2017 Bosch 300 Panel Ready (SHVM63W53N) vs Open-Box Miele G5675 SCVI
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Kitchenaid dishwasher vent issues
Comments (155)I purchased my KA dishwasher (Model KDTE234GPS0) in November 2018 but didn't install it until this month, November 2020. I installed it myself and while looking up something up on the web, came across this and other Houzz threads regarding the side vent. I read everything I could regarding the side vent (and other) issues. Since I didn't have the option of returning the dishwasher I opted to install it with the following modifications. I'm sharing these in the hope that it will help someone avoid issues with cabinet damage. 1. I have new solid red oak hardwood floors in the kitchen. I looked several tray options that could be placed under the dishwasher.. Home Depot sells this one: In the end I decided to just use some water resistant luxury vinyl planks I already had. Is it completely waterproof? No, but it will work for my install because the floor in the dishwasher cavity has a slight slope downward from back to front, any water that leaks will run out from under the dishwasher and I'll see the water on the floor. 2. I opted to NOT install the dishwasher door flush with the adjoining cabinets doors and drawers. I installed it flush with the edge of the countertop. In my setup that translates into the dishwasher door being 3/4" inch proud of the cabinet doors and drawers. I'm OK with that and the vent is more exposed. 3. To address any potential moisture issues with the dishwasher water inlet port (discussed above in this thread) I screwed a piece of scrap laminate I had to the side of the cabinet and sealed around the edges with HVAC metal tape. Here's what things looked like in the cavity prior to my sliding the dishwasher into place: Finally, I did a test run (Normal Cycle, Heated Dry) of the dishwasher and could feel very warm and moist air escaping from the vent. I took a piece of scrap laminate about 3" wide and found that it slips in quite easily between the cabinet and the rubber gasket of the dishwasher tub and the cabinet. It readily protects the cabinet from moist air coming from the vent. I'll slip this laminate in whenever I run the dishwasher. This might be total overkill, but it didn't take too much time. I hope this helps others....See MoreHow would you spend my $10k budget?
Comments (22)You say you still are not sure you understand the differences between panel-ready and fully-integrated fridges. Please look at the photos on this thread of the fridges. A panel-ready fridge simply tacks the panels onto the fridge, and the fridge's trim, hinges, venting, and water dispenser (if you choose one) will show. Also, as Joe Henderson pointed out above, panel-ready fridges usually have black sides, so you have to be sure your cabinetry will cover the sides. A panel-ready fridge cannot be completely flush with the cabinetry, because the hinges are on the outside of the fridge, and there have to be a couple inches sticking out from the cabinetry so that the doors can open. As I mentioned, I do not understand the purpose of spending money to panel this type of fridge. IMO, it looks nicer just to have the fridge be a fridge. Alternatively, a fully-integrated fridge means the fridge disappears entirely into the cabinetry. No hinges, trim, or venting show. The fridge is totally flush with the cabinetry, and the hinges are hidden. With a fully-integrated fridge, usually the homeowner installs the same handles as the rest of the cabinetry (just bigger - cabinet hardware companies sell fridge handles exactly for this purpose). When a fully-integrated fridge doors are closed, it is hard to spot where the fridge is in the kitchen....See MoreComparing Bosch, kitchen aid and Miele dishwashers
Comments (31)I have a specific dilemma on this same subject! There is a kitchen aid architect II open box at about $600 http://dishwashers.reviewed.com/content/kitchenaid-architect-series-ii-kdtm354dss-dishwasher-review or this open box also for around $790 http://dishwashers.reviewed.com/content/ge-profile-pdt855s-series-dishwasher-review They both were editors picks with good results on http://dishwashers.reviewed.com/ ..whatever weight that is worth. Or there is Bosch... The bosch is what I originally considered but again, confusing to pick. No fair way to compare other then just picking a random 500 or 800 series and just going with it. Lowes only carrys a limited selection, if any, on display. With the updates for 2017, I've found lot of the online information is outdated. They had a thermadore open box deal that I would of jumped on but the model had a history of leak complaints so it was a pass. Also almost considering the miele with the auto door open dry for $1,400 and leak detection. The auto door is the only reason why I MAY consider blowing budget but I get torn because most people seem to do fine with bosch's drying set up..by just planning so they open the door after its done. (if I understand correctly) I like that miele is built for longevity but We plan on being in a different house before 6 or so years, if that factors in....See MoreNew Kitchenaid Dishwasher Wanted?
Comments (59)I don't have any experience with Bosch but my husband wasn't interested in a model that did not have a dry cycle. We sometimes do 2 loads a day as my husband juices a lot and throws the juicer components in the dishwasher. As luck would have it, our old GE dishwasher died a few days before Thanksgiving a couple of years ago, and of course we were hosting. We didn't have a ton of time to do research but we found the KA got pretty good reviews. We bought ours on an early Black Friday deal at Lowes; I think it was around $800-$900. We picked a model in stock and was able to get it installed the next day. Ours has the controls on the front. So far so good! We love how quiet it is and gets the dishes really clean. The only slight problem we are having is the door that you close over the soap/pod container doesn't always stay closed. It's a cheap plastic piece so I'm not surprised it's already starting to go. But otherwise we are happy with our choice....See Moregrov58
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