Recommend me a Dishwasher please.

BennyBlanko

The dishwasher I have (a whirlpool)has just given up the ghost, I guess 8 years of trouble free service ain't bad.:)

So, a new one is required, I guess a budget up to €300 etc, whites fine,need one with a decent warranty and If anyone has any experience of brands and their reliability, please share it with me.

Looking @ this - (its got a 2 year warranty and a good price)
http://www.powercity.ie/?par=40-15-WM416W&pages=1&prod=WM416W&brands=AMICA

or this Zanussi http://www.powercity.ie/?par=40-15-Z2020W&pages=1&prod=Z2020W&brands=ZANUSSI


Are Beko's any good?
http://www.powercity.ie/?par=40-15-4310W&pages=1&prod=4310W&brands=BEKO

or powerpoints?
http://www.powercity.ie/?par=40-15-TW25&pages=1&prod=TW25&brands=POWERPOINT


Thoughts please.:)

byte

That Zanussi is a good price, and they have 5 yr parts warranty.

The one I'd be least likely to buy would be the Powerpoint.

knighted_1

amica is only 45 cm zanussi ok stay away from beko and powerpoint (generic)

for an extra 18 euros you could get the entry level bosch ,much better machine and will or should outlast all the machines you listed
http://www.powercity.ie/?par=40-15-43T92G&pages=1&prod=43T92G&brands=BOSCH

volvo 240

We have a Bosch Classixx maxx freedom performance slimline dishwasher. It is at least 7-10 years old and has been totally reliable. Never needed any new parts and still works faultlessly. Used every night on cheap rate electricity. Very simple to use. We bought it in the UK for around 279 pounds. In fact it's so good its coming with us to Ireland:):)

If the companys products are still made to the same quality you should have a dishwasher that works for many many years:) James.

antoinolachtnai

Noise level is something you should consider. Higher spec machines tend to be quieter, and this may make a difference to you.

I have an inexpensive tricity dishwasher. I suppose it is basically generic. It does not get a terrible lot of wear here. I bought it ten years ago. It is perfectly good, washes dishes well, though a bit noisy.

BennyBlanko

Thanks for all the contributions.

In a bit of a spot here, Diswashers packed up, down't want to face into the weekend doing the washing up so need to get one today, no Bosch local to me for sub €500, so I'm going to take a leap of faith on this new brand, Amica.
This one - http://www.powercity.ie/?par=40-15-ZWM616&pages=1&prod=ZWM616&brands=AMICA

I'm told that Bosch make them here in Europe as a cheaper brand, and they are selling real well and no issues with dishwashers but some with small issues with their washing machines.
Hope i'm doing the right thing.

antoinolachtnai

Amica is a polish brand, apparently. It is an independent company.

http://www.independentelectricalretailer.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/954/Passionate_about_quality.html

http://www.amica.com.pl/en,history,5,18.html

Really you cannot tell from where the machine is made whether it is any good. You can make good gear in most countries and you can make bad stuff in any country.

There are a lot of common parts between dishwashers.

BennyBlanko

antoinolachtnai wrote: »

Amica is a polish brand, apparently. It is an independent company.

http://www.independentelectricalretailer.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/954/Passionate_about_quality.html

http://www.amica.com.pl/en,history,5,18.html

Really you cannot tell from where the machine is made whether it is any good. You can make good gear in most countries and you can make bad stuff in any country.

There are a lot of common parts between dishwashers.

Thanks, and apparently the best selling appliance in Germany (if thats to be believed from a sales person:rolleyes:)
Well, got it anyways, €260 - 2 year parts and labour, looks ok and seems to be as good a build as my old now dead Whirlpool.
I'll post a review of it later maybe just so the info is here for others to see when they go to buy.

Again, thansk for all the help.

BennyBlanko

Forgot to ask - does anyone know, do I need to add SALT to the Dishwasher if my water is already softened as there's a Water Softner in the house?

Thanks.

antoinolachtnai

I would, because the water needs to be as soft as possible. Maybe you wouldn't need to bother if your water is really soft.

I could be wrong though.

Also, if you are taking your water from the water tap in the kitchen, it might not go through the softener, depending on your arrangement.

The main reason for not topping up with salt (in my experience) is not having any salt in the house. If you have the salt there anyway for the softener, it's easy enough to top up the machine.

BennyBlanko

Great info, does the same salt that goes into the watersoftner do for the dishwasher?

antoinolachtnai

Should be the same salt. It's the same sort of softening arrangement.

But check all this with your softener supplier. I am no expert.

BennyBlanko

ok, thanks.

BennyBlanko

Just a quick update.

The new dishwashers going well.

Its the Amica budget model, but comes with a good range of settings, and handy delay feature which allows you to load up and set up the delay for it to come on 2,4,6, or 8 hours later, to avail of the cheaper nighttime electricity I guess. It got a good simple panel on the front, with low salt indicator etc,hich my old one did'nt have.
It quiet too, Triple AA rated, 2 year parts and labour warranty.
Overall, does a good job, good price, hope it does a good few years.

cnocbui

Lidl is good place for salt - less than a euro - and their three layer multi-tabs are as good as Finsih ones IMO and a lot cheaper.

moceri

It seems that Whirlpool are fast gaining a reputation for poor Quality. It seems that since re-organisation, much of their manufacture is now based in Italy. Italian Engineering ???? -Hardly inspires confidence.

G.MAN

moceri wrote: »

It seems that Whirlpool are fast gaining a reputation for poor Quality. It seems that since re-organisation, much of their manufacture is now based in Italy. Italian Engineering ???? -Hardly inspires confidence.

is there an echo in here?