Bosch or Siemens dishwasher?

moozikgal

Hi,

In the process of choosing a slimline dishwasher and I've got it down to a Bosch Logixx SRS45L02GB or a Siemens SF24T258GB.

I understand both use the same parts, and the features on both are pretty much the same. However, the Siemens is £30 more expensive but if I can order it before the end of Sept they are doing 5yrs warrantee rather than the 2yrs Siemens standard and the 2yrs from Bosch.

However, the wife would prefer the stainless steel version of the Siemens which is another £50 which to be honest would match the rest of our silver/SS appliances but I'm wary about it getting grubby...

Any opinions on the Siemens vs the Bosch?

I've checked out the recent Which report which gives the full size Bosch Logixx 71% as opposed to 63% for a Siemens full size one and tbh I was going to go for the Bosch until I found about the Siemens extended warrantee.

If anyone's got either of the models above that would be great to hear how you've found them and if you've needed them repairing at all...

Many thanks,
Alex

huddsta

I've also got a Bosch slimline and it's superb. We've got Economy 7 so the timer is great. Defiantly recommend it.

tartan_guru

Bosch and Siemens essentially share the same basic model line (Bosch is half owned by Siemens), but Siemens are the premium brand. Usually they have upgraded finishes (e.g brushed steel rather than brushed effect plastic) and the level of sound proofing along with general build is usually better.
If all things were equal I'd go for the Siemens purely on the basis that there are a lot of moving parts on a dishwasher and that 5 year warranty may come in handy. I had a similar dilemma when buying my washing machine, ended up opting for a Siemens over Bosch because it came with a 10 year warranty

Lorian

I have a fully integrated full size Bosch dishwasher. It's about 2 years old now. The metal finish is very nice brushed metal (not plastic!). I'd certainly have another. The quality is excellent, especially when compare to cheaper brands. It's VERY quiet and has a good list of programme modes.