John P
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| posted on 16/8/25 at 04:01 PM |
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Any Diswasher Recommendations
Hi,
I need to buy a new slimline dishwasher and went out to look at the current Bosch version as we've had two Bosh Dishwashers, both of which lasted
almost 20 years and were used every day.
In Currys the current model is the Bosch Series 4 SPS4HMW49G Slimline which looks good and comes with a 5-year Bosch guarantee if you register
on-line. That being said the current price is £459 + approximately £70 for delivery, installation and removal of the old unit.
However, they also have similar models from Beko and Kenwood for £250 and AO have a Hoover brand again for £250. All of these get reviews very
nearly as good as the Bosch.
Does anyone have any experience of these cheaper makes or is the higher cost of the Bosch justified?
John.
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JoelP
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| posted on 17/8/25 at 07:20 AM |
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Don't do it. There's a reason bosch costs more. Plus you know parts will be available forever.
Neff and Siemens are the same company as bosch.
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PAULD
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| posted on 17/8/25 at 09:29 AM |
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I had a Bosch slimline for many years followed by a Beko for about the same time. The washing performance is the same. The Bosch has more durable
plastic parts and the stainless internal edges are better finished [ I cut myself cleaning the filter housing on the Beko]. When the Bosch broke down
it was a nightmare to fix all packed in tightly and not accessible but when I didn't put the filter in properly after cleaning and a plum stone
jammed the pump on the Beko all was accessible with the pump casing being a simple bayonet fix. I have also some rust appearing on the wire drawers
and the steel base plate under the internals is becoming corroded.
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westf27
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| posted on 17/8/25 at 12:06 PM |
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My own personal view is having repaired all these appliances since 1973 most things are not what it seems.They are made to be used and thrown
away.When I started you bought appliances and kept fixing them until they rusted to bits.Most of the manufacturers are part of a group and they trade
using the cheaper make under the more expensive ones brand name.I have owned most of them over the years and like most other things in life brand
names don’t support the reputation they earnt from years back.Even the mighty German brands have their products built in factories around the globe
using heaps of Chinese parts.
I tend to buy what I need from a manufacturer I’ve heard of and cross my fingers.
555
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nick205
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| posted on 17/8/25 at 01:06 PM |
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Family of 5 here.
Neff slimline run daily (sometimes twice).
Going strong after 14 y ears.
ESpares is my go to place for spares.
Had to replace a couple of rubber o ring seals between upper basket and rear inside of the machine a few years back. Pence!
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 17/8/25 at 04:59 PM |
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From what I've heard about other appliances, Bosch have retained their price premium, but the quality has fallen. Generally Meile seems to be
long-lived and reliable.
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MikeR
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| posted on 19/8/25 at 09:51 PM |
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Brother in law used to sell electrical white goods.
All his appliances are Bosch. We've had other appliances, got good service out of our hotpoint washer and tumble drier. Now everything is bosch.
Not had them long but they seem good.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 20/8/25 at 08:39 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SteveWalker
Generally Meile seems to be long-lived and reliable.
...and incredibly expensive!
Mind you, they would probably last as long as 2 or 3 'other brands' bought in succession (see Terry Pratchett's theory on boots!)
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JoelP
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| posted on 20/8/25 at 01:15 PM |
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The problem with Miele is a bit like what Clarkson said about the Toyota Starlet. It'll last so long that you'll be stuck with an antique
looking appliance in twenty years time that still works perfectly.
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nick205
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| posted on 20/8/25 at 02:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JoelP
The problem with Miele is a bit like what Clarkson said about the Toyota Starlet. It'll last so long that you'll be stuck with an antique
looking appliance in twenty years time that still works perfectly.
Fair point, but...
The Neff slimline one we have is built-in so it's fitted with a cupboard door front.
When the door's closed you can't tell it's even a dishwasher (not fussed what it looks like behind the cupboard door front).
It's got a red light that shines on the floor when it's running so you know it's running.
Plugs into a standard 13A domestic sockect, cold water feed, waste water drain outlet - that's it.
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 21/8/25 at 11:31 AM |
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before throwing the old one out, use it as a parts washer for hoarded parts. (then a light oiling before parts go back in stock)
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