On 01/02/10 02:50 pm, Jo Ann wrote:

Does anyone have experience with "alternative" size dishwashers, such
as drawer models, narrow models, and so forth? I'm currently using a
trusty old Kenmore apartment-size portable that I hide in the pantry;
when it gives up the ghost, I'd like a built-in (not just for my
convenience but with an eye to home resale value eventually -- someday
when homes have resale value again, ha ha ha). I have a seriously
small kitchen, about 5 x 10, and only three base cabinets not counting
under the sink, so I want to give up as little space as possible.
I've thought about installing a single drawer under the sink, but
wonder if it would hold enough dishes to be practical (two drawers
wouldn't fit there). A narrow model might allow me to keep half of a
base cupboard. I've looked at new portables, but it has to be
apartment size, which cost nearly as much as full size and have
nowhere near the features (new ones don't even have as many features
as my old one does). I'd like to use the pantry space for something
besides dishwasher storage, too. Any suggestions? Pitfalls to
avoid?

The only drawer-type of which I am aware are by Fischer & Paykel. When
we needed a new DW, I did investigate these -- despite the high cost --
and found many complaints about breakdowns and poor after-sales service.

Perce