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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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Originally posted by SteveWalker
Generally Meile seems to be long-lived and reliable.
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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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.
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)