Need New Dishwasher Info

kenmac · Aug 11, 2012

Don't know if you have bought yet. Thermador & Kitchenaid use to be good.A top of the line mod. will set you back some $$. But, worth it. I agree with some others... Buy from an appliance store instead of box store

JD435Bill · Aug 11, 2012

Appreciate all the replies. Still deciding and yes Kitchenaid is now on our list. I am in the process of researching the details on it. I like the SS Tub and the SS parts it has on it.

Bill

JD435Bill · Aug 12, 2012

Just did a little researching on the Kitchenaid model and it has No Water Heating, which is a feature we really would like to have, and it got poor reviews. Evidently this model, KUDC101XSS, has some problems. With a high price, double of the Whirlpool we are considering, I expected more. The only reviews I could find so far was at the Lowes site. Lowes is the store where I actually first saw it at.

Bill

madmax12 · Aug 12, 2012

JD435Bill said:
Just did a little researching on the Kitchenaid model and it has No Water Heating, which is a feature we really would like to have, and it got poor reviews. Evidently this model, KUDC101XSS, has some problems. With a high price, double of the Whirlpool we are considering, I expected more. The only reviews I could find so far was at the Lowes site. Lowes is the store where I actually first saw it at.

Bill

Did u check out the kenmore link I posted earlier? It's been great so far.

foggy1111 · Aug 12, 2012

Were building a new home and have chosen mostly Kitchenaid Architect II appliances. So far we've picked a Kitchenaid refrigerator. double oven and dishwasher.....and a Wolf gas rangetop and a sharp Microwave.

According to our research the KA dishwasher ranks with the best of 'em. Seems like its within one decibel of the quietest and gets good results.

I'm pretty careful with the limited appliance product reviews you read on the internet.

Mickey_Fx · Aug 12, 2012

Kitchenaid is just one of the many brands now owned by Whirlpool. I'd not expect to find much if any differences other than cosmetic and some "features" that might be available across the other whirlpool family brands.

Whirlpool Corporation - Whirlpool brand

JD435Bill · Aug 12, 2012

madmax12 said:
Did u check out the kenmore link I posted earlier? It's been great so far.

I'll check the Kenmore out next. Appreciate the link.

As you know, we had great luck with our old one (lasted 23 years).

Bill

JD435Bill · Aug 12, 2012

foggy1111 said:
According to our research the KA dishwasher ranks with the best of 'em. Seems like its within one decibel of the quietest and gets good results.

I'm pretty careful with the limited appliance product reviews you read on the internet.

I too have heard good things about Kitchenaid. Maybe it is just this particular model I'm checking on? I had trouble finding reviews on it and finally found 8 at the Lowes site. A lot of the complaints were about the same things. I plan on looking for some more reviews though.

Bill

madmax12 · Aug 12, 2012

JD435Bill said:
I too have heard good things about Kitchenaid. Maybe it is just this particular model I'm checking on? I had trouble finding reviews on it and finally found 8 at the Lowes site. A lot of the complaints were about the same things. I plan on looking for some more reviews though.

Bill

I know I'm preaching to the choir, here, but each kenmore will be a whirlpool, LG, etc, since there is no such thing as kenmore...but sometimes its less expensive.

And my wife and I have found many of the comments on dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, fridges, and freezers to often be the result of a poor install. So the machine may be great, but it wasnt height adjusted properly, or leveled... U all know what I mean. So, an appliance with a low rating may actually be great, but too many people didn't read the directions and...surprise... It leaks, it shakes, it makes a terrible noise, etc.

On some dishwasher installs a quiet machine becomes loud when the customer throws out the insulation...because he thought it was part of the packaging....

BTW, in my first post I mentioned how I doubled my insulation on my new dishwasher. My wife has been impressed.

If she doesn't find me hansom....at least I'm handy.