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Questions about Bosch/Siemens dishwashers

15 years ago

We bought and had installed a Siemens dishwasher two years ago. I really like it - it's very quiet, gets dishes clean and no burner at the bottom (the smell others have complained about went away in about a week). Dishes get dry without it.

But, and it's a big but, after about a year it stopped draining. Repairman determined that the pump was undersized. He put in a bigger pump and it's been working like a dream ever since.

My question: Has this happened to other Bosch/Siemens dishwasher owners? I find it curious that this problem didn't happen immediately, but since a larger pump was installed, it appears that pump size was the problem (or maybe the pump burned out?) The warranty had run out.

DH and I are going to build a new house in another month or so. I saw a Bosch (NIB) on craiglist for $500 and would really like to get it. The only thing holding me back is that pesky pump issue. It's no bargain if I have to pay $250 down the road for a new pump.