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Dishwashers
- Best-value dishwasher Kenmore 13742 *Est. $560
- Best luxury dishwasher Bosch SHX98M09UC *Est. $1550
- Best basic dishwasher Whirlpool DU1055XTVQ *Est. $400
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Best luxury dishwasher
- Extremely quiet
- Efficient
- Loaded with extra features
- Excellent cleaning ability
- Sleek design with hidden controls
- High price tag
- No heated drying cycle
- No hard-food disposer
It's not cheap, but if you want stylish extras like hidden door controls and the best noise insulation, the Bosch SHX98M09UC is top-rated in reviews. In terms of cleaning, the expensive Bosch doesn't radically outperform less expensive dishwashers like the more basic Kenmore 13742 (*Est. $560), but it's sleeker and has a stainless-steel cabinet that can match other fancy appliances. The Bosch dishwasher, part of the Integra 800 series, also scores points for noise insulation. As with all Bosch dishwashers, the SHX98M09UC doesn't have a heated drying cycle; instead, the Bosch recycles energy from the wash cycles to dry dishes, which also saves energy. While it doesn't bother most users, the Bosch doesn't have a hard-food disposer, so you'll occasionally have to manually empty the filter.
ConsumerReports.org is the most prolific reviewer of dishwashers. Editors rate close to 50 models, including the Bosch SHX98M09UC in its latest update. We also found reviews for similar models in Australia's Choice magazine and the UK's Which? magazine. An owner survey at J.D. Power and Associates and user reviews at Buzzillions.com and Amazon.com complete the picture.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.org
ConsumerReports.org tests the Bosch SHX98M09UC for cleaning performance and noise, rating it alongside nearly 50 dishwashers with a wide range of prices. Readers are invited to write owner reviews, and Consumer Reports also posts results of an annual brand-reliability survey.
Review: Dishwashers: Ratings, How to Choose, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Aug. 2009
2. Choice magazineDetails/Subscribe
Choice is the Australian equivalent of Consumer Reports, with testing that is just as complete and thorough. Most of the tested brands are also sold in the U.S., but the model numbers usually differ. Bosch dishwashers score highly in general.
Review: Untitled, Editors of Choice magazine, April 2009
3. Which? magazineDetails/Subscribe
Like Choice magazine, this British magazine is similar to Consumer Reports and continually tests dishwashers. In this latest report, 130 dishwashers are rated, with 31 models recommended, including one Bosch model that is comparable to the Bosch SHX98M09UC.
Review: Dishwashers, Editors of Which? magazine
The majority of owner-reviewers posting to Buzzillions.com give the Bosch SHX98M09UC high praise for powerful cleaning abilities, sleek design, extremely quiet operation and a plethora of features. At the time of our visit, a couple dozen owner reviews (spread between several color options) give the Bosch a high average rating.
Review: Bosch SHX98M09UC Integra 800 Series Dishwasher - Stainless Steel, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
No specific models are rated here, but editors report the results of a brand-reliability survey with respect to appliances, including dishwashers. Bosch dishwashers are ranked as a close second to Kenmore Elite.
Review: 2009 Home Appliances Study: Dishwashers, Editors of J.D. Power and Associates, Aug. 26, 2009
6. Amazon.com
Half a dozen owners at Amazon.com give the Bosch SHX98M09UC excellent ratings. One says it's the quietest and most efficient dishwasher made, although some of the cycles take a long time. Another calls it "whisper quiet." One owner complains of poor customer service from Bosch.
Review: Bosch Stainless Steel Fully Integrated 24 Inch Dishwasher, Contributors to Amazon.com
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