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Dishwashers: God's Gift To Women
How To Choose A Dishwasher For Your Home
Despite the seemingly endless choice of dishwasher models, choosing one is relatively easy. The good news is that it's hard to make a bad choice. Most dishwashers perform the basic task of washing dishes exceedingly well, when paired with an enzyme-based detergent. Most of the choices come down to budget and personal preference. You can get a damn fine dishwasher for $350. At $600, you can get a great one. Everything more expensive than that is styling and fancy options you probably don't need.
While there appear to be lots of different brands, lots of that "difference" is cosmetic. A few manufacturers make dishwashers sold under multiple brands. At the high end, Bosch, Gaggenau and Thermador are all different skins over the same body. A quick look at things like detergent dispensers, control placement and silverware baskets can help you determine what's what.
Consumer Reports offer lots of general buying advice, and has consistently given high marks to Bosch and Kenmore models, but here's my simple solution to finding the best dishwasher, choose the dishwasher that's easiest for you to load. The better your dishes fit in the dishwasher, the better it will clean them and the happier you will be. How can you tell? Bring a box of dishes shopping with you. My tall glasses, my favorite 13x9 baking dish, a couple place settings and a few cereal bowls are the best testing tools for choosing a dishwasher.
FEATURES and TIPS
Forget the 12 different cycles. How many different cycles do you use on your current dishwasher? Here are some features that might make a difference to you:
Self-Cleaning Filters
Surprisingly, you won't find these on the expensive European-made dishwashers. They're basically a built-in food disposal that grinds large food particles and sends them down the drain. The Europeans eschew them because they make more noise. I'd rather have the noise than have to check and rinse the filter weekly.
Delay Start Timers
These sound like a great idea, but there's a little problem. Dishes wash best in hot water, and I find running the hot water before starting the dishwasher so that the first cycle fills with hot water makes a difference. If you like the idea, be sure you pair it with a model that will also heat the water.
Stainless-Steel Interiors
They look nice, but have no impact on cleaning performance, and standard plastic tubs will generally long outlast the mechanical components of the machine. You're paying for the appearance.
Dirt Sensors
Consumer Reports says that dishwashers with this feature really do no better than those without.
Sound Insulation
If you're in the room while you run the dishwasher, the "premium" sound insulation found on higher-priced models may be important. Also, choosing a European model without a "self-cleaning filter/food grinder" will help
Fully-Integrated (Hidden Controls)
With all of their controls in the top of the door, you put a cabinet front on these models and they "disappear" into your kitchen. Personally, I like to see the controls and a timer countdown on the front of my dishwasher.
Troubleshooting Your Dishwasher
If you run into a problem you can't handle, call a plumber!
Dishwasher won't work at all?
Possible answers:
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- Door Switch
- Cycle Selector Switch
- Timer Motor
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Dishwasher does not completely clean dishes?
Possible answers:
- Water Inlet Valve
- Upper or Lower Spray Arm
- Heating Element
- Filter/Drain Grate
- Detergent or Detergent Cup
- Cycle Selector Switch
Water will not drain from the dishwasher?
Possible answers:
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- Drain hose
- Pump Assembly
- Belt
- Timer
- Motor
- Drain valve and/or solenoid
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Dishwasher won't fill with water?
Possible answers:
- Float Assembly
- Float Switch
- Water Inlet Valve
- Door Switch
- Drain valve/solenoid
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