It is time for a dishwasher. My last dishwasher was replaced three times by the manufacturer before I ripped it out and started handwashing. time to go back to dishwashers and I cannot find a timed dishwasher, just ones that are ENERGY EFFIEICENT with sensors.
The biggest problem I had with the newer untimed dishwashers is that I would have to rinse the dishes instead of scraping them.
the second problem is that because I did not rinse them, they ran for six to eight hours becaus there was debris that the sensors picked up.
Lousy design.
I am looking for a good dishwasher, that can actually be effective and clean the dishes now that the EPA doesnt permit us to have phosphates. Or timed washes.
Any war stories? Most of the dishwasher reviews out there aree actually paid ad reviews placed by an agent of the manufacturer.
Forget consomer reports.
/johnny
Rather than deal with these low flush toilets, I have taken to using the shower nozzle to reach over and get them clean. Sometimes I like to stand there, rinsing the toilet with what amounts to a lawn hose, for several minutes wasting as much water as I can, cursing Al Gore...here we are, I have to get a hose to clean my flush toilet...
It work GREAT! and only takes ~50 mimutes to run. Solid steel too.
I am a 48 single male and never owned a dishwasher. I did have one once when I rented an apt yea it was nice but that was years ago. It takes no time to clean my dishes by hand and its actually fun as I listen to Mark Levin while doing it. So actually I enjoy doing my own dishes, not a problem here. Its just part of life.
They’ve done the same thing with washers for laundry. Specifically, they’ve changed the agitator configuration on the low power consumption models so its barely there - saves power but doesn’t wash worth crap.
I’ve got a GE (we bring evilll to life) Profile dishwasher; actually seems to work fairly well.
the answer is obvious ... all of your problems stemmed from not washing the dishes before using the dishwasher.
Go to your local re-use center or Craig’s List and try to snag an older working model. A few more years of reliable service is better than shelling out for high-tech trash. Repeat as needed.
Finish GelPacs are the best. I have a 23yr old GE dishwasher and everything comes out clean, spotless and shining.
http://www.finishdishwashing.com/
Yes, lack of trisodium phosphate broke our last dishwasher. We didn’t realize it at the time. We also had to have a plumber repeatedly come in and clean out the drain pipes.
The problem is that real trisodium phosphate is hard to find. Some of the stuff that calls itself TSP is fake sodium phosphate. As you say, you need to check the box.
The whole business is truly stupid. Here in Vermont, we have our own well water, and our woods and pasture are almost always too wet. I don’t know why we should be forced to use less water because they’re running short in Arizona.
EPA and lawyers ruin things. My “Lawyer Toaster” takes forever to toast anything as the heat need to be so low so as not to cause any harm to fools. But, as we know, you cannot make anything foolproof as fools are so ingenius.
The took the tri-sodium-phosphates out of dishwashing soap years ago. You can’t get spot free clean dishes now.
You don’t want a new washing machine! The lid locks before filling with water. Maytag.
You can still buy the good dishwasher detergent with phosphates. I buy it by the case here:
http://www.restockit.com/cascade-automatic-dishwasher-detergent-85-oz-%2834953pg%29.html
Q: How do you turn a dishwasher into a snowthrower?
A: Take her dishtowel and hand her a shovel.
Sorry. Old truck driver meme. Ten hails and an apology to pigmies on the hoof.
if your dish soap doesn’t have phosphates, just add a quarter teaspoon of Tri Sodium Phosphate per load.
There are actually several models that do not use sensor wash. They are the lower priced models.
Usually people only use one or two cycles, it’s important to get a unit that has a heating element in the bottom so the water gets heated and the dishes dry.
Also, you don’t need stainless steal inside the washer makes it cost more.
It’s important to not rinse the dishes, here’s why, the dishwasher cleaner you use has enzymes, without food particles or grease the enzymes attack the dishes and leave little scratches on them, look at your clear glasses.
You should be able to get a nice unit for under $550.00
I used to sell them.