Asko vs Bosch Dishwasher
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Dishwasher: can't decide. Miele, Asko, JennAir, Viking, Bosch
Comments (30)So I got the Miele Diamante Plus G2143SC installed yesterday. I ran it through two Rinse & Hold cycles first and then did a Pot Scrubber with detergent added so that the inside was clean of any manufacturing residue. I loaded it up with lunch and dinner dishes and pans that evening and ran it on the Normal program (the Turbo mode was off). I stayed near the kitchen the entire time and it sounded like it filled with water, pre-washed, drained, filled, pre-washed again (why?), drained, filled, washed (heard detergent door open), drained, filled, rinsed, drained, dried. Also, during the end rinse (which took about 30 minutes total), the last 15 minutes it sounded louder, like it was using higher water pressure. The entire time using the Normal cycle from start to end when it drained the final rinse water was 2 hours! The original GE Profile I had 3 years ago took about an hour using Normal, and the Electrolux from 2 years ago was about 1.5 hours. Tonight I going to use Normal again, but also with the Turbo mode turned on and see if there is any difference. Whenever it starts to fill with water, there is a slight is slight gurgling sound, but it only last for about 5 seconds and then fills pretty quite. During the pre-wash, wash, and rinse, it was very quite while running (more so than the GE and Electrolux I owned). I did hear (at the local Miele showroom) a Optima in use a few weeks ago (it has Q3 noise level) and I think it was a tad bit quieter than this Diamante (Q2 noise level) but not by much. When we checked it this morning, everything was perfectly clean (dishes, posts, pans, plastic cups (we don't use real glass glasses too often), and silverware. The plastic cups were dry except on a few that concave on the top where there was some water puddle. There was also a plastic storage container that was used to store left-overs. It was clean, but also has some water on the top part. Everything else was dry and spotless. So with only 1 use down, we're relatively happy with our purchase, and baring any problems down the road, I'd consider buying Miele again. A few other nice things about the way it's made, unlike most other dishwashers (including the GE and Electrolux we had), is that the exterior has it's own sealed enclosure on the sides and top, where most other brands you can see the fiber-insulation on the sides and top. This unit was side mounted (due to granite counters). The way it works is there's two screws on each side top and bottom, right before the water-seal. But instead of it drilling into the sides of the cabinet, they instead push a piece of metal onto the side of the cabinet that hold the dishwasher in place. This is nice, as it eliminates any drilling into the wood, but still holds it very firmly....See MoreDishwasher, Asko. Bosch, or Miele?
Comments (15)We have been using our new Asko 5233XXL for 6 months now. Here's what we have to report: It is very quiet in operation. We have an open floor plan, so this was one of the most important considerations. It does make a loud belching sound when the drain kicks in. I have considered plumbing in a separate P trap for it so I don't hear the gurgling coming from the sink when this occurs. There simply isn't a good place on the rack to place the bowls we use. The tines on the Asko racks are more numerous and closer together than on our old dishwasher, which had fit our bowls great. I'd suggest bringing in a place setting or two to the showroom and making sure you can find a place on the racks for them. I will say that the materials on this unit seem top notch. It is all stainless on the inside, even the spray arms. I was initially worried about noise from the dry cycle fan, but it isn't audible. No repairs to speak of yet. -Michael in Portland OR...See Moredishwashers: asko d3232xlfi vs. bosch shv45mo3uc?
Comments (0)I am deciding between the Asko D3232XLFI and the Bosch SHV45MO3UC. I've heard that the Asko is a slight upgrade over the Bosch. However, the Asko is 12 place settings while the Bosch is 14. Are these place setting numbers a big deal? (One salesperson told me that the two dishwashers are the same size and that the plates might be more spread out in the Asko and therefore get cleaner). Also-- the Asko is a 2007 or 2008 model (unopened and in a sealed box)while the Bosch is a current model. Lastly, the Asko has a turbo fan drying system, while the Bosch just has the condensation drying system. One salesperson with whom I spoke claimed that the Bosch models really don't dry dishes-- any info? Not sure which one to pick. They are going for the same price....See MoreAsko vs Bosch dryer
Comments (0)Hi, I have a possibility to buy either Bosch Axxis WTV76100US or Asko T731 dryer for approximately the same price. What would you chose? Bosch: http://www.bosch-home.com/us/products/laundry/dryers/compact/WTV76100US.html?source=browse Asko: http://194.14.129.136/brandsite/DocumentOpen.aspx?did=3897&mid=108&lid=2...See Moreideagirl2
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