And how expensive are they, generally? Think I could install one with no prior dishwasher installation experience?
Thanks bros.
Thanks bros.
What should I look for when buying a dishwasher?
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BoomerD
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COULD you install one? Perhaps. You DO have a chain saw...
Are you replacing an existing dishwasher? If so, it's a piece of cake. If not...
As for expensive...the better quality machines are expensive...anywhere from $700 up...and $1000 isn't unusual.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_...ers?viewItems=25&sortOption=PRICE_HIGH_TO_LOW
Keep in mind that many brands are now made by the same company...and better quality isn't necessarily going to accompany higher price. You will (usually) get more features with a higher-priced d/w, but not necessarily better quality.
If you buy at Sears, remember that Kenmore is just the Sears brand-name...their appliances are all made by other companies and re-branded. (some are as good as their name-brand counterparts, some are better, some are worse)
Are you replacing an existing dishwasher? If so, it's a piece of cake. If not...
As for expensive...the better quality machines are expensive...anywhere from $700 up...and $1000 isn't unusual.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_...ers?viewItems=25&sortOption=PRICE_HIGH_TO_LOW
Keep in mind that many brands are now made by the same company...and better quality isn't necessarily going to accompany higher price. You will (usually) get more features with a higher-priced d/w, but not necessarily better quality.
If you buy at Sears, remember that Kenmore is just the Sears brand-name...their appliances are all made by other companies and re-branded. (some are as good as their name-brand counterparts, some are better, some are worse)
CPA
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Installing is a snap. The most difficult part is hooking up the electric line because usually you have to have the unit three quarters of a ways pushed in and then lay on the ground to hook everything up. This is because most homebuilders don't provide enough slack for you to pull the electric line out far enough to install before pushing the unit in and under the countertop.
i have a $1000 bosch, no complaints except the flaky drying. bought it because it was whisper quiet.
$500 dish washers i've seen make so much noise you can hear them all over the house
STAY AWAY FROM SEARS
$500 dish washers i've seen make so much noise you can hear them all over the house
STAY AWAY FROM SEARS
Installation is easy. Just look at reviews to see what people say. Some dishwashers clean well and others don't. I'm pretty happy with our stainless steel GE. Got it brand new on craigslist for $300. I think they sell for $900 at lowes.
ConwayJim
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Agreed, I was at a local hardware store browsing, when a customer came in to speak with one of the staff about his Bosch dishwasher. Apparently they take these specialized soap cartridges that they don't sell in regular stores.
The Staff said he would have to order it from a supplier in Europe and it would cost over $70 to ship a case that he would have to buy flat out; since he had no shelf space.
the customer is an idiot, they take any kind of soap
unless the local hardware store sold him a special european version and it still makes the customer an idiot. avoid small local stores for purchases like this
OutHouse
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OutHouse
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thats 100% bullshit. i use the dishwashing soap from costco and have been for years.
where do people get this shit?
Man I wanna order from amazon since i have a ton if money in giftcards, but there are pretty few options and almost no reviews.
Boomer, I'd love to use the chainsaw inside, but we have a dishwasher already installed unfortunately.
Boomer, I'd love to use the chainsaw inside, but we have a dishwasher already installed unfortunately.
CPA
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CPA
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I have a Kenmore Elite that I bought from Sears and love it. It is the absolute quietest dishwasher that I have ever had.
Saint Nick
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just curious why?
we bought our dishwasher, fridge and oven/range from sears all within the last two years and they have been awesome.
big complaint with sears is the $300 warranty. for my bosch it was $99 at lowes. people on the consumer reports forums said to buy the warranty because the circuit boards are prone to breaking due to the steam and heat and that you may not be able to get a new one after the model year is up. or it may cost hundreds of $$$ and a long wait.
the only complaint i knew about was the drying. they dont dry as well as others but that is because they have their own method called condensation drying which uses less electricity. my guess is mine costs $10 a month for me for 1 wash on weekdays and 3 washes per day on weekends
i bought new appliances in 2010, spent $3000 at once and bought it all from lowes. only reason was i wanted the warranty only on the dishwasher and lowes was only $99
the only complaint i knew about was the drying. they dont dry as well as others but that is because they have their own method called condensation drying which uses less electricity. my guess is mine costs $10 a month for me for 1 wash on weekdays and 3 washes per day on weekends
i bought new appliances in 2010, spent $3000 at once and bought it all from lowes. only reason was i wanted the warranty only on the dishwasher and lowes was only $99
D1gger
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