Quote: scott--I couldn't ID any one brand as better or worse. If you read the earlier posts SCG gave some info on the brands recommended by COnsumers reports.
I liked the review system under Sears. Entering " built in Dishwasher" key words, each of the models had a rating by the consumers that bought the model. Newer models had little or no infomation, of course. BUt definitely read the comments--especially the 1 and 2 star levels for the negatives; AND read the level 4, as little problems keep the consumer from rating a 5 and you can see quirks.
Generally the machines take much longer to clean seemingly to save energy; the energy use was remarkably the same 26-31 $ a year; decibles were all below 60, some much better; lookat the rack set up-- some were rediculous, others had lots of stemware seatinglol, flatware containers are covered boxes or meant to poke a fork or knive into each hole, holders often are on the door now which seems awkward. THere is a feature selector so you can narrow your search and close ups that you can view.Controls can be on the top so when door is closed the control panel disappears = more expensive than on the door.Wrack material can be nylon, or covered metal.
THe low end models have plastic liners, which can stain and absorb odors and deteriorate faster than metal. I looked at weight as a means of finding better built machines, figuring the more metal the less plastic but not sure if this was valid.Prices ranged from250-1000. I used the rule " you get what you pay for" because they are not made as well as they used to be. Definitely go to show rooms and look at the control panels-- some are very complicated or "buttons" are not easy. Turning knobs is a thing of the past.
Definitely put the time into research-- 250 models is too many to choose from. Gave me a brain cramp!!
Maybe I didn't need the new dw afterall!!!
