forum thread Posted by hnchen • May 17, 2023
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forum thread Posted by hnchen • May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023 3:36 PM
Costco Members: LG Top Control Dishwasher w/ 3rd rack, 44dB, and stainless steel tub $599.99 FS + installation
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Also, Memorial Day best time to buy appliances or there a better time of the year like BF?
FWIW, I purchased this dishwasher in Dec 2021 when it was on sale for the same price. At the time, it was one of the only ones in stock. I have no issues except I wish there was an option to turn off the chime at the end of the wash cycle.
FWIW, I purchased this dishwasher in Dec 2021 when it was on sale for the same price. At the time, it was one of the only ones in stock. I have no issues except I wish there was an option to turn off the chime at the end of the wash cycle.
I like the idea of the top rack for silverware since ours on the door is finicky.
First problem appeared about a year into it - a small crack in the top of the plastic door. No big deal. Then at 18 months the rack started rusting - I purchased Uber Goop and would sand and touch it up every 3-4 months as new spots appeared. This was a temp solution. Then at about 2 year mark, a strange loud sound from the motor appeared - but dishwasher still worked. Then about 3 months ago there was a smell of electric burning and the entire dishwasher was full of smoke when I opened the door. After this it completely died. I was happy that the house didn't tho up in fire.
After this mess, as much I like Cosco and their dishwasher delivery, haul away and warranty - I went with Bosch which is known to be the best brand for dishwashers (they have many models for different budgets). I guess what I'm trying to say - read the reviews and consider staying away. Costco has better dishwashers from Maytag or others available with stainless tubs for about same price . Also consider looking up Bosch and getting it from another retailer.
First problem appeared about a year into it - a small crack in the top of the plastic door. No big deal. Then at 18 months the rack started rusting - I purchased Uber Goop and would sand and touch it up every 3-4 months as new spots appeared. This was a temp solution. Then at about 2 year mark, a strange loud sound from the motor appeared - but dishwasher still worked. Then about 3 months ago there was a smell of electric burning and the entire dishwasher was full of smoke when I opened the door. After this it completely died. I was happy that the house didn't tho up in fire.
After this mess, as much I like Cosco and their dishwasher delivery, haul away and warranty - I went with Bosch which is known to be the best brand for dishwashers (they have many models for different budgets). I guess what I'm trying to say - read the reviews and consider staying away. Costco has better dishwashers from Maytag or others available with stainless tubs for about same price . Also consider looking up Bosch and getting it from another retailer.
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First problem appeared about a year into it - a small crack in the top of the plastic door. No big deal. Then at 18 months the rack started rusting - I purchased Uber Goop and would sand and touch it up every 3-4 months as new spots appeared. This was a temp solution. Then at about 2 year mark, a strange loud sound from the motor appeared - but dishwasher still worked. Then about 3 months ago there was a smell of electric burning and the entire dishwasher was full of smoke when I opened the door. After this it completely died. I was happy that the house didn't tho up in fire.
After this mess, as much I like Cosco and their dishwasher delivery, haul away and warranty - I went with Bosch which is known to be the best brand for dishwashers (they have many models for different budgets). I guess what I'm trying to say - read the reviews and consider staying away. Costco has better dishwashers from Maytag or others available with stainless tubs for about same price . Also consider looking up Bosch and getting it from another retailer.
I also got the Allstate extended warranty, so if anything happens for 4.5 more years it is covered under that.
The dishwasher is quiet and works well. I really like it. The 3rd rack is a great feature that I use a lot more than I thought I would.
Also have LG washer/dryer set that was purchased almost 12 years ago, still going strong... Also bought extended warranty for that set but never needed to use it!
First problem appeared about a year into it - a small crack in the top of the plastic door. No big deal. Then at 18 months the rack started rusting - I purchased Uber Goop and would sand and touch it up every 3-4 months as new spots appeared. This was a temp solution. Then at about 2 year mark, a strange loud sound from the motor appeared - but dishwasher still worked. Then about 3 months ago there was a smell of electric burning and the entire dishwasher was full of smoke when I opened the door. After this it completely died. I was happy that the house didn't tho up in fire.
After this mess, as much I like Cosco and their dishwasher delivery, haul away and warranty - I went with Bosch which is known to be the best brand for dishwashers (they have many models for different budgets). I guess what I'm trying to say - read the reviews and consider staying away. Costco has better dishwashers from Maytag or others available with stainless tubs for about same price . Also consider looking up Bosch and getting it from another retailer.
A small rust spot appeared near the back of the middle rack. I ignored it for a few months and it slowly got worse. Eventually I contacted LG and asked for a repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty and they offered to mail me a replacement rack. After a few weeks I received a new bottom rack instead of the middle rack. I called LG again and explained that I was sent the wrong rack and asked if they would send the correct rack. They apologized and told me to keep the wrong rack and that they would send the correct middle rack. A few weeks later I received another bottom rack. This time I looked up the exact replacement part that I needed in some LG parts diagram online and called them back again. I forget all of the details but I ended up receiving two of the correct middle racks, one with only the rack itself that I would have to move a bunch of pieces from my rusty rack to and another rack that had all of the movable parts and pieces already attached.
I also have multiple cracks on the top control panel where the buttons are (which don't affect functionality) and this seems to be a common problem. LG would not replace this part when I asked but I forget if this was because the 2-year Manufacturer's Warranty had expired or if this problem was not covered by the warranty.
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There seem to be issues with connecting this device to WiFi for its SmartThinq features. I somehow got mine connected a few years ago when I used a Netgear router running Tomato firmware but since switching to Ubiquiti hardware for my Wi-Fi I cannot get this dishwasher connected to Wi-Fi. Here's one Reddit post on the issue [reddit.com].
A small rust spot appeared near the back of the middle rack. I ignored it for a few months and it slowly got worse. Eventually I contacted LG and asked for a repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty and they offered to mail me a replacement rack. After a few weeks I received a new bottom rack instead of the middle rack. I called LG again and explained that I was sent the wrong rack and asked if they would send the correct rack. They apologized and told me to keep the wrong rack and that they would send the correct middle rack. A few weeks later I received another bottom rack. This time I looked up the exact replacement part that I needed in some LG parts diagram online and called them back again. I forget all of the details but I ended up receiving two of the correct middle racks, one with only the rack itself that I would have to move a bunch of pieces from my rusty rack to and another rack that had all of the movable parts and pieces already attached.
I also have multiple cracks on the top control panel where the buttons are and this seems to be a common problem. LG would not replace this part when I asked but I forget if this was because the 2-year Manufacturer's Warranty had expired or if this problem was not covered by the warranty.
Discmanseller / dhc: how often are you using the dishwasher? the old Whirlpool this would replace doesn't clean so good (but is not making mechanical noises) and that old guy gets used about once a week (only 2 of us in the house).
Discmanseller / dhc: how often are you using the dishwasher? the old Whirlpool this would replace doesn't clean so good (but is not making mechanical noises) and that old guy gets used about once a week (only 2 of us in the house).
Maybe your old dishwasher is capable of cleaning just fine but you're not doing everything you could be doing to allow it to do the best possible job. I have to do these things even with my new-ish dishwasher for it to clean properly.
Maybe your old dishwasher is capable of cleaning just fine but you're not doing everything you could be doing to allow it to do the best possible job. I have to do these things even with my new-ish dishwasher for it to clean properly.
a) No filter that I can get to without disassembly. spray arms also would have to be disassembled
b) I'm not sure how that would help
c) Already start the hot water and get it hot before turning on the dishwasher
d) The soap door doesn't always reliably open, so the dishwasher soap goes in the bottom
e) City water
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