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Originally Posted by Groesbeck Hurricane
Once more into the brain trust!
In our last house we went through some dishwashers. The GE top end we found cheap was JUNK and I cannot remember the one the GE replaced but it was horrible, but better than the GE.
We ended up with a scratch and dent Frigidaire Gallery with a strange little blue circle for the bottom sprayer. It did a great job cleaning, was quiet, efficient, loved it for the most part. Did not like how it loaded.
So we are in a new house and need a dishwasher. I am again looking at the Frigidaire Gallery but for slightly more there is Bosch and Miele. These are all scratch and dent models or last year's models. Sorry, do not have model numbers as there are several for each brand.
My Cousin's swear by Miele. My In-Laws have a Bosch which works wonderfully. Or for about $150.00 less (really nothing in this range) is the beast I have used before.
I am leaning to the Miele, as is the Wife, but we were wondering about other real-life experience in this matter. Thoughts?
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We have an Asko dishwasher that we purchased in 1993 and still running strong--and quiet! Cannot really hear it when standing right next to the machine while running. Since we bought it, the company has been bought out by another, and I don't know the resultant quality or service, but if I was to buy a new dishwasher, I'd likely go with Miele.
I don't think you'd be disappointed with either, but check out some things about each model that may play a part in your decision, like the following:
1. Is the tub stainless steel?
2. Are the rotating arms stainless steel?
3. Are the dish racks epoxy coated steel, graphite on steel, or plastic and nylon?
4. Are the racks easy to load with a practical layout?
Also, you might check to see if either the Bosch or Miele model you are considering has been discontinued. Bosch has a much larger distribution system and repairs/parts are relatively easy to get. Miele will probably be a bit pricier, but the parts availability should not be an issue. Servicemen for Bosch will likely also service Miele.