Random Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 I think I used all the hoses from my old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berndog Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I echo everyone's Bosch love. I got one of the 500 models(44db, 3rd rack) and I can fit so many more dishes in this model and it cleans so much better than my old GE. Everything comes out spotless no matter how much caked on crap I leave on the dishes. The only downside is the funky smell that wafts thru the kitchen when you open it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Didn't read the entire thread, but Consumer Reports says Kitchen Aide is the best dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA703 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 finish tablets and finish liquid dry the way to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ected Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 50 minutes ago, VA703 said: finish tablets and finish liquid dry the way to go? I buy a huge box (~100) of the Finish tablets (the ones with the red dot) from Costco, been very happy with them. Haven't been as specific with the liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA703 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 39 minutes ago, Mr. Ected said: I buy a huge box (~100) of the Finish tablets (the ones with the red dot) from Costco, been very happy with them. Haven't been as specific with the liquid. k good just picked up a box from there yesterday, both products are on sale at Costco this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ected Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 2 hours ago, VA703 said: 2 hours ago, Mr. Ected said: I buy a huge box (~100) of the Finish tablets (the ones with the red dot) from Costco, been very happy with them. Haven't been as specific with the liquid. k good just picked up a box from there yesterday, both products are on sale at Costco this month Will be at Costco this weekend and will buy the liquid. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA703 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 On 5/23/2016 at 10:51 AM, berndog said: I echo everyone's Bosch love. I got one of the 500 models(44db, 3rd rack) and I can fit so many more dishes in this model and it cleans so much better than my old GE. Everything comes out spotless no matter how much caked on crap I leave on the dishes. The only downside is the funky smell that wafts thru the kitchen when you open it. just noticed mine is doing a similar smell too not sure why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Floppo Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 1 hour ago, VA703 said: On 5/23/2016 at 10:51 AM, berndog said: I echo everyone's Bosch love. I got one of the 500 models(44db, 3rd rack) and I can fit so many more dishes in this model and it cleans so much better than my old GE. Everything comes out spotless no matter how much caked on crap I leave on the dishes. The only downside is the funky smell that wafts thru the kitchen when you open it. just noticed mine is doing a similar smell too not sure why have you guys cleaned the drain/trap per instructions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA703 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, El Floppo said: have you guys cleaned the drain/trap per instructions? mine is a week old figured I wouldn't need to already. + I prewash all dishes. someone mentioned the hose leading from the dishwasher to the disposal needs to be elevated so ill double check when I get home if the hose is elevated ill check the drain/trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Floppo Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, VA703 said: mine is a week old figured I wouldn't need to already. + I prewash all dishes. someone mentioned the hose leading from the dishwasher to the disposal needs to be elevated so ill double check when I get home if the hose is elevated ill check the drain/trap oh- 1 week old shouldn't present that kind of problem. maybe the drain was attached below the trap or there's no air gap, so you're getting waste pipe smell/gases coming back up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkley Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 On 8/31/2015 at 2:15 PM, Random said: Is Bosch the way to go here? Most Bosch reviews are very high, despite that they have a filter that needs cleaned. And no dry cycle. Other brands seem to be all over the board. Love ours, very quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA703 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 31 minutes ago, El Floppo said: oh- 1 week old shouldn't present that kind of problem. maybe the drain was attached below the trap or there's no air gap, so you're getting waste pipe smell/gases coming back up? yeah it smells like a dirty garbage disposal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA703 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 32 minutes ago, El Floppo said: oh- 1 week old shouldn't present that kind of problem. maybe the drain was attached below the trap or there's no air gap, so you're getting waste pipe smell/gases coming back up? I was told to check that the drain hose looks like this http://www.structuretech1.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Plumbing-misisng-high-loop-at-dishwasher-drain.jpg hopefully that's the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Floppo Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 1 minute ago, VA703 said: I was told to check that the drain hose looks like this http://www.structuretech1.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Plumbing-misisng-high-loop-at-dishwasher-drain.jpg hopefully that's the problem gl- hope it's an easy fix for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Anyone else not use the rinse aid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Dozier Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 My Bosch is on the way out. Only had it a few years, but it is in need of a repair again. I didn't get the top of the line, only paid ~$400 for it so I'm guessing some of the parts weren't top quality. Some sort of switch needed to be replaced, cost $150 for the part and repair. Did it because assuming it lasted it would make sense. It lasted about a year and it obviously doesn't make sense to do again. Will be getting something other than Bosch this time around. What have people gotten recently they are happy with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstu Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 7 minutes ago, Bull Dozier said: My Bosch is on the way out. Only had it a few years, but it is in need of a repair again. I didn't get the top of the line, only paid ~$400 for it so I'm guessing some of the parts weren't top quality. Some sort of switch needed to be replaced, cost $150 for the part and repair. Did it because assuming it lasted it would make sense. It lasted about a year and it obviously doesn't make sense to do again. Will be getting something other than Bosch this time around. What have people gotten recently they are happy with? All dishwashers have problems and Bosch is the most reliable. Wasn't the new switch covered under warranty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payne Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Bull Dozier said: My Bosch is on the way out. Only had it a few years, but it is in need of a repair again. I didn't get the top of the line, only paid ~$400 for it so I'm guessing some of the parts weren't top quality. Some sort of switch needed to be replaced, cost $150 for the part and repair. Did it because assuming it lasted it would make sense. It lasted about a year and it obviously doesn't make sense to do again. Will be getting something other than Bosch this time around. What have people gotten recently they are happy with? My "on/off" switch just went out. Ordered it on Amazon for $17 and did it myself. Bosch is the best. But all appliances need repairs at some point. They don't last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chet Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 On 2/9/2016 at 3:15 PM, chet said: When we replace our current dishwasher, it will be with a Miele. We had a Bosch years ago and didn't really like it but it sounds like they've improved. Got a Miele a few months ago and love it. Got the one with LEDs inside. My wife thought they'd be a gimmick but now loves the lights inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Dozier Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 2 hours ago, cstu said: All dishwashers have problems and Bosch is the most reliable. Wasn't the new switch covered under warranty? The repair was done approximately a year ago, by Best Buy. I didn't even bother looking for documentation, but I know they wouldn't warranty the repair. The part itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Dozier Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Payne said: My "on/off" switch just went out. Ordered it on Amazon for $17 and did it myself. Bosch is the best. But all appliances need repairs at some point. They don't last forever. Sucks that they don't make them like they used to. Bought our house, had to replace the what seemed to be 30 year old dishwasher, and the new one didn't even get to five years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Floppo Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, chet said: Got a Miele a few months ago and love it. Got the one with LEDs inside. My wife thought they'd be a gimmick but now loves the lights inside. definitely the best around. quietest, best wash. deja vu... but I think I mentioned that the internal parts of Miele and Bosch used to be made in the same factory- so I always recommended people to get the much lower priced bosch. but I think that's changed. miele is the defacto w/d for our clients, unless it's the beach house and need to do lots of towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matttyl Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Crazy this was bumped today - I didn't get a dishwasher a new dishwasher a few months back, but think I will with all the Black Friday sales coming up. Folks still enjoying their Bosch units? Being that all the other appliances in our kitchen are Kenmore, I'm looking at those as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Im getting a new one tomorrow. Our dishwasher went out and 1 day of doing dishes by hand is one to many. Leaning towards this one right now. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frigidaire-Gallery-Top-Control-Dishwasher-in-Smudge-Proof-Stainless-Steel-with-Stainless-Steel-Tub-and-OrbitClean-FGID2474QF/205072877 May not be top end but god reviews and only $400 if I need a new one 3 years not that big of deal at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brony Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Went with Bosch 500 based on reviews here and online. Meh. It's quiet but dishes don't come out as dry as our last dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Floppo Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 14 minutes ago, Brony said: Went with Bosch 500 based on reviews here and online. Meh. It's quiet but dishes don't come out as dry as our last dishwasher. That's too bad- hadn't heard that before. What was your last DW brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berndog Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 17 minutes ago, Brony said: Went with Bosch 500 based on reviews here and online. Meh. It's quiet but dishes don't come out as dry as our last dishwasher. I have a Bosch and run it overnight and the dishes are bone dry in the morning. Sucks you are having a different experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osaurus Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Still loving my Bosch 3+ years after my POS GE committed suicide. So quiet compared to the freight train I used to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[icon] Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Yep.. my Bosch is still kicking ### and taking names. If you're wanting to open it to bone dry dishes 3.5 seconds after the cycle ends, you'll probably be disappointed, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brony Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, [icon] said: Yep.. my Bosch is still kicking ### and taking names. If you're wanting to open it to bone dry dishes 3.5 seconds after the cycle ends, you'll probably be disappointed, though. I figured it would be my fault somehow. We'll run overnight and dishes are still not dry in the morning. Not bitter, just saying it's not all roses 100%of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[icon] Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 7 minutes ago, Brony said: I figured it would be my fault somehow. We'll run overnight and dishes are still not dry in the morning. Not bitter, just saying it's not all roses 100%of the time My response was part shtick, but If they're not dry in the morning then something is definitely wrong. Ours are usually dry when we open it and it's usually not even overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Machine Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I repaired by 8 year old Bosch that wasn't heating properly. One of the pins on the relay on the PCB was burned out, so I reflowed some solder to the pin and wha-la, it's working perfectly again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Floppo Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 2 hours ago, proninja said: 3 hours ago, Brony said: Went with Bosch 500 based on reviews here and online. Meh. It's quiet but dishes don't come out as dry as our last dishwasher. If only there would have been some mention anywhere on the internet that this would be the case is this a common thing for Boschs? I won't be so quick to recommend to friends and clients if that's the case. signed, lowest end GE user- noisy as hell, everything still wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mquinnjr Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 On 8/31/2015 at 7:36 PM, ClownCausedChaos2 said: I'm confused by the thread title. Are you getting a divorce? Glad to see I wasn't the first one thinking along these lines. "Remind her twice" method down? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[icon] Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Euro-style dishwashers don't use a heating element to blast dishes dry (and therefore are much more energy efficient)... they use condensation along the stainless interior walls. More info here:http://www.theappliancenerd.com/2013/11/things-people-say-my-bosch-dishwasher.html 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Machine Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Also the heating elements tend to crack certain plastics if located too close to the element. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Guy Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 My only complaint about my Bosch would be those crappy plastic wheel glides popping off and 2 of them went AWOL on my wife, so I have to but some online and pop them back on. Now that she knows what they look like, maybeshe won't throw the next one that pops off away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brony Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 9 hours ago, [icon] said: Euro-style dishwashers don't use a heating element to blast dishes dry (and therefore are much more energy efficient)... they use condensation along the stainless interior walls. More info here:http://www.theappliancenerd.com/2013/11/things-people-say-my-bosch-dishwasher.html good info. Thx for the link! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 On 11/8/2016 at 1:19 PM, Wooderson said: Im getting a new one tomorrow. Our dishwasher went out and 1 day of doing dishes by hand is one to many. Leaning towards this one right now. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frigidaire-Gallery-Top-Control-Dishwasher-in-Smudge-Proof-Stainless-Steel-with-Stainless-Steel-Tub-and-OrbitClean-FGID2474QF/205072877 May not be top end but god reviews and only $400 if I need a new one 3 years not that big of deal at that price. Update ended up going with the Bosch 500 as well. It's been great. Also added a Bosch cooktop and hood. I still need to install the hood this weekend but it's all been great. I'm sold on this Bosch stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 12 hours ago, proninja said: If you expect everything to be completely dry you'll be disappointed. We usually have a little leftover moisture on top of mason jars, Tupperware, etc. I haven't found it to be annoying at all. And I adore the 3rd rack and how well it cleans. Yeah that 3rd rack is allot more handy then I was anticipating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Righetti Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 On 9/1/2015 at 11:56 AM, Random said: Went Bosch. Update? is this long drying thing a total pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA703 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 the bosch I got is pretty good. I think a majority of us all got the same model my 1 year old somehow changed the rinse cycle to express and I cannot change it back for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckmanm Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 59 minutes ago, Righetti said: Update? is this long drying thing a total pain? For us at least, it mainly happens with plastic containers. Or things with a lip or concave bottom (e.g. coffee mug with a ridge around the bottom), where water can pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Righetti Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 so apparently the new Bosch's have now added a heated coil option. You can decide to either do the condensation method (2 hours but energy efficient) or you can go to the 60 minute dry time. we'd likely do the condensation method 90% of the time but on a day like yesterday (30 people over for Easter), we'll use the heated coils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simsarge Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Bump. likely buying a new DW this weekend. Consumer Reports (and FBG) likes the Bosch a lot, but Amazon reviews aren't pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Floppo Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Just now, proninja said: I've had my Bosch for about a year and I love it AMAZON REVIEWS HE SAID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msommer Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Swear by Bosch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ected Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Thinking of replacing all of my appliances soon. What do people think about staying with one manufacturer for all of them, or mixing and matching? I know if I buy all, I may get some sort of discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Bias Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 31 minutes ago, Mr. Ected said: Thinking of replacing all of my appliances soon. What do people think about staying with one manufacturer for all of them, or mixing and matching? I know if I buy all, I may get some sort of discount. I'm likely buying all new appliances soon and will mix and match to get what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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