Tell me about Dishwashers...

[Ozziehoffy]

I only love mine because it washes the dishes.... it's not what I'd choose... but it is older and came with our house... I reckon if I were in the market that I'd possibly check out the Fisher and Paykel draw ones cos I think they look cool lol. Also, I believe if you do have a smaller load you can run the draws independently which is a plus for water saving Other than that, I'm no help sorry.

[Amity]

Apparently the F&P dishdrawers have a tendency to leak.

Google "problems with dishwashers" and there'll be a whole heap of stuff there. Research, research, research. I went with the Bosch because it's water and electricity-friendly IYKWIM, and still washes... I use it for literally everything. If it doesn't go in the dishwasher, I don't buy it.

[Ozziehoffy]

Oh interesting Div! Thanks for that. I have to admit that DH is pretty much into researching stuff a LOT lol... which is good. I think he takes after his dad! Bosch have a good name in the market too. If I reno my kitchen, then I'll look into them

[Party-of-five]

I have an el-cheap-o I think its simpson might be a westinghouse(ill get of the lounge soon and find out) its great does a wonderful job cost just under $500

[Nelle]

I know some people who love their dish drawers, but after having a bit of an ask around here (maybe try searching and see if you can find older threads too) we settled on a Bosch, the one with the cutlery tray at the top.

I've never had a dishwasher before this, but no complaints - it's quiet, seems to wash well, fits heaps, and the cutlery tray is super convenient. I imagine with 3 boys you won't be needing a single drawer option often anyway. There are quick cycles in most dishwashers anyway I think, if you wanted the brekky dishes out of the way.

[angelaartsstudent]

Ours is a tall, pregnant red-head. Very efficient, never had a problem with it, does a full rinse-wash-dry cycle and has not yet needed a service (although may be due for one soon). Very fast and quiet cycle, although it does spurt an occasional "GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN, DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING, YOU'RE MAKING THE MESS WORSE!"

[FabFiona]

I never buy anything like this without checking out Choice Magazine. They have a good article on dishwashers where they compare heaps of models and test. I'm not sure if you have to be a subscriber to see the full thing, but it's worth it.

[Ozziehoffy]

Ours is a tall, pregnant red-head. Very efficient, never had a problem with it, does a full rinse-wash-dry cycle and has not yet needed a service (although may be due for one soon). Very fast and quiet cycle, although it does spurt an occasional "GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN, DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING, YOU'RE MAKING THE MESS WORSE!"

[~Lashes~]

Ours is a tall, pregnant red-head. Very efficient, never had a problem with it, does a full rinse-wash-dry cycle and has not yet needed a service (although may be due for one soon). Very fast and quiet cycle, although it does spurt an occasional "GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN, DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING, YOU'RE MAKING THE MESS WORSE!"

Must be simmilar model to ours!! we have the short, brown haired pregnate model, must be a realy dodgey one tho, i think its broken, theres always dirty dishes out....