Dishwasher

Posted by smithfarms pure kona on March 7, 2006, 7:29 pm

TIA.

Have to go get a new dishwasher tomorrow at Lowe's. I could look into
these archives but this group writes more than all my others put
together, I think:). Anyone have a fast answer on just a regular
dishwasher? (If that wasn't bad enough, our Television sound went off
too and only comes back on after 20 minutes, but I think I can figure
that one out at COSTCO) I have only bought 2 dishwashers in my whole
life and this last one lasted 18 years!

Do you go for price or maker or what else should I think about? TIA!

Just a fast answer if you have a minute and I'd be ever so grateful.

Many thank yous.

aloha,
Thunder
smithfarms.com
Farmers of 100% Kona Coffee
& other Great Stuff

Posted by RichK on March 7, 2006, 7:47 pm

----- Original Message -----

> I have only bought 2 dishwashers in my whole
> life and this last one lasted 18 years!

> Do you go for price or maker or what else should I think about? TIA!

If you go by price, be prepared to buy another dozen, before you rest for
good.
None last as long, as they used to. The mfg have figured out how to make
them fail and month after the warranty runs out. Sometimes sooner.

From all the indications even the good brands, like Mytag are crap now.
Don't know if you are desparate, or extremely style sensitive, but you can
get a used one, which may outlast the brand new one.

Also look here:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances/dishwashers/reports/how-to-cho
ose.htm

Pick something with min electronics, if possible. It will last longer.
Mechanical timer would be best yet.

Rich

Posted by smithfarms pure kona on March 7, 2006, 11:15 pm

>----- Original Message -----

>> I have only bought 2 dishwashers in my whole
>> life and this last one lasted 18 years!
>> Do you go for price or maker or what else should I think about?

TIA!

>If you go by price, be prepared to buy another dozen, before you rest

for

>good.

SNIPPED

Thank you Rich and pals, So Much. I will do as you say and see what
works. Thanks for the CR link. (I should just pay to be a member but
I am too Scot's.).

Thank you so much. Ever want to know about good Kona Coffee, I can
help without bias. And flash hot water heaters and catchment systems
etc.

With aloha,

Thunder

smithfarms.com
Farmers of 100% Kona Coffee
& other Great Stuff

Posted by tbasc@bellsouth.net on March 7, 2006, 7:53 pm

RichK is on the right track.
The fewer bells & whistles the less there is to fail.
We had a Sears that lasted a long time, then a fancy GE that makes me
glad we have a service contract.
The circuit board, flapper valves, and solinoid have all failed.
TB

Posted by Ken on March 7, 2006, 8:00 pm

smithfarms pure kona wrote:

> TIA.
>
> Have to go get a new dishwasher tomorrow at Lowe's. I could look into
> these archives but this group writes more than all my others put
> together, I think:). Anyone have a fast answer on just a regular
> dishwasher? (If that wasn't bad enough, our Television sound went off
> too and only comes back on after 20 minutes, but I think I can figure
> that one out at COSTCO) I have only bought 2 dishwashers in my whole
> life and this last one lasted 18 years!
>
> Do you go for price or maker or what else should I think about? TIA!
>
> Just a fast answer if you have a minute and I'd be ever so grateful.
>
> Many thank yous.
>
>
> aloha,
> Thunder
> smithfarms.com
> Farmers of 100% Kona Coffee
> & other Great Stuff

As the others have said, there are dishwashers loaded with options that
most people never use. Find one that has only what you intend to use
and it will be a wise decision. Even if all the electronics and valves
work, rust will eventually get the unit.

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