Might replace 5 yr old Miele dishwasher :( -need advice
caralec
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Tricia Mowen
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When does Miele come out with new dishwashers?
Comments (40)When I first saw the new baskets and 3D cutlery tray (on the UK site) last year, I also wondered how much they would cost, and it they could even fir in the other models. When I was at the Miele showroom last month, they said they expected the new units in around mid-June. I asked them about seeing if the baskets from the new models would fit the older models. I think the only way to know, is to try it out. I was going to call back up there next week and see if they have an update as to when they expect the new units in. But a few weeks ago I called the Miele parts department and they didn't have any info yet on the new models, or even the part numbers for the new baskets. But if I'm able to find out that the new baskets can fit in the older units, then I'd be interested in seeing how much those new baskets cost, once the Parts department gets them in. If it would cost a lot, then maybe just do one at a time....See MoreBosch or Miele Dishwasher
Comments (9)I've had the Miele Diamante Plus G2143SC with the Clean Touch Stainless door for a month now. We started with a GE Profile, which lasted about 1.5 years, then had an Electorlux that we only kept for about 6 weeks. It was a tough choice between the Miele and Bosch, but we felt the Miele was a better unit. In the month we've had it, the Miele unit has been problem free...something we can't say about the GE or Electrolux it replaced. At first we weren't sure if we'd like the 3rd rack cutlery tray, but after the 1st day of using it we'd never no back to the old type of silverware baskets. I would suggest using the Miele brand rinse aid, as it really makes a difference. It costs about $11 for 550ml bottle, but it would probably last over a year, as we have the unit set to dispense 1ml in each load (the 3ml was the default setting). I was using the Cascade rinse aid that I had left over from the Electrolux, but it gave the Miele unit and the plastic cups a "chemical" smell that I never noticed before. Once I got it out of the system and added the Miele rinse aid, the chemical smell stopped. We're still using the Cascade Action Packs dishwasher detergent, which work just fine (no chemical smell with them), but we've tried a few (demo) tabs of the Miele brand dishwasher detergent. They are expensive ($30 for 60 tabs, $0.50 each) but they have a ridge down the center so you can brake them in half. We tried a few like this (split in half), and they worked just fine. I'm not sure if we'll buy the box of the Miele dishwasher tabs and just break them in half for use (which would give 120 half-tab loads at $0.25 each), or buy the Cascade Complete (48 count for $12, $0.25 each). Also, get a few hard water tests strips to see what your hard water level is. That way you can properly set up the right amount on the dishwasher. I'm not sure if the water softener makes a difference or not, but everything comes out clean. The box of Miele salt was about $10 and you pour the full amount into the water softener container in the bottom. It should last us about a year since our city water isn't that hard. Hope all this helps!...See MoreMiele dishwasher - model selection
Comments (7)There you go - the new feature for this years model is the 3rd tray. The price has been increased to match too. FWIW - you can order the third tray to install into any Miele DW without one. You screw in two runners with 2 screws and add the tray and some retaining clips. Last time I looked it was @ $175 from parts. Is prob. $250- now. I don't know the numbers off hand but ALL Mieles are quite enough. If you are uber sensitive to appliance noise then you'd better get a closed off kitchen with a door to contain the noise. You should also order a miele with a Q5 rating as it has the most padding or order the most expensive Bosch model which claims to be the quietest DW in the market. You will still be able to hear it though ! You should also take these ratings with a grain of salt as nobody publishes how they conduct the test, and under what conditions - sound chamber or an average kitchen , and what is an average kitchen and is that an average German or American kitchen and ......and ......and.... So, back to what I said - all mieles and other euro dishwashers for that matter will be quiet enough except for the obsessive compulsive dishwasher connoisseur. They will also be quieter than what you have now....See More1 yr old Bloom-a-thon Azalea died. Should I replace with same?
Comments (11)when you are talking about a couple bucks for a plant ... then zone pushing is fun to do ... but when you are dealing with expensive plants ... one trick is to go one zone colder with choice ... to protect the investment ... and of course.. there is the usual advice to not plant a monoculture ... which can be extended to planting multiples .... bigbox is known to buy in lots of tens of thousands of plants.. and simply ship them all over the US .... not really having any type of local knowledge ... as compared to a good local high end nursery ... where they might not stock these plants .. because they know they are borderline ... ken...See MoreTricia Mowen
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