Which dishwasher brand to buy?

We bought a Whirlpool Quiet Partner II that was dinged up for a great price from Lowe's. I am very impressed with its features and quietness. You can hear it, but compared to our 15 year old Whirlpool it is nearly silent.

Not trying to "one up" you, but i bought the Quiet Partner III last year and that sucker IS quiet. The only time you hear it is if someone puts a plate (or glass, bowl, etc.) in crooked where it's banging against another. Even THEN you can barely hear it.....

So, how do you guys like the build quality, and flexibility?

Never tried taking the top rack out, but our Kitchen Aid Superba is great. We got it last summer after the 20 year old KA was starting to die. It has more clearance on the bottom than our old one did so it will take taller items easier. Extremely quit, cleans very well. I'd buy another tomorrow.

On mine there are no knobs or buttons -- just momentary microswitches below a raised legend. I installed it myself so it can be done by nearly anybody. I don't think you can go wrong with that brand anyway.

i got a bosch on sale 4 yrs ago. stainless steel, and quiet. i am happy with it.

Ed, would you see if the top rack is easily removable on your unit without having bend or break anything?

I ask because I have a Honeywell electronic air cleaner for my house, and I clean the filter units in the dishwasher (it's too much trouble in the tub or with the hose).

Would you guys be kind enough to look and see if the top rack is easily removable on your unit without having bend or break anything?

I ask because I have a Honeywell electronic air cleaner for my house, and I clean the filter units in the dishwasher (it's too much trouble in the tub or with the hose).

my bosch yes. on rollers lift up easy.

The 3 rack Maytags are made like crap.

It looks like there are two clips that have to be pulled out and then the rack should slide out of the rails. I didn't want to do it to mine since the rack is full of dishes right now. Try it out at the dealer.

OK, thanks for checking.

You have 14 1/4" with the rack in place. It comes out in a few seconds. Push a button on the end of the slides and the stops come out, then just slide the rack out.

Thanks for checking Ed. I'm going to look at these two:

Thanks JDK. I'm going to look at these 2:

http://67.151.195.18/bosch_home_appliances/product_341.html?product_id=341 and

http://67.151.195.18/bosch_home_appliances/product_358.html?product_id=358

In another post you mention Bosch. I don't think it has the food grinder you want.

You're quite right about the food grinder. Not sure how I missed that. Also, about the removable rack, I'll have to look for myself.

They Bosch does have one feature I like alot, where you snap out the top spray arm and replace it with a sprayer as shown here. I'll have to see how sturdy it looks. http://67.151.195.18/bosch_home_appliances//images/extratallitemsprinkler_pg111.jpg

mine does not, have a grinder. just a screen.

"Mmmmmmmmmm.......grinder......"