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Dishwasher motor crapout




By rozzie on Oct 07, 2007

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I have an 18" Sears Kenmore dishwasher, which I've owned for 1 year and two months. It never has worked as well as I'd expect, but in August it started making a grinding noise and it would not operate. I called in the Sears Techn. who identified it as a blown motor. Of course, he said my warranty had expired the month prior.
Question: Would it be better to buy a new dishwasher or pay these people almost $300 to repair this one? Is there a better product? I have to have a small unit.
Any other suggestions?
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Oct 07, 2007

- Model # is 14439200

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posted on Oct 07, 2007
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The dishwasher says kenmore but it is made by whirlpool or frigidaire. If the cost of repair exceed 2/3rds of the cost of a new one it would be best to replace it. Whirlpool makes good models. Their line of kitchenaid seem to be the quietest.
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