Maintain Your Dishwasher So It Will Last Its Full Lifespan • June 17, 2019

Maintaining your dishwasher so it will last its full life never used to be an issue; up until around ten years ago, a dishwasher lasted 18-20 years or more. Sure it was noisy and consumed enormous amounts of water and electricity, but it lasted -- sometimes so long that you were begging it to kick the bucket. These days, most dishwashers last a measly 6 to 10 years unless you can afford to spend…

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Should I Buy A Bosch Ascenta Dishwasher? • September 21, 2018

The Bosch Ascenta dishwasher is by far, the most reviewed dishwasher by the professional sites (although not by consumers). It is primarily due to its price point as well as due to Bosch reputation as a standout dishwasher manufacturer. Bosch is known to make reliable products, so naturally, consumers will gravitate to them. In this case, however, the Ascenta may be a disappointment for those…

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Dishwasher Problems? A Resource Round-Up To Help You Find The Answer • September 04, 2018

I've been doing a lot of research into reliable and repairable appliances.  There is a lot of information out there - and there are some great videos provided on websites as well as from independent service people on Youtube to help you.  As Consumer Reports notes in its testing, all the dishwashers they tested cleaned dishes, it was merely a matter of features (including noise level).There is a…

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9 Tips For Buying A Refurbished Dishwasher • July 11, 2018

You might be wondering what the difference is between a refurbished dishwasher and a used dishwasher. It’s kind of like buying a “Pre-owned” car from a dealer and a used car from your neighbour. A refurbished model has been used before, but it has been inspected, tested and cleaned and any parts that were worn and/or visibly about to break are replaced before it’s resold. There is less risk…

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5 Tips For Buying A Used Dishwasher • July 09, 2018

Buying a dishwasher from a homeowner, as opposed to a retailer of used appliances,  will be your least expensive option. But it does come with a risk. Appliances are “as is” – and won’t have had a general inspection that a refurbisher would do. There also won’t be any sort of warranty with your purchase, and you will likely be responsible for transportation. So, there is a bit of a roll of the…

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5 Tips For Buying A New Dishwasher    • June 06, 2018

Whether you want to buy your first dishwasher or a replacement for one that has washed its last glass, it seems like there are so many options available, choosing one can be overwhelming.  We’ve done our research and list the best pieces of advice, to arm you with the information you need to make a better decision about buying a new dishwasher.Performance: Not surprisingly, the number one thing…

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