Need Advice on a Dishwasher

[gobats]

I am thinking about buying a dishwasher from hh.gregg I need to know if they are reputable? Are they bait and switch? The salesperson said he could beat the online price.
Thanks

 

[gobats]

Need to buy a dishwasher

I just (yesterday:8/30/08) had my fifteen yr old dishwasher die. I had posted this in the wrong section (dvd,etc). Moderators, I apologize! Anyway I'am here in the Atlanta area and need to replace the d/w,as I'am new to the area; I need advice on where to shop. NO I won't go
Best buy/circuit city. I went to hhgregg WHOA! Got a really bad vibe. Went online to check on them,even worst!
Any advice would be appreciated

 

[Adam]

I'm not sure what's in your local area. If you're considering chain stores, Sears has a good reputation. Home stores like Home Depot and Lowes are other good options. I'd tend to lean towards Sears, but I'd likely be mostly convinced by total price.

 

[Sheep]

Maytag hur.

SheepStar

http://www.maytag.com/catalog/category.jsp?cat=3

 

[yettitheman]

Sears has been really frustrating our family lately; lack of obtaining parts, higher prices, and the in-store personnel leaves something to be desired.

HH Gregg has been way better for us so far. It didn't use to be that way, but it seems Sears is going downhill.

BTW... get a woman, she'll wash dishes AND make food

 

[majorloser]

Get a price quote from all of them. Then see who will beat the best price.

FWIW- I went with KitchenAid Architech series. It's been 5 good years so far.
http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/category.jsp?categoryId=278

At the time it was between the KitchenAid and the Bosch:
http://www.boschappliances.com/kitchen-appliances-dishwashers_dishwashers.html

 

[Midcow2]

Another vote for Maytag

Maytag hur.

SheepStar

http://www.maytag.com/catalog/category.jsp?cat=3

I agree with Sheepstar, Maytags are hard to beat. Concerning your hh.gregg i would suggest dodin a BBB (Better Business Bureau) look-up on them before doing business. If a price seems too good to be true , then it usually is ( too good to be true, like white van speakers )

P.S.- If you want a really high end, ultra-clean sounding dishwasher get a McIntosh JOKE

 

[jamie2112]

Refurbished Maytags are the way to go IMO. They are pretty cheap and you get the Maytag performance as well as they are warrenty'ed as far as I know.

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

I agree with Sheepstar, Maytags are hard to beat. Concerning your hh.gregg i would suggest dodin a BBB (Better Business Bureau) look-up on them before doing business. If a price seems too good to be true , then it usually is ( too good to be true, like white van speakers )

P.S.- If you want a really high end, ultra-clean sounding dishwasher get a McIntosh JOKE

With analog glowing temperature meters on the dorr(s).

 

[Audioholics]

FWIW- I went with KitchenAid Architech series.

Says the independently wealthy government employee with no kids...

 

[majorloser]

Says the independently wealthy government employee with no kids...

Don't hate the player, hate the game.

 

[Adam]

Don't hate the player, hate the game.

Independently wealthy? I'd rather make friends with the player...

 

[Mort Corey]

I seem to recall that Kitchen Aid, maytag, Kenmore, JennAir and Amana (maybe more) are now all made by Whirlpool. Kind of the General Motors of appliances.

Mort

 

[majorloser]

http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/about/corpfactsheet/northamerica.asp

 

[Midcow2]

Consumer Reports recommendations

Here is what Consumer Reports says:

(Actually Kitchen Aid and Maytag were further down in the recommendations)

These midpriced models provide excellent cleaning and quiet operation:

• Kenmore (Sears) 1374[2] , $650, CR Best Buy
• Bosch SHE33M0[2]UC , $540, CR Best Buy


Both dishwashers are quiet and energy-efficient. The Kenmore has targeted spray jets. The Bosch has a stainless-steel tub and a slightly shorter cycle time, 115 minutes compared with the 125 minutes for the Kenmore. You'll occasionally have to clean the Bosch's filter by hand.
If price is more important than quiet:

• Whirlpool DU1055XTS[Q] , $350, CR Best Buy
• Kenmore (Sears) 1373[2] , $500
• Whirlpool DU1100XTP[Q] , $450


Most of the lower-priced models we tested provide very good overall cleaning. These dishwashers do not run as quietly and often are not as easy to load as some high-scoring models. All three of these Quick Picks offer excellent cleaning, but the Whirlpool DU1055XTS[Q], a CR Best Buy is a bit more basic.

 

[majorloser]

The one thing I liked about the Bosch was that the heating element was enclosed within the inner shell. Not exposed where things can drop onto and melt.

 

[Midcow2]

Another piece of Appliance Advice ...

Another piece of Appliance Advice ...

Be very, very careful with the glass Pyrex plate in your microwaves.

Somehow ours got broken and it was very expensive to replace, on the order of $71. But then the magentron went out and I cancelled the order and ended up with a completley new microwave for the cost it was going to take to repair the old one and replace the glass plate. I also found out that built-in microwaves are not really built-in


Good Luck on the dishwasher ,but be careful of the microwave plate!

 

[mtrycrafts]

I am thinking about buying a dishwasher from hh.gregg I need to know if they are reputable? Are they bait and switch? The salesperson said he could beat the online price.
Thanks

Have you consulted Consumer Reports on this? That would be a good bet

 

[Adam]

Have you consulted Consumer Reports on this? That would be a good bet

Post #15. MidCow2 got him all hooked up.

 

[Adam]

Here's my question: gobats, have you bought a new one? If so, let us know what you ended up getting. Thanks!