Buying a Dishwasher? What You NEED to Buy and What to Avoid!

In this video, we talk about what dishwashers you should consider buying, both for style and price, as well as what to avoid - for brands and features too.
In this video, we discuss metal tub vs. plastic tub dishwashers. How price affects performance and quality, and many other things.
Some of the models mentioned in this video:
High-End Units:
Bosch 800 Series SHV78B73UC (White): bit.ly/3sHcSm6
Bosch 800 Series SHXM88Z75N (SS): bit.ly/40Kb0Wa
KitchenAid KDTM404KPS: bit.ly/3MRqIZT
KitchenAid KDTE204KPS: bit.ly/47gA6i7
KitchenAid KDTM604KPS: bit.ly/46m0khy
Bosch 500 Series SHP65CM5N: bit.ly/3R7FQ8d
Mid-End Units:
Bosch 100 Series SHEM3AY55N: bit.ly/3swmXlX
Maytag MDB4949SKZ (Black Friday Special!): bit.ly/3sEzAev
Whirlpool WDT750SAKZ: bit.ly/46gYbUp
Whirlpool WDP730HAMZ: bit.ly/47z9QzH
Mid/Low End:
LG LDFN3432T: bit.ly/3QNWsk1
LG LDFC2423V: bit.ly/3G7u6MI
Frigidaire FDPC4314AS (BF Sale): bit.ly/40INYPE
Frigidaire FFCD2413US: bit.ly/3upeotB
Other Ones:
Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer Series DD24DCTX9N: bit.ly/40Nhrbi
Miele G5: bit.ly/40M6ian
Timeline/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - THIS is More Important Than the Brand You Buy
04:23 - Advantages of a Plastic Tub vs. Metal Tub Dishwasher
06:13 - Customer Satisfaction Versus Dishwasher Price
07:24 - Best Dishwasher Models Overall
09:27 - Best Dishwasher Models in the Mid Price Range ($500-800)
11:34 - Good Lower-End Dishwasher Models
12:20 - What Are the Best Brands in Europe?
13:30 - What Brands Should You Avoid in Europe?
14:20 - The Best Brands to Buy in America
15:06 - The Worst 5 Dishwasher Brands in America
15:30 - Best Ways to Maintain Your Dishwasher for Optimal Life and Performance
18:00 - Best Brands as Voted on by Repair Technicians
20:28 - Portalbe & Countertop Dishwasher Reccomendations
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[@lodixon650]

"If you are looking for a dishwasher made with metal under $500 I suggest paper plates" 😂😂😂😂😂 You made my day!

[@aguzmanNY]

“I told my dishwasher that she was hot and that’s probably why I have 3 kids that look exactly like me” - this is gold 😂😂😂

[@lklpalka]

Lol :) !

[@rsr789]

🤣🤣🤣

[@isitanos]

Thank you. Based on your recommendation I have bought the paper plates and haven't looked back. Definitely my best dishwasher purchase.

[@maryrobie4752]

😂😂😂

[@sma1968]

Hands-down, the most informative and humorous review of dishwashers on KZbin. Thank you!

[@dyingculture1]

Nice way to underscore the point of metal washers by pulling out the (heavy) metal records from the dishwasher.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad you noticed!

[@ccoder4953]

Yeah, I was wondering why he was pulling records out of the dishwasher. Then I got the joke when he said about the dishwasher having so much really good metal in it.

[@dottiealdredge675]

How about an E1 error on a Fisher Paykel

[@dottiealdredge675]

I am interested Olinda how to fix my dishwasher it isn't 1 year old. I have not esed it in 6 months.

[@judipierry549]

Thanks for pointing that out. I’m not into metal and could NOT figure that out.

[@nickg524]

Been a third party installation tech for 4 years now and the dishwasher I had the least amount of issues with was by far Bosch. Quietest on the market, reliable, and cleans great

[@Tackla77]

Until it breaks down

[@nickg524]

@@Tackla77you could say that about any appliance though. Would rather go with the trusted brand that would take a lot longer to break down. All depends on how you take care of your stuff as well

[@michaelchilders2012]

Installation tech doesn't have to work on dishwashers. They just create service tickets for us repair techs

[@nickg524]

@@michaelchilders2012 unless you buy from a small appliance shop then no, with the contracts we have with Best Buy, Lowe’s and Home Depot were the ones who have to deal with the whole process. From pick up to delivery/ haul aways and a lot of the times troubleshooting/repairs because whatever we install it’s our problem if something goes wrong. That’s why I said from my experience I hardly have to go back to a customers home with a bosch dw. More of Samsung, kitchen aid etc.

[@gargamel3393]

As a repair tech I've worked on tons of LGs, Whirlpool brands, Samsung, Beko, etc. The crappiest by far is Samsung. The dealer I work for sells a decent amount of Bosch dishwashers, and I almost never had to work on them. I've replace a water valve on one and a UI board on one, and that's it. I don't have to work on them, because they just work. That's why they're more expensive. LG and GE are prone to UI and control board failures, Whirlpool brands are prone to diverter leaks and main motor failures (both result in replacing the sump/motor assembly (expensive)) and Samsung is just generally garbage. Outside of phones and TVs, Samsung has no business in the appliance market and should be banned. Spend the extra money and get the Bosch. You'll thank yourself later.

[@DarinMcGrew]

Our current dishwasher is a Bosch, and we love it. We bought it to replace the one that came with the house because its controls are accessible to my wife, who is blind. It has real buttons rather than a touchpad, but most importantly, it has a button for each cycle, rather than two buttons to rotate among the cycles, with lights to indicate which cycle is currently selected. But it's quiet, does a great job, and has a third silverware/utensil rack on top that turns out to be really useful. In the early '90s, we bought a KitchenAid portable dishwasher with a scratch-and-dent discount. We loved that dishwasher, used it in three rented homes, and eventually installed it as a built-in dishwasher to replace the cheap one that came with our townhome in 2003. It did a great job too, although after more than 20 years, the racks were starting to rust in places.

[@LJS1928]

Ppl

[@Sirick]

Next level commitment to the bit with the black eye!

[@joelm2713]

"Not only is metal a better form of music..." Nicely done

[@The6ixthSun]

I like that the models are in the description, but I was looking for the records ha

[@genoaoak]

My dad installed a 1962 KitchenAid dishwasher (Hobart made) in our house. My parents have passed away, and my nephew bought the house and still lives there. That KitcheAid is still going strong. Today KitchenAid is owned by Whirlpool and no longer very good.

[@sunnohh]

I have everything kitchenaid in my kitchen and it’s fantastic stuff. Better than the old stuff I replaced by a mile.

[@lklpalka]

Those Hobart's were America prime.

[@kodymackey5197]

@@lklpalka That's of course because Hobart makes commercial restaurant equipment. At an organization I volunteer at, we have a 1976 Hobart AM 12 commercial dishwasher, it still runs and washes like the day it was brand new. Oil the motor once a year, clean the spray arms, wash tank and strainer bucket out every time you use the machine and it will last forever. The only thing that was replaced was 10 years ago the Hatco booster heater went bad so we replaced that but other than that the machine is Original to the building.

[@persephone342]

I wish I’d of taken my old Maytag with me to my new house. That thing could clean plates with dried on pasta. It was a HAAS! We moved into our current home 15 years ago. The dishwasher sucks!

[@engrpiman]

My uncle in law is a Hobart repair man

[@kyjimbo511]

I bought my house 15 years ago so the Whirlpool dishwasher is now over 20 years old and still works well in spite of the rusting racks. It's rare to have any single item that isn't completely cleaned. As far as refrigerators, over the past 20 years, I've owned 2 side by side with ice and water in the door with no issue. One was Whirlpool and the one I'm still using is a Kitchenaid

[@matthewharrison82499]

I watched your previous ranking videos but had to buy blindly on our dishwasher. Based on previous comments you made, we made our best judgement. All to find out you listed the exact unit we bought! Love the information and keep up the great work!

[@Xingqiwu387]

Another fantastic review from Ben! Thank you so much for these detailed reviews and assessments. Excellent!

[@tz12346]

Great recommendations and breakdown. We bought a Bosch 500 series eight years ago. Zero issues or repairs. And best of all, it washes the dishes for me!

[@TLoumena]

I got the KDFE204 with three racks (I did not want the rack that dipped down like the one he shows in the video), incredibly quiet, during most of the wash cycle I cannot even tell it is running. Had it for 8 months and so far I am very happy with it.

[@backspacer77]

Your content is both helpful and entertaining, well done!

[@stevegordon5243]

Totally agree with Bosch! I have two of them in my house and they have both been used alot in the 10 or more years we've had them. Neither have ever had any issues

[@MrSpt67]

Your videos are extremely informative combined with your awesome sense of humor. Thanks they are a blast !!!!

[@WisconsinWanderer]

Your humor on this one was over the top we’re still rolling around on the floor laughing 😂thanks for the video you do good for all

[@stephengloster8137]

I sell Danby from time to time,good company,they are serviceable(slow),customer care is ok.That countertop model works well for what it is. Bosch & Kitchenaid are sold in my store almost 50/50. Thanks for the video, I really enjoy watching them. These really help me sell. Keep up the amazing work....

[@vincentgutermuth8770]

hey ben 1. I just started watching your channel! Thank you for all these videos I have to watch now, they are very informative and very well put together. Great source of knowledge! 2. Thank you letting me smurk while I watch videos about appliances lol! I love all your sly, sometime subtle jokes! Keeps it entertaining Thank you for the content!

[@magoostus]

thanks to you're advice. I just bought a 2023 new bosh 500-series. Thanks Ben!

[@josephcarreoniii6434]

I subscribed to your channel. I love your videos. You are quite informative snd know your stuff. I definitely recommend the total stainless steel interior as we have. We have the high end Kitchenaid wirh the three racks snd love it. Its understood that the plastic interiors tend to grow bacteria if not properly taken care of. We had a kitchenaid Superba IV midel prior and it did a fantastic job of cleaning in a much shorter time than alot of the new dishwashers. Not to put LG down, but Kitchenaid had the quad wash system long before LG. The wash arm on the LG quadwash has a little bit of a different shape. I don't believe the newer Kitchenaid dishwasher has that system anymore. Please continue to keep us well informed. You do a great job!!!

[@ripjones5294]

Entertaining and informative. Personally, we have replaced all of our original GE large appliances with LG, except for the gas range, which is Samsung, since that was what was a REALLY good deal at Lowe's, when I needed to replace. I have had good service from it, except for the lettering around the knobs. My LG dishwasher has performed very well, in the past five years of ownership. Keep up the great work you do...Rip

[@debl9957]

We had a Fisher Paykel cabinet-style dishwasher installed, loved it. No issues. Sold the house about 4 years after the install.

[@samsquires2877]

I just built a new house and had a Kitchenaid dishwasher put in. It’s actually quieter than the then the mini fridge I have in place of my regular fridge until it gets in. I’m impressed I believe it’s advertised as 39DB

[@unish25]

I had a Kitchenaid and it kept breaking down 24/7

[@abn_guard_bum7439]

I'm so grateful for your videos. Thank you for making these.

[@brianbanks3044]

got a Bosch 7 yrs ago...thing that impressed me the most was the little guys inside it with the pressure washers that cleaned off the dishes while we moved or slept away in the house...they were so quiet, the red light on the floor or lack of, told us when the load wash finished

[@987654321wormy]

Same here, we bought a Bosch to replace the 20 year old dishwasher that was already there. Our house is an open floorplan and you barley hear it when it's running. Much better at actual cleaning as well.

[@Papawman]

Thanks this is something I've been looking into. Bosch 300 series is where i have settled..

[@kerrykoch6821]

You are absolutely right, the Bosch 800 series dishwasher is the best. When I had remodel done in my kitchen, I went with the 800 series and its very quite. I forget sometimes the dishwasher is even running until I hear the dishwasher start to drain.

[@chatrkat]

Another excellent video Ben. I still have the pre-Whirlpool Maytag I bought new ages ago. Porcelain over steel tub. The machine has never been touched for repairs. Cleaning quality is excellent.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

NICE!

[@paulacurran3091]

@@bensappliancesandjunk I will NEVER buy Maytag again. My ex won the Maytag washer & dryer I had and loved, I replaced them with Maytag which both were junk. Also bought a Maytag fridge and had it fixed so many times I paid for it twice. I was looking for good information on replacing the four-year old 18" GE dishwasher that has failed again. GE seems to be going down the Maytag path unfortunately.

[@aleciacope3503]

🤣 I thought about swapping out and moving with my beloved, year-old Bosch 800 DW when I sold my house, but I decided to buy a new one for my new house. I hope I find a good deal like you did! If not, no worries. Worth every penny. Never thought I'd love a DW so much.

[@c0rnd0g_19]

We got the MDB49 last summer for a great sale price ($549), we didn't need it until December so we stored it in my parent's garage. Let's just say it became a scratch and dent. It got backed into. Very glad the damage was to the back of the tub (2x4 and a sledgehammer were needed), but it works great and is SUPER quiet!

[@rogerbasker6970]

This was very helpful we are going to be buying a dishwasher soon. Thanks.

[@liebekatz1]

😂Very creative of you to have those albums on the top rack while going through your presentation. Love it!

[@DaveBjornRapp]

Very informative. Love the comedy element with the black eye.

[@JMWliberty]

Yo your great at this thank you so much im going to make a great decision now I had no idea about any of this maintenance and metal over plastic

[@streamingaccess4719]

Your wife is super lucky to have you. Happy holidays!!

[@lklpalka]

And probably v.s. too. behind every good man is usually a better woman

[@tomasguzman9208]

Fantastic video! I loved the end hahaha

[@Alaska_Engineer]

Great presentation, congratulations on the house! I’m interested in your thoughts on the new countertop inset style of top loads. Also, what are your thoughts on a smaller commercial unit for home use?

[@cynthiag1557]

Your advice has become invaluable! I've been researching to replace our entire kitchen, and I found a Bosch 100 series under 600 at Lowes and it's cheaper than the Samsung that we were looking at.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Nice!

[@IntrepidTechie]

+1 for looking for scratch and dent deals. We found a 7366 model Miele for $1100 because it had a scratch and a slight dent on the front panel. We don’t care, because it’s barely noticeable.

[@MeZpatriot5O]

I have a 3 year old Bosch 800. Was getting an error code that the Zeolite container was leaking. (After being quoted at the tune of 3/4 of the price of what I paid for the dishwasher to fix, I am hesitant to buy another Bosch.) The container rusted through the bottom screws which caused the leak. And why did it rust? Long story short: The water tube cracked on the side (a very well known issue) and it was forcing excessive water into the Zeolite container. The water that didn't evaporate through the cycle caused the screws to rust and eventually break. So Bosch dishwasher buyer beware!!! The spray tube has a well known issue with cracking. Check WEEKLY that it isn't cracked (mine cracked on the side closest to the drain and on the side facing the Zeolite container).

[@zeroturn7091]

You’ll find a trend with German engineering where performance is the priority.

[@PizzaJet1984]

Nice video! One super important metric I see missing from pretty much EVERY dishwasher review video is interior space. Between brands this can be massive. I originally wanted a Bosch for my new house, until I saw how pathetically small they are inside, and went with a Kitchenaid, which are noticeably larger. Bosch are great units, for sure, but capacity means a lot too. Better yet, my wife groaned at many of your weird jokes in this video. Bravo!

[@littlegreeny8510]

Totally agree with you on using a surge protector!

[@AMDRADEONRUBY]

I love my LG Dishwasher model LDFN4542S got my dishes clean every single time. Love ya video

[@jeffphakenewz8556]

The recommendation of a surge protector makes a lot of sense. I bought a fairly expensive one when we got our refrigerator years ago - for the very reason you mentioned. I have a VERY expensive one that all of our living room video and audio equipment runs through - for that same reason. P. S. I try to keep my old albums as clean as possible, also.

[@kylehammond1924]

This is a good, thorough, and to the point video

[@wholeNwon]

I have an ancient Magic Chef (GE) with a plastic tub. Bought it at a garage sale more than 30 yrs. ago. Works very well and doesn't have the ridiculously long cycles of new units. The pump finally died 2 yrs. ago. No problem, just ordered one on line, installed it (not hard at all) and all is well once more. When you consider how little there is to a DW, the prices charged for those machines are obscene.

[@kristinebailey6554]

My fave is a kitchen aid we paid a little over 800.00 for. Virtually silent, 3rd rack in the top for big utensils, great looking, cleans EVERUTHING we have put in it, including pans. We LOVE it. Our realtor got a Bosch and is not happy with it. Noisier and he said when you open the door, it smells strongly of rubber like burning tires.

[@kellycarroll6829]

Blessings on your new home🌟

[@jgworkman]

Love the nod to your metal albums in all your videos.

[@rb1054]

Thanks for your work!

[@FFPM371]

Very informative! Thank you.

[@dianehaskins8640]

I bought the Kitchen Aid a couple of years ago and love it. Previously had a Miele which I also loved but couldn't get one because of the pandemic. Kitchen Aid dries better.

[@vivalaleta]

We bought a second hand Bosch. Ran it regularly and normal for 4 years and the electric connection fried. Easy fix but we're lazy. Been running it on pots and pans for another 3 years with no issues.

[@AlTheEngineer]

Ok around 1:37, ROCK ON to having that Power Slave METAL record on top by Iron Maiden :) One of the best ever!

[@gerrilea1]

I loved the Dixie plate and buying a house, but not "this one"... ROFL. Thank you for the chuckle today. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas. I bought a Whirlpool 4+ yrs ago and its still going strong, stainless steel tub.

[@livingthedream923]

An easily removable filter is the main thing I’m looking for in my next dishwasher. I have a 6 year old Maytag that runs beautifully, but I have to completely disassemble the insides to get to that filter. Leaning over that open door, trying to take everything apart is tough on my old bones.

[@ggletsplay5041]

I've owned the Farberware portable unit for nearly three years and haven't felt like I needed to retrofit my kitchen with a built-in. It definitely doesn't have the capacity that a family would need but a single individual or a couple could get by easily with it. The pods will overload the unit with too much detergent so I ended up trying the cascade complete powder detergent and that combination honestly cleans better then my grandmothers built-in bosch. It even has a fruit cycle. Honestly one of my better recent purchases. 5 stars and highly recommend the Farberware portable dishwasher.

[@LiamWalsheliamskitchen]

I have one of those Danby countertops (although a different model) and they honestly work fine. In fact, they do an excellent job, even with nasty pots and pans. They're inexpensive enough where if they break and are out of warranty they're easy enough to replace.

[@peachyclean93]

Me too I have the newer model but I've heard of people having like an older model of our brand they last a long time mine was built 3\2020 I got mine for free in September a family was moving to Texas and put it out to the road I snatched that sucker up and plummed the third hole in the sink with a bathroom faucet and plummed in hot and cold You're right they are beautiful they're quiet The only thing is I noticed I use 7th generation liquid detergent non-bleach! It's like seven bucks at Lowe's Your machine will last for years and years and years

[@kbjerke]

I had budgeted a set amount for the purchase of a dishwasher... then my wife took charge, after that model was on back order, and upped the ante by $700.00. So we ended up with the best of the best of the best. (MIB reference) It hurt a bit financially, but after almost a year of operation, we're happy with our Bosch.

[@BrianBourgeois-]

With honors! Sir!

[@kbjerke]

@@BrianBourgeois- "Captain America, here..." LOL Best W.S. movie.

[@Goldenwoodz]

Used dishwashers are also a very good option. I’ve bought a few of them before and I’ve had the best experience. Be picky, look for clean dishwashers with what you personally want. We went for a two year old Maytag from 2019 which uses a different wash system that isn’t offered anymore, and it cleans effortlessly & is also very quiet. It’s built extremely well, and has become my favorite dishwasher I’ve had before. Older Bosch models are excellent too my grandparents still have one from 2009 still running flawlessly.

[@damiendaughtrey3432]

Hey! I love your videos! They’re very informative. I was curious to know wat your thoughts were on the Bosch 300 series dishwasher?

[@fegolem]

I have a Whirlpool "Four Forty" SXU440-1. Made in the early 1970's. It has worked well for a long time with a few repairs. Right now it needs a replacement pump but parts availability is a problem.

[@jeffbrooke4892]

Enjoyed it!

[@jodyel]

My parents bought a Maytag about 4 years ago and it is great. Steel tub inside and cleans very well. I think they paid about $600 for it. The only thing I don't like is the utensil basket where you have to slot each utensil into its own hole. Gah, I hate that! But solved easily enough by sliding that off the basket and then just putting the utensils how and where you like in the basket compartments. Will probably buy one of those when I can get my own place again.

[@markg999]

Got a metal tub Maytag at Lowes for around $550 or so...so far its been great. Our old GE that was cheaper lasted almost 9 years. The Maytag is way quiter also. Hopefully it last 9 or 10 years if so ill be happy. Sort of regret just not getting a Bosch. Maybe ill look for a lightly used one and swap out.

[@channeldiali]

Thank you so much for your information

[@zracer1099]

I been waiting for this video!!!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I was working on it for 2mo. Wanted it out sooner, but at least its finally out.

[@kbjerke]

During the Great Dishwasher Shortage of 2021, we had to wait almost a *year* to get the unit we wanted. Finally we did manage to obtain an all stainless Bosch, (top of the line!) which should last us many decades, and not allow its internal smoke to escape like our old Whirlpool did. In all fairness to Whirlpool, though, it was over twenty years old. Thanks for the video! 👍

[@ohiofarmgirl3384]

🤞🏼🤞🏼as I have an 800 series Bosch!

[@kbjerke]

@@ohiofarmgirl3384 I'm betting it was a good choice. Best wishes to you and yours!

[@ethanberg1]

Alright man, you're always dropping metal references. Time to drop your top metal tracks for me to headband to next time I go appliance shopping!

[@larrymcclain8874]

My Frigidaire from 2002, white plastic builder grade still going strong. Reminds me of this one in appearance.

[@TheLookingOne]

Hey Ben, Thank you for an honest review. Does it make sense to filll the space to the side and top of a dishwasher with insulation?

[@HtS643KyS6555GxQ3edA]

This is tv show quality. Thank you for making this video.

[@niceatpingpong]

When I bought my home, the inspector commented on my Samsung dishwasher saying that he had the same model and when it broke, he had a very hard time finding someone who was willing to work on Samsungs, at least in our area. He said that appliance techs don't really like them because they have a history of breaking down not too long after repairs. He said that when they work they're fine, but if it breaks I should probably just replace it instead of paying a few hundred dollars to essentially put it on life support. I'm tempted to replace it now and sell it while it still works. When I was growing up our dishwasher failed and started flooding our kitchen and I don't really feel like dealing with that. I think that modern dishwashers don't tend to flood kitchens too often, especially since they use less water than those in the early 90's, but I still wouldn't want to go without my dishwasher for more than a week or so.

[@ryancraig4811]

Happy with a KitchenAid 100 series 5+ years in. Cleans well and is quiet enough. Do have to keep up with the maintenance and not use liquid detergent.

[@elbeaver0]

So far, gotta say my Danby countertop diswasher I have in my RV outperforms the whirlpool one for the house

[@kamX-rz4uy]

When replacing my dishwasher I really wanted a Bosch 800 series but it was during covid shortages and no one had any idea when I would be able to get one. I ended up getting a Whirlpool that had similar features. We really like it but long term the Bosch would probably have been better.

[@rockshot100]

Ben I usually agree with you 100% and thank you as usual for all your content, especially the repairs. When I bought a dishwasher, I was looking for one that heated the wash water in the machine. And also had an upper arm. Don't think they make them any more without these two very important features. So about 8+ years ago, bought a Kenmore, not the very basic, but the one next to it. 250.00 delivered and installed. I have had a plastic tub with this new one for 8 years, there is no downside, and it is very quiet, To the point that you don't think you turned it on. Metal tubs IMHO, are a delusion to make you think you have a better machine. Wash and rinse cycles are scalding hot but I don't use "sani", and never have. Never use heated drying. But maybe rinse aid, if it is really humid. Forget the dispenser, just add to the final rinse, sometimes. Then open and let it all air dry. I live in Tampa, so try to cut down on extra heat and humidity. Maintenance: I clean the filters almost every week, =/-, about every 6 months take both arms off to make sure there is nothing blocking the jets, sometimes there is. Use strong straight citric acid about every 2 months on the longest cycle. This removes every bit of calcium build up and since it is non-toxic, I will run my glasses and flatware with it as well. Followed by "quick rinse", just to be sure. Walmart detergent very bad, Aldi's is good. I have never used any other of the cycles, always, "normal". I have never had a dirty dish and am confident that the dishes are sanitized. Cute kid BTW. Thanks again.

[@paulacurran3091]

I love the way you clean it. I have a four-year old GE 18" which has failed twice now. Have a VERY small kitchen so looking for a better quality 18" or considering a single drawer DW which are still fairly new. I was looking for information before I buy again and appreciate the comments from real people.

[@Reminisciences]

Just bought a used KitchenAid by Hobart KD-16. The only drawback seems to be the sound, but the wattage on the heater is about the same as modern units (1400W), and it seems we don't need to pre-rinse before adding any dishes, so any inefficiencies in water usage pretty much compensate for themselves (assuming 1-2 gpm, 5 minutes of rinsing; 3-6 gal on a new vs 13.5 on the old).

[@jimnoti3097]

Fisher & Paykel is one that I have had great experience with. With only 2 people in the house and not wanting to wait an entire week to wash dishes the 2 drawers have worked great. Now I bought mine back in 2012 and it was still working in 2022 when I sold the house. I do appreciate all the good information provided by Ben.

[@debeeriz]

i bought my one back in the 80s and it was a load of crap, it broke down under warranty and after 3 years i replaced it with an aeg. it was 3 times the price but lasted 6 times longer and was a hell of a lot quieter and washed better. like their smart washing machines the first ones were rubbish but they learnt from there mistakes. but l have heard bad things about the haier brand they now sell

[@jonkvh]

I've got the single drawer F&P, washes at 60 degrees Celsius. Wouldn't ever bother with a full-size dishwasher again.

[@debeeriz]

@@jonkvh i only ever use the 30 minute wash in my aeg, works well on glasses plates and pots, but plastic always needs a going over with the tea towel to dry off. you can never have too big a dishwasher, fridge oven or washing machine, you will never ever say l wish l could fit less into it

[@marzhan1899]

My dishwasher , countertop stove and wall oven have since 91 jenn-air brand looks so classic and kind of looks retro and cool still working and killing it

[@SylviaJonathan]

I bought a Ascenta® Dishwasher by Bosch less than 2 years ago and it now takes 2-3 cycles to clean dishes. Their warranty is 1 year. Figures...I had a Series 600 unit that totally died on August 9 in one of my rental houses and the needed part to repair was not available until end October! Had to move on to a different brand. Done with Bosch.

[@littlegreeny8510]

Have you ever cleaned the filter on the bottom of the tub?

[@douglasmoore8033]

I always thought you buy Bosch when it comes to dishwashers.

[@ac4uv]

Ran with the 800 Sage advise GRATEFUL !!!

[@Ayram9]

Oh dear...you started out so strong! But that ending!! Just kidding - you had me at taking LPs out of your top rack. Great video! I just ordered the 800 series, mainly because for its reputation there will actually be repair people who are allowed to and know how to repair it (unlike Miele). Plus super intrigued by that funky crystal (eco) and also I love that we could or so they say, do just half a load. I wonder if that's really true. But I did NOT get the deal you got, dammit. I got a 4th of July sale "deal" for $1209 with free delivery (tho we don't have sales tax here). We're saying goodbye to our until-lately very excellent Miele which we've had since 2012. It was ages ahead of Bosch with all its features and served us well. I was tempted to just repair it but I doubt it was built to last much longer than this anyway (these days), even as a Miele. Was STILL tempted to just repair it but the writing on the control panel (on the top as ours has a custom panel) was slowly all coming off! I hope their newer models don't just have the writing printed on top like ours did!! I'm also paying almost $200 for installation which I know is lame but I'm not even going to try to install it myself with all the details involved (after watching a video) and while my husband would be willing to go through all that, if one little thing goes wrong (they don't include every single important detail in their instructions most of the time) I don't want to have to beg him to do pull it out and fix the issue. I'd rather someone outside our family be held accountable!

[@j.frankparnell6195]

I had a Whirlpool (eg. Kenmore Elite) for 15 years, and it finally fried itself. I replaced it with a German made Bosch 800 and that thing is amazing. Only two Bosch models available in the US are actually made in Germany. It was a little different in that all of the install videos on KZbin are for the kinds not made in Germany. So far so good as this thing is absolutely silent and cleans like nothing else. I have to put my ear to it to even see that it is running, except for the LED spotlight on the floor.

[@bigpapi2658]

We had old appliances, pretty much never broke down. When they did, I fixed it pretty easy. Then my wife wanted new. So new dishwasher, oven, fridge, washer and dryer. Everything but oven broke down and replaced within 6 years. On my 3rd dishwasher!!! GE broke. Got another GE, broke. Now I’m trying a Bosch 800 🤷‍♂️ so far so good.

[@question_asker_93]

I had a Mayatg W10632072A in 2015. Crapped out after 13 months (1 month after warranty) because of the electrical board, which apparently was designed to not be be sealed. steam would leave the dishwasher, and affect the board. Got a new dishwasher from someone else. No idea if this is a problem anymore, but something to look out for.

[@tumbleweed1976]

Thank you for the comedic data 🎈

[@Happynlucky]

Great video can you explain your recommendation of a surge protector? Where do you install it? Excellent idea to save the motherboard of a dishwasher? We have an old dishwasher given to us. How do you check for issues before install? After seeing your videos and reading the comments.I think stuff was made way better 20 years ago. Enjoy your content you really save me a lot of money I was going to buy a Samsung electric stove and washer not anymore. Thank you.

[@seanclark8452]

Surge protector: Usually the DW used an electrical plug under the sink. Plug a surge protector into that plug, and the DW into the surge protector. Since there is water under the sink, you need to mount the surge protector where it can't get wet like a side wall away from the drains, faucets and water lines.

[@jacquelinemassinello3451]

I need an 18 inch built in dishwasher .. which one do you recommend ? Thank you , love your channel .

[@paulholland3232]

GREAT VIDEO

[@cavy95]

I bought a GE discontinued floor model from Lowe’s. $1,099 retail. $330 out the door!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

NICE!

[@jasonstorie8740]

I’ve been an appliance service tech and installer for 29 years and the best hands down dishwasher on the market is Asko it uses the fewest amount of plastic parts of anybody in the industry, the whole dishwasher, including the water connection, sits over a steel galvanized pan with a float trigger switch in the bottom of it, so if it gets any leaks even in the water supply, it were tripped the dishwasher into a drain cycle and did nothing but drain until you can do something about it. They’re also tested and built for 15 to 20 years worth of service. It’s what I own. It’s the only thing I would own. It is a better built Bosch if you’re familiar with what Bosch is. It even dries extremely well and the only place that carries them or places that service what they sell. And if they do have to be serviced parts are readily available for them.

[@spinnymathingy3149]

Similar here, I’ve been repairing, installing dishwashers for 37 years now. But, sorry , id have to disagree completely with you. Since the past 6 years ASKO as a company have changed completely from the exceptional Swedish brand they once were, now it is owned by Gorenje Group which is a part of Chinese major appliances manufacturer Hisense. The product quality is worse than second rate, yet very expensive. They have also introduced a range of cooking products (ovens and cooktops) all complete Chinese garbage. I’ve had loads of firsthand experience as I was a warranty repair contractor for ASKO . I’d rate all ASKO products in the bottom 30% of all products on the shelf.

[@jasonstorie8740]

This hasn’t been my experience at all, they’re last two models I’ve worked on more than the previous, yes I know about the change but far less than anyone else and I service whirlpool, Electrolux, Bosch, Viking, Bloomberg, GE, Sub-Zero’s Cove and quit servicing Miele, Samsung and Lg. Asko still uses fewer plastic parts as well as the most all the same components with the exception of electronics. Again our analytics In our computer system show all of the percentages sales to Service show of everything that we sell there still percentage, wise or lowest serviced dishwasher

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

that's exactly why I didn't reccomend them, @spinnymathingy. As far as I knew, ASKO went downhill HARD.

[@spinnymathingy3149]

@@bensappliancesandjunk so true (so sad) their washing machines and dishwashers USED to be the benchmark for quality, now sadly they are the prime example of mutton dressed up as lamb, (unless you are an Aussie that means it looks expensive , it is expensive,,,, but is poor quality). Same goes with their recent addition to their range of ovens and cooktops, absolutely rubbish quality. I saw it first hand as we were warranty repairs for ASKO for a while, the product was so bad, the customers so disappointed because they spent $$ thousands on their purchase, we told asko that we wouldn’t do work for them anymore. (It was too embarrassing for our technicians)

[@jasonstorie8740]

I hate y’all are seeing this because neither myself or our computer program statistics are, it’s still one of our best selling dishwashers and our lowest serviced.

[@microcolonel]

I hope you can smooth things over with the dishwasher!

[@knotslip8862]

Metal is the best music as well like you said. Loved seeing the Powerslave Iron maiden LP on top of the stack. I was in the 80's and still am a big Maiden fan. Thanks for the video. I have heard that as far as service calls go the top 3 in order of fewest calls are LG, Bosch, Miele. Any truth to that? I have a Bosch that I've had for a while and it has steel tub with plastic sides. Is that a common thing? Next one will be all steel. one issue with my Bosch is that after 4 or 5 years the tines started rusting and breaking...Doesnt seem like that should happen so soon.

[@linajmval]

I don't know if anyone cares when you r being silly in your videos. You don't even bore me even when your nerding out. Your 1 out of the 2 people I trust when I am looking into appliances. I am currently looking into appliances for my small apartment but I don't know how long I'll be here so I'm looking more for longterm investment. But its hard. Everything's so expensive. I hope you can speak on rebates so people know they exist. I am a young tenant so this is new to me. Ugh! Anyway, thank you for your videos! BTW do you do appliance consults? Even if clients aren't near u? I've been using Ai to make comparisons so far it's been a life saver but a lot of research is still needed! Last night I was up til the AM taking notes. And I still am stuck between 2 different appliance brands. Ugh wish me luck!

[@BasedBidoof]

Entertaining and informative. For now I will just save up for a nice Bosch scratch and dent or sale, maybe I'll get lucky on ebay