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Two Questions on Bosch Dishwashers

Architectural Notice

3 years ago

I am in the market for a new dishwasher and am seriously considering the Bosch.

I've been looking on their website and they have what I'm looking for in a dishwasher: quiet, no visible control panel on some models, recessed or pocket handle. I also like the fact that there is no visible brand on the front so that it matches other stainless steel appliances no matter the brand. They have overwhelming positive reviews on all of their models and very few negative reviews.

I am heading out to my local appliance store today, which is open with social distancing guidelines, to take a look in person and try to narrow down the model. I have the following questions:

Is it necessary to purchase an extended warranty? I think not since Bosch is a reliable brand.
Is the stainless steel fingerprint resistant? One of my chief complaints with my 11 year old Kenmore Elite, which I'm replacing, is how nasty looking the stainless steel gets.

Thank you.

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Louise Smith

3 years ago

Take some of your dishes with you. There have been comments that the spacing and arrangement of the tines make loading difficult for some dinnerware. Don't forget some cereal bowls. Apparently bowls are a concern.

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Original Author
3 years ago
@Louise Smith, thanks for suggesting this. I have read the comments on the tines also. I'll bring some dinnerware and cereal bowls along.
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Original Author
3 years ago
I just returned from the appliance store. I did take dinnerware, cereal bowls, and tall glasses and they fit fine into the Bosch dishwashers on display.

My impressions were that the Bosch dishwashers were solidly built. The salesman said that, of the luxury dishwasher brands, they sell 80% Bosch.

The only thing I didn't like about the Bosch was that the bottom rack didn't glide smoothly. Before COVID-19, I had seen a higher end Kitchenaid dishwasher on display at Best Buy (they are closed now) and I really liked the easy glide rollers on the racks.
Jane Smith
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
OP probably has already bought, but on select Bosch Models they solvef this with ”Easy Glide” right now there is 1 model that has it on all 3 levels atleast 1 has it on the lower 2 levels and at least one of the Benchmark have ”telescoping glides” on all 3 levels

of the models I have researched:

SHP88PZ55N - 2 Lower level Easy Glide

SHX88PZ65N and SHP88PZ65N - on a long back order - 3 level

Easy Glide

(there are a few other models with Easy Glide per the Bosch website)

SHX89PW75N. - 3 level telescoping glides
Joyce P
2 years ago
My Bosch dishwasher is leaking, not every time but frequently. It has water in bottom sometimes even when it hasn’t been running for a while & was dry at end of cycle.
It was probably installed sometime before 2004. I have no issue replacing it, but do I need a specific model to attach my current front panel that matches my cabinets?
boba1
2 years ago
Joyce, sunds like your water valve is failing, thus dripping water into the bottom of the tub. Tat oculd be easily fixed with a repair person.
Joyce P
2 years ago
Thank you so much!
We are calling repair person tomorrow.
Helps to know it can probably be repaired! At 20 yrs old I wasn’t sure it would be worth it, but it still cleans very well!
Joyce P
2 years ago
Boba1 Thanks gif your help. It was the water valve & service man repaired it yesterday for $200! Well worth it!
boba1
2 years ago
Joyce, you are most welcome!!!!!

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