Dishwasher recommendations?

[pops186]

Shocker – my (mere 4 year old) ariston dishwasher is unrepairable, since the steel has corroded and is letting in water to the electrics. Merloni strikes again.

I want to buy a new dishwasher and would love some recommendations on a reliable machine. I don’t want to spend a huge amount on a dishwasher, but equally I am happy to pay a bit more to be assured of a reliable dishwasher.

Any recommendations? Zanuzzi / Electrolux was recommended by my appliance engineer. Any others?

[Martin]

Re: Dishwasher recommendations?

pops186 wrote:Zanuzzi / Electrolux was recommended by my appliance engineer.

Yes I agree, they are fine, also Bosch are very good and will give many years of good service. Provided of course you read the manufacturers instructions with regard to using salt and rinse aid and clean the filters regularly. A good mid-priced Bosch will last many more years than the rubbish Ariston farm out!

[Trilobite]

Re: Dishwasher recommendations?

I would be cautious of Zanussi/Electrolux dishwashers. My mother has had three Zanussi machines between 1987 and 2004. Each one had a lesser lifespan than its predecessor.

The last one was the pits: less than four years old and wheels disintegrated, the upper spray arm clattered off the dispenser flap, the filter crumbled, water bypassed the door seal (poorly design tub) and finally the whole machine died.

I have used Ariston/Hotpoint, Hoover, Zanussi, and Bosch machines. Out of this lot, the Bosch is by far the best. It has good spares backup, and feels more solid/rigid when loading and closing the door.

The machines from other manufacturers, feel rather flimsy in comparison.

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