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What dishwasher do you have and would you recommend it?

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Trix11 · 31/08/2007 13:55

My dish washer has packed up and I have been looking at replacements, I thought I found one a reasonably priced Kenwood at £249 but have just seen some terrible reviews for it. I don't want to spend a fortune but I don't want to buy a cheap one that is not very good either. Any suggestions??

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MuffinMclay · 31/08/2007 14:02

I have a Bosch one, that is the best one I've owned so far, but still not 100% satisfactory. It has much lasted longer than my previous ones (Zanussi, AEG - both died weeks after the gurantee expired), and is used very intensively (2 or 3 full loads per day in a hard water area). But, things in the back half of the bottom section do not come out clean; I've cleaned out all the arms etc, and it makes no difference.

FioFio · 31/08/2007 14:04

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Crocky · 31/08/2007 14:08

I have a tricity bendix and it has been going strong for the past 10 years. Was their bottom of the range but gets everything clean.

elasticbandstand · 31/08/2007 14:23

bosch, for about 7 or 8 years,
everything is clean when it comes out
on every day, just once though.
tis a bit smelly sometimes now though, has to be cleaned.

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Trix11 · 31/08/2007 15:40

Thanks - I will look at bosch then

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runnyhabbit · 31/08/2007 15:45

The Kenwood reviews are right - they are crap

Had ours for about 2 1/2 years, and have had nothing but trouble with it. Looks lovely (stainless steel) and I'm sure its only working cos its scared of me

Wish we had bought Bosch....

RubySlippers · 31/08/2007 15:46

another vote for bosch
all our white goods are Bosch and we have never had a problem with any of them

frazzledbutcalm · 31/08/2007 15:48

Watching this with interest as mine has also just packed up! I have 4 dc's and dishwasher is on twice a day. I miss it already and it only packed up this morn!

crokky · 31/08/2007 15:49

I had a "tecknik" (sp?) because it was free with the kitchen.

It was absolutely terrible and I would say make sure you get a recommended dishwasher as it is a real nuisance to have one that performs poorly.

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Trix11 · 31/08/2007 15:50

Also, does it need to be installed by a specialist if its an integral one? or can dh do it

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Furball · 31/08/2007 15:58

I have an integrated AEG and it's not great. passable but not worth the money.

peanutbear · 31/08/2007 16:00

I have a bosch often things dont come out clean and it has no quick wash for light use either

EachPeachPearPlum · 31/08/2007 16:11

I have just bought an Indesit IDL530 from Currys for £200 and I think it's really good value for money. It's AAA, has 5 wash cycles and I haven't had any problems with it at all. I guess the only thing with Indesit is I've heard they don't last as long, but I personally decided it was worth a try for the price.

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