The #1 rule in all of appliances is
not Samsung.
That said, the Lounge always recommends Bosch, but those might be a bit pricey for your needs. I've always had good luck with Whirlpool/Maytag/Kitchenaid (they are all made in the same factories).
Regardless of brand, a couple things that really help any dishwasher perform its best:
1 - After you put in your detergent and close the little detergent door, you will notice there is an indent for pre-rinse detergent. Absolutely get some liquid dishwasher detergent (super-cheap generic brand is fine), and put some in the pre-rinse indent. The way a dishwasher works is it will fill with water, rinse everything for about 15 min to get the big chunks off, then it will drain. After that, it will refill, open the detergent door to add the detergent, and will do the full 2-ish hour cycle. If you give it a little detergent in the pre-rinse stage, it REALLY helps vs just rinsing the dishes with water.
2 - Run the hot water in your kitchen sink until it gets hot right before you start the dishwasher. The pre-rinse cycle just uses tap water and doesn't turn on the heating element in the dishwasher. Most homes plumb the dishwasher off the hot water line for the kitchen sink. If you run the kitchen sink until the water gets hot, that means the dishwasher rinse cycle will be using hot water instead of cold.
Thread Replies (24)
Lounge question on dishwashers. Need a new one but only need it for a
-- UTPr0sim
Aug 04, 2025 at 10:19 AM ET
UTPr0sim
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08/04/25 10:19 AM ET
Blonde. Mid 20s. Fit caboose **
-- HwoodHokie
Aug 04, 2025 at 01:02 PM ET
HwoodHokie
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08/04/25 01:02 PM ET
Probably far too expensive for what he wants to pay.**
-- EDGEMAN
Aug 04, 2025 at 06:57 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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08/04/25 06:57 PM ET
Get a good brand but maybe shop scratch and dent?**
-- WestEndHokie39
Aug 04, 2025 at 12:10 PM ET
WestEndHokie39
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08/04/25 12:10 PM ET
The #1 rule in all of appliances is
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-- Tafkam Hokie
Aug 04, 2025 at 12:03 PM ET
Tafkam Hokie
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08/04/25 12:03 PM ET
Great tips that make perfect sense, but which I had never given any thought
-- MP4VT2004
Aug 04, 2025 at 01:11 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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08/04/25 01:11 PM ET
I'll add Frigidaire and GE to the "avoid" list.
-- MP4VT2004
Aug 04, 2025 at 01:15 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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08/04/25 01:15 PM ET
Just replaced a Samsung DW with a Bosch. Wife likes it**
-- 75Hokie
Aug 04, 2025 at 02:32 PM ET
75Hokie
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08/04/25 02:32 PM ET
My next one will be a Bosch.**
-- EDGEMAN
Aug 04, 2025 at 06:58 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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08/04/25 06:58 PM ET
Most only last 4 to 5 years. Costs as much to repair as to buy a new one...
-- vthhhi
Aug 04, 2025 at 10:44 AM ET
vthhhi
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08/04/25 10:44 AM ET
sounds like you are on the right track!!!**
-- reestuart
Aug 04, 2025 at 12:06 PM ET
reestuart
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08/04/25 12:06 PM ET
We'd likely be recommending you ones that will run for a long time and are
-- ElbertoHokie
Aug 04, 2025 at 10:37 AM ET
ElbertoHokie
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08/04/25 10:37 AM ET
If you only need a machine for a couple of years, why not just...
-- EDGEMAN
Aug 04, 2025 at 10:34 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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08/04/25 10:34 AM ET
Having done dishes by hand while growing up, NO...LOL**
-- UTPr0sim
Aug 04, 2025 at 10:58 AM ET
UTPr0sim
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08/04/25 10:58 AM ET
If it is only for a couple of years I wouldn't marry the next one**
-- vt90
Aug 04, 2025 at 10:24 AM ET
vt90
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08/04/25 10:24 AM ET
Yeah its a trade off between cost and house resale. I'd marry this one if
-- UTPr0sim
Aug 04, 2025 at 11:02 AM ET
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08/04/25 11:02 AM ET