13 (4,056 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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Post# 735342 , Reply# 6 2/15/2014 at 00:33 (4,046 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.) |
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Since no one else is stepping up
..and, right off the bat, I have no idea what a fair price is to take a chance on it, since that depends on your budget -- but some thoughts.
We had that dishwasher when I was a kid. It is noisy and has to be loaded so as not to block the spray from the one wash arm, but it will get the job done. A lot of people here love them. There are some threads on the board about repair of older KA dishwashers. One link is below. Generally, it seems that people have a hard time finding any repair person to work on machines this old. Also, you won't be able to order very many parts, if any, off the shelf. So, unless you want to take a risk that it will work with no issues, you might look for somewhat newer, lightly used machines that you can get a service man for if needed. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Supersuds's LINK | ||
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Post# 735343 , Reply# 7 2/15/2014 at 00:40 (4,046 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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| Post# 735447 , Reply# 8 2/15/2014 at 14:10 (4,045 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
agreed... | ||
| Post# 735496 , Reply# 10 2/15/2014 at 18:42 (4,045 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
Hi Mom!
Couldn't resist saying that!
I own a KitchenAid KDS-55, which is the portable version of the KDS-15. I have a few tips: - These are somewhat harder to find certain parts for than later machines, it is true. But parts are not unobtainium. If you want to use one of these machines, it can be done. - Later machines have some refinements in the racking system that you would probably find appealing - more adjustability, etc. - $100 is not out of the question for a machine that is in really good shape, meaning working, no rust in the sump (the depression in the middle of the floor where the wash arm and filter are located), and no leaks. It is out of the question for a machine with a problem or two, because you'll spend a fair amount of money fixing it. Rust in the sump is Not. Good. and I personally would pass the machine up, though there are folks here who have fought sump rust and won. - The KDS-15 is one of the very few appliances that has EVERY item of sales and service literature available on AW.org's sister site, Automatic Ephemera. The sales brochure, the installation instructions, the owner's manual, the complete parts list and the technician's service manual (the same one issued to Hobart techs back when these machines were new) are all available for download at a modest cost per item. Highly recommended. Other machines also have most literature available. - The KDS-16 in the Craigslist ad represents a significant advance over the KDS-15. I just happen to love 15-series machines. - Whatever vintage KitchenAid you choose, you will have to learn self-reliance when it comes to repairs. You've already learned that regular appliance repair people don't want to fool with them. People here on AW.org will help any way they can, and trust me - they can. You really need to get a service manual and a parts list for whichever KA you end up with from Automatic Ephemera. Go to www.automatice.org... and look up "KitchenAid"; you'll probably find what you need there. Hope something in here helps. | ||
| Post# 735582 , Reply# 12 2/16/2014 at 00:59 (4,045 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
I like this gal! | ||
| Post# 735659 , Reply# 13 2/16/2014 at 13:22 (4,044 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Lisa:
I wish you well with acquiring the KDS-16 and putting it back into service. Whatever happens when you get the machine home, don't despair. We have a member here whose screen name is stevet; he knows stuff about vintage KitchenAids that the manufacturer doesn't even remember. He's also very knowledgeable about parts sources.
So far as hubs is concerned, there's many a man who would be thrilled to be married to someone who is happy with things that are still working well even if they're not new - and who's willing to do her own wrenching if they give a bit of trouble! He'll come around, trust me. Again, good luck, and please keep us posted on your adventures. Because you are going to have adventures, LOL. | ||
| Post# 735778 , Reply# 16 2/17/2014 at 05:41 (4,043 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Congratulations!
I'm so glad you closed the deal, and I'm impressed that you got the price down so far. Way to go!
As you say, the thing to do now is to get the old one out and this one in. I have a suggestion, one born of experience: Take your time. If there is something going on in your life that needs the kitchen (family reunion, kid's birthday party, etc.), put this new goodie aside until afterward. Don't impose a deadline and then drive yourself crazy trying to meet it if the dishwasher has an issue or two. That's when parts break, bad decisions get made and family tensions rise. If you'll take your time, you'll do it right. You'll also have plenty of time to consult with the experts here if issues come up. Again, congratulations, and we'll want to hear how it all goes. | ||
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Post# 735976 , Reply# 18 2/17/2014 at 22:50 (4,043 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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You did it, already...
congrats, you got Miss Kay up and running quickly - someone here is going to advise you, who knows, whether you should address that leak. In my no-experience-compared-to-others-here opinion, I'd be interested in knowing what's leaking and just fix it before it decides to mimic "big-bang" theory. When you take pics, just save in folder, and when posting, choose file(where you'll be able to grab the .jpg (I presume) and include it, then preview and post it. Good luck - looking forward to seeing some photos of exterior, interior and leak area for the others to comment upon.
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| Post# 736014 , Reply# 20 2/18/2014 at 06:44 (4,042 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E) | ||
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Yep, Fix It!
Little leak now means big leak later.
Your finish flooring and subfloor will thank you for the time and effort you put in on attending to this. Besides, it will be far more pleasant to deal with this now and know that the dishwasher is 100% than it will be to deal with a flood later. Even if the leak never increased (not likely), bear in mind what a few drops here and there can do over time to the floor of the cabinet under a sink. | ||
| Post# 736017 , Reply# 21 2/18/2014 at 07:19 (4,042 days old) by carmine (Detroit) | ||
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I'm in the Detroit area and just bought that water valve about a year ago for my KDS-19. It was around $30-40. Inter-City applaince in Centerline, MI had it, but I'll bet you can find it cheaper and friendlier elsewhere. | ||
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Post# 736061 , Reply# 24 2/18/2014 at 10:15 (4,042 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Leaking Inlet Valve | ||
| Post# 736244 , Reply# 25 2/19/2014 at 04:55 (4,041 days old) by washdaddy (Baltimore) | ||
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Lisa, Just an fyi... combo52 is another excellent source for info on appliance maintenance and repairs. They (appliances) are his profession. | ||
| Post# 736247 , Reply# 26 2/19/2014 at 05:31 (4,041 days old) by retromania (Anderson, South Carolina) | ||
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Love it! Is that gorgeous or what?! | ||
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