August 10, 2011
Getting the Most Out of Your Home Appliance Purchase
Maytag is a very popular name when it comes to dishwashers. In fact Maytag is the second most searched for brand after Bosch. Maytag is a Whirlpool company which means that you get fairly good quality machines and you get them very cheap too. Most people prefer the Maytag simply because at around $500 you get an integrated food disposal system, something that the European manufacturers do not offer.
If you are replacing a current dishwasher you might want to take into consideration the style of your other appliances. If they are newer and you are happy with them, then it makes sense to think all about dishwashers that coordinate with them. However, if you are planning on replacing them as well, then you can really go with anything. It would also be a good idea to think about some of the features of your current dishwasher that you like, what you do not like and what you wish it did or did not do. If the noise of it bothers you, shop for the quietest dishwashers on the market. If you like that it has a water miser function, then make sure your new one does as well.
Another benefit to having commercial dishwashers would be that they get your plates, bowls, and silverware clean the very first time they are put through. If you own a dishwasher in your home, you are probably familiar with opening the appliance and finding crusty food caked on your dishes and utensils. And while you can simply wash the dirty plate at home, the food industry cannot afford such leniency. If a customer sees food encrusted on their plate, they will send it back to the kitchen. What’s more, that particular customer may not feel comfortable coming to the restaurant again after having such a bad experience.
Most people therefore go with the cheaper option and end up feeling dissatisfied because a plastic drum always causes problems in the long run. They are just as effective as a stainless steel drum initially but most reviews from owners who have had the machine for two years or more say that the latch assembly just conks off and you will have to pay $250 to get it repaired.
Another feature that you definitely want to consider having in a dishwasher is the built-in food disposer. Most dishwashers, even in some high end models, don’t have a built-in food disposal. The thing about the food disposal is if the unit is lacking one, the manual work of disposing the remnants of food has to be done manually. And believe me, it’s a painstaking task that has to be done for every washing session. If you are lazy and decide to skip doing the food disposal even for one time, there is a possibility that you may be screwing up your dishwasher. Therefore, do take this factor into consideration that it’s a must-have feature for a dishwasher when shop around.
Other factor that is worth considering for a dishwasher is the wash cycle availability. For examples, the hand or gentle wash cycle in some dishwasher models is specifically dedicated to lightly soiled china and crystal. The glasses cycle is designed for glasses. The plastic cycle is specifically designed to reduce the risk of melting plastic items and improve plastic drying. In other words, make sure the dishwasher that you choose has the dedicated cycles for the types of dishes you have.
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Filed under Kitchen Appliances by Cory Anderson