Need New Dishwasher Help

[LuNoTiCK]

We need a new dishwasher in this house and I was wondering what would be good to get? I was thinking of getting a Bosch, but wanted to hear everyone's opinions on it. Which one is a good model to get, and where to get it? I was thinking Sears.

 

[conjur]

<--- dad worked for G.E. and their QuietPower dishwashers are nice!

 

[LuNoTiCK]

Any specific model numbers that you would reccommend? I'm also trying to keep it under $1000.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I need a new dishwasher also. Our leaks and is loud as f@ck! I've been looking at some of the Maytag dishwashers. I don't care much about features I just want one that is quiet and one that lasts.

The GE model that the builder installed in this house (came with the house when we bought it) is on its last legs-it's almost 10 years old now. They spared all expenses with this puppy.

 

[Ferocious]

I did a lot of research last year when buying a dishwasher and concluded Kitchenaid was the best choice for me.

My main 3 criteria were: reliability, price and efficiency......in that order.

Kitchenaids are very reliable, not expensive, and are fairly efficient but are average when it comes to quietness.

Quietness was my fourth most important item.

EDIT: I ended up buying a Whirlpool with a Kitchenaid motor....because of some features. Kitchenaid motors are found in several brands.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: LuNoTiCK
Any specific model numbers that you would reccommend? I'm also trying to keep it under $1000.

Take your pick!

 

[Squisher]

I've got a Kitchen Aid also, bought in '96 at the time they were the cheapest with an enamel interior. I believe most now come with stainless steel.

They were rated the highest behind Maytag which had a plastic interior.

Consumer reports ratings from best on down 5/03:

Bosch SHU66C0[2] $850.00
Bosch SHU43C0[2] $600.00
Viking DFUD140 $1,375.00
Kenmore (Sears) Elite 1698[2] $850.00
KitchenAid KUDI01IL[BL] $550.00
Frigidaire PLDB998C[C] $500.00
KitchenAid KUDP01DL[WH] $800.00
KitchenAid Superba KUDS01FL[SS] $1,120.00
Maytag MDB8600A[W] $600.00
Kenmore (Sears) 1563[2] $400.00
Kenmore (Sears) 1651[2] $520.00
Kenmore (Sears) Elite 1669[2] $800.00
Maytag MDB7600A[W] $500.00
Maytag MDB9150AW[W] $700.00
Miele Novotronic G841SC Plus $850.00
Whirlpool Gold GU1500XTL{Q] $570.00
GE Profile PDW7800G[WW] $575.00
Whirlpool DU943PWK{Q] $450.00
Whirlpool Gold GU1200XTL{Q] $500.00
Fisher & Paykel DD603[W] $1,200.00
Kenmore (Sears) 1552[2] $330.00
GE Triton XL GSD6600G[WW] $485.00
Maytag MDB6650AW[W] $600.00
Amana ADW862EA[W] $530.00
Jenn-Air JDB9910A[W] $880.00
Maytag PDB4600AW[E] $370.00
Whirlpool DU900PWK{Q] $370.00
Whirlpool DU920PWK{B] $370.00
Hotpoint HDA3700G[WW] $280.00
Frigidaire FDB345LB $215.00

 

[Squisher]

dp

 

[LuNoTiCK]

Bosch SHU66C0[2] $850.00
Bosch SHU43C0[2] $600.00

Those look to be rated very good, especially since they are at the top. What is really the difference between them?

 

[Analog]

we have had a Bosch for 6 months. Awesome. Sometimes I can't tell that its running.