Bosch vs Jenn-Air dishwasher

12 years ago

I was all set on getting a Bosch SHV9PT53UC dishwasher until one of the appliance stores told us that if we purchased a Jenn-Air cooktop and oven we'd get a free dishwasher. So how do they compare? Is there much difference between the two? One of the things that the Bosch dishwasher has that the Jenn-Air JDB8500AWX doesn't have is a water softener. How do these work? I've never seen one in a dishwasher before. A BIG priority is a quiet dishwasher. The Bosch is listed at 39 dBA and the Jenn-Air at 43 dBA. Would I notice much difference between the two noise-wise?

I appreciate all of your advice that you have to share.

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Nikinou

11 years ago

I know this is going to sounds nuts, but I don't think I have ever HATED an appliance, or anything or anyone, for that matter, as much as I hate my dishwasher. Consider this a public service announcement. Right out of the box, it was a complete pain, it never really got my dishes clean, no matter what. And the machine was expensive to boot! Approximately $1300-what was I thinking? This supposedly state of the art dishwasher does not do its job. I have to rinse (practically wash) everything before putting it in the dishwasher. If I don't, everything will come out with baked on food - with every cycle, including sanitize or heavy wash! And every cycle is an eternity...not one "quick wash" cycle. Before our house burned down, I had a Bosch, which I loved dearly. I would never have broken up with my beloved Bosch, but for the unfortunate fire. I could put dishes and silverware directly into the dishwasher without ever rinsing them off and they would come out sparkling clean. Isn't that what you expect from a dishwasher! I have to basically wash everything before putting it in the crappy JennAir dishwasher, and many times wash it all again after I remove things from it! I have tried it all, dishwasher cleaners, vinegar, dishwasher detergent with phosphates, dishwasher "boosters", JetDry. I am disgusted, and I think I have been beaten. I want my Bosch back, boo hoo! I understand that this is supposed to be more "green" and use less water. Hello, JennAir??? If I am essentially washing one load THREE times, that is a tremendous waste of water! Nothing green about it. About the only nice things I can say are that it is an attractive appliance, and very quiet. But I don't need something pretty, quietly sitting there, taking its sweet time, NOT doing it's job in my home! (I've worked with enough people like that!) I have contacted Jenn Air, their customer service is awful and dismissive...they got my money, won't do anything further and they don't care about pleasing the customer...simply awful.

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Comments (9)

sjhockeyfan325
12 years ago
I have the Bosch SHV68T53UC. Its rated at 44 dBA. It is so quiet you only know its on if you're standing right next to it (and I have a completely open floor plan - the kitchen, dining room and living room are all one room). Just saying I wouldn't spend any extra money on the higher-level Bosch for a better dBA rating.
woodysapsucker
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks sjhockeyfan. It's good to know that anything 44 dBA or less should be fine.
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Jakvis
11 years ago
Nikinou many of the issues you mention are usually caused by a bad install. It seems like your d/w isn't draining properly. Do you have the drain hose with a high loop or into a anti-siphon on the sink? Has any service guys checked it out?
lepages
11 years ago
I have a JennAir dishwasher which like you was free with the purchase of other JennAir appliances. I think it works fine, I don't rinse before loading and everything comes out clean.
schmuttis
11 years ago
My 13 month old "free" JennAir will no longer dry. The heating element needs to be replaced. I think this is a REALLY POOR track record. I too would not recommend JennAir.
User
11 years ago
JennAir's top of the line dishwasher is actually made by Bosch. I would probably pick that if I were doing a JennAir package, although the rebadged KitchenAids are good too.
schmuttis
11 years ago
Just an update on the repair I spoke of above - the entire motherboard needed to be replaced after only 13 months of use.

hvtech42 the top of the line Jenn-Air isn't available as the "free" dishwasher when one goes with the package.
cpartist
11 years ago
I have a Jenn-Air here in my apartment now, and had one in my last apartment. this one is 10 years old, the one in my last apartment was brand new; never used before us. I would NEVER buy a Jenn-Air. Never. they don't clean well, and everything else that was said.

I will buy either a Bosch or a Miele.