How do you choose a dishwasher?

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Ok now we have a little one on the way, its time to get a dishwasher. But we are at a loss as to how to choose from all the brands. How do you know which are most reliable, easy to repair, water/electricity efficient, space etc?

How did you choose your machine and what did you look for?

We could go up to £400 max.

Thanks
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moonrakerz

I would buy a Bosch without a doubt. They are very reliable and yet still a reasonable price. I have Bosch Diswasher & Washing Machine - wouldn't buy any thing else in the future.

Get a dishwasher with the minimum number of programmes - all the extras just add to the cost and you never use them. How often do you need to do a load of glasses, or a load of saucepans ?
They are all labelled with their efficiency ratings and they all come in standard sizes to fit in your kitchen.

seraphina

Without a doubt get a Bosch.

My parents have had a Bosch for about 20 years and it is still going strong. You only need three programs - a rinse, a wash and a heavy wash. Our heavy wash is only used at Christmas or when we've done another big family meal.

All the Bosch appliances I have owned have performed flawlessly for many many years.

Thistle-down

Miele came in top of the Which report for dishwashers.

I have had Miele appliances and they are extremely well built, do a great job and last forever. They are quite expensive though.

The Bosch SGS55C02 Classixx (£280 at Currys) was a Which best buy, very highly recommended. You could probably get it even cheaper using a price-comparison site.

We will need a dishwasher soon as well, and will probably go for the Bosch.

~Lynn

just checked - £248 from the co-op:

http://www.coopelectricalshop.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?ProductCode=BOS-DWR-SGS55C02-W

suki1964

Meile or Bosch everytime.

As previously suggested, dont go for the all singing dancing model, just get one with the programmes you know you are going to use - less to go wrong The efficiency rateings are posted on the front of the machine A(A+) being the most efficient.

Dont forget that everything you intend to use in it needs to be dishwasher safe. If crockery is not marked that its dishwasher safe then the glazing does have a tendency to crackle, although the cup/plate shouldnt break - just looks ugly

saving-grace

My Bosch DW is 15 years old and when it eventually dies I'll certainly buy another Bosch. Reliability is very important to me.
Mine has a 40 deg quickwash programme which I find useful sometimes.
If buying another I'd get one with a built in timer as we have Economy 7

MATH

Just to flow against the tide LOL I have owned 4 dishwashers in the last 12 years some very expensive with impressive records for high quality and some real cheapies. IME the expensive ones have lasted no longer than the £180 ones. Yes my parents have a Bosch which they've ran for 15 years but they only put it on three times a week, my Bosch went on 4 times a day and lasted 28 months. A DW is the only item I buy and say 'Yes please' when they offer extended cover LOL. This latest machine so far has had a new programmer, front fascia, detergent gubbins, and rack stops. The machine was a cheapie (BEKO) and with the extended cover still came is way less than a Bosch. I've more than had my monies worth from the extended cover and so far it's the longest lasting machine I've had although there is not much of the original machine left:rotfl: . I wouldn't spend extra on a timer either you can pick them up anywhere for a couple of quid but if you are running it on econ 7 I would set it for just before you get up as I've had a couple of machine prone to overfilling and flooding my kitchen. HTH

susank

Bosch for me too they are good- but 4 times daily is a lot of washing up so would not expect a machine to put up with that one for many years!!!

saving-grace

MATH wrote:

. The machine was a cheapie (BEKO) and with the extended cover still came is way less than a Bosch. I've more than had my monies worth from the extended cover and so far it's the longest lasting machine I've had although there is not much of the original machine left:rotfl: . I wouldn't spend extra on a timer either you can pick them up anywhere for a couple of quid but if you are running it on econ 7 I would set it for just before you get up as I've had a couple of machine prone to overfilling and flooding my kitchen. HTH

I'd rather pay a bit more and get a reliable machine. I hate the hassle of things going wrong and getting a repair man out.
Bosch (and other German machines I think) have a system that switches the machine off at the start of any flooding (and yes it does work-personal experience when the sump was clogged after 12 years of use)

Penny-Pincher!!

We had Miele for many years (with some hiccups along the way though) and when died nearly 3 years ago we couldnt afford £700+ for a replacement so we bought a cheap and cheerful Servis one at £165.
It is a Grade A and low water consumption. Its used once daily and is still going strong.

Hey MATH-nice to see ya Hun!!

PP
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[Deleted User]

Thank you so much people for your quick replies and helpfulness, I am so impressed that I had 7 replies in only a few hours. I am now going off to google your info.

I'm very pleased, thanks!!!