betwn parents, in laws, BIL and SIL homes, we've seen alot of DW replacement activity. KitchenAid is ok but i am truly sold on Asko and Bosch. a Kitchen Aid installed 12 yrs ok is still runng ok but not very quiet, another installed 5 yrs ago is quiet but the cycles are so so long. Whereas the Asko installed 13 yrs ago is still whisper quiet --- so much so, that i moved it to our ofc which has an open area kitchen --- and replaced the home one with Bosch. I like the low use of water, the teaspoon of soap (rather than huge amts), and the way it sucks out water so that when i open the doors to air dry, the dishes dry fast

Bicoastal, which Bosch dishwasher did you purchase?

i have a ka dw that i purchased last year that is whisper quiet. the cycles are long but you might want to compare with other brands -may not be unusually long.i think ka good brand and well designed. i'm looking at induction cooktop, single oven and fridge. reading gw forum posts is very helpful, going to stores that carry major brands, consumer reviews. i've been researching for a while and i don't expect to decide anytime soon. i have to check with the contractor to see how much it would cost to change from electric to induction, see if my pots can hold a magnet, have the water line installed for the fridge, those additional cost factors. sorry i couldn't be more help to you. steam ovens, speed ovens, convections --so many features...

Plumberry - Induction sounds good, but replacing pots and pans is another expense. I have 30 yr old farberware (still in good shape) and recently got a great deal on a 10 pc set of cathalon one nonstick which I love. Went to one kitchen store and all I could find is Emiril stainless steel set that would work, not nonstick. Electrolux does make a hybrid with 2 regular burners and 2 induction. Worried about other family members using the wrong burners, wrong pans etc. Does induction require special power? I have a electric coil cooktop now. Thanks