Dishwasher as a gift

brendan86

Hi all,

My parents dishwasher broke down last week and I want to buy them one as a gift..

I am looking for someone to advise me on a good one as I don't have a clue about dishwashers..

I'm looking for a full size dishwasher I don't want it integrated.. So standard is what I'm looking for.

I have a budget up to 350 euro..

Could someone help me choose if you don't mind taking time to help..

I would like it to be kind of stylish but understand with my budget it will prob just be simple..

Thank you
Brendan

coylemj

If it's not integrated then it's known as 'freestanding' and the standard size is 60 cm wide. You can't go wrong with a Bosch but just be aware that when you go into the showroom, the sales guy will usually try to steer you to a 'special deal' on some lesser brand name (don't be surprised if he pushes a Beko) - he's getting more commission is the reason.

And remember that you don't need to talk to one of them anyway, you can go straight to the cash desk with the model number, pay for it and they will ask you where you want it delivered. The sales guys like to present themselves as product experts and most punters think they are which is how they let themselves get talked into buying inferior brands. All they usually know (and care about) is how much commission they get on each model so don't talk to them is my advice.

Power City have this Bosch freestanding 60 cm model on special offer for €349.99 .... http://www.powercity.ie/?par=40-15-S50C12

It's also on the Bosch UK website which means it's a current model, you'll often find that a discounted model is from last year's stock and when you look at the manufacturer's website you can't find it....

http://www.bosch-home.co.uk/products/dishwashers/free-standing-dishwashers/dishwasher-with-60-cm-width/SMS50C12UK.html

brendan86

coylemj wrote: »

If it's not integrated then it's known as 'freestanding' and the standard size is 60 cm wide. You can't go wrong with a Bosch but just be aware that when you go into the showroom, the sales guy will usually try to steer you to a 'special deal' on some lesser brand name (don't be surprised if he pushes a Beko) - he's getting more commission is the reason.

And remember that you don't need to talk to one of them anyway, you can go straight to the cash desk with the model number, pay for it and they will ask you where you want it delivered. The sales guys like to present themselves as product experts and most punters think they are which is how they let themselves get talked into buying inferior brands. All they usually know (and care about) is how much commission they get on each model so don't talk to them is my advice.

Power City have this Bosch freestanding 60 cm model on special offer for €349.99 .... http://www.powercity.ie/?par=40-15-S50C12

It's also on the Bosch UK website which means it's a current model, you'll often find that a discounted model is from last year's stock and when you look at the manufacturer's website you can't find it....

http://www.bosch-home.co.uk/products/dishwashers/free-standing-dishwashers/dishwasher-with-60-cm-width/SMS50C12UK.html

Hi thanks a lot for your reply,

I am thinking of this one here for 330euro

http://powercity.ie/?par=40-15-S40C02

Which out of the 2 would be better as there both about same price?

Meeoow

I have a beko dishwasher 9 years, not a bother on it. Would recommend that brand.

Nate--IRL--

Meeoow wrote: »

I have a beko dishwasher 9 years, not a bother on it. Would recommend that brand.

Same

Nate

coylemj

Feature wise they look the same but the first one has a better energy rating (A++ vs. A+) and the second one is advertised as a display model so there may be bits missing like accessories or the user manual and according to the website it's in their central warehouse so you can't examine it for dents and missing bits, I'd go with the first one. An appliance like a dishwasher has things that can go missing from the showroom like the cutlery basket, I'd avoid a display model.

Atlantic Dawn

Depending on the plumbing setup it might be best to get a dishwasher with the input and output on the same sides as the current dishwasher, otherwise a plumber might be needed to reroute pipes.

brendan86

coylemj wrote: »

Feature wise they look the same but the first one has a better energy rating (A++ vs. A+) and the second one is advertised as a display model so there may be bits missing like accessories or the user manual and according to the website it's in their central warehouse so you can't examine it for dents and missing bits, I'd go with the first one. An appliance like a dishwasher has things that can go missing from the showroom like the cutlery basket, I'd avoid a display model.

Hi mate,

I rang today the one I listed at 329 is brand new and they have it in stock, I'm not getting it until next weekend.. Would your one be worth the few euro extra or the one I listed quite same?

Thanks

brendan86

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Depending on the plumbing setup it might be best to get a dishwasher with the input and output on the same sides as the current dishwasher, otherwise a plumber might be needed to reroute pipes.

I think I'm ok with any way if I need bitta plumbing done I have a mate a plumber so that wouldn't be a issue thanks

coylemj

brendan86 wrote: »

Hi mate,

I rang today the one I listed at 329 is brand new and they have it in stock, I'm not getting it until next weekend.. Would your one be worth the few euro extra or the one I listed quite same?

Thanks

Buy the first one, it uses less water and power. The second one is only listed in the central warehouse (not in any of the stores) and has that 'Ex-display Products' red sign on the webpage, I'd avoid it regardless of what they're saying on the phone.

Satts

Can't go wrong with the Bosch.

SeanPuddin_

Avoid plastic bottom interiors. It promotes smell if not used everyday. Stick with stainless steel bottom. Bosch at that price point usually has plastic bottom and I would avoid.

newacc2015

Meeoow wrote: »

I have a beko dishwasher 9 years, not a bother on it. Would recommend that brand.

Honestly you got lucky. My parents are landlords and used to buy the cheaper brands eg candy, hoover, beko. You only ever got a few years out of the appliances or they were being repaired every few years. They gradually switched to Bosch and I cant remember the last time we had to replace a Bosch product

Bosch is marginally more expensive than the cheaper brands. But the quality and energy efficiency is far superior.

triple nipple

You'll probably need alot of wrapping paper

Meeoow

I have a beko fridge freezer for 9 years as well.
And I rented my house out for a year when I worked away
I must be very lucky so

colm_mcm

we got a beko dishwasher 6 years ago and apart from a blocked filter there wasnt a bother. only reason we changed it was we got an integrated one instead.

the mother got 15 years from a Siemens one and again only replaced as she got new kitchen. I don't think the current stuff is designed to last that long.