bs_kwaj
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:51:19 PM
So, when I bought my house, had an inspector come by and check everything out. Yep, dishwasher 'works'. I also signed up with AHS, American Home Shield.

When I finally started using the dishwasher, I discovered that half the buttons on the front don't work, the soap dispenser doesn't open like it's supposed to, and the bottom rack is the wrong size, and the screws in the door are rusty.

So, I call AHS and they send out a local contractor technician guy. He said he could replace the parts and had to check back with AHS. The fee is $60 for the tech to come out.

Today I talked to AHS and they said they can go ahead and have the tech replace the dishwasher and said they had in mind a GE GSD4000D. That has ok reviews, but nothing special and a few complaints.

So, I'm curious if any of y'all have some ideas and recommendations on dishwashers? Brands? Features? I can get a better one, I would just have to pay the price difference.

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lgops
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 12:55:29 PM
I have an MX 13YROLDSON, works great, only compalint with it is he complains about having to do the dishes.
dubleuhb
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 1:01:56 PM
Not a fan of GE products. When I built my house 12 years ago I put all GE appliances in. Already bought a new washer, new microwave, fridge and dishwasher both have had issues. I won't replace any of them with GE when the time comes. Seems everything is made as disposable these days. I have an old fridge in the garage from the 60's for beer and stuff that still works. Wish they still made them like that.
z6joker9
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 1:07:18 PM
My wife complained about how our dishwasher was (or wasn't) working, so I offered to pay for half of a new one if she came up with the other half. Well, she hates doing dishes so she came up with more than I expected. We ended up splurging on a Kitchenaid kuds35fxwh and she's been pretty happy with it. Don't have to pre-rinse (in fact it says not to) and it has a built in disposal. Night and day difference from our basic fridgidare. Kitchenaids have a ton of options so you have to pick and choose the combo you want, or spend a small fortune to get them all.

Haven't had it long enough to give it any sort of dependability rating- a year or two. Seems well made though- solid, quiet, small touches that distinguish it from basic models. She did break a wheel on the top rack, which was fixed easily enough. The replacement part was slightly redesigned so I guess they figured it out.

I considered the MX 13YROLDSON model, but the total cost of ownership seemed high.

JadeRose
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 1:28:55 PM
I spent 15 years in the appliance manufacturing industry......MOST American made appliances are $hit. They took all the quality out of them in the early 90's to pay for the ridiculous DOE requirements and because they are greedy bastards. I would look at Miele, Bosch, or Fisher-Paykel. Do NOT buy a Maytag thinking you are getting a MAYTAG. You aren't. When I worked for Maytag, it was a real company that made the best appliances in the world. BAR NONE. Now, it exists as a brand only. The Maytag Corp was bought by Whirlpool and no longer exists.
DrMaddVibe
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 1:35:55 PM
Remodeling a home...ripping out walls...tearing out floors...installing travertine tile/French Counrty pattern with chisled edge...of course!...needed new appliances...had a bunch of people talk to us in 5 different stores.

After much consideration...

Samsung 25.6 cu ft French Door Refrigerator

Frigidaire 30-in Smooth Surface Freestanding Convection Electric Range

Samsung - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Convection Microwave

Maytag 24-in Built-In Dishwasher...make sure you get a stainless steel tub!

We REALLY wanted a Bosch...it was the quietest...by a mile...large capacity...HOWEVER...they dry with steam! If you're in a hurry to put dishes away after it runs...you're drying them by hand!

We found the best deal at Lowes and we shopped all of the big box stores.

Good luck with the hunt!

DrafterX
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 1:57:24 PM

...make sure you get a stainless steel tub!

DrMaddVibe wrote:

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z6joker9
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 2:01:56 PM

We REALLY wanted a Bosch...it was the quietest...by a mile...large capacity...HOWEVER...they dry with steam! If you're in a hurry to put dishes away after it runs...you're drying them by hand!

DrMaddVibe wrote:

Yeah, they focus on noise level and are ideal for apartments and such. But they keep the noise down by cutting out features like heating coils and built in disposals. I'll gladly deal with the extra 10dB.

jackconrad
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 2:02:02 PM
I married one
dpnewell
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 2:09:24 PM
I used to read CR and check all the ratings before buying anything. When I remodeled the house in the mid 90's, went with all Maytag. Must have been after Whirlpool bought them as everyone was total crap.

Went without a dishwasher for serveral years, and finally decided to throw in a cheapie. Bought a sub $200 Amana from Home Depot a few years back. It's run everyday and not even a hicup. My daughter's $500 GE died after only 18 months.

daveincincy
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 2:26:05 PM
Pedro's wife...as long as dishwashing day doesn't conflict with laundry day at Wheel's place.

We have a Frigidaire (professional series...if that means anything). We went Frigidaire Pro Series on all appliances (range, fridge, dishwasher, microwave) during our kitchen remod a few about 5 years back. I guess I like it except that the rinsing, spinning thing on the top started falling off a year or two ago after pretty much every washing. I just keep putting it on after each wash. PITA, but can't really afford to replace the whole thing, and I haven't tracked down a replacement part. ](*,)

edit: oh, and the dials on the range are a little finicky, slightly F'd up as it looks as if the panel behind the console has come out of place (slid down a bit) so when you set the dial on a setting (i.e. 2.4) it might heat up like it's on something much hotter. That kinda sucks...unless you like your bacon extra extra crispy. 🤦

DrMaddVibe
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 2:33:22 PM

Yeah, they focus on noise level and are ideal for apartments and such. But they keep the noise down by cutting out features like heating coils and built in disposals. I'll gladly deal with the extra 10dB.

z6joker9 wrote:

Well, there's always music playing at the Compound so a lil bump in the sound system isn't totally out of the question! The fact that I might have to have a sanitize feature because of the homebrewing...I can't fake that one!

tailgater
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 2:51:05 PM
My wife wanted to wear white on our wedding day.

I said "great! now the dishwasher will match the refrigerator."

bs_kwaj
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Thursday, September 6, 2012 8:29:43 AM
Man... dishwashers... looks like there are about 42 bazillion brands, styles, features sets....

I'll have t go to Sears or Lowes and take a look.

Notes: No Maytag. Stainless Steel tub. No Miele ($$$).

Maybe Bosch or Samsung or Kenmore.

And z6joker9..... I keep waiting and watching for one of those cats to miss!! 😉