So it's apparently time for a new one. I thought I had it all covered. I looked up the highest rated dishwasher in Consumer Reports, which has served me quite well when choosing appliances, and was ready to replace our 9 year old KitchenAid with a new top ranked KitchenAid. But....the wife said NO WAY when she discovered it only came in stainless steel finish. True enough, according to those in the business, the "stainless look" is out and she sure doesn't want one anyway (we bypassed the entire stainless era).
So, anyone have any suggestions on a dishwasher that 1) cleans extremely well with NO pre-washing of dishes and 2) is quiet like our old model was? I guess I need one that has an option to come in black too. That's the color she wants, so that's the color she gets.
I'd consider getting our old one fixed but, with 5 kids, it has run thousands and thousands of cycles and if I replace the main motor, most everything else in it is probably worn out as well. So the most short term cost effective fix probably would end up just being a waste of money considering how much this one has been used. According to the repairman we spoke with, after giving him the facts about it's use, he said it is probably in the condition most 25 year old dishwashers are in; and he's in the business of fixing them. Ideas? Suggestions?
So, anyone have any suggestions on a dishwasher that 1) cleans extremely well with NO pre-washing of dishes and 2) is quiet like our old model was? I guess I need one that has an option to come in black too. That's the color she wants, so that's the color she gets.
I'd consider getting our old one fixed but, with 5 kids, it has run thousands and thousands of cycles and if I replace the main motor, most everything else in it is probably worn out as well. So the most short term cost effective fix probably would end up just being a waste of money considering how much this one has been used. According to the repairman we spoke with, after giving him the facts about it's use, he said it is probably in the condition most 25 year old dishwashers are in; and he's in the business of fixing them. Ideas? Suggestions?