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| Thread ID: 126373 | 2012-08-23 11:29:00 | Recommendations for a dishwasher costing $500 or less | barryk (8612) | PC World Chat |
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| 1296538 | 2012-08-23 11:29:00 | Hiya Forum members, I am after a good quality dishwasher costing $500 or less from a reputable outlet. Any recommendations? I think a new dishwasher would be better than a second hand one because the quality is guaranteed under the Consumer Guarantees Act? Don't want one that leaks causing flooding, do we? I'm told that it will take a builder several hours to make a space in the kitchen cabinet for a normal (i.e. not compact) 600mm wide dishwasher to be installed into. And that this builder's work would cost about $300. Then about $200 or $300 for a plumber to install the piping and other water works for the dishwasher. And then $200-$300 for an electrician to do the electrics. So all up, $900 to $1400 for the entire project. Would that be an accurate cost estimate for the whole project? I'll also have a look through the Consumer magazine issues at the library for articles on dishwashers and any recommendations they make. Thanks for your help, Barry. |
barryk (8612) | ||
| 1296539 | 2012-08-23 11:44:00 | I think they cost about double that, I just have a basic under counter F&P and from memory it cost about $1100. It's my 2nd one for about that price, the last one lasted about 11 years and I figured it wasn't worth repairing when it started playing up. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1296540 | 2012-08-23 11:56:00 | I think they cost about double that, I just have a basic under counter F&P and from memory it cost about $1100. It's my 2nd one for about that price, the last one lasted about 11 years and I figured it wasn't worth repairing when it started playing up. Thanks dugimodo. Have a look at www.priceme.co.nz, type in the search term "dishwashers" and you should see dishwasher models ranging in price from ~$450 to around $2000. What I am wanting to know is are there any good quality dishwashers for $500 or under that are sold by reputable outlets? Don't want to buy a malfunctioning dishwasher from a shonky dealer, do we? |
barryk (8612) | ||
| 1296541 | 2012-08-23 21:27:00 | The cheaper models little in the way of sound deadening in them, Parmco are a NZ brand owned And made here, so all parts are available. Don't go for the Haire or warehouse brands though | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1296542 | 2012-08-23 21:31:00 | One that can cook as well is a good idea :) | fred_fish (15241) | ||
| 1296543 | 2012-08-23 22:00:00 | Those dishwashers that can also cook and clean require a phenomenal amount of attention to keep them running sweetly. It is absolutely essential to ensure you get a good one or there will be great difficulties in future. It is even more important to observe every one of the operator instructions to avoid explosions.;) |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1296544 | 2012-08-23 22:09:00 | +1 ... I hear where you're coming from R2x1 ... mine always gives me trouble ... and Trademe wont let me put it on an auction ... :D | SP8's (9836) | ||
| 1296545 | 2012-08-23 22:26:00 | A dishwasher that can also cook and clean is called a wife! :) :) | Zippity (58) | ||
| 1296546 | 2012-08-23 22:40:00 | A dishwasher that can also cook and clean is called a wife! :) :) And will cost you everything you have for the rest of your life, so a bit more than 500 bucks |
Gobe1 (6290) | ||
| 1296547 | 2012-08-23 22:53:00 | I got mine for $400 (incl delivery) off TradeMe. Wasn't brand new but wasn't complaining :D | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
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