Dishwashers Discussions

Just to expound upon that, the glasses won't become "milky" with residue; they'll be coated with tiny scratches. The easy way to see if this has happened is to take a dry glass that looks hazy, and then wet the inside and outside. If the haze disappears when it's wet, it has been "etched." This is a permanent condition and cannot be reversed.

The best thing you can do for your pocketbook, dishes, and dishwasher is to scrape, then load. Don't wash your dishes before you wash your dishes!

Just purchased Kenmore 13462 and its sticking out of cabinet by 2' with its 251/2" inch depth. Any suggestions for a similar model thats not as deep.

Bosch dishwashers are shallower by about 2 inches.

How would you rate the Whirlpool GU2475XTVQ as compared to the Bosch SHE43P02UC? Topics of interest are

1. cleaning ability

2. noise level

3. ease of use (including loading and unloading of dishes)

Further, with dishwashers having their silverware holders on the door, does it hinder cleaning of larger things like spatula and bigger spoons? Thank you for your response.

The Bosch is going to be quieter than the Whirlpool, because the WP has a hard food grinder, while the Bosch uses a triple filtration system.

Cleaning ability will be comparable. However, be careful with the amount of detergent you use in the Bosch, as they don't cotton much to excessive or short-shrift dosing. The pre-measured packets are not a good choice for Bosch machines. You're better off with a good quality powder or liquid, like Finish (formerly Electrasol) or Cascade.

Ease of use? Well, that depends. Bosch has improved their drying system by incorporating ventilation inside the dishwasher (previously the drying system required the door to be opened to finish). This will increase the ease of use. They've also moved their silverware rack to the right of the bottom rack, rather than the center, which gives them a more conventional, and convenient, configuration. Their racks are also a little more spacious, but Whirlpool will still win out on capacity. The door-mounted silverware rack doesn't hinder cleaning of utensils that don't extend up to the top rack. For anything excessively long, lay it flat on the top rack.

You also may want to consider the Kenmore 13892, which is the Kenmore version of the Whirlpool model (silverware rack on the bottom rack, rather than the door), and Maytag MDB6769AWW (02219962000 on sears.com) which is the Maytag version of the Whirlpool model. The Kenmore and Maytag models have towelbar handles.

Oh, and if you want a stainless steel tub, consider the Maytag MDB7709AWW (02211862000 on sears.com). Maytag has been aggressively pricing its stainless steel tubs. Keep in mind that this model has the traditional control panel. If you want integrated, you can look at the Maytag MDB8859AW (02211872000 on sears.com), which does slightly exceed the $600 mark, but has the integrated controls with a towelbar handle.

I am looking at the Kenmore Elite Stainless Steel 24" HE #1319 - wanting a quiet dushwahser - also is this one have a triple filtration system?

Hello,

I have Maytag dishwasher, think may be 6 to 7 year old, it was working perfact, but Maytag has some recall on this model and send some technician to replace some cable,

since than it is not cleaning and keeping lot of stains, we are not using daily, but now it is a time to buy one.

Please can you suggest me one with low price but with good features. Low price is because we are not using daily and many times so need good one but within budjet like...

suggession well come.

Thanks,

vinit

The model you're considering has the high-efficiency filtration system, and will be extremely quiet, along with saving on water and energy costs without sacrificing cleaning performance.

I am interested in a mid-$500 range dishwasher that cleans in a full cycle in the shortest amount of time.  Friends who purchased recent dishwashers claim it takes up to 1 1/2 hrs for a cycle, (varioius KitchenAid, GE models) a small problem is you are entertaining and need to reload the dishwasher sooner.  I just want a dishwasher that will clean good, fast and efficient.  any thoughts?

BlueCrewGuyInMA said…

Just to expound upon that, the glasses won't become "milky" with residue; they'll be coated with tiny scratches. The easy way to see if this has happened is to take a dry glass that looks hazy, and then wet the inside and outside. If the haze disappears when it's wet, it has been "etched." This is a permanent condition and cannot be reversed.

The best thing you can do for your pocketbook, dishes, and dishwasher is to scrape, then load. Don't wash your dishes before you wash your dishes!

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Etching is typically not instant, at first a glass might have an iridescent look – shades of blue, purple, brown or pink seen when the glass is held at an angle in the light. The glass will appear frosted or cloudy in advanced stages of etching.

If you have something valuable and worth attempting to recover after its been dishwasher etched, then you can try the following:  [1]Use your wet fingers coated with baking soda and ultra brite toothpaste to scrub the inside and outside of the glass and rinse. [2]Use a metal polish.

A film residue, is typically something that happens after just one incorrect washing.  To remove filming, soak glasses approximately 15 minutes in undiluted white vinegar.

-Barry

"Don't wash your dishes before you wash your dishes! -- BlueCrewGuyInMA"

I want a sports car that gets 50 mpg while going 100 mph.

Well, let's face it, that's not going to happen (at least, not with gasoline engines!).

Efficiency and speed are not generally compatible. An HE washing machine will take 15-45 minutes longer than an old-fashioned machine, but it will use far less water and energy (and clean better in almost every single case). An efficient dishwasher will use far less water and energy than a machine from 15 years ago, but it will take 15-45 minutes longer to do the same load of dishes. Increase cycle times use far less energy than a shorter cycle that drowns everything in water over and over again.

As a quick illustration: I can hold dishes under Niagara Falls, and they'll get clean in seconds. It's taking thousands of gallons of water to get that speed. Efficiency with water-based machines will always involve increased cycle times. That's just the nature of the beast. Fortunately, wash performance is also increased, so you're getting more bang for your buck.

But, you won't get a Prius that drives like a Porsche. Well, unless you've got $200,000 for a Tesla. :)

Hi, I'm about to make a dishwasher purchase and would like to have input for the Frigidaire model FGHD2433. How does it compare to other units in the same price range? How's the cleaning, noise, reliability, etc.? Any known problems?

Frigidaire doesn't have much market share when it comes to dishwashers. It's not really their forte, though their revamped lineup is cosmetically very appealing. Their wheelhouse is really refrigeration and cooking.

For something in the same price range, perhaps take a look at 02213892000 (Kenmore), 02217292000 (Maytag), 02217272000 (Bosch), 02213242000 (Kenmore), 02211922000 (Bosch), and 02211862000 (Maytag). These are all white, but are available in other colors. If you're not familiar with Bosch dishwashers, you might want to steer more towards the more American designed Maytag or Kenmore models.

Goldwinger said…

Hi, I'm about to make a dishwasher purchase and would like to have input for the Frigidaire model FGHD2433. How does it compare to other units in the same price range? How's the cleaning, noise, reliability, etc.? Any known problems?

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A great looking DW.  This unit's internal design is one of the ones I consider recommending when people have a private well.  In MN, we would call it a great cabin dishwasher  - because it works well even with low water pressure; its fairly quiet; it is one of the lowest price units with a non-white interior (nice if there is a bit of iron in the water) and it has a top-rack wash only option at a low price.

Everything has pros and cons that are unique to your needs.  (A corvette is a nice car, but it doesn't do you any good it you want to pull a boat to the cabin.)

Share your needs, if you like, and I am sure several of us would like to give a recommendation.

-Barry

I am looking to buy a high end bosch at sears to replace my 3 year old maytag that the circuit board quit..  Trying to decide betweet the 2216203000 or the 221983000, about  $100. differnece.  Whcih do you suggest.

john in lebanon

Anyone have input on the Whirlpool GU2275 as far as capacity, cleaning, ease of use, reliability, etc. How would you rate it as compared to other brands or units in the same price range?

So to answer my question, what DW should I get in the $500-$600 price range that is reliable, efficient and CLEANS.   Am I asking for too much in that price range.  didn't think $500 was a drop in  the bucket for a DW these days.

I would suggest looking into the Bosch, Kenmore, Maytag, and KitchenAid models in that range. If you go to sears.com, you can sort by brand, color, and price range. From there, it's a matter of personal preference.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Appliances_Dishwashers_Built-In#viewItems=20&pageNum=1&sortOption=ORIGINAL_SORT_ORDER&&filter=Brand|Bosch|Kenmore+Elite|Kenmore|KitchenAid|Maytag^ENERGY+STAR+Compliant|Yes&lastFilter=ENERGY+STAR+Compliant

From this page, you can select the color you want, and then you can see the models in two separate price ranges ($460-$560, $560-$660).

Goldwinger said…

Anyone have input on the Whirlpool GU2275 as far as capacity, cleaning, ease of use, reliability, etc. How would you rate it as compared to other brands or units in the same price range?

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There are Kenmore, Kitchenaid, or Maytag branded units with very similar specifications to the Whirlpool unit that I believe you are talking about.

It is a pet peeve of mine, but I am not a fan of the silverware basket on the door - WP branded units have this feature.  Each of us operate our dishwasher a bit differently, but what looks to be a brilliant idea at first (putting the silverware basket on the door) ends up frustrating me.

"You can move that basket into the bottom rack, if you don't want it on the door."  True, however, you end up losing space.  The WP unit has a bottom rack that doesn't reach into the door cavity where the silverware basket is placed; on other machine, the bottom rack extends into the door cavity.

The unit gets a strong thumbs up except for the silverware basket placement on the door - which is a deal breaker for me.

-Barry