Bosch is outta the price range.
Ok, we picked a Maytag Stainless Steel interior, steam clean setting, nylon racks, good energy rating etc.... $381 for a $500-$700 (depends on the store) appliance (July 4 sale -best time to buy domestic appliances). We're still debating the $100 5 yr extended warranty....
Pros (of the extended warranty)
- dishwashers aren't very easy to fix compared to -say- dryers
- that's pretty cheap as extended warranties go -20% of average retail
- less than one call-out charge plus minimal repair costs
- Covers damage from power surges from day 1, a big problem around here (but not for us so far....)
Cons
- We never had a problem with the old dishwasher that would have been covered by this warranty (main problem is old age)
- There's a 1 yr manuafacturer's warranty. Our experience/opinion is that if it lasts a year, it'll last long enough...
- Money is pretty tight right now
Your further thoughts, please.....