Back in October, when I mentioned that I was in the market for a new dishwasher, 223 of you came to my what-to-buy rescue. After reading the detailed reviews of your own machines, and after studying the appliance ratings at Consumer Reports.org, I was finally able to make an informed purchasing decision. Shall I tell you what I bought?
I bought a Ferarri 458. In a dashing shade of red.
Just kidding!
Based on your reviews and those of Consumer Reports, I decided that either a Bosch or a KitchenAid dishwasher was the way to go.
At my local Lowes, Bosch and KitchenAid dishwashers with stainless steel interiors are priced about the same. Both offer similar features, too. Among these are a third top rack, plus an adjustable middle rack.
I preferred KitchenAid’s flat top rack to Bosch’s V-shaped top shelf. Furthermore, when I tried to adjust the middle rack on the Bosch, I found I had to struggle to raise or lower it. Not so with the KitchenAid. Its middle rack moved up and down with ease.
Then there was the heat-dry issue. The Bosch machine doesn’t always dry dishes thoroughly, because its heating element is not exposed. The opposite is true for the KitchenAid model.
At the end of the day, I chose KitchenAid. Here’s a quick look at the machine:
I love KitchenAid’s flat top rack. It’s perfect for holding spatulas, long-handled spoons, and excess cutlery that will not fit in the cutlery basket.
I’ve already mentioned the adjustable middle rack. Again, it can be raised or lowered without a fight. When lowered, I can place a tall pitcher or an over-sized mixing bowl on this rack.
The cutlery basket, which fits on the lower rack, is equipped with a nifty grid-like surface.
The grid keeps spoons from “spooning” and therefore not coming clean.
The cutlery rack can be easily removed. This means more room for stemware and such.
The most important feature of my new dishwasher? The dishes come out sparkling clean without rinsing them first. As a test, I coated a dinner knife with peanut butter, and placed it on the top, flat rack. The thick, sticky substance was thoroughly removed during a “normal” cleaning cycle.
Would I recommend this KitchenAid model to you? Absolutely not! I haven’t lived with the machine long enough to vouch for it. Also, your cleaning needs might be different from mine.
Still, I’m happy with my purchase. My former dishwasher — an expensive Whirlpool purchased from a local Mom and Pop appliance dealer — was a piece of rubbish right from the get-go. It’s nice to finally own a machine that does what it’s supposed to do: CLEAN AND DRY MY DISHES!
Are my occasional appliance reviews useful to you? Talk to me in the comments field below.
xKevin
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Delores says
Congratulations on your new dishwasher- now life will be a little easier!
Danielle Buchina says
I love it, congratulations! The top shelf in a dishwasher is a great idea.
cindy corriveau says
Sounds perfect for your needs !!
Jon Beattie says
Thats great to know , I just looked at that model as my miserable LG can’t dry a glass or plate either and I hate it .
I wish you and the mister the best of the season!!!
Cary Bradley says
Thanks for sharing your choice. We’ll be shopping soon and your input is a big help. Glad you shared your evaluation. Thanks!
Janis says
Have to applaud the KitchenAid choice. I have one and love it. Mine is an older Superba but still cleans like the day I purchased it nearly 17 years ago.
Heather says
Congratulations on the new purchase! I hope it provides you many years of excellent service and clean dishes. Let us know after a few dinner parties how it handles everything. I feel this time of year it will get well tested. Merry Christmas / Happy Hanukkah /Seasons Greetings.
Barb says
Yes I enjoy your appliance review. In fact I enjoy all of your words of wisdom. Thanks for making 2017 so interesting. Happy holiday
Rosie S says
YES! These reviews and comments help a lot. I am in the research phase of choosing another dishwasher. After only 5 years of light use ( I wash most dishes everyday by hand, no matter what!) my dw is already rusting and not cleaning properly. So frustrating. Planned obsolescence, imho. Thanks and Happy Holiday Time!
Cherylann McGuire says
I enjoy your thoughts and observations. Since I someday hope to replace my dishwasher, this one was especially helpful, so I thank you. Please have a lovely and wonderful holiday season with your loved ones, and I look forward to following your blog posts in the future.
Alice says
Thanks for the review. When I bought my house 2+ years ago, it had a Bosch. It was the only appliance to survive my kitchen remodel. It will need to be replace in the next few years so it’s nice to see the comparison.
Kathy Jaynes says
Wow! Congrats. I am in the same boat and will let you know which way I go. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Maria Martinez says
Too bad, I would have chosen the Ferrari instead. Love your humor. I hope your new dishwasher lasts many, many years. God bless!
Kitty Martin says
Which Kitchenaid model is it?
Donna says
Your review was so helpful. I’ m looking for an 18″ model as I do not have room for the standard size and there is only me. Enjoy your new dishwasher and keep us posted on its use.
Jacob M. Edingfield says
Kevin, I think you made a good choice. A year ago I chose the KitchenAid from The Home Depot. Like you, I used the ratings from Consumers Guide to make my decision and I don’t regret it. Happy “Dishwashing” to you and a Very Merry Christmas for you and your family there. HUGS
Kate says
Thanks for the visual walk-through. I hate my bottom-of-the-line Bosch and was leaning toward Kitchenaid for a replacement. Can you tell us which model # you bought?
Beverly, zone 6, eastern PA says
If you’re happy, we’re happy, too!
Glad you got yourself a good DW.
I recently made your chicken and lemon polpettine again as I gazed upon your gorgeous cook book, lying open to page 110 on the kitchen table. So happy to have a copy.
Deb B says
Congrats! I love my KitchenAid dishwasher! It cleans and dries really well and is so quiet… I like the top rack utensil tray – great for those long-handled spatulas and spoons. Enjoy!
Marjie T. says
I appreciate the reviews…have fun with that unit!
Monica Vargo says
I noticed that in the second picture you have your English bone China in the dishwasher. Is that just because it makes a pretty picture?
I was always told that automatic dishwasher powder will remove the gold trim on china. I confess that after an exhausting party I will fill the dishwasher with my bone china and run it without dishwasher powder on a gentle cycle. It works! The dishes get clean and I haven’t noticed any ill effects!
Linda faatz says
GREAT CHOICE. I have a Bosch and it does not dry well and many times doesn’t even clean well. Love your recommendation for next time. Thanks for keeping us up to date.
Jenn says
The shallow third rack on top is the greatest dishwasher invention. I will never buy another dishwasher without it. I got a GE Profile last winter that has similar features to yours and so far it has done an excellent job for people looking for a lower price point.
mary ann hrankowski says
totally love my KA…..getting aged, will be replacing with another, never has let me down and yes the good china can be put in on gentle cycle, just use gel product and no dry cycle…..best of the Holidays and am enjoying cookbook!
Stan says
There is nothing like the simple joy of going into the kitchen first thing in the morning and being greeted by the sparkle of freshly cleaned dishes and the gleam of stainless steel. May you have many happy years together.
Dianne says
Great reviews always ….. thank you.
Karen says
I have been without a working dishwasher since August! With a family of 6, it’s been darned inconvenient! I’m glad you are happy with your KitchenAid, I have been drooling over that model on line. That is going to be my Christmas present to my self.
Belinda says
Yes these reviews are important. I’m afraid I am in that stage you’ve just passed through…that being the one where you help keep the local appliance store open, even to your own detriment. I feel I must wash everything before placing it in our dishwasher, but Mom and Pop are such nice people!
Heidi I Jaeger says
I appreciate “real” users recommendations over anonymous reviews. Thanks for letting us all know what you bought and why. When it comes time to replace my dishwasher, I will remember your review.
Ann says
My dishwasher is a whirlpool too and I’ve had many problems with it. We bought ours from a local “mom and pop” place as well. However, it’s not the fault of the “mom and pop” place! It’s the fault of Whirlpool! I don’t think you meant to, but you kinda disparaged the mom and pop places that we need in this country! They have a rough way to go with all the big box stores around.
I love the 3rd rack in your new washer!!
Marsha says
Yes, keep the reviews coming. I am on my 2nd Kitchen Aid dishwasher in 50 years-My 30 yr. old one still going strong!
Karole says
My mothers first dishwasher was a Kitchenaid and it lasted for 30 years, being abused by 8 kids and two adults!!! When it was time to replace, you bet my mother who is now 90 would only buy a Kitchenaid – best of luck with it. Love your posts!!!
Ronnie says
Keep the reviews coming! Will need to be replacing the appliances soon in our 10 year old home and would love to read honest opinions of someone who. Uses their kitchen a lot!
cynthia shultz says
Now I know what to get when the time comes. Mostly I enjoy the humor in the reviews. Cynthia
Jeanne Hubay says
I appreciate your review of dishwashers – very helpful. My G.E. just died after 20 yrs. Most of all, I love your humor and I’m sure others do too — Happy Holidays to you and yours! 🙂
Ardelle says
When I remodeled my kitchen ‘years ago’, I opted to not take away valuable storage room in my small kitchen; I live alone and can wash dishes better than any dishwasher I know. However, my next kitchen will have a dishwasher. I mostly miss having a place to ‘store’ the casual accumulation of dishes that rest in the sink or on the counter. Previously I had a wonderful Kitchen Aid and will most likely go that route.
As for passing up that RED Ferrari, that would only spell trouble. Fun! I loved my little red lively sports car, but I did log a ‘few’ extra expenses on the American highways if you get my drift. Just sitting in it changed my physiology. Still brings a big grin when reminiscing about those great days.
Well, no worries with a high powered Kitchen Aid dishwasher, Kevin. It will serve you well I am sure.
Suzanne K says
Great to know! I love the flat top rack – an appliance design that really does seem to be listening to the consumer!
Denise says
Merry Christmas Kevin, you purchased one very similar to mine. Thanks, now I see how to stack it better lol.
SueEllen says
Hot Diggity!!!
The flat top rack and then the cutlery basket makes me want to purchase one!!
Thanks for the awesome review!! And Happy Holidays 😀
kathleen passie says
Merry Christmas Kevin..and Glad you love your Kitchen aid.. now about that Ferrari….
Thank you for all your great news letters, and all your wonderful recipes. There’s nothing
like playing in the kitchen for us “foodies!” Wishing you and the silver fox a Happy and Healthy 2018.
Looking forward to your new recipes, and ideas!
Valerie says
*Merry Christmas* Kevin to you and your family!!! LOVE your posts….filled with inspiration, humour and love for life!!! All the BEST to you now and always xxx 🙂
Kathy Sandel says
I have that Kitchen Aid dishwasher with the top tray. I bought it because of the top tray and the movable middle section. Funny, I have mostly forgotten I have the top tray. I was amazed to find some things there the other day. Who knows how many washes they went thru?? I will now use it for just what I see you doing. I have to say, tho. That stemware resting straight up is going to drive you crazy, tho. Water collects in the inverted base and leaves a ring. And it tends to splash on other dry items as you try to remove each class. I tilt mine now, between spokes so that the edges lean against the edge of the rack. Not a perfect solution, but better than having to wash by hand. Another good thing, the machine is QUIET! Not so quiet that you can’t tell if it is working, but not noisy and annoying either. A good product. Would that they made a simple toaster that works as well for more than 6 months!
Patti Lapp says
When I was redoing my kitchen my dishwasher choices were the same as yours. I opted for the Bosch for reasons I don’t remember, but I wish I had chosen the Kitchenaid. The Bosch has difficulties that I didn’t think of when purchasing (mainly dish placement) . So congratulations on your purchase, and enjoy your wonderful new machine!
Shirley says
Yes, very helpful. Mine just started leaking a couple of weeks ago and I will need to replace it soon.
Thank you Kevin. Happy washing!
Caro in Canada says
Thanks, Kevin. Interested to hear how you like your dw down the road. I like the look of the front of that model. We went with a Bosch 2 days ago. It is lurking in the kitchen awaiting installation. My husband tells me he may have to do some arduous plumbing involving pipe capping to install it, as apparently its fittings are a bit different from the old one. He’s out in the shopping rush right now getting pipe cutters and such. Should be an exciting day!
We really do appreciate your reviews — I read about the washing machine considerations and final purchase with great interest, as that is coming up for us also. I’m with Kathy S. re: toaster!
All the best to you and Mr. Fox and the kitties for a lovely Christmas. xx
Gail says
I love your review and one day I’ll refer to it when I’m on the lookout for a new dishwasher. Maybe you’ll need a new fridge soon??!! Haha!! Thanks Kevin and a Happy New Year to your family!!
Carol H. says
Yes, your reviews of appliances (and other tools) is helpful. I’m seeing a replacement soon for our “expensive” dishwasher that requires everything to be rinsed. Have been suffering with it for 6 years!
May the Joy of the season be yours!
Karen Thomas says
Your appliance info is Sooooo helpful! I had no idea that top flat rack was even a thing! I need that in my next dishwasher!
Shirley Blaschke says
Yes, Kevin, your reviews are a help. I agree about wrestling with the Bosch adjustments. And who knew how useful the electric tea kettle and electric leaf shredder would be? You are the best, keep on the electricity!
Margaret Califano says
Kevin, I agree with your assessment of Bosch. I got one and it’s better than my old Whirlpool Gold, but lacks in drying power. I don’t like using sheeting agents. Best of luck with your new toy!
L.K.D. says
I enjoyed your comments. I have had my Kenmore dishwasher for 23 years. When we built our house in 1994, I purchased two dishwashers (we had 12 children living at home at that time). The Kenmore, out lasted the Maytag and the one that went out last year (can’t remember the make of that one) and is still going strong. Love my Kenmore.
JULIE in the LV PA says
Love your review. I suffered the same as you with a top of the line GE Profile before. Now I have a Bosch. At first I was not thrilled with its cleaning ability. I was about to return the Bosch when I decided to give their recommended detergent (Finish) a try (I had been using a “green” detergent) and right away it started really cleaning. I also love your recipes. Merry, Happy!
Rosie says
I love kitchen aid.
Which midel number you bought?
I am sorry if you have already answered this question.
Thanks
Melody Rae says
I love all of your reviews of any sort. I wish I could find a small dishwasher…there’s just me, but gosh I love the sparkly clean that comes from a dishwasher. And also it would be nice to just load it up!
Sharon Thompson says
We bought a Kitchen Aide dishwasher not long ago too, and so far love it. I also use Consumer Reports for their unbiased thorough reviews.
Happy Cooking and Merry Christmas!
Kate M. says
Thank you for your review. I am looking for a new dishwasher to replace an Asko, which is fine if you don’t mind repairs every year or so (good luck finding someone to work on it). I love love LOVE my Kitchenaid refrigerator (25 years, never needed a repair, still looks great!); I shall look into their line of dishwashers.
Thank you, Kevin, for all you do. Wishing the merriest of holidays to you and yours!
Sherry says
Kevin, I purchased that same model of dishwasher a few years ago. It is the best dishwasher ever, and the top rack is great for one who loves to cook.
Good choice! Sherry
Lynn says
I love your plates. I have some similar modern Spode plates and some similar antique Wedgewood ones. I dishwash the Spode as it is all imprinted ‘dishwasher safe’ but never ever the Wedgewood. They were my great grandmother’s plates and I’d hate anything to happen to them.
Margaret says
Your page is like having coffee with an old friend… Love it! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Kip Morrissette says
Merry Christmas! The hard choice between dishwasher or a Ferarri 458 cracked me up.
Enjoy your dishwasher.
BTW: Where do you find long handle wooden spoons and stirring ‘stuff’? Actually I’ve never looked for them as I don’t have deep pans but my friend does and that is what she is hoping to find in her stocking. LOL. Her husband is shopping and if he doesn’t find them, maybe you can help even if it’s after Christmas.
Linda K says
Congrats on the new dishwasher. I think your reviews are very helpful. Your knowledge is welcome. Happy Holidays to all. Peace on Earth.
Liz @ Home and Gardening With Liz says
That’s the one I have except 2 years older. I picked it for the same reasons. Good choice!
Charlotte says
Like the question about the bone china being just a prop for a great picture, I wonder if you placed those wooden handled spoons and spatulas on that top rack for the same reason. I was told never, ever to put anything wooden in a dishwasher. Have a wonderful Holiday Season and enjoy that new Ferrari.
Julie R says
Glad to hear that you are found the ultimate great dishwasher, Kevin. And yes, I really enjoy reading your appliance reviews and anything else that you write about or video about. As always, you had me laughing again, and this time it was at the picture of the fantasy Ferrari. Thanks for starting my day off with a smile and great info too = )
Sandy Martinez says
SWEET!!
Although the car would have been a lot fun, doing dishes by hand is not!!
Merry Christmas Kevin. You deserve all the best.
Love. Sandy Martinez
Celeste says
Really appreciate the reviews. My dishwasher will need replacing in the very near future.
Wishing you and the Silver Fox a Merry, Merry Christmas.
Mary Beth says
Yes. I like the way you describe things. You are easy to understand. I have bought several things you have recommended and have been happy with my purchases. Lol, one time I even asked you the brand of chocolate you used. And ok course it was delicious. By the way, I love your cookbook! Keep those product videos, cooking videos, how to videos coming. They are very informative, interesting and entertaining. I hope you, Mr. Fox, slim cat and fat cat have a very wonderful Christmas. Would love to see pictures of cats. Mary Beth
I know foxes are shy creatures but it would also be nice to see you and Mr. Fox in a picture together. Maybe by your nicely decorated mantle or Christmas tree .
Gale Dickert says
Good choice, Kevin!! Recently, I purchased a Kenmore (made by Whirlpool) which is nothing but trouble –cleaned well a time or two, but quickly began leaving the dishes cloudy, filter clogged. BTW, I never knew dishwashers HAD a filter as I’d never had a “filter” problem before. Sears’ repairman told me the new appliances made in China are nothing but trouble. He and another good repairman said use only Finish capsules and Finish Rinse Aid –never powders. Dishwasher runs very quietly, but it runs FOREVER, up to 3 hours – which is absurd. I also bought a Kenmore washing machine made by Whirlpool, which is complicated, runs too long and I had to replace the timer within a month of buying it. My old Kenmore machines (made by Maytag) lasted 30 years. Those days are gone forever!! I’m ready too chunk this dishwasher and go buy a Kitchen Aid!! Whatever would we do without YOU. Wishing you, Mr. Fox and your beloved pets a wonderful New Year!! Thanks for keeping us well informed. You deserve the Ferrari!!! Red, of course!
Mary says
Just bought an Asko and I’m keeping my fingers crossed. I’m a bit concerned that you have your good china and crystal on a bottom shelf! Please be careful!
Grammy Pam says
Good morning,
I also enjoy your review but also the comments people leave. Especially people who like to cook and actually use their dishwasher to cleaning up cooking dishes.
I also have a older kitchen aid dishwasher and I really like it. There was one thing I learned that you need to clean in the lowed front of the dishwasher from time to time with a paper towel. Food and such get caught up there and by running a paper towel there you clean it all out. Enjoy.
Sandra Starr says
We bought the Bosch and found that some of our dishes are just too thick to fit nicely into their slots. Fitting in pots is difficult too, but we liked that fact that the heating coils are covered because we can put plastics on the bottom tray and not have them come out all warped.
Elizabeth Worden says
Kevin, I used to have a KA dishwasher years ago and loved it. What model did you get? I am curious! And jealous!
Barb says
Mine went bye bye too….funny thing I chose the exact same one you did. I special ordered it at Lowe’s. I love it. I do miss the food grinder my old one had. Now I do have to clean the filter, which I do every other week. I chose no handle, because of the shortage of space in my kitchen. The fella working there said the handle is their signature. I opted out of that and had to pay a bit more. It is nice and quiet.
Donald says
My sister has a similar KitchenAid and she loves it. I’ve loaded it after dinners and she’s always saying “Just put it in, no need to rinse”. I’ve pulled out casserole dishes that were squeaky clean that went in with burned edges that looked like they needed to be jackhammered and soaked first. She’s had it a couple of years and I think it’s still her favorite kitchen appliance. When my old Kenmore plays out, I’ll be getting one too.
June says
Everything you write is helpful! Thank you for sharing.
Palyn says
Thank you for sharing the details of your new dishwasher purchase. I admit to reading about it for vicarious pleasure, as my current kitchen has no room for a dishwasher — even a portable model. My current home is my first in decades without a dishwasher, and it has greatly — and negatively — affected my cooking, and I love to cook. Without a dishwasher, I have to undertake meals and food prep with tactical precision.
Aside from more or less effortlessly cleaning dishes/pots/pans, this is what I find the most valuable aspect of automatic dishwashers: getting those dirty dishes off countertops/out of the sink, leaving worktops free for food prep, and the sink empty and ready for a colander, etc. If I move again, I’ll be sure to check out the KitchenAid.
Congrats on your new machine, even if it isn’t the Ferrari!
P.
Beth Cush says
Hi Kevin, my 1st DW was a Kitchen Aid and it lasted almost 30 years. Loved it! The racks were so easy to adjust to other levels and positions. We now have a whirlpool and it is only 7 or 8 years old and it is starting to make some serious noises. Hubby thinks it is on it’s last legs. One of the things I miss most about my KitchenAid is that I could open it at any time during the cycle, close it, and it would continue on. My Whirlpool doesn’t do that, and it is amazing how many times I need something out of there to use Right Now and can’t do it. The Whirlpool also takes w-a-y too long on a normal cycle, about two hours. My dishes don’t need that much time to get clean and dry. I gave up trying to adjust the racks; it was just too complicated. So Kevin, I think you made a great choice, and we will be going back to a KA when this one goes belly up. I check in every week to see what’s up on your website. I am not such an enthusiastic cook as you, but like looking at the recipes. But I do love to garden and I have gotten some great ideas from you…I took cuttings from my already established boxwood, clumped them together as you suggested, and stuck them in the ground two years ago, and just pruned them this fall to a nice shape. They should look like respectable shrubs by summer. I am so excited! I have eight new ones from that. They are so hardy! And you also have the best wintersowing sight I have ever seen. ( May I whisper, even better than the woman who actually invented it.) The step by step pictures are so easy to follow, and I have had tremendous success using it in my vegetable garden. I mentioned your website at a talk I gave to my garden club to show them how to wintersow following your directions. I too have raised beds and have been installing more every year…up to nine now. Hope you have a warm and cozy winter. I will be looking forward to more great ideas and pictures from agardenforthethehouse! Beth from east central Ohio
Lynne says
Did I miss what Model of Kitchen-aid was bought?
Sarah Quinn says
Yes, appliance reviews and experiences are very helpful.
Casey C. says
I, too, after much review chose the Kitchen Aid. However, I returned the model with the 3rd rack and opted instead for the model that has just the 2 racks. My wooden spoons, spatulas and long knives fit just fine in the grooves on the top rack and I liked having the extra space above without the bother of having to adjust the middle rack. And, like you have found, it is so quiet and dries completely…a real joy to have in the kitchen.
Susan Eastman says
Very helpful! I’m not happy with my Bosch and will look for Kitchen Aid next time!
Thanks!
Renee says
I have hard well water with lime and iron so the water softner has made the biggest difference in all the 6 dishwashers I have had over the past 40yrs.
A watersoftner makes washing clothes and showering much better too.
Do you have hard water where you live?
Carla says
So helpful! As I am now in the market & I remembered the post & went back & read it. This takes a lot of leg work out of the equation for me! Thanks Kev!
Ellen Molony says
Unfortunately I have never had a dishwasher and am green with envy!
I do know a little about cleaning the beautiful steel or glass exteriors of all those pesky, greasy pawprints though, as I clean other peoples for a living.
Wet a microfiber cloth and drizzle some non-bleach Softscrub into the cloth before squeezing out. Squeeze out cloth and rub over entire surface. This cleans and removes anything greasy. Now take a clean, dry Terry towel (dried without fabric softener) and spray straight vinegar over the entire surface, wiping every inch away until dry. It only takes a second and the results are spectacular.
Julie Woos says
Kevin, you just saved me from deciding on a Whirlpool dishwasher I wasn’t really in love with, and I’m going with the Kitchen Aid too. You seem to be just a few steps ahead of me in the kitchen remodel, so I’ll be watching carefully as you go along. Love your new layout (rather like mine!) please post some in process photos. While you plan, do you ever think, “What would Lily do?”
Ardelle says
It’s great to see that ‘mainstream’ dishwasher brands are finally adopting features that have been available for many years in ‘high end’ M—- dishwashers. I still don’t have a dishwasher and that’s ok. Looks like you made an excellent choice. I love your light colored cabinets. Too many kitchens are dreadfully dark. I still would opt for white appliances but it is your kitchen, Kevin. 🙂 .
Karen Reedy says
Happy almost Easter Kevin! Your comments/research on the dishwasher were helpful to me. We (unfortunately) will be in the market for one soon.
Marcia Colby Truslow says
Kevin, your dishwasher quest came at the appropriate moment for me. I had an all plastic dishwasher that was badly stained a yuk brown from using dishwasher pods for just one to two months. I hated them, the gross stains, and the horribly noisy dishwasher (don’t even remember the brand). A few weeks ago I walked into Best Buy, told the salesman I wanted a Kitchen Aid, middle model, with top utensil rack, moveable middle rack, and stainless inside and out. In less than a week it was installed and I could not be happier. It is so quiet I have never heard it running and everything is spotless. I have no idea what the top of the line offered that this one doesn’t have but it hasn’t mattered as this middle-of-the-road model is so perfect. During the process, the salesman said the pods I complained about were reacting to my water. I do have well water with lots of minerals but do not understand the craze over pods for dishwashers or washing machines. Just another way to use unnecessary plastics?, chemicals?, whatever, that we don’t need. Thanks for all the advice you received. It helped me immensely!
Casey Cavasher says
I just replaced my dishwasher a couple of months ago and went thru the same exhaustive comparison research and shopping that you experienced. Finally, chose the same KitchenAid model as you did too. I use the Express Wash often and things are washed and dried beautifully. Also, it’s very quiet and I like that the little light comes on when the cycle is complete and indicates “clean”. Same satin stainless front and I have a quick spray bottle for wiping down the front of the machine to catch any drips or crumbs. This is the 3rd or 4th KitchenAid dishwasher I’ve had and IMHO they are great!
Dot says
Kevin, Again, I can’t recommend enough double ovens that have swing out doors rather than the normal drop down oven door. I know they’re a little more costly, but you will never regret it if you purchase them.