Bosch SHU53 24 in. Built-in Dishwasher

Pros: Very quiet,low water consumption, cleans extreemly well, good choice of cycles.
Cons: Cost, smudges on stainless, holds only small amount of rinse agent, no active dry cycle.

I purchased my Bosch dishwasher based on reviews and reports available at the timeI was looking. Most of my decision was based on the stainless features, cycle types, quietness, cleaning ability and overall reputation of quality. At over $900 for a...

Pros: quiet
Cons: doesn't clean well, heating element not covered under 5 yr warranty broke

Bought in 99, never really cleaned as well as kitchenaid I owned in previous location. Small food p ...

Pros: QUIET, cleans well, good looking
Cons: long cycle time

We had a 1987 GE 2800 (top of the line then, with a solid state control panel. Well, the control panel died. The result was: no lights, but the heater came on permanently.

Out with old and in with the new.

My biggest complaint about...

Pros: It looks good and is quiet.
Cons: Expensive and might look for a replacement if Bosch doesn't rectify the problems.

...just wish it would operate better. The long cycle can take hours and I MEAN HOURS. It doesn't dry that well unless it has plenty of drying agent. It only likes one kind of detergent. The others leave cloudy dishes and huge spots and not like those little ones you see on TV. Also as a log home builder,and I built my own cabinets, this thing is slightly taller than all dishwashers I have installed and may interfere with door opening and closing function. I had to sand the bull nose cultured marble counter top back a little to allow door to work correctly. Contacted Bosch about the detergent door operation. Their reply didn't help and suggested I call a repair technician. It's less than four years old and for the price this thing should have less maintenance involved.

Pros: Quiet
Cons: Pre-heater broke twice now (error code 2H)

I have not had good luck with this Bosch dishwasher, and from searching a few forums I've found other have had similar problems. I've had the "2H" error code twice now. The first time it happened a month after the warranty expired and cost about $225 to fix. Now I've got the same error code. I'm told it's the pre-heater that gets the water up to the proper cleaning temperature you need to get your dishes truly clean. It is a quiet dishwasher but I'm into it for $450 in repairs and I expect a lot more from a brand that costs this much. Totally dissatisfied customer.

Pros: Quiet operation.
Cons: Disposable, short term dishwasher.

Paid eight hundred for our built in Bosch dishwasher in 2004. As soon as the warranty ran out so did the pump which drives the washer arms. It costs $465 to fix and Bosch has no interest in helping. We only use our machine half of each year as we are away each winter. Bosch has built a lot of expensive junk and has done some clever marketing which has convinced many of us to fall into the trap. Don't do it.

Pros: Very quite when working
Cons: Not made well and very unsafe.

My Bosch built in stainless steel dishwasher is only two years old. Electrical circuitry has shorted out and could have caused a fire. Plastic face panel has been painted to look like stainless steel and the paint wore off at corners almost immediately after installed. Can get no customer support from Bosch. The unit was very expensive over $1100 and didn't last two years. Besides it could have caused a fire.

Pros: quietness and cleaning capability.
Cons: racks not as deep as some american manufacturers.

had my bosch dishwasher for 2 years now and not a problem. I love the quietness and the cleaning capability. This may not be the quietest machine that bosch makes but many friends and relatives can hardly believe that it is running when it is. definately recommend this dishwasher to others. the racks may not be as deep as some other american brands but for me being a single person its fine.

Pros: Well, I guess I can say the stainless steel exterior looks nice.
Cons: It doesn't work and Bosch won't stand behind their product.

Our Bosch dishwasher was purchased by the previous homeowner only three years ago. It has messed up now. It takes hours to complete the cycle and obviously isn't working correctly. I checked and this seems to be a very common problem with this particular model. I have talked to the customer service people at Bosch and they will only pay for a new circuit board - not labor. I can buy a new dishwasher for what we would spend in labor on a dishwasher that is obviously defective.
A company making high end products such as this should stand behind the products. When a large number of people have the exact same problem with the same model, obviously there is a problem with that model. Bosch should correct the problem at their expense.
Companies producing cheaper models stand behind their products better than Bosch.

Pros: Looks nice and expensive - and it is thanks to repairs!
Cons: Constant expensive repairs.

When the installer came, he said "You won't be happy with this dishwasher!" He was 100% correct. This Bosch was very expensive to purchase and has been nothing but trouble. We've had one repair after another - just as predicted. "Customer Service" is not a concept Bosch embraces. This is the worst appliance we have ever owned.

Pros: Quiet, attractive clean profile, stainless interior.
Cons: Plastic parts seem to break down in time requiring regular repairs or replacement.

Since I just finished repairing my dishwasher again today, and while this is fresh on my mind, for the first time I thought I should share with the forum that I often seek reviews from.

I bought this for our new home about 7-8 years ago. It seems to do a good job cleaning, is attractive and very quiet. However the biggest problem is that plastic parts continue to break over time. I have had to twice replace the control module housing and once the dispenser door assembly. I did the repairs myself but if I had had to pay for a service I might instead have replaced with some other brand.

I might still consider buying another Bosch but the next model would the style with the stainless exterior door that has the control module built in to the top of the door, as I would expect this model has less plastic to break over time.

Pros: It looks nice
Cons: It is noisy,doesn't clean and is in need of constant repair

I purchased my Bosch dishwasher after researching consumer reports. What a mistake. I have spent$500 on repairs. The electronic board has broken twice as well as the water valve needed to be replaced. The electronic board is now broken again but Bosch refuses to extend the warranty on this obviously faulty part. After the first year of use It became very noisy but the repairman said he can't fix it. We have to scrub and rinse everything before loading because it doesn't clean well either. I will never buy a Bosch again.

Pros: Quiet.
Cons: It broke down after 11 months. Unacceptable.

The Bosch dishwasher is quiet and it cleans as well as any other dishwasher. But it just broke down after 11 months. I paid a lot of money for something unreliable. This is not acceptable. I had a Kitchen Aid in my last house and it never gave me a moments trouble even after 11 years. When I replace this Bosch I would get a Kitchen Aid again.

Bought to replace an old, noisy Kitchenaid. Was impressed with low noise level and stainless interior. This is a good dishwasher EXCEPT the electronic control panel has broken four times in five years (microswitch relays). I won't buy another Bosch unless they correct this.

This machine is the most efficient that I have ever owned. It lives up to the advertisment of the company. All of the features do what was expected. The only down side to the machine is if you have less than 3 people in the household, or you don't cook very often, it is an overkill.