Kitchenaid KUDE50CXSS Superba Series EQ Dishwasher

Kitchenaid KUDE50CXSS Superba Series EQ Dishwasher

lowest decibel rating for dishwashers with a disposal currently available
2mos of use

I was looking for an energy efficient dishwasher with excellent sound deadening abilities - and that's what i got. It's not the most energy efficient - Bosch dishwashers are - but it has all the features I wanted.

This particular KitchenAid compares directly to the Bosch SHE8ER55UC with the Bosch having a dBA of 40 and the KitchenAid a dBA of 41. However, the KitchenAid has a hard food disposal (which was a must for me) that no Bosch dishwasher has. If you want to put your dishes covered in food in the dishwasher without pre-washing them, and you don't want those food particles ending up back on your clean dishes, then you need a way for the dishwasher to make sure the food is gone. The Bosch has a filter that you have to take out and clean about once a month. I knew I wasn't gonna do that.

A second thing that this dishwasher has the the Bosch doesn't is its own (optional use) internal hot water heater that you can use for a super-high hot...

Great new dishwasher
This dishwasher replaced a Fisher Paykel two dish drawer that was terrible. The installer, independent contractor from Lowe's, said they take FP dishwashers out all the time. They are expensive, and you do not get your money's worth. We found that our appliance repair company recommends Whirlpool or Kitchen Aid (Same company) for service effectiveness and available parts. With our FP, we could not get service or parts at all! We love the new Kitchenaid, as it is super quiet and efficient. Only had it a few weeks, but so far it is great!



This dishwasher is an ideal blend of quiet operation and performance. Enjoy better results when compared to the competition (combined wash and dry results of leading premium brands' highest MSRP models; dry testing conducted without rinse aid). Plus, it includes premium features like the ProWash ™ Cycle, ProScrub ® Option, and an exceptionally quiet 41 dBA (per IEC standards in the normal cycle).

• The ProScrub(R) Option helps eliminate soaking or pre-scrubbing by removing stubborn messes like seared or baked-on foods.
• ProWash(TM) Cycle determines the appropriate cycle and makes real-time adjustments for best cleaning performance
• Whisper Quiet(R) (40 dBA) Sound Insulation System ensures your daily activities will not be disturbed by maintaining sound levels among the lowest in the industry.
• Shelves on either side of the upper rack that fold down to accommodate items such as cups. Each shelf includes molded indents to keep stemware in place.
• The Heat Dry option delivers faster and more complete drying by activating a recessed heating element during the drying cycle.