Bosch Benchmark Series SHP88PW55N Fully Integrated Dishwasher

Solid performer if a bit pricey Was looking for a new dishwasher after our Kitchenaid conked out. We had been suffering with a stupid filter design that required daily emptying. We perpetually had a white layer of scum on everything as well. It seems like a growth chamber for bacteria. I was glad when the pump failed and we had to find a new dishwasher until I started looking. The picking are slim for obvious choices that will do the job without problems and without gimmicks (like Samsungs "wall of water"). I looked an looked.... spoke to people. Everything pointed to Bosch. Being close to $1k it was not a quick purchase. We went for maybe 4 or 5 months with no dishwasher at all. Eventually as Christmas rolled around, it was time to bite the bullet and make a decision. The sales associate at our Best Buy was helpful and gave us honest info. He also gave us a bit of a price break which helped to secure the deal. Part of why we went so long without a dishwasher is that I wanted a sale.... only to learn that Bosch really doesn't do sales. In all that time, there was never a sale. Only a free install from BB. Anyway, we choice our model because it has ball bearings in the top rack. Why not the bottom rack too, I'll never know. But this is a big deal because it makes them glide smoother. I wish we could have had the model with the time remaining projected down on the floor but that was too expensive. I like to know how much time is left but I have to open the door to find out. Oh well. The cleaning action so far is great. I realize only now how much effort we were putting in to get clean dishes with the KA. We don't do a thing now and we don't even have to do any kind of daily filter emptying. Woohoo! I thought the 3rd rack might be a gimmick but I actually prefer this to the basket. I lay all the silverware side by side and when I empty the machine, I can grab the handles instead of the tines or blades. THis is nice. Another difference is that this machine doesn't blow lids and plastic container around like the KA. I don't have to empty containers that flipped and I don't have to worry about laying lids on the 3rd rack either. Some people compain about drying. I can understand. Usually when you open the door for the first time, it seems damp. But after a minute it quickly dries out. I believe this is because they figured a different less energy intensive way to dry dishes than having a big heating element in there burning away for 30 minutes. It is more energy conservative which is fine with me. We used to shut off the heat and crack our door anyway to kind of the same affect. I would receommend this model. However, I had to take a star off because even Bosch has subscribed to pinching pennies on the quality of the unit. The handles and racks are just a touch flimsier than I wish.... They cheapened out on the bearings on the lower rack. And I can just tell this is not made to last into my retirement years. After my reserach, I believe that most dishwasher mfrs are making models to be nearly disposable. Its a shame this seems to be the American way. Not perfect but the best out there.

Expensive but quiet. Very expensive but cleans well, Does not dry plastic cups or bowels. It does not hold as many dishes as my previous dishwasher but it is very quiet. I was told you would not be able to hear it run but you can, although it is not disruptive.

Overall great but adjustments needed to dry dishes Does a great job and of course is quiet. Only complaint is we have to use rinse aid and sanitizer wash to get it to dry the dishes properly. Otherwise there is water everywhere once it is complete. As recommended we open the dishwasher as soon as cycle completes.

nice quiet and effective Quieter than our old dishwasher that was about 15 years old. A little more complex to install for us as we needed the special bosch plug to connect to an electrical outlet and also needed the extension hose to make the loop they specify. The plug was easy to find the extension hose costs us a few days.

Quiet, cleans well, and spacious The adjustable racks and adjustable drawer make this dishwasher adaptable to many conformations. It is quiet, so quiet you forget it's on until you hear the gurgle of the drain. And I haven't had hard water spots, even though I have very hard water. I had BB install and remove my old dishwasher - they were efficient and professional.