Dishwasher Recomendations.

Not at all. In Germany they get to work at 7am, in Spain they all go to sleep at lunchtime. Where would you rather buy from?

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Nigel Molesworth
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Thanks Bob. Actually I don't suppose I mind too much if it takes that long to wear those bits out:) I do think this machine is superior in every way to my old ones.

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Ophelia

Well, it's our first dishwasher so I have nothing to go by. I'd be interested to know equivalent figures for others, though. We're generally quite pleased with it.

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Bob Eager

Miele.

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Andy Hall

Nardi

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powerstation

I am really beginning to think that the country of origin and the manufacturer's name has little bearing on the item. Goods are made to a specification and to tolerances. They are made to be assembled with the minimum of human intervention - as this can introduce variation. Sub assemblies will be sourced from anywhere in the world - sometimes for political / business reasons rather than for technical reasons. Design is often sub-contracted to specialists who work to a specification. The brand name is often little more than a cosmetic or marketing aid.

Things are specified down to meet cost reduction targets - why else would items like wheels fail? Some sub assemblies will be used in many models as it is more economical for the manufacturer to do this - therefore buying a low end model could give better quality per pound spent than a high end model. (they will share many components). However, some features will be removed on the lower end models to differentiate the range.

Quality = Meeting the specification.

Many dishwashers that I have seen have been ruined by rough handling and poorly adjusted feet causing the door and cabinet to spring when operated.

Yesterdays superb model has probably been replaced with one with entirely different features so recalling how good the old whatever make was has little bearing on how well the latest model will behave.

At the end of the day I made my last choice based (following experience) on whether I liked the interior layout and the method of setting the controls. I am quite happy with it - when it fails I shall give it one chance and then replace it.

John

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john

You may be right but I do see a big difference in the quality of my present dishwasher and that of my last.

This is what concerned me about buying a Dyson. There were so many differing views about it. I haven't seen a bad review of the Bosch yet though.

I hope you have many years of good use from it:))

Ophelia

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Ophelia

that just about sums it up nicely.

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Could I make a suggestion, Mr or Mrs ".". It's almost impossible to see your posts in a listing, why not consider a longer name.

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Nigel Molesworth

we also have a 6 month old slimline Classixx- Which? recommened model.

This was after a 3 week nightmare with a Hotpoint pile of crap. I had them take it back after 3 break downs in those 3 weeks, endless waiting for parts and finally it flooded the kitchen.

Tim..

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Tim..

I used to get Which? Then I started reading their reviews about things I knew about at the time (PCs, TVs, VCRs, Hi-Fi, cameras etc.)

Once I realised that they were talking total BS I extrapolated that the rest was too. I guess their reliability surveys are OK, but the content of the reviews is very poor.

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Nigel Molesworth

The reliability surveys are probably skewed, by being self selecting to some extent, which readers are probably unrepresentative of all customers and any survey tends to get responses predominantly from people who like wingeing.

Which reports are just too utilitarian, consumer good are almost by definition not necessities, by discounting the motives that make people desire such things they fail to address anything of interest.

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DJC

In message , Baz writes

Apart from whether or not it is O.T, does anybody see the irony in asking this in a D.I.Y group ;-)

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somebody

*giggle* Although we did b-i-y (buy it yourself) which is nearly right:) >
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Ophelia

Bosch spares may be expensive (I don't know because I've never had to buy any!) - but if the machines don't break down then you wont need them! An unreliable machine with cheap spares will turn out more costly than a reliable machine with expensive spares. The spares are expensive because they are well made!

Kev

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Uno Hoo!

Not sure that applies to a cutlery basket that lasts little more than 4 years, and costs 30 quid!

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Bob Eager

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