OT: Dishwashers

[flyster]

So now that we have pretty much turned the heat off (To install it, DH has to remove the heater in the kitchen which is weirdly located right below the sink, blocking easy access to the plumbing.  We also have to take out some of the cabinets), and Memorial day sales are happening for a few more days, we get to buy a dishwasher! Beyond excited! I started researching, but all of the consumer report recommended ones are super expensive. Anyone have any brands/models they like? We will likely get from Lowes or Home Depot in the $500-$600 dollar range. Any features I should look out for? 

[miniwheat]

Miele is my favourite brand. I had one in my old house. It was super quiet, the cycles were really fast and I loved that it was all stainless steel on the inside.

[cloe111479]

We love our Bosch one. It was kind of pricey but we found one that was like an older model and it wasn't as bad.

[mommadozer]

I have heard Bosch is the way to go. My parents have gone through so many dishwashers, it makes me not want to replace mine. Maybe check with Sears and see if any of their kenmore line is manufactured by Bosch or a better brand and model that that is recommended by consumer reports. Usually the kenmore prices are cheaper than the actual name brand.

[hollydfromtn]

I would recommend looking at their scratch and dents before you buy one. We found a really great one at a major markdown because it had a small scratch on the top. You can't even see it now that it's installed. It was still a brand new dishwasher it was just damaged in shipping.

[mrsclark731]

My only advice is make sure your dishes fit right in it. It sounds silly.... But my parents put in a new kitchen last year and my mom agonized over every detail (because that's her personality and she's been waiting for 25 years for a new kitchen). Her daily dish set has slightly square plates. They literally fall over in the dishwasher.

[junebugjam]

We got an LG dishwasher when we moved in September. It is super quiet and it has a countdown timer so I know when it's almost done. Love it. I think it was around $700 or so but totally worth it.

mrsclark731 we also had the problem with dishes falling over at first in our new dishwasher. I have Martha Stewart plates that are quite large. But with a little rearranging of the prongs (all mine are movable, also love) we don't have that problem anymore. It was incredibly annoying before we figured it out though.

[flyster]

Thanks everyone!

[WittyLittle]

We have a Miele now which is awesome and lasts a really long time (my parents' washing machine and drier lasted over 30 years and many many moves, they only got another set because they were so bored with them). Leafy favourite brand is whirlpool. Weer have a dishwasher abs washing machine from them and they're both staying to break after only a couple of years