Comments on: How to Buy a Dishwasher

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:00:47 +0000

I purchased a Fisher & Paykel small drawer dishwasher and an Asko 24 inch standard dishwasher when we built our house. The Fisher & Paykel has been wonderful. No matter what I’m washing everything comes out beautifully every time. No surprises! The Asko on the other hand has been a nightmare. The racks didn’t hold up (the plastic is splitting), and I’ve had problems with glassware and flatware almost all the time I’ve used it. I never know what to expect when I open the door. Now I find out that dish washing detergents have changed and Asko dishwashers are not capable of handling the chemical change. I have been told by Asko to add half white vinegar to the rinse agent to prevent the white residue. That doesn’t work well and I’m forced to buy a new dishwasher!! NO MORE ASKO FOR ME.

By: wayne Branch

wayne Branch — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:37:29 +0000

Anyone have a dishwasher that WAS a good purchase??? I’m looking to buy one for the 1st time. A suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. As usual, cost is a factor and I’d like it installed.
Thank you

By: RG

RG — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:17:27 +0000

Great idea Mikey, I will have to speak with my contractor for some ideas.

By: ContractorBids

ContractorBids — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:47:40 +0000

hmmmm I like this post but I would love to see some on how to save on construction costs in this tough market

By: Conni

Conni — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:21:56 +0000

We remodeled last year & I chose (stupidly) a GE Adora dishwasher. I really, really HATE it. It was a case of too fast choosing, not enough thinking. It does not have adjustable racks, which I thought came standard on all DWs, not enough room for my dishes, & no place to put small items, like coffee cup lids, etc. My own fault for not researching enough, but I need to warn other people to look at these features before buying!!