KitchenAid vs Bosch Dishwashers (Reviews/Ratings)
Invariably, 60% of the dishwasher decisions at Yale involve Bosch and KitchenAid. Both brands have full lines of appliances, but their pedigrees are in the dishwasher industry. Most companies started in refrigeration (GE, SubZero) or laundry (Whirlpool, Maytag).
Before we compare Bosch and KitchenAid, check out the rebates as prices change monthly. $50-75 differences could alter your decision. One other caveat:
They are both excellent dishwashers
Let's Look...
Bosch SHE43P25UC: Bosch has only been in the US for less than 20 years. The early Bosch units featured stainless interiors (more scratch, chip and odor resistant). Bosch also heats the water to 160 degrees, 10-20 degrees hotter than other brands. In cleaning, hotter is better.
Their most important feature was quietness. Quiet became relevant as kichens and living spaces became open.
KitchenAid KUDS30IXSS: KitchenAid started as the residential arm of Hobart. For years, they manufactured solid products with decent features, and dominated the domestic manufacturers like GE, Whirlpool and Maytag. Unfortunately, they were unprepared for the Europeans with the stainless interiors, water saving technology and quiet operation.
10 years later, they are now quiet and have stainless interiors.
The Differences
The difference between KitchenAid and Bosch is really the same difference between European (even though Bosch is now produced in the USA) and American dishwashers.
Bosch will heat the water hotter and use less water. The KitchenAid will have more cycles and an eviscerator or soft disposer, so you will not have to clean a filter occasionally like in the Bosch dishwasher.
For more information, have a look at our Dishwasher Buyers Guide, which compares brands and features in a 4 minute read.
