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New Dishwasher Recs - I've heard good things about Bosch.

Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:22 pm
Posted by Jizzamo311
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:22 pm
Looking at new dishwashers. I've heard good things about Bosch.

Best DW under $600?
This post was edited on 12/20/16 at 2:54 pm
Posted by MorbidTheClown
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:25 pm to
Posted by meauxjeaux2
watson
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:28 pm to
i just bought a Bosch from Lowes. I like it alright


This post was edited on 12/20/16 at 2:34 pm
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:34 pm to
I got a Bosch by recommendation and love it. I paid a little extra for the 800 series though.
Posted by MSMHater
Houston
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:36 pm to
quote:

I've heard good things about Bosch.


My only issues with mine are it does not completely drain after each cycle, so it can get a funny smell on the inside if we don't use it daily.

It also doesn't dry very well unless its on the "super dry" setting, which takes a long time.

Very energy efficient, but slow.

But it does a great job of cleaning and it amazingly quiet. And the stainless, buttonless appearance looks good.
This post was edited on 12/20/16 at 2:38 pm
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:36 pm to
I have a Whirlpool, brand new, and it is not great.

Average capacity and doesn't clean extraordinarily well. Builder recommended it, not sure why.

Posted by meauxjeaux2
watson
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:39 pm to
quote:

My only issues with mine are it does not completely drain after each cycle
mine drains just fine. What model are you using? Sounds like plumbing issue to me.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:40 pm to
quote:

My only issues with mine are it does not completely drain after each cycle, so it can get a funny smell on the inside if we don't use it daily.

Are you using Jet Dry?
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:41 pm to
Bosch. Check out Best Buy, they usually have a floor model on sale every time I go. As long as front is good you should be good to go. Their standard stock is usually cheaper as well, and they beat advertised prices.

My recommendation with any dishwasher is to make sure it has a stainless tub. This helps so much with sound. The plastic tubs are like drums.
The Whirlpools aren't bad, I don't get many complaints by them. (by Whirlpools, I mean Maytag, Whirlpool, Amana, kitchenAid -- like an Appliance GM)

Lot of complaints about newer frigidaire and GE dishwashers.

LG isn't bad either, they are made more similar to Bosch construction than American Dishwasher construction.



Posted by MSMHater
Houston
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:43 pm to
quote:

Are you using Jet Dry?


Yes, we are. Oh, that's the other thing I like about the Bosch. The rinse aid can be put in alot at a time, and the settings changed to distribute minimal/normal/maximum. It made a big difference on the glass when we figured this out.

Overall, I really like it. Just that small draining issue.
This post was edited on 12/20/16 at 2:44 pm
Posted by Slim Chance
Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:44 pm to
Bosch. Keep the Jet Dry full. Next question?
Posted by MSMHater
Houston
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:45 pm to
quote:

mine drains just fine. What model are you using? Sounds like plumbing issue to me.


At work, so not sure on the model. Was about $800 6 months ago.

The majority of the water drains, but there is always a small amount in the bottom basin that doesn't get out. It's a minor complaint.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:48 pm to
quote:

My only issues with mine are it does not completely drain after each cycle, so it can get a funny smell on the inside if we don't use it daily.



Does the drain from the dishwasher come into the cabinet at a point higher than the lowest part of the sink?
You have to run the line to the top of the cabinet, I see many people run it at the base. If you do that you simply have to route the hose slack to make a u-turn above the sink base level.

This is the number one cause of the slow drain issue in dishwashers.

On some Bosch units you can go into service mode and extend the drain pump time this is another fix.

Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:49 pm to
It, should be dry after cycle. The water and the smell point to sink backfill, IMO

Posted by meauxjeaux2
watson
Member since Oct 2007
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:49 pm to
quote:

but there is always a small amount in the bottom basin that doesn't get out. It's a minor complaint.




watch
Posted by meauxjeaux2
watson
Member since Oct 2007
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:52 pm to
quote:

You have to run the line to the top of the cabinet, I see many people run it at the base

mine is run through the bottom but i'm connected into an air gap.

Posted by MSMHater
Houston
Member since Oct 2008
22774 posts
Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:53 pm to
quote:

Does the drain from the dishwasher come into the cabinet at a point higher than the lowest part of the sink?


Higher than the lowest point of the sink basin?? It's pretty close. It may even be lower as I'm picturing it in my head. So that is very possible. And the plumber did put in a "U turn", but I think that is still below the basin as well.

quote:


On some Bosch units you can go into service mode and extend the drain pump time this is another fix.



Thanks, man. I'll try both.

Posted by Ace Midnight
Between sanity and madness
Member since Dec 2006
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:54 pm to
quote:

The plastic tubs are like drums.


I got to say - I have a Kenmore that's over 15 years (maybe it was "by Whirlpool") that isn't bad for that vintage and plastic tub for sound.

I'll be getting a Bosch next time. Problem is - I had to Frankenstein's monster connect the thing (with some help from a buddy who knew what he was doing - truthfully, I just helped him) - and the wiring and plumbing isn't exactly to code - we had to make a place in the cabinets, make a place in the wiring and leech off the kitchen sink for water in/out.

I guess I can try to just match up all the modifications we did last time - it never even tripped the breaker. All the drain line problems I've had were because of outside the house issues with the drain line that predate my owning it. Once they were cleared up, my slow drain from the washing machine and dishwasher cleared up.

Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69047 posts
Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:54 pm to
You can tell he is a DIYer.

Wet dry vac, not bailing and rags for sure.

Also the impeller was jammed, in that case it would be leaving more than a small puddle.

This video would save people $130 if they did this when it stopped draining. A clogged impeller is much much more common than a failed pump.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 12/20/16 at 2:54 pm to
You're good to go with an air-gap.

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