Good Dishwasher


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Old 02-15-06, 09:32 PM
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Good Dishwasher

What is a good brand of dishwasher to get. I just bought a new home and the dishwasher just went out. Nothing to expensive or elaborate. Just something that will last and gets the job done.
 
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Old 02-16-06, 05:53 AM
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The question is really hard to answer because we do not know what you want/need the unit to do. Lots of bells and whistles available. Lots of different warranties. Some heat the water, some don't. Some with a few different cycles, some with many. Take a trip to the store and read all the descriptions on the units in your price range. Then go up and down from that range to see what you want/need. Good luck.
 
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Old 02-16-06, 07:24 AM
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We have a Maytag Quiet Series 100 that we installed to replace a dead one about two years ago. It has the larger internal size (top to bottom) which is handy for bigger items. Runs fairly quietly and does a good job.

FWIW Consumer Reports recommends:

Fine cleaning, flexible loading, and quiet running:

Bosch SHU43C0, $580
Kenmore (Sears) 1603, $500
Whirlpool Gold GU2400XTP, $500

If price is important:

Whirlpool DU1100XTP, $435
Amana ADB1500AW, $330

The Sears Kenmore and the Amana are the "Best Buys" in their respective categories.

If you subscribe to Consumer Reports on-line ($26/yr) you can read all the reviews. I don't always follow their recommendations, but I've found them very helpful when doing research on products.
 
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Old 02-16-06, 01:59 PM
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Tow Guy what did you pay for your Maytag. I've heard good things about Maytag
 
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Old 02-16-06, 07:13 PM
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I don't recall, but I'm a cheap S.O.B. so probably got it on sale. It was purchased at the local Sears.
 
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consumer report reviews about dishwasher

you can also log into your local library and read consumer reports archives on the library database for FREE. Just need a library card and do not have to have the online subscription to consumer reports. Just a FYI.
 
 

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