The Bosch SHPM88 is one of Bosch's most popular dishwashers and one of the few
dishwashers you can buy that will actually dry dishes, even plastics.
But is it worth buying? At 1,399
in this video, you'll learn the best
features and a few problems of the SHPM88, as well as comparisons to its main
competition, Miele and the KitchenAid M series.
In the end, you know, if the dishwasher is right for you
first, the model is quiet, as you would expect it to be at 42
decibels well under the quietness standard for dishwashers set at 44 decibels.
SHMP88 is quieter than both Miele
and KitchenAid's comparable 44 decibel dishwashers.
But the difference in quietness is not
that great and certainly not enough to buy one over the others.
As you'll see later when we compare, Bosch's wash system is decent but only
features two spray arms and a sprinkle head unlike KitchenAid with four levels
of wash action and Miele with three full spray arms.
It has good racking featuring Bosch's new larger MyWay third rack,
which is big enough to hold cereal bowls and larger utensils. RackMatic racks are
adjustable nine ways up and down, as well as side to side to accommodate any
type of casserole dishes at the bottom or stemware at the top.
We also have good cycles on this dishwasher, tons of them heavy auto normal
Speed 60, halfload, delicate and CrystalDry. Bosch's precision wash cycle enables
the sensors within the dishwasher to scan and check the progress of dishes
throughout the cycle and adjust accordingly.
However, drying is this dishwasher's best feature.
The SHPM88 has Bosch's signature drying system CrystalDry using Zeolite,
a volcanic element to help dry even less dense items like plastic
by absorbing moisture and emitting more heat. It sounds gimmicky,
but it really works, making it the best drying dishwasher on the market.
Most brands have availability issues or problems into next year, and maybe beyond.
Washer is no exception to this issue.
You may end up waiting six to eight months
for a new dishwasher, so be sure to plan ahead if you want
to purchase a Bosch or a competitive brand anytime soon.
Bosch had an off year after being one
of the most reliable for the previous five years.
Now it's a 12.8 reliability rate versus Miele at 8.2% and KitchenAid at 11%.
Based on last year's service history
of over 37,000 service calls, it's still a good reliability rate
for higher end dishwasher, especially with new innovations.
Bosch will improve in the future.
So how does Bosch compare to its main
competition, the Miele G 5056 in the KitchenAid 800 series?
For starters, Miele has a better wash system the same in terms of racking,
with both having adjustable second racks and decent third racks.
Although meal has great drying with intakes,
bringing cooler air from the outside into the dishwasher,
with warmer air attracted to the colder side dissipated water.
Bosch has a better drying with Crystal dry and more usable cycles.
Both are excellent in preventing leaks.
By the way, Bosch has aquestop while Miele has their double insulated tub.
KitchenAid has an interesting new design, including their larger third rack
and a fourth level of wash action from within the rack itself.
They employ a fan to pull the air
into the dishwasher and the hot air is attracted to the cooler side
like Miele. Still, Bosch has more usable cycles and better drying.
You may also consider a lesser Bosch without CrystalDry.
The 500 series are still quiet, with decent cycles at $899 to $999.
The Bosch SHPM88 is a great dishwasher with good washing, drying and racking.
However, there are plenty of other options
from other brands like Miele, kitchenAid and even other Bosch models.
So consider this dishwasher but be open to other available options.
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